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Rourkela to Kedarnath & Badrinath 7-Day Itinerary - Shoestring Budget

  1. Day 1: Rourkela to Varanasi
    13 hours (560 km) from Rourkela

    In the morning, visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple and take a walk along the ghats of the Ganges. In the afternoon, explore the narrow lanes of Varanasi. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

  2. Day 2: Varanasi to Kedarnath
    10 hours (223 km) from Varanasi

    In the morning, take a dip in the holy waters of the Ganges. In the afternoon, drive to Gaurikund and start trekking to Kedarnath. In the evening, attend the evening aarti at Kedarnath Temple.

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath to Guptkashi
    3 hours (32 km) from Kedarnath

    In the morning, explore Kedarnath and soak in the peaceful surroundings. In the afternoon, trek back to Gaurikund and then drive to Guptkashi. In the evening, visit the ancient Vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi.

  4. Day 4: Guptkashi to Badrinath
    6 hours (190 km) from Guptkashi

    In the morning, visit the famous Ardhnarishwar Temple in Guptkashi. In the afternoon, drive to Badrinath and take a dip in the hot water springs of Tapt Kund. In the evening, attend the evening aarti at Badrinath Temple.

  5. Day 5: Badrinath to Rudraprayag
    4 hours (160 km) from Badrinath

    In the morning, explore Badrinath and visit the Mana Village, the last village on the India-China border. In the afternoon, drive to Rudraprayag and visit the Koteshwar Mahadev Temple. In the evening, take a walk along the Alaknanda River.

  6. Day 6: Rudraprayag to Rishikesh
    5.5 hours (142 km) from Rudraprayag

    In the morning, visit the ancient Triyuginarayan Temple. In the afternoon, drive to Rishikesh and take a dip in the holy waters of the Ganges. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Parmarth Niketan Ashram.

  7. Day 7: Rishikesh to Rourkela
    21 hours (1333 km) from Rishikesh

    In the morning, visit the Beatles Ashram and take a walk across the iconic Lakshman Jhula bridge. In the afternoon, explore the colorful markets of Rishikesh. In the evening, say goodbye to the beautiful city of Rishikesh and start your journey back to Rourkela.

Recommendations

Don't miss the opportunity to go river rafting in Rishikesh. You can also take a detour to visit the holy city of Haridwar and the scenic hill station of Mussoorie. To maximize your fun, try to travel as light as possible. Also, make sure to carry enough cash as ATMs may not be readily available in some places.

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