4-Day Budget Solo Trip from Jammu to Kedarnath: Scenic Pilgrimage and Adventure

Day 1: Travelling and Rest

Jammu to Guptkashi, India on May 31, 2025

8:00AM

Start Journey to Guptkashi

Begin your road journey from Jammu to Guptkashi by bus or shared taxi, covering approximately 210 km. This route offers beautiful views of the lower Himalayan ranges.
INR800, 8h0m

4:30PM

Check in and relax

Once you reach Guptkashi, check into a budget lodge or guesthouse. Rest and acclimate to the elevation for the next day's trek.
INR600, Rest of day

8:00AM

Breakfast at Local Dhabas

Enjoy a simple and nutritious paratha with chai at local dhabas before starting the day’s journey.
INR50, 0h30m

8:30PM

Dinner at Guesthouse

Relish homemade North Indian vegetarian meal included in your lodgings or at a nearby small eatery.
INR150, 1h
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Day 2: Kedarnath Trek

Guptkashi to Kedarnath, India on June 1, 2025

6:00AM

Early Breakfast and Preparation

Fuel up with a hearty breakfast of poha or idli and tea to prepare for the trek ahead. Prepare your backpack with essentials.
INR70, 0h45m

7:00AM

Trek from Guptkashi to Kedarnath

Take shared jeep or taxi to Sonprayag, then start your 16 km trek to Kedarnath. The trek is scenic passing through pine forests and mountain streams. Be sure to carry water and snacks.
INR1000 (Jeep+Trek), 8h0m

3:30PM

Check in at Budget Guesthouse

After reaching Kedarnath, check in at a budget guesthouse for rest. Ensure to have warm clothes as it can be cold in the evening.
INR800, Rest of day

7:00PM

Dinner at Guesthouse

Enjoy simple vegetarian dal, rice, and sabzi prepared by the guesthouse kitchen to keep costs low and taste authentic.
INR200, 1h
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Day 3: Temple Visit & Return Trek

Kedarnath, India on June 2, 2025

5:00AM

Visit Kedarnath Temple

Witness the magnificent early morning aarti at Kedarnath Temple, a serene spiritual experience and prime reason for this pilgrimage.
Free, 1h0m

7:00AM

Breakfast at Guesthouse

Have a light breakfast like bread, butter, and jam or eggs at your guesthouse before treking back.
INR100, 0h45m

8:00AM

Return Trek to Sonprayag

Trek back the same 16 km downhill route to Sonprayag where you can catch transport back to Guptkashi.
Included above, 6h0m

3:00PM

Travel from Sonprayag to Guptkashi

Board shared jeep or taxi to return to Guptkashi for an overnight stay.
INR300, 1h

7:00PM

Dinner in Guptkashi

Enjoy simple northern Indian cuisine at a local dhaba with dal, roti, and subzi to replenish your energy.
INR150, 1h
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Day 4: Return Journey

Guptkashi to Jammu, India on June 3, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at Guesthouse

Start the day with traditional aloo paratha and curd for a filling nutritious breakfast before departure.
INR70, 0h45m

8:00AM

Departure for Jammu

Board a bus or shared taxi from Guptkashi back to Jammu, enjoying last glimpses of the Himalayan foothills.
INR800, 8h0m

4:00PM

Arrival in Jammu

Reach Jammu, concluding your budget-friendly solo pilgrimage to Kedarnath.
Free, End of trip
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