12-Day "Char Dham" Nature Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Dehradun
   From Jolly Grant Airport

   Explore the Robber's Cave and Rajaji National Park.

2. Day 2: Dehradun to Sayanachatti
   4 hr 15 min (110 km)

   Visit the Bhadraj Temple and the Lakshman Jhula Bridge in Rishikesh.

3. Day 3: Sayanachatti to Yamunotri
   2 hr 13 min (44 km)

   Trek to the Yamunotri Temple and take a dip in the Yamuna Kund.

4. Day 4: Yamunotri to Uttarkashi
   5-6 hrs (148 km)

   Visit the Vishwanath Temple and Sat-Tal in Uttarkashi.

5. Day 5: Uttarkashi to Gangotri
   4-5 hrs (99 km)

   Explore Gangotri Temple and go on a trek to Gaumukh Glacier.

6. Day 6: Gangotri to Guptkashi
   8-9 hrs (246 km)

   Drive through the scenic roads of Uttarakhand and visit the Ardhnareshwar Temple in Guptkashi.

7. Day 7: Guptkashi to Kedarnath
   1 hr 25 min (34 km)

   Trek to the Kedarnath Temple and explore its beautiful surroundings.

8. Day 8: Kedarnath to Rudraprayag
   5 hrs (150 km)

   Visit the Trijuginarayan Temple and the Koteshwar Temple in Rudraprayag.

9. Day 9: Rudraprayag to Badrinath
   6-7 hrs (160 km)

   Visit the Badrinath Temple and the Mana Village near the India-China border.

10. Day 10: Badrinath to Valley of Flowers National Park
    3-4 hrs (81 km)

    Trek through the beautiful Valley of Flowers National Park.

11. Day 11: Valley of Flowers National Park to Rishikesh
    9 hrs (271 km)

    Visit the Trimbakeshwar Temple and Lakshman Jhula Bridge in Rishikesh.

12. Day 12: Departure from Dehradun
    To Jolly Grant Airport

    Final shopping and sightseeing before departure.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Entry Fee to Rajaji National Park (3 hours, INR 300)
• Rental for Trekking gear for Yamunotri trek (6-7 hours, INR 500)
• Entry Fee to Gangotri National Park (3 hours, INR 400)
• Helicopter Ride to Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, INR 8000-10000)
• Entry Fee to Valley of Flowers National Park (6-7 hours, INR 400)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 10,600 - 12,600

Useful Tips

For travelers with less time, consider skipping the visit to the Valley of Flowers National Park. Alternatively, for those with more time, consider including a visit to Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara followed by a trek to the Hemkund Lake. It is also important to prepare for the high altitude with appropriate gear and carry necessary medicines for the journey.