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Kedarnath and Badrinath Nature Lovers Itinerary (October 2023)

  1. Day 1: Kedarnath
    0 minutes from Kedarnath
    Travel: Arrive at Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun. Drive to Kedarnath (9 hours, 231km).

    Explore the Kedarnath Temple in the morning. Trek to Vasuki Tal in the afternoon. Admire the stunning views of the Himalayas. Relax in natural hot water springs in Gaurikund in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Rudraprayag
    3 hours 10 minutes (80 km) from Kedarnath
    Travel: Drive to Rudraprayag (3 hours 10 minutes, 80 km).

    Visit the Koteshwar Mahadev Temple in the morning. Have lunch en route to Rudraprayag. Spend the afternoon kayaking in the Alaknanda river. Take a dip in the hot springs in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Auli
    3 hours 53 minutes (162 km) from Rudraprayag
    Travel: Drive to Auli (3 hours 53 minutes, 162 km).

    Take the cable car to Auli in the morning. Trek to the Gurso Bugyal in the afternoon. Enjoy the beautiful sunset over the Nanda Devi in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Joshimath
    1 hour 26 minutes (14 km) from Auli
    Travel: Drive to Joshimath (1 hour 26 minutes, 14 km).

    Visit the Narsingh Temple and the Shankaracharya Math in the morning. Take a chairlift to the Auli Artificial Lake in the afternoon. Enjoy a relaxing evening in the peaceful surroundings of Joshimath.

  5. Day 5: Badrinath
    1 hour 33 minutes (44.5 km) from Joshimath
    Travel: Drive to Badrinath (1 hour 33 minutes, 44.5 km).

    Visit the Badrinath Temple in the morning. Trek to the Vasudhara Falls in the afternoon. Take a dip in the Tapt Kund in the evening.

  6. Day 6: Valley of Flowers
    1 hour 54 minutes (52 km) from Badrinath
    Travel: Drive to Govindghat (1 hour 15 minutes, 26.5 km). Trek to the Valley of Flowers (6 km, 40 minutes).

    Explore the Valley of Flowers in the morning. Trek to Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara in the afternoon. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the surroundings. Take a dip in the Hemkund Lake in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Rishikesh
    9 hours (277 km) from Valley of Flowers
    Travel: Drive to Rishikesh (9 hours, 277 km).

    Visit the Beatles Ashram in the morning. Take a boat ride in the river Ganges. Enjoy the evening aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat.

Recommendations

Other local attractions worth considering include the Kumbh Mela, held in Haridwar in 2023, and the Panch Kedar trek, which includes Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar, and Kalpeshwar temples. A side trip to the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara is highly recommended. To maximize your fun, consider hiring a local guide for trekking and hiking. Don't forget to try the local Garhwali cuisine. Finally, we recommend booking hotels and flights in advance at https://booking.tp.st/VhZsadPo.

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