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

1. Day 1: Arrival in Amritsar
   Estimated time and distance from starting point: -

   Explore Golden Temple.

2. Day 2: Dalhousie
   5 hours (200 kilometers) from Amritsar

   Enjoy picturesque Khajjiar Lake.

3. Day 3: Dharamshala
   3.5 hours (120 kilometers) from Dalhousie

   Visit McLeod Ganj for Tibetan Monasteries.

4. Day 4: Bir Billing
   2.5 hours (70 kilometers) from Dharamshala

   Experience Paragliding adventure.

5. Day 5: Manali
   6.5 hours (220 kilometers) from Bir Billing

   Stroll around Hadimba Devi Temple.

6. Day 6: Manikaran
   2 hours (80 kilometers) from Manali

   Take a dip in hot springs.

7. Day 7: Kasol
   1.5 hours (50 kilometers) from Manikaran

   Explore Malana Village for its unique culture.

8. Day 8: Kedarnath
   17 hours (600 kilometers) from Kasol and then trek to Kedarnath

   Embark on a spiritual journey to Kedarnath Temple.

9. Day 9: Kedarnath trekking rest day
   Trekking rest day in Kedarnath

   Rest and acclimatize to the environment.

10. Day 10: Rishikesh
    14 hours (450 kilometers) from Kedarnath

    Visit Triveni Ghat for Ganga Aarti in the evening.

11. Day 11: Haridwar
    1 hour (25 kilometers) from Rishikesh

    Take a holy dip in Har Ki Pauri Ghat.

12. Day 12: Shimla
    5.5 hours (250 kilometers) from Haridwar

    Take a toy train ride to enjoy scenic beauty of the hills.

13. Day 13: Chail
    1 hour (40 kilometers) from Shimla

    Visit Chail Palace and enjoy trekking through Chail Wildlife Sanctuary.

14. Day 14: Departure from Delhi
    5 hours (300 kilometers) from Chail

    End of the trip.

Time and Cost Estimates:

• Golden Temple (2 hours, free)
• Khajjiar Lake (2 hours, free)
• Tibetan Monasteries in McLeod Ganj (2 hours, free)
• Paragliding in Bir Billing (2 hours, INR 2500)
• Hadimba Devi Temple (1 hour, INR 50)
• Hot springs in Manikaran (2 hours, free)
• Malana Village (2 hours, free)
• Kedarnath Temple trek (4 days, INR 3500)
• Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh (1 hour, free)
• Har Ki Pauri Ghat in Haridwar (2 hours, free)
• Toy train ride in Shimla (3 hours, INR 500)
• Chail Palace and Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 250)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 6750

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, add a day to your trekking trip in Kedarnath to explore nearby areas such as Gandhi Sarovar, Vasuki Tal, and Sonprayag. If you have less time, skip Bir Billing and Chail. Additionally, make sure to check for opening and closing times of religious and adventure places in advance to avoid disappointments.