13-Day Itinerary for Kedarnath Badrinath Gangotri Yamunotri on a Shoestring Budget

  1. Day 1: Dehradun
    Arrive at Jolly Grant Airport

    Explore city

  2. Day 2: Kedarnath
    11-hour drive from Dehradun

    Holy Trek

  3. Day 3: Kedarnath
    Visit Kedarnath Temple

    Pristine Canyons

  4. Day 4: Gangotri
    8-hour drive from Kedarnath

    Scenic Drive

  5. Day 5: Gangotri
    Visit Gangotri Temple

    Spiritual Sojourning

  6. Day 6: Yamunotri
    6-hour drive from Gangotri

    Hot Spring Bathing

  7. Day 7: Yamunotri
    Visit Yamunotri Temple

    Pilgrim's Expedition

  8. Day 8: Uttarkashi
    4-hour drive from Yamunotri

    Lake Trek

  9. Day 9: Harsil
    1.5-hour drive from Uttarkashi

    Apple Orchards

  10. Day 10: Badrinath
    8-hour drive from Harsil

    Mountain Passes

  11. Day 11: Badrinath
    Visit Badrinath Temple

    Holy Dip in Tapt Kund

  12. Day 12: Rishikesh
    10-hour drive from Badrinath

    River Rafting

  13. Day 13: Dehradun
    1-hour drive from Rishikesh

    Departure

Estimated Time and Costs

  • Transportation: £400
  • Accommodation (12 nights): £120
  • Food and Drinks: £200
  • Entrance Fees: £30
  • Total Estimated Costs: £750

Useful Tips

This itinerary can be adjusted based on how many days you actually have available. If you have fewer days, you could skip Uttarkashi, Harsil or Rishikesh. In case you have more days, you could add a trip to Valley of Flowers - one of the most beautiful national parks in the country, located near Badrinath.

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