14-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Kedarnath, Kashmir, and Kulu Manali
Day 1: Kedarnath Temple
10 minutes (1.3 km) from Kedarnath
Divine & Spiritual
Day 2: Har Ki Doon Valley
4 hours (105 km) from Kedarnath
Breathtaking Views
Day 3: Srinagar
9 hours (290 km) from Har Ki Doon Valley
Heavenly Beauty
Day 4: Dal Lake
20 minutes (6.1 km) from Srinagar
Picturesque Houseboats
Day 5: Gulmarg
1 hour 30 minutes (50 km) from Dal Lake
Lively Ski Town
Day 6: Pahalgam
2 hours 30 minutes (100 km) from Gulmarg
Serene Hiking Trails
Day 7: Patnitop
7 hours (250 km) from Pahalgam
Tranquil Hill Station
Day 8: Katra
5 hours (170 km) from Patnitop
Sacred Pilgrimage Site
Day 9: Amritsar
5 hours 30 minutes (250 km) from Katra
Holy Golden Temple
Day 10: Chandigarh
5 hours 30 minutes (230 km) from Amritsar
Modern Metropolis
Day 11: Manali
5 hours (290 km) from Chandigarh
Thrilling Adventure
Day 12: Rohtang Pass
1 hour 30 minutes (60 km) from Manali
Majestic Vistas
Day 13: Solang Valley
1 hour (14 km) from Rohtang Pass
Snowy Haven
Day 14: Jogini Falls
30 minutes (5 km) from Solang Valley
Prestine Waterfalls
Time and Cost Estimates
Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, ₹500)
Har Ki Doon Valley (4 hours, ₹1000)
Srinagar (3 days, ₹4000)
Dal Lake (1 hour, ₹200)
Gulmarg (1 day, ₹2000)
Pahalgam (1 day, ₹1500)
Patnitop (1 day, ₹800)
Katra (1 day, ₹1500)
Amritsar (1 day, ₹1000)
Chandigarh (1 day, ₹1500)
Manali (2 days, ₹2500)
Rohtang Pass (1 day, ₹2000)
Solang Valley (1 day, ₹1500)
Jogini Falls (2 hours, ₹300)
Total Estimated Costs (per person): ₹20,000
Useful Tips
If you have more time, consider visiting Leh-Ladakh or Amarnath temple. If you have less time, skip Har Ki Doon Valley and Patnitop. To save money, try local street food instead of restaurant meals and bargain for taxi fares. Remember to carry warm clothes as temperatures can drop at higher altitudes.