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7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Mathura Vrindavan Rishikesh Kedarnath in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Mathura
    90 minutes (45 miles) from Delhi

    In the morning, visit the Krishna Janmasthan Temple, where Lord Krishna was born, followed by snacks at Brijwasi Mithai Wala. In the afternoon, visit the Dwarkadhish Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna and enjoy lunch at Brijwasi Royal. In the evening, visit the Vishram Ghat and take a boat ride on the Yamuna river.

  2. Day 2: Vrindavan
    30 minutes (11 miles) from Mathura

    In the morning, visit the Banke Bihari Temple and the ISKCON Temple. Enjoy lunch at Bharti Restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Prem Mandir, a stunning temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha. In the evening, attend the Aarti ceremony at the Banke Bihari Temple.

  3. Day 3: Rishikesh
    7 hours (218 miles) from Vrindavan

    In the morning, visit the Trimbakeshwar Temple and take a dip in the holy waters of the Triveni Ghat. Enjoy lunch at Chotiwala. In the afternoon, visit the Beatles Ashram and the Neer Garh Waterfall. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Parmarth Niketan.

  4. Day 4: Rishikesh
    20 minutes (6 miles) from previous location

    In the morning, visit the Lakshman Jhula and the Ram Jhula, two iconic suspension bridges on the Ganges. Enjoy lunch at The Sitting Elephant. In the afternoon, visit the Parmarth Niketan Ashram, where you can learn yoga and meditation. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat.

  5. Day 5: Kedarnath
    11 hours (211 miles) from Rishikesh

    In the morning, embark on a scenic road trip to Kedarnath. Enjoy lunch en route at one of the many dhabas. In the afternoon, take a helicopter ride to Kedarnath Temple and enjoy the stunning Himalayan views. In the evening, attend the evening Aarti ceremony at the Kedarnath Temple.

  6. Day 6: Kedarnath
    Adjacent to previous location

    In the morning, visit the Kedarnath Temple and explore the surrounding natural beauty. Enjoy lunch at any of the local eateries. In the afternoon, take a dip in the holy Mandakini River. In the evening, stargaze and enjoy the tranquillity of the Himalayas.

  7. Day 7: Rishikesh
    11 hours (211 miles) from Kedarnath, 7 hours (218 miles) from Delhi

    In the morning, return to Rishikesh and visit the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and the Bharat Mata Mandir. Enjoy lunch at Ramana's Organic Cafe. In the afternoon, go shopping at the local markets and take a dip in the Ganges. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat.

Recommendations

If you have extra days, you can visit Haridwar, another holy city in Uttarakhand. For adventure enthusiasts, white water rafting and bungee jumping are popular activities in Rishikesh. You can also take a day trip from Rishikesh to the Rajaji National Park. Make sure to try the local cuisine, especially the chaat and lassi. Finally, be respectful of the local customs and traditions.

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