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Harkidun Trek

Uttarakhand

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Max-altitude: 12,000FT
Grade: Easy To Moderate
Duration: 7 Days
Trekking Km: 44 KM
Price: ₹11,500 Per Person
Suitable For: 15+ Years

Overview

Har Ki Dun is a popular trekking destination in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is known for its natural beauty and is often referred to as the “Valley of Gods.” Har Ki Dun Trek takes you through dense forests, and quaint villages, and offers stunning views of the Himalayan peaks.

Har Ki Dun Trek comes under Govind Wildlife Sanctuary National Park. No doubt, the Himalayas have enchanting beauty, a bracing climate, and desirable useful green meadows. So, what else can be better than spending some days here in the serenity?

Reasons why you should do Har Ki Dun Trek with Himalayas discover

Local expertise: Himalayas discover is a local trekking company based in Uttarakhand, India. They have extensive knowledge and experience of the Har Ki Dun trek, including the terrain, weather, and culture of the region. This can be helpful in ensuring a safe and enjoyable trekking experience.

Experienced Guides: The guides at Himalayas discover are experienced and certified. They have a good understanding of the Har Ki Dun trek route and can provide valuable insights into the culture and traditions of the local communities.

Good reviews: Himalayas discover has received positive reviews from previous clients who have completed the Har Ki Dun trek. They are known for their professionalism, excellent service, and commitment to safety.

Sustainable tourism: Himalayas discover is committed to promoting sustainable tourism practices on the Har Ki Dun trek. They follow Leave No Trace principles, use eco-friendly trekking equipment, and support local communities by hiring local staff and using locally sourced food.

Customized itineraries: Himalayas discover offers customized itineraries for the Har Ki Dun trek to suit the needs and preferences of their clients. They can tailor the trekking experience to your fitness level, time constraints, and interests.

Affordable Prices: Himalayas discover offers competitive prices for their Har Ki Dun trek packages. They provide a range of packages that cater to different budgets and requirements.
Here are some of the highlights of Har Ki Dun Trek:
Jaundhar Glacier: This is a beautiful glacier located near the Har Ki Dun Valley. The glacier is surrounded by snow-capped peaks and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Morinda Tal: This is a beautiful high-altitude lake located on the Har Ki Dun Trek. The lake is surrounded by lush meadows and offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

Har Ki Dun Valley: The Har Ki Dun Valley is one of the main highlights of the trek. The valley is home to a variety of flora and fauna and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.

Osla Village: Osla is a small and picturesque village located on the Har Ki Dun trek. The village is home to a number of traditional houses and offers a glimpse into the local way of life.

The term “Har ki Dun” translates to “Valley of Gods” or “Valley of Lord Shiva” in Hindi. It is derived from the combination of two words:

“Har” or “Hara”: This word refers to Lord Shiva, who is considered one of the principal deities in Hindu mythology. Lord Shiva is often associated with the Himalayan region and is regarded as the supreme deity who resides in the mountains.

“Doon”: This word refers to a valley or fertile, flat land nestled between mountains. The term “Doon” is commonly used in the Indian subcontinent to describe such valley regions

About Har Ki Dun Trek

Located at an altitude of 12,000 ft, Har Ki Dun Trek is one of the most mesmerizing valleys in the Garhwal Himalayas. It is also known by another name i.e., “The Valley of Gods”. The valley is beautifully surrounded by alpine vegetation and is extremely rich in Flora and Fauna.

Har Ki Dun trek, which is the most popular trek in the Garhwal Himalayas. The height of the Har Ki Dun trek is 3600 meters. It starts from Sankri – A Small Paradise and Taluka which are the last road point of this trek. Har ki Dun trek comes along this route in 4 Himalayan Villages, the first Dhatmir, Gangad, Panwani, and Osla village are the last villages of this area which Are called marginal villages, Har ki dun trek is a very popular trek not only in India but also in the world.

My grandfather used to say, at some time, foreign tourists used to come here a lot, and then people in India did not know much about trekking. That’s why Har Ki Doon treks are the oldest and special.

People go for other treks by this route, like, Bali Pass, Borasu Pass, Dhumdhar Kandi Pass, Maldaru Lake, Bainya Top, Black Peak Expedition, Swargarohini Peak Expedition, Ruinsara Tal, there are more so people come here all year round Live on.

The temperature of the Har Ki Dun Trek always varies with time. The summer temperature of this is Day – (5°C to 15°C), Night – (2° C to 8° C) and the winter temperature is Day (-2°C to -5° C) Night (-5°C to -12°C).

Many people also called this trek is Har Ki Doon or Har Ki Doon Valley because they may not know the exact name of this trek. Many People search for this trek on Google in different names like Harkidun, Har Ki Doon, Har Ki Doon Valley, and etc.

Best Time To Visit

March to June and September to December

Weather Condition

The Har Ki Dun valley trek is usually open from April to June and from September to November. During the winter months (December to March), the trek is closed due to heavy snowfall, and it is not recommended to attempt the trek during this time.

How To Reach Har Ki Dun Valley

By Road: Dehradun is well connected with major northern cities via motorable roads, trains & flights. Every morning at 6-8 am there are few buses to Sankri leaves from outside Dehradun Railway Station. Roadways buses takes 9-10 hours to reach Sankri and most of the direct ply early in the morning from Dehradun. You can also book a cab to Sankri from Dehradun in 7-8 hours as well.

By Train : The Dehradun Railway Station is well-connected with various major Indian cities like Delhi, Lucknow and Kolkata etc. The frequency of trains to Dehradun is quite high as it is the gateway to the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.
By Air: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun offers daily connectivity with New Delhi and other major Indian cities as well.

Key Points Of Harkidun Trek

Trek Grade
Easy – Moderate
Trek Distance
52 Kms
Trek Duration
7 Days
Highest Altitude
12,000 ft
Basecamp
Sankari, Uttarakhand
Pick & Drop Point
Dehradun Railway Station

Harkidun Trek is safe

If the beginners are physically fit, they would not face much difficulty in hiking the trek and the Har ki Dun trek can be one of the most ideal treks for them to start their trekking journey with.

Har Ki Dun Trek Difficulty Level

Har Ki Dun is considered an easy to moderate trek in terms of difficulty. The trail follows a well-laid path all the way to the Har Ki Dun valley, a route that the native people of the valley have used for many years. The total distance to the last village of the Har Ki Dun valley, Osla, is 14 km from the starting point of the trek. Some sections have minor steepness, and the final stretch of about 0.5 km is notably steep. During the first day of the trek, we covered only around 10 km, leaving the steep section for the second day. Overall, the trail is gradual all the way to the valley. The distance from the last village to the Har Ki Dun valley is another 11 km. Thus, the total distance of 25 km is covered in 3 days. On the third day, we go further to Marinda Tal, which is 2.5 km ahead of Har Ki Dun. The approximate walking distances for each day are as follows: An additional two days of driving to Sankri and back to Dehradun complete the entire journey, making it a 7-day trip. If you can walk long distances, you can easily trek to Har Ki Dun without worrying much. Children aged 9 or above have been able to complete this trek with us without any difficulty.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival Day - Dehradun to Base Camp Sankri (210km drive)

Day 2: Sankri to Dhatmeer Village by 17 km drive & Trek From Dhatmeer to Seema (8 km trek)

Day 3: Seema - Boslo (10 km trek)

Day 4: Boslo to Har Ki Dun to Maninda Lake and back to Boslo (12 kms both side)

Day 05: Boslo To Seema (10 km trek)

Day 6: Seema to Dharkoat Village (4 kms trek) Dharkoat to Sankri base camp (16 km drive)

Day 7: Departure from Sankri to Dehradun

Pickup from Dehradun Railway Station and Drive to Sankri (base camp) by taxi
Total distance 210 km – 8/9 Hours journey

Mode of journey – By taxi

Altitude – Sankri base camp – 1920 Meters

Night stay – Our Hotel – on twin share basis

Himalayas discover organizes transport for trekkers from Dehradun Railway Station in the morning which will leave for Sankri around 6:00 am to 7:00 am.

Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand and one of the most beautiful places in India. The main attraction of this place is Rajpur road go through it and get a glimpse of Dehradun’s beauty. Reach Mussoorie after an hour which is also known as “Queen of Hills”. People visit it heavily during vacations with their family and friends.

After half an hour, stop at kempty fall. Have breakfast there and witness people from different parts of the world. The break will be of maximum 1 hour. Ahead the peaks are visible and further you will come close to holy Yamuna River. If you want, then take a short break of 20 minutes and enjoy being around it. Further, you will cross the small markets of Nainbagh, Damta, and Naugaon.

Reach Purola around 1:30 pm and take a break there for lunch. After having lunch proceed to Sankri via Jarmola. From there the back of Kedarkantha is visible. Go through the picturesque zig zag road amid pine forest of Jarmola.

Reach Mori and after 1 hour you will come across a check post. They will ask for Aadhaar cards and some other details. Ahead lies Sankri, enjoy the drive and the wait is soon going to be over. Reach trekkers paradise and the main market of Sankri.

Go to hotel freshen up and enjoy evening snacks in the open terrace with great views. You will be provided some details after which you can go for evening walk but be at the hotel for dinner.

Enjoy delicious dinner and spend comfortable night in the mountains.

Trek from Sankri to Dhatmeer via taluka by taxi – 16 km same day trek to Cheludgad camp
Total distance 24 km – 3/4 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On foot (8 km) and By taxi (16 km)

Altitude – Cheludgad camp – 2600 Meters

Night Stay – Camp site – on twin share basis

Post breakfast, Ready to all trekkers we will drive towards Taluka and Dhatmeer Village on the way beautiful forest many species of tree , Taluka is a small village with concrete houses and you can easily find few shops and hotels there. Trek starts from Taluka and the sight of magnificent snow clad mountains accompany you all along the way.

Go ahead, cross a bridge over a stream and follow the trail. Pass through dense forest and a Supin river on the way is visible flowing through the woods below. Continue trekking and a village named Dhatmir comes into right sight.

Ahead lies a lavish green meadow, which further leads to the forest section. The trail changes to the mixture of steep and leveled path and afterwards to muddy.

After some hours of trekking, Supin River can be seen flowing through the woods. Now, again cross the forest section and reach the green fields and a shop on the way.

From here, cross a bridge and a little higher you are welcomed by the surpassing views of towering peaks. To reach Cheludgad camp site today, setup your camps here and retire for the night. Enjoying the first camping night here

Trek from Cheludgad camp to Har Ki Dun Camp
Trek Distance 13 Km – 6/7 Hours journey/p>

Mode of journey – On foot – 13 km

Altitude – Har Ki Dun basecamp – 3500 Meters

Night Stay – Camp site – on twin share basis

Today After breakfast start your trek from Cross the Supin River see the lift side beautiful Osla village – Cheludgad to Har Ki Dun . It is better to opt for a steep climb because it is a shorter route. The trail takes you through dense forest where you can easily notice fallen trees en route. This place is highly rich in flora and fauna, so enjoy spotting different variety of trees and animals in this region.

Cross flowing streams and trek along the river side. The meadows with delicious mountain views open up but ahead the path changes to muddy.

Ahead cross bridges, come upwards and a waterfall comes into sight. Come across many streams on the way which you will be crossing with the help of boulders. Then the trail becomes steep and further gets leveled. A river on the left will remain in sight until you reach Har Ki Dun camp site enjoy the moon night here

Exploration Day (Manida Lake) (Jaundhar Glacier) Har Ki Dun valley back to camp
Trek Distance – Manida Lake 6 Km – 3/4 Hours journey

Jaundhar Glacier – 14 km – 6/7 Hours journey

Mode of journey – on foot

Altitude – Har Ki Dun – 3645 Meters

Night Stay – Camp site – on twin share basis

Wake up early and have a glance of Son and Supin River with the gushing water sounds. After breakfast, explore the pristine Har Ki Dun valley, there are endemic alpine flowers covering the meadows with alpine vegetation.

Then, a meadow unfolds and majestic views of snow covered mountains will be the feast for the eyes, as we climb higher enjoy the views of lush green valleys and views of jamdar glacier and Swargarohini peak and Hata peak

Manida Lake
Manida Lake is 3 km away from the valley. Take left from the campsite then trek towards Hata peak and come across undulating meadows with many wildflowers. Reach the Lake, Brahma Kamal’s and fan kamal , laser, are found in abundance there and the glaciers and valley views are exotic.

Trek from Har Ki Dun to Cheludgad camp Via Osla Village
Trek Distance 13 km – 6/7 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On foot – 13 km

Altitude – Cheludgad camp – 2600 Meters

Night Stay – on twin share basis

After breakfast with packed lunch, trek starts to Har Ki Dun valley to via village OSLA which lies 13 km away. Relish the beautiful sights and variety of landscapes on the way. Black Peak and Bali Pass sights will surprise you ahead.

OSLA, it is a famous village rich in beautiful culture and there is a temple of “Someswar mahadev ” built in ancient architecture. Villagers believe that he lived in this village and worship him.

At this village spend time and return to your campsite Cheludgad. Enjoy your food and stay in tents there.

Trek from Cheludgad to Dhatmeer Village 8 km same day Drive to Sankri
Trek Distance 23 km – 5 / 6 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On foot – 12 km – By taxi 11 km

Altitude – Sankri base camp – 1920 Meters

Night Stay – on twin share basis

After breakfast, Cheludgad to Dhatmeer Village is an easy descent. On the way have glance of peaks standing strong and the green landscapes. Last view of this trek

Follow the same trail through rich forests. Spot birds and Langoors on the way. Reach Dhatmeer Village, vehicles will be arranged from there and the arrangements will be made in hotel.

Return – Pickup from Hotel home stay Dhatmeer Village/Sankri and Drive to Dehradun
Distance – 210 Km – 8/9 Hours journey

Mode of journey – By taxi

It is good to make your booking two months prior in advance. In the event of cancellation of any trek/adventure activity due to any reasons, it is compulsory to notify us in writing. Cancellation charges will only be effective from the date we receive your request in writing.

If the trek is cancelled by us due to any reason (heavy snowfall, rainfall, natural disaster etc.) then the refund would not be initiated but you can go on the same trek another year. Himalayas discover Family is always with you.,, Thanks

The cancellation charges are as follows:
(No bank charges deducted will be Refundable)

Up to 30 Days – 90% cost is Refundable

Between 21 to 30 Days – 50% cost is Refundable

Less than 20 Days – No Refund

(Refunds are initiated in 7-8 business days)

What Is Included In This Trek

  • Transport Facility from Dehradun to Dehradun. Tempo Travllers or Bolero Taxi or depend on the number of people
  • Forest Permit and entrance fee
  • Accommodation in Hotel at Sankri Best Accommodation
  • Accommodation in tents on twin share basis
  • All meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea, Coffee, Snacks, Soup and Dinner
  • High quality tents
  • Sleeping bags
  • Mattress
  • Toilet tents
  • Dining Tent
  • Dining Table
  • Kitchen team
  • Radio Walkie Talkie for Communication
  • Good Experience Trek Leader guide and Technical guide
  • Medical Kit
  • Oxygen Cylinders

What Is Not Included In This Trek

  • Personal Insurance
  • Medical Certificate
  • Personal toiletry Items and Personal Medicine kit
  • On first day En Route to base camp the Breakfast and Lunch are Not Included
  • Last Day En Route Lunch and Dinner are Not Included
  • If you not carry your bag during the trek- Offloading Bag Costs Per bag Per day Rs.400.00 This costs pay to directly at Sankri

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