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Sacred Journey: Haridwar, Rishīkesh, Kedārnāth

Pritam Dutta

Pritam Dutta

7 Mar 2024

Embark on a spiritual adventure through the holy cities of Haridwar, Rishīkesh, and Kedārnāth. Immerse yourself in ancient temples, serene ashrams, and breathtaking natural beauty. Join me as I explore the divine wonders of Uttarakhand, India.

Trip to Haridwar

Day 1Divine Delights in Haridwar
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$56

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$ 2

Hotel Krishna Ji

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
8 - 10 min

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Shri Prem Nagar Ashram, Haridwar
Tranquil ashram complex featuring a spacious meditation hall & leafy gardens with a fountain.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Mahayogi Pilot Baba Ashram
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$18
12 - 15 min

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Maa Chandi Devi Temple - Haridwar District, Uttarakhand, India
Historic Hindu temple accessible by cable car offering picturesque mountaintop views.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$10
7 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 2Serenity and Savoring in Haridwar
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$67

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$ 2

Hotel Krishna Ji

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Chotiwala Resturant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
15 - 22 min

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Shri Mata Mansa Devi Mandir
Perched on a hilltop, this ancient Hindu temple honors Mansa Devi, the folk goddess of snakes.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Pawan Dham, Haridwar
Ornate Hindu temple featuring mirrored walls, bright glass mosaics & multiple statues of deities.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
20 - 24 min

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Chotiwala Restaurant and Hotel
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$18
4 - 6 min

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Saptrishi Ashram, Haridwar
Hindu spiritual center offering accommodation, religious instruction, meditation & ritual bathing.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$3
6 - 8 min

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Bhuma Niketan, Haridwar
Hindu ashram dedicated to social welfare, with many statues including a popular one of Lord Shiva.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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FoodMax
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 3Spiritual Bliss in Haridwar
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$52

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$ 1

Hotel Krishna Ji

Depart from your stay 🏨

58 - 70 min

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Jai Neelkanth Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
50 - 60 min

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Shantikunj Gayatri Parivar
Prominent ashram with spiritual camps & classes, plus daily sacramental rites in a tranquil setting.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
660 - 792 min

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Vaishno Devi
Cave containing a manifestation of the Hindu Mother Goddess & leading site of pilgrimage.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$18
16 - 23 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $424 In total

Activities & Food:$418
Transport:$6

Trip to Rishīkesh

Day 1Divine Delights in Haridwar
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$54

Jai Neelkanth Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
11 - 16 min

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Madhuban Ashram
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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The Beatles Ashram, Rishikesh
Ashram where the pop band once stayed in the ’60s, now featuring Beatles art & graffiti.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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Gita Bhawan, Rishikesh
Riverfront ashram offering a temple, devotee housing, retail shops & a large banyan tree.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$3
2 - 3 min

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Shanti Health Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 2Serenity and Savoring in Haridwar
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$62

Flavors Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
33 - 40 min

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Gurdwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib, Rishikesh UK
Sprawling Sikh holy place set amid towering, rugged mountains & attracting thousands of pilgrims.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Triveni Ghat
Elaborate statues & other structures line this spiritual site on the banks of the Ganges River.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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Pappu
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 3Spiritual Bliss in Haridwar
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$60

Chotiwala Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
7 - 10 min

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The Divine Life Society (Sivananda Ashram)
Bright, ornate ashram on the river banks with meditation sessions & yoga courses.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
21 - 26 min

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Lakshman Jhula
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$5
8 - 10 min

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Topi Wala Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
63 - 76 min

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Shree Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Mountainside temple & mythological site where the Hindu deity Shiva consumed poison from the sea.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
59 - 71 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $424 In total

Activities & Food:$418
Transport:$6

Trip to Kedārnāth

Day 1Divine Delights in Haridwar
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$16

स्वर्ग (Heaven)
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Shiva temple, Jyotirlingha
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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$10
9 - 14 min

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Shri Bhairavnath Temple
High-altitude Hindu temple to Lord Shiva, with stone prayer halls & views across Himalayan peaks.
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$6
Day 2Serenity and Savoring in Haridwar
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$25

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$ 1

Bhairav Baba Mandir Kedarnath
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
6 - 9 min

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Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi
High-altitude Hindu pilgrimage spot home to the tomb of revered 8th-century sage Adi Shankaracharya.
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
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$2
7 - 10 min

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Kedarnath Trekking way
9:50 AM - 1:50 PM
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Free
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Chorabari Tal
A tiny lake surrounded by tall peaks draws hikers to this natural area with striking scenery.
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM
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$10
Day 3Spiritual Bliss in Haridwar
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$28

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$ 1

Sumeru Parbat
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$8
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Vasuki Taal
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $424 In total

Activities & Food:$418
Transport:$6