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Shoestring Budget Char Dham Itinerary for July 2023

  1. Day 1: Yamunotri
    2 hours (31.6 miles) from Dehradun

    Visit the Yamunotri temple for morning aarti and take a dip in the holy hot water springs in the afternoon. Evening time can be spent exploring the nearby markets.

  2. Day 2: Gangotri
    6 hours (144 miles) from Yamunotri

    Start the day early with a visit to Gangotri Temple, followed by a trek to Gaumukh Glacier. Enjoy the sunset at Bhagirathi Shila in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath
    6 hours (143 miles) from Gangotri

    Take the helicopter to Kedarnath and visit the Kedarnath Temple. Spend the rest of the day exploring the beautiful surroundings of Kedarnath.

  4. Day 4: Badrinath
    8 hours (148 miles) from Kedarnath

    Visit the Badrinath Temple and take a dip in the Tapt Kund. In the afternoon, trek to the Neelkanth Peak. Spend the evening exploring the nearby markets.

  5. Day 5: Joshimath
    1 hour (29.6 miles) from Badrinath

    Spend the morning exploring the beautiful town of Badrinath. Later, take a drive to Joshimath and visit the Kalpavriksha and Narsingh Temple in the evening.

  6. Day 6: Rishikesh
    7 hours (162 miles) from Joshimath

    Visit the Trimbakeshwar Temple in the morning and spend the afternoon exploring the nearby markets. Later, drive to Rishikesh and enjoy the Ganga Aarti in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Haridwar
    1 hour (15.4 miles) from Rishikesh

    Explore the town of Rishikesh in the morning and enjoy some river-rafting. Later, drive to Haridwar and visit the Har Ki Pauri ghat for the evening Ganga Aarti.

Recommendations

If you have some extra days, you can consider visiting the Valley of Flowers National Park or Hemkund Sahib. For maximizing your fun, try local street food or take part in adventure activities like bungee jumping or zip-lining. We recommend booking your hotels and flights in advance using this link.

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