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Day by day
- Day 1: Haridwar. Evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
Driving: Local · Overnight: Haridwar - Day 2: Haridwar to Rishikesh. Temples and ashrams.
Driving: About 1 hour · Overnight: Rishikesh - Day 3: Rishikesh. Yoga class and aarti.
Driving: Local · Overnight: Rishikesh - Day 4: Devprayag and Rudraprayag. Confluences.
Driving: About 4-5 hours · Overnight: Rudraprayag or Ukhimath - Day 5: Chopta. Drive and rest.
Driving: About 3 hours · Overnight: Chopta - Day 6: Tungnath. Trek to the temple.
Driving: Walk · Overnight: Chopta - Day 7: Return to Rishikesh. Long drive.
Driving: About 7-8 hours · Overnight: Rishikesh - Day 8: Departure. Haridwar or onward.
Driving: About 1 hour · Overnight: None
Is it comfortable or rushed?
Comfortable. Relaxed except for Day 7.
Seasonal alternatives
In winter the Tungnath temple is closed.
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Route map
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