Chandigarh to Kedarnath 7N/8D

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 Day 1: Chandigarh to Haridwar (205 km, 5-6 hours)

  • Morning: Depart from Chandigarh towards Haridwar.
  • Afternoon: Check-in at the hotel in Haridwar.
  • Evening: Visit Har Ki Pauri and participate in the Ganga Aarti.
  • Overnight stay: Haridwar.

Day 2: Haridwar to Guptkashi (210 km, 8-9 hours)

  • Morning: Leave early for Guptkashi via Rishikesh and Devprayag.
  • Afternoon: Stop at Devprayag to witness the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers.
  • Evening: Reach Guptkashi and check-in at the hotel.
  • Overnight stay: Guptkashi.

Day 3: Guptkashi to Gaurikund (30 km, 1.5 hours), Trek to Kedarnath (16 km)

  • Morning: Drive to Gaurikund, the starting point for the Kedarnath trek.
  • Trek: Begin the 16 km trek to Kedarnath (you can also opt for a pony, doli, or helicopter services).
  • Evening: Reach Kedarnath, visit the temple, and attend the evening aarti.
  • Overnight stay: Kedarnath (in guesthouses or camps).

Day 4: Kedarnath Exploration

  • Morning: Early morning darshan at Kedarnath Temple.
  • Day: Explore nearby attractions like Bhairav Temple and bask in the serene environment.
  • Evening: Rest and relax.
  • Overnight stay: Kedarnath.

Day 5: Kedarnath to Guptkashi (Trek back 16 km, then 30 km drive)

  • Morning: Trek back to Gaurikund and drive to Guptkashi.
  • Evening: Relax after the trek.
  • Overnight stay: Guptkashi.

Day 6: Guptkashi to Chopta (45 km, 2 hours)

  • Morning: Drive to Chopta, known as the "Mini Switzerland of India."
  • Afternoon: Explore Chopta and visit Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple in the world (trek about 3.5 km).
  • Evening: Return to Chopta for rest.
  • Overnight stay: Chopta.

Day 7: Chopta to Rishikesh (160 km, 6-7 hours)

  • Morning: Start early and drive towards Rishikesh.
  • Afternoon: Check-in at the hotel in Rishikesh.
  • Evening: Visit the famous Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, and Parmarth Niketan for the evening aarti.
  • Overnight stay: Rishikesh.

Day 8: Rishikesh to Chandigarh (240 km, 6-7 hours)

  • Morning: Depart from Rishikesh for Chandigarh.
  • Evening: Reach Chandigarh and end the trip.

This itinerary covers spiritual visits and a scenic journey through Uttarakhand's mountains. You can customize this further based on preferences like helicopter bookings or extended stays. 


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