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5 Days / 4 Nights · tap a day to expand
Day 1 – Haridwar to Chopta (Approx. 225 km / 7–8 hrs drive)
Morning: Pickup from Haridwar Railway Station or Hotel after early breakfast. Drive along the scenic Alaknanda valley with enchanting views of Garhwal hills. En route visit Devprayag (confluence of Bhagirathi & Alaknanda), Srinagar Dam, and Rudraprayag (confluence of Mandakini & Alaknanda).
Afternoon: Continue driving through lush forests via Kund and Ukhimath. Lunch at a local Garhwali dhaba. Proceed to Chopta, known as the Mini Switzerland of India.
Evening: Arrive Chopta by 6:00 PM, check in to camp/hotel, enjoy sunset views, bonfire, and dinner.
Overnight Stay: Chopta.
Highlights: Scenic drive, confluences, meadows, and peaceful mountain evening.
Day 2 – Chopta to Badrinath (Approx. 155 km / 6–7 hrs)
Early Morning: After breakfast, begin the trek to Tungnath Temple (4 km one way), the highest Shiva temple in the world. Optionally continue 1 km further to Chandrashila Peak (4,000 m) for panoramic Himalayan views.
Afternoon: Descend back to Chopta, have lunch, and depart for Badrinath via Gopeshwar, Chamoli, Pipalkoti, and Joshimath. Enjoy spectacular Alaknanda valley views.
Evening: Arrive Badrinath by 7–8 PM. Visit the sacred Badrinath Temple for evening Aarti if time permits and explore the local market.
Overnight Stay: Badrinath.
Highlights: Tungnath trek, Chandrashila peak, scenic drive, and temple darshan.
Day 3 – Badrinath to Joshimath (Approx. 45 km / 2 hrs)
Morning: Early temple darshan at Badrinath. Take a dip at Tapt Kund and visit Brahma Kapal, Narad Kund, Sheshnetra, and Charan Paduka. Explore sacred surroundings.
Late Morning: Proceed 3 km ahead to Mana Village, the last Indian village near the Indo-Tibet border. Visit Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Bheem Pul across the Saraswati River.
Afternoon: Depart Badrinath for Joshimath via Govindghat and Hanuman Chatti with scenic views along Alaknanda River.
Evening: Arrive Joshimath, check in to hotel, visit Narsingh Temple (winter seat of Badrinath), and local market.
Overnight Stay: Joshimath.
Highlights: Badrinath darshan, Mana village, Bheem Pul, and Narsingh Temple.
Day 4 – Joshimath to Auli (Approx. 12 km / 30 min)
Morning: After breakfast, proceed to Auli via ropeway or road. Enjoy magnificent views of Nanda Devi and Neelkanth peaks.
Afternoon: Explore skiing slopes (seasonal), chair lift to Auli top, and walk to Auli Artificial Lake. Experience peaceful alpine beauty.
Evening: Watch the sunset over snow-clad peaks, relax at resort with dinner and bonfire.
Overnight Stay: Auli.
Highlights: Ropeway ride, Himalayan panoramas, artificial lake, and alpine adventure.
Day 5 – Auli to Haridwar (Approx. 280 km / 9–10 hrs)
Morning: After breakfast, begin return journey to Haridwar through Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Devprayag. Stop for lunch en route and enjoy riverside views.
Afternoon: Continue descending towards Rishikesh and Haridwar with scenic Himalayan valleys and villages along the route.
Evening: Arrive Haridwar by evening. Optional visit to Har Ki Pauri for the Ganga Aarti before concluding the trip.
Trip Ends: Return with blessings of Lord Badrinath and memories of Himalayas.
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