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Discovering the Cultural Marvels of Haridwar, Kedarnath & Badrinath - 7 Days

  1. Day 1: Exploring Haridwar
    32 minutes (12.6 miles) from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

    Begin your cultural immersion by visiting Har Ki Pauri, the most famous ghat in Haridwar, on the bank of Ganges River. Take a dip in the holy river and attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Journey to Guptkashi
    7 hours (144 miles) from Haridwar

    Start early to reach Guptkashi and break for lunch at Srinagar. Visit ancient Triyuginarayan Temple en route to Guptkashi.

  3. Day 3: Exploring Kedarnath
    1 hour 30 minutes (35.2 km) by helicopter from Guptkashi

    Take a helicopter ride to Kedarnath and trek to Kedarnath Temple, one of the holiest shrines in Hinduism. Explore the serene beauty of the temple complex and visit Shankaracharya Samadhi.

  4. Day 4: Journey to Badrinath
    7 hours (168 km) from Guptkashi

    Head to Badrinath and take a break at Joshimath. Visit the holy Narasimha Temple, believed to have been established by Adi Shankaracharya.

  5. Day 5: Discovering Badrinath
    10 minutes (3.6 km) from Badrinath Bus Stand

    Visit Badrinath Temple, one of the four sacred shrines of Chota Char Dham Yatra. Take a dip in Tapt Kund and visit the ancient Vyas Cave.

  6. Day 6: Return to Haridwar
    9 hours (290 km) from Badrinath

    Start early to reach Haridwar and break for lunch at Rudraprayag. Visit Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple in Haridwar in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Departure from Haridwar
    32 minutes (12.6 miles) from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

    Depart for Jolly Grant Airport for your onward journey.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on visiting the following attractions: Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Daksha Mahadev Temple, and Maya Devi Temple in Haridwar, and Tungnath Temple, the highest Shiva temple in the world, en route to Kedarnath. Consider taking a dip in the hot springs of Gaurikund. You can also plan a side trip to Valley of Flowers National Park or Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara for an unforgettable experience. To maximize your fun, try local street food like kachori, chaat, and lassi, and shop for souvenirs at Bara Bazaar.

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