14-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Golden Temple and Full Himachal Pradesh and Kedarnath

1. Day 1: Amritsar
   Golden Temple (0 mins)

   Religious marvel.

2. Day 2: McLeod Ganj
   Bhagsunath Temple (15 mins)

   Cultural immersion.

3. Day 3: Dharamshala
   Kangra Fort (1 hour 10 mins)

   Historical Architecture

4. Day 4: Bir Billing
   Paragliding activity at Bir Billing (2 hours 20 mins)

   Adventurous experience.

5. Day 5: Manali
   Hadimba Temple (3 hours 25 mins)

   Cultural and Nature experience.

6. Day 6: Keylong
   Khardung La Pass (4 hours 40 mins)

   Exhilirating experience.

7. Day 7: Kaza
   Kibber village (3 hours 55 mins)

   Beautiful landscapes.

8. Day 8: Kalpa
   Suicide point (4 hours 20 mins)

   Panoramic views of mountains.

9. Day 9: Sangla
   Baspa river (2 hours 20 mins)

   Scenic views.

10. Day 10: Tabo
    Tabo Monastery (1 hour 50 mins)

    Religious and Cultural marvel.

11. Day 11: Kaza
    Pin Valley National Park (1 hour 30 mins)

    Nature and Wildlife.

12. Day 12: Kedarnath
    Kedarnath Temple (12 hours 40 mins)

    Religious significance.

13. Day 13: Badrinath
    Badrinath Temple (10 hours 20 mins)

    Religious marvel.

14. Day 14: Rishikesh
    Laxman Jhula suspension bridge (9 hours)

    Spiritual abode.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Paragliding at Bir-Billing (2 hours, ₹2,000)
• Transportation (₹10,000)
• Accommodation (₹800/night, ₹11,200)
• Food (₹500/day, ₹7,000)
• Total Estimated Costs: ₹30,200

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, you can add extra days to explore each destination in-depth. On a tighter budget, you can cut down the days for expensive locations like Manali and reduce your daily spending. You can also opt for homestays instead of hotels to save money on accommodations.