13-Day Itinerary for Kedarnath Badrinath Gangotri Yamunotri on a Shoestring Budget
Day 1: Dehradun
Arrive at Jolly Grant Airport
Explore city
Day 2: Kedarnath
11-hour drive from Dehradun
Holy Trek
Day 3: Kedarnath
Visit Kedarnath Temple
Pristine Canyons
Day 4: Gangotri
8-hour drive from Kedarnath
Scenic Drive
Day 5: Gangotri
Visit Gangotri Temple
Spiritual Sojourning
Day 6: Yamunotri
6-hour drive from Gangotri
Hot Spring Bathing
Day 7: Yamunotri
Visit Yamunotri Temple
Pilgrim's Expedition
Day 8: Uttarkashi
4-hour drive from Yamunotri
Lake Trek
Day 9: Harsil
1.5-hour drive from Uttarkashi
Apple Orchards
Day 10: Badrinath
8-hour drive from Harsil
Mountain Passes
Day 11: Badrinath
Visit Badrinath Temple
Holy Dip in Tapt Kund
Day 12: Rishikesh
10-hour drive from Badrinath
River Rafting
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.