Begin a scenic 8-hour drive covering approx. 230 km through mountainous terrain to Guptkashi, a gateway to Kedarnath, with stops for refreshments and photo ops.
Visit the famous Badrinath Temple, one of the Char Dham sites. The temple opens at 6:30am and closes at 12pm, then reopens at 4pm until 8pm. Morning visit avoids crowds.
Take the cable car from Joshimath to Auli to enjoy panoramic Himalayan views. Cable car operates 8am to 5pm; spend around 3 hours including time in Auli.