Early morning flight from Pune to Dehradun to maximize sightseeing time; flight duration ~2h with transfer time to/from airports. Book 2–3 weeks ahead for better fares.
Comfortable, scenic hotel centrally located for Mall Road access; relax before dinner. (This and total hotel nights are pre-booked to meet the INR53,000 hotel budget).
Dhanaulti Eco Park and Surkanda Devi (temple viewpoint) offer easy walks and panoramic views; Eco Park open ~8:00am–6:00pm and Surkanda hike is ~45–60 minutes one way.
Morning rafting (seasonal, generally available year-round on graded stretches) — typical half-day trips run early morning and finish by early afternoon; operators run 6:30am–3:00pm.
Attend an afternoon yoga class or visit Parmarth temple and gardens; classes and visiting hours vary but the ashram grounds are generally open until early evening.
A major, devotional evening ceremony at Har Ki Pauri; aarti usually starts around sunset (approx 6:15–7:30pm) and is best seen from the ghat area—come early on busy days.
Morning jeep or canter safari to spot elephants, deer and birds; safaris are scheduled in morning slots (approx 6:00–9:00am) and require pre-booking through park authorities.