Low budget plan for Kedarkantha trek.

Kedarkantha Trek is a popular winter trek in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India. It is a relatively easy trek and can be done on a low budget. Here's a possible itinerary and budget for the Kedarkantha trek:

Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri (Drive)

Take an early morning bus from Dehradun to Sankri (about 8-9 hours). This will cost you around INR 300-500 per person.

Check-in to a guesthouse in Sankri. You can find guesthouses with rates starting from INR 500 per night.

Day 2: Sankri to Juda ka Talab

Start your trek from Sankri to Juda ka Talab, which is a 4 km trek that takes around 3-4 hours.

You can either pitch your own tent near Juda ka Talab or stay in one of the many campsites. Camping costs around INR 300-500 per person, and includes a tent, sleeping bag, and meals.

Day 3: Juda ka Talab to Kedarkantha base camp

Trek from Juda ka Talab to Kedarkantha base camp, which is a 4 km trek that takes around 4-5 hours.

Stay in a campsite at the Kedarkantha base camp. Camping costs around INR 300-500 per person, and includes a tent, sleeping bag, and meals.

Day 4: Kedarkantha summit and back to Sankri

Start early in the morning to reach the Kedarkantha summit, which is a 4 km trek that takes around 3-4 hours.

Enjoy the views from the summit and start your descent to Sankri.

You can either stay in Sankri or take a bus back to Dehradun.

Total Budget:

Transport: INR 500-1000 per person

Accommodation: INR 1500-2000 per person (including guesthouse in Sankri and camping at Juda ka Talab and Kedarkantha base camp)

Food: INR 1000-1500 per person (including meals at guesthouses and campsites)

Miscellaneous expenses: INR 500-1000 per person (for permits, snacks, and other expenses)

Total budget for the trek: INR 3500-5500 per person.

Note: The budget may vary based on the time of year and availability of accommodation and transport. It is always advisable to carry extra cash as a buffer in case of any emergency expenses.