Har Ki Dun Trek
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Maximum Altitude
11,700 Ft
Best time to visit
Apr - Jun, Sept - Nov
Minimum Age
7+
Base Camp
Sankri
Accommodation type
Guest House
Har Ki Dun Trek is one of the most scenic treks amongst all the
Uttarakhand treks. Especially famous for its massive open lush green valleys,
Har Ki Dun Trekking offers a splendid leisure walk through the viridescent valley
in the summers. Though the trek is offered all around the year except monsoon,
summers are the ideal time to enjoy the more vibrant colors of the landscape.
Appears as a cradle-shaped valley, Har Ki Dun Trek Height of 11,700
ft. is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and alpine greenery. Moreover it
lies in the centre of Govind Ballabh Pant National Park, making it the most
stunning trekking locations. If you ask us, it’s the best exhibit of
Uttarakhand exceptional natural beauty.
The breathtaking vistas on Har Ki Dun
trek route map is a must
visit spot for nature lovers and escapists. One of India's most picturesque
locations, it offers a variety of trekking trips.
Har Ki Dun trip package covers the hanging village of Oslo that is famous for its
Someshwar Devta temple (Lord Shiva)! The villagers of Oslo are always happy
about two other things. One is that their village is in the Himalayas and the
second, that they enjoy the facility of satellite phones. More towards the
Chilurgad you pass from the famous spot of the confluence of Thamasa and
Ruinsara River.
Trekking in Har Ki Dun connects to visit many mythological spots from Hindu
mythology. Some connected to Mahabharata and the Pandava brothers seeking path
to heaven. Some takes you to Duryodhan Temple, the villain of Mahabharata but
God to the ancestors (as well as locals) of Oslo.
Altitude: 6,455 ft.
Drive: 6-7 hrs. (187 km)
Meals: Dinner
Stay: Stay at a guesthouse on a sharing
basis.
Reach Sankri, taking a shared cab from
Dehradun (8-9 am).
Ride by the Yamuna River (approx. 7 hrs),
to reach Sankri. It’s the base camp for Kedarkantha Trek, Bali Pass Trek, etc.
Check in to Sankri guest house, rest,
and explore nearby on your own.
Have your meal at 8.30 pm and retire for the day.
Altitude: 6,455 ft. to 8,160 ft.
Drive: 12 km
Trek: 10 km
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks
- Dinner
Stay: Stay in tents on a double /
triple sharing basis.
Wake up for breakfast (around 8 am).
Later, get transferred to Taluka- trek starting point.
A few km into the trek cross a small
stream through a Cemented bridge, then another stream through a wooden bridge.
A couple of hours into the trek, take a
halt at Someshwar Devta temple and start again.
The trail ascends, view the confluence
of Thamasa & Ruinsara River, Few more meters to the campsite, and enjoy a
view of the snow-capped Dhauladhar range.
Rest, have your evening snacks, have dinner and retire for the day.
Altitude: 8,160 ft. to 9,922 ft.
Trek: 7 km
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening
Snacks - Dinner
Stay: Stay in tents on a double /
triple sharing basis.
Wake up, have breakfast and later trek
towards the wooden bridge dividing the valley.
Have the first view of Har ki Dun and
Hata Peak, once you cross pine & rhododendron forest, river streams and
mountain bends.
Cross the boulder section and reach the
campsite area near the Thamasa River.
Enjoy your evening with snacks followed by dinner and good sleep.
Altitude: 9,922 ft. to 11,700 ft. and
back to 9,922 ft.
Trek: 6 km
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening
Snacks - Dinner
Stay: Stay in tents on a double /
triple sharing basis.
Today you’ll trek the Himalayas Har Ki Dun Valley. Pack essential only, leaving
rest at campsite.
Bless your eyes with the vast view of
the ground below Swargarohini peak.
After spending enough time at Har Ki
Dun, retrace your way back to the campsite.
Enjoy your dinner and rest.
Altitude: 9,922 ft. to 8,160 ft.
Trek: 7 km
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening
Snacks - Dinner
Stay: Stay in tents on a double /
triple sharing basis.
Head back to Ghanghad campsite, post
breakfast.
Cross the steep boulders section,
followed by meadows with pine, walnut, and cedar trees.
Reach campsite for evening snacks watching
the sunset.
Have dinner and retire for the day.
Altitude: 8,160 ft. to 6,455 ft.
Drive: 12 km
Trek: 10 km
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening
Snacks - Dinner
Stay: Stay in guesthouses on a sharing
basis
Have breakfast and trek to the start
base point (Sankri).
Cross the same cemented and wooden
bridge from Day 2 to reach Taluka.
Take the shared cab from Taluka to
Sankri.
Have your meals & snacks at respective times and then rest.
Meal: Breakfast
Drive: 187 km (6-7 hrs.)
Wake up to a fresh morning, have your
breakfast.
Ride back to Dehradun (reach around 6
pm).
Air: Fly to Jolly Grant (Dehradun)
airport. From there take a Shared / Private cab or local bus to reach Dehradun
Railway station.
Road: Volvo transfers are available
from Delhi to Dehradun, It takes around 6 hrs to reach Dehradun from Delhi.
Rail: Book a direct train to reach Dehradun.
Else, reach Delhi via train and then switch to bus (or train) to arrive
Dehradun.
1. Shirts / T-shirts –2/3, Jeans /
Trekking Pants -2
2. Windproof jacket of decent quality
(no flimsy wind cheaters please!) preferably with a hood
3. Warm and thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen
sweater
4. Thermal inner wear (upper &
lower), Scarf / muffler (optional)
5. Woollen cap, Woollen gloves, Woollen
socks & regular socks (3-4 pairs)
6. Comfortable Trekking / Hiking shoes
(Waterproof shoes with a thick sole are recommended)
7. Lightweight floaters / sandals /
slippers
8. Raincoat / Poncho, Small quick dry
towel
9. Water bottle (sturdy ones, no empty
Bisleri bottles!!)
10. Cap / Hat to keep the strong sun
away from your face
11. Sun glasses (polarized / UV
Protected), Walking stick / Trekking pole
12. Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm, Torch /
Flashlight (with extra batteries)
13. Medicines, if requiring any
specific medication
14. Personal toiletries
15. Day pack / small bag in case if you
are planning to offload your regular backpack
16. Hand Sanitizer
1. You will be greeted by our trek team
on your arrival to Sankri.
2. All stays included from Sankri to
Sankri on sharing basis:
(i) Guest house on day 1 to day 6
3. All meals included from Day 1 dinner
to Day 7 breakfast. Vegetarian meals will be served throughout the trek.
4. Skilled local staff who have ample
knowledge of the route
5. Hot water in buckets can be provided
on request depending on availability, while staying at guest houses in Sankri
only.
6. Kitchen, dining and toilet tents
will be used during the trek.
7. Cooks/Helper for carrying common
equipment like rations/tents/utensils/groceries.
8. All trek essentials included–
(i) Accommodation - tents, sleeping bags,
sleeping mats etc.
(ii) Safety equipment - microspikes, gaiters
as per requirements and basic first aid kit with a portable oxygen cylinder.
(iii) Permit - forest and camping fee
included.
9. Covid Related Information
1. The above trek charges does not
include the GST charges (5%).
2. Personal essentials -
(i) Equipment - Gumboots, trekking
poles, etc.
(ii) Insurance - Personal and travel
insurances.
(iii) Beverage - Mineral water
bottles/bottled or canned beverages
(iv) Snacks - Chocolate, dry fruits,
protein or nutrition bar.
(v) Entertainment - Camera or drone
fees.
3. Transportation - The charges of
transportation on day 1 and 7 are to be borne and shared between the trekkers.
4. In case if your trek remains incomplete
or uninitiated because of "force majeure" or by personal choice after
you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get refund,
reschedule or replace any services that remain unutilized by you.
5. Any additional cost incurred due to
changes in Government Guidelines related to travel/trek/COVID-19 will be borne
by the Guest.
6. Anything which is not included in
Inclusion.
1. If cancellations are made 26 days
prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, no cancellation fee will be
charged.
2. If cancellations are made between
8-25 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, 25% of the total
package amount will be charged as cancellation fee.
3. If cancellations and rescheduling
are made within 7 days from the start date of your trek/tour/activity, 100% of
the total booking amount will be charged as a cancellation fee.
4. Guest can reschedule the
tour/trek/activity between 8-25 days prior to the start date of your
trek/tour/activity (Depending on the availability), after this period no
rescheduling can be done and no amount can be refunded.
5. Rescheduling of the
tour/trek/activity is applicable only once, after that if you want to cancel or
reschedule the trek/tour/activity again, it will not be possible and no refund
will be processed.
6. If you book the tour/trek/activity
by making a partial payment of the total booking amount and fail to make the
100% payment before 26 days from the date of travel. In this case, your booking
will get cancelled automatically and can only be reconfirmed once you make the
full payment, depending on the availability of slots.
7. In case if your tour/trek/activity
remains incomplete or uninitiated because of "force majeure", medical
emergency, government policy changes, local strikes, or by personal choice
after you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get a refund,
reschedule or replace any services that remain underutilized by you.
8. In case if your tour/trek/activity
gets cancelled because of "force majeure", medical emergency,
government policy changes, local strikes between 0-7 days from your date of
travel, you will be eligible to reschedule the date of your trek/tour/activity
or you can get a credit note of the amount paid, however no cash refund will be
possible in this case.
9. Cancellations are strictly subjected
to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the
date of booking.
From Har ki Doon, the river Tons flows
downward amidst a lush green environment. One of the Yamuna's principal tributaries
is this river.
The best time to trek Har Ki Dun is from March to June.
The trek comes under easy to moderate
category. As the trail consists of gradual ascent and descent.
It is located on the western side of
the Garhwal in the Uttarkashi district, offering beautiful views of
Swargarohini peak set.
To need to reach Uttarakhand first. For
more on how to get to Har ki Dun read, how to reach Har Ki Dun Base Camp.
Yes. Completely safe for
women hikers and assisted by well guided trek leader, the trek is doable for
all those who’re opting for Har ki dun solo trek.
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