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5-Day Nature Itinerary from Delhi to Haridwar to Kedarnath and Badrinath in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Delhi to Haridwar
    4 h 30 min (230 km) via NH34

    Start your morning by experiencing the serenity of Lotus temple in Delhi followed by a visit to Raj Ghat. Drive towards Haridwar, one of the holiest cities in India. In the afternoon, enjoy a cable car ride to the hilltop temple of Mansa Devi and take a dip in the holy Ganges at Har Ki Pauri. In the evening, witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at the same ghat.

  2. Day 2: Haridwar to Kedarnath
    9 h (150 km) by car and 16.5 km (6-7 hours trek)

    Start your day early and drive towards Gaurikund. From there, trek for 6-7 hours to reach Kedarnath, one of the Char Dham destinations. On the way, witness the beauty of Bhimshila, Guptkashi, and Sonprayag. In the evening, visit the Kedarnath temple, built in the 8th century AD, and witness the evening aarti.

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath to Badrinath
    8 h (240 km) by car

    Enjoy the morning at Kedarnath and trek down to Gaurikund. Drive towards Badrinath, another Char Dham destination. Enroute, visit the Triyuginarayan temple, Joshimath, and Narsingh temple. In the evening, visit the Badrinath temple, one of the oldest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and finally take a dip in the Tapt Kund.

  4. Day 4: Badrinath
    Local sightseeing

    Visit Mana Village, the last Indian village before the Indo-Tibetan border. Take a dip in the hot water spring at Mana. Visit the Vyas Cave, where Ved Vyas wrote the Mahabharata. In the afternoon, visit the Bheem Pul, a natural rock bridge over Saraswati River, and Neelkanth Peak, the highest peak of the Garhwal region. In the evening, attend the Badrinath aarti.

  5. Day 5: Badrinath to Delhi
    10 h 30 min (520 km) via NH7

    Start your day early and drive back to Delhi, concluding your adventurous trip to the Char Dhams. On the way back, visit Rishikesh, also known as the Yoga capital of the world, and witness the grandeur of Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula.

Recommendations

While in Rishikesh, you can indulge in adventure sports like white water rafting, bungee jumping, and flying fox. You can also visit the Beatles Ashram, where the Beatles stayed in 1968 and composed several songs. If you have some extra time, you can visit Jim Corbett National Park or Valley of Flowers National Park, both a few hours drive away. Make sure to carry comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and warm clothes because the weather can be unpredictable. Avoid planning the trip during the monsoon season.

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