SKETCH ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVE IN DEHRADUN AIRPORT & DRIVE TO HARIDWAR (DRIVE/1.5 HRS)
DAY 02: RISHIKESH – GUPTKASHI (DRIVE/6-7 HRS)
DAY 03: GUPTKASHI – DRIVE TO GAURIKUND & TREK TO KEDARNATH – STAY AT KEDARNATH (DRIVE/ 1.5 HRS & TREK/18 KMS)
DAY 04: MORNING DARSHAN TO KEDARNATH JI AND TREK BACK TO GAURIKUND – DRIVE TO GUPTKASHI (TREK/18 KMS/DRIVE 1.5 HRS) DAY 05: GUPTKASHI – AULI/JOSHIMATH (DRIVE/4.5 HRS)
DAY 06: AULI/JOSHIMATH – BADRINATH – AULI/JOSHIMATH (DRIVE/ 2HRS ONE WAY)
DAY 07: AULI/JOSHIMATH – RISHIKESH (DRIVE/ 9 HRS)
DAY 08: DEPART FROM RISHIKESH TO DEHRADUN AIRPORT (DRIVE/ 1 HR)
DETAILED ITINERARY
Arrive at Dehradun airport and proceed to Haridwar. Check into your hotel upon arrival. In the evening, experience the grand Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, take a holy dip in the sacred River Ganga, and offer prayers for a safe and blessed pilgrimage. Overnight stay in Haridwar.
Begin your journey early in the morning and drive along the scenic Ganga, Alaknanda, and Mandakini rivers to reach Guptkashi. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and relax in the serene surroundings. In the evening, visit the Vishwanath and Narayankoti temples and attend the evening aarti. Overnight stay in Guptkashi.
Start early with a drive to Gaurikund, the base for the Kedarnath trek. Begin the 18 km trek to Kedarnath Ji, accompanied by pilgrims from across India. The trek features stunning views of forests and the majestic Mount Kedarnath (6,950m). Ponies or dollis are available for those who prefer not to trek. Arrive in Kedarnath by late afternoon and stay overnight in a basic guest house or ashram.
In the morning, visit the Kedarnath Temple and spend time in this sacred place. Later, trek back to Gaurikund and drive to Guptkashi for an overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, begin your drive to Auli. En route, visit the Gopinath Temple at Gopeshwar and the Narsingh Devta Temple in Joshimath. Reach Auli by evening and enjoy the picturesque surroundings. Overnight stay in Auli.
After an early breakfast, drive to Badrinath. Visit key sites including Tapt Kund, Narayan Kund, Mata Murti Temple, and Bhim Pul. Explore Mana Village, the last Indian village near the border, where you can shop for local handicrafts and woollen items. If time permits, take a 3-hour round trek to the stunning Vasundhara Falls. Return to Auli by evening. Overnight stay in Auli.
Depart in the morning for Rishikesh. En route, visit Devprayag, where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers converge to form the Ganges. Upon arrival in Rishikesh, attend the serene evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat. Overnight stay in Rishikesh.
Check out in the morning and drive to Dehradun airport for your onward journey.
Trip Ends Here !!
