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Har Ki Dun Trek

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Duration – 6N7D

Max Altitude – 11,700 ft

Level – Easy

Distance – 54 km

Base Camp – Sankri

Stay Type – Camps

Season – Sept-Nov

Min Age – 10+

 

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Har Ki Dun Trek

06 Nights 07 Days, Uttarakhand, India

TrailHikers welcomes you to the picture perfect and beautiful Har-Ki-Dun Valley. Witness the splendor of this scenic valley on Har Ki Dun trek alongwith camping en route on beautiful locations and large meadows like Debsu Thatch. Trek 4 km beyond Har Ki Dun to Jaundar Glacier.

Har Ki Dun trek is one of the best Himalayan trails in India which is also an ideal hike for both amateurs & experienced trekkers. Har Ki Dun is a scenic valley walk mostly on an easy gradient along the rivers Rupin and Supin. The best season to go Har Ki Dun is from Sept to Nov and March to June. The months of Dec & March are good if one is planning for a snow trek.

Starting / End Point

Village Sankri (8 hrs from Dehradun)

Nearest Roadhead

Village Sankri

Nearest Railhead

Dehradun Railway Station

Nearest Airport

Jolly Grant near Dehradun

Price Inclusions
  • all veg snacks & meals during trek
  • camping equipment (tents, mats, sleeping bags etc.)
  • camp tent accommodation for 4 nights (2-3 per tent)
  • forest camping & trek permits (INDIANS ONLY)
  • services of trek leaders, trek guides, cook, helpers
  • transport from Dehradun / Mussoorie to trek base & vice versa ( taxi / cabs from local travel vendors ) - Ex DEHRADUN package only
Price Exclusions
  • any kind of personal expense on food or medicines
  • any kind of travel, lodging or medical cost incurred in case a trekker decides to drop out of the trek
  • any kind of hotel or lodge stay
  • porter charges apply in case a trekker is unable to carry his / her backpack & wants to offload it on mule / porter (₹ 250-300 per backpack per day)
  • any thing which is not mentioned in the inclusions
Complementaries
  • Rain coat / ponchos
  • Juices (tetra packed)
  • Forest Entry fees (Indian Only)
What to Expect
  • Camping at high altitude meadows
  • Exploring the snow capped Jaundar glacier
  • View breathtaking scenery
  • Majestic views of Kalanag & Swargarohini peaks
Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival at Sankri8 hr drive from Dehradun

An 8 hour road drive from Dehradun to Sankri via the beautiful hills of Mussoorie, Barkot & Purola. You can take a bus or hire a taxi from Dehradun to Sankri.

Your stay is arranged at a guest house in Sankri.

Day 2 Sankri to Puani GharatDrive : 1 h Trek : 5-6 h Level : Easy to Moderate

From Taluka, its best to start early in the morning after a good breakfast and get some aloo-paranthas packed from a dhaba for lunch. There is a short descent to the river followed by level walking on the path heading east along the river for about 40 mins, which brings you to a bridge. Cross the bridge and you are in the small meadow. Two paths branch out – one goes up the mountain, and the other goes left along the river. Head north-east, up the river. This is easy, level walking, keeping the river to your left. Then the path turns east and starts climbing up the mountain. It’s a gentle gradient as the track meanders through green forest.

If you have started early, there is no need to hurry and you can savour the sights and sound of the forest. Walk uphill for about an hour, then there’s descent to a cute bridge over a stream, and then another 30 mins of climbing up. Another half an hour of almost level walking brings you to the gentle descent for Gangad village, with houses across the river, perched on the hillside. Hot tea awaits you at a small dhaba so pull out the aloo-paranthas from your backpack and dig into them !

For Seema/Osla (a village that has two names!), recross the river, and continue walking up river for another couple of hours of easy walking. There is a little uphill climb at places. Landslides, rains and fallen trees necessitate small detours at times. You start passing cultivated fields as you near Seema / Osla Village. There is a Forest Rest House and a Garhwal Mandal Guest House and two dhabas for tea and food. The village is across the river with houses clinging on the steep hillside.( If you have the energy, just an hour’s walk east will bring you to a large pleasant meadow called Debsu Thatch, where you can pitch your tent. However, there are no dhabas here and you will have to cook your own food.)

Day 3 Puani Gharat to KalkatidharTrek : 3 h Level : Easy to Moderate

Start early recrossing to the left bank of the Asi Ganga. Heading north-east along the river, you cross a little bridge, which frequently gets washed away ! It is only a small stream, with convenient boulders to cross if the bridge is missing. as you turn a bend, barely 200m later, look north. There is an enchanting little waterfall emerging from tree-fringed mountains. Climb along the river for another 500m until you come to an intersection. The path branching off towards the north-west will take you across the river and onwards to Har-Ki-Dun Valley. The path descends towards a bridge across the river. It may take time to traverse this stretch because it gets muddy just near the bridge and it is wiser to negotiate the slippery terrain cautiously. Once across the bridge, a level 30-mins walk between the wheat fields brings you to the path going north-east. The sun is already quite fierce by now. A 2-3 hr moderate climb brings you to the meadow at the top. Rolling grass and alpine flowers greet you and provide an ideal setting for a lunch break. This is the grazing pasture land of the Seema/Osla village. As you look east, down below you can see the Ruinsara Gad or stream and a cute bridge, which takes you to Ruinsara Tal.

It takes another couple of hours of pleasant, leisurely walking to cross the meadows and arrive at a sparse forest. About an hour on this track brings you to an open tin-roofed structure where you acn stop for a biscuit break. Then the track heads down a moderate slope, bringing you to a small stream with a rickety bridge. Climb down, cross and then climb up for about 30 mins. Another hour of easy walking brings you to the playful Har-Ki-Dun Gad with the water cascading around boulders. There is a sturdy wooden bridge, which you cross, and a short climb brings you to a nice camping place if you want to pitch your tent. Or walk another 15 mins and you are at the Forest Rest House in the Har-Ki-Dun Valley.

Day 4Kalkatidhar to Har Ki Dun & back

Spend a day resting at Har-Ki-Dun, going on short walks and enjoying the vistas or if you’re still up for exercise and stiff climbing, you can head north-east up the valley 4 km to the Jaundar Glacier (4,300m). This may require technical skills and it may be better to walk up just a couple of kilometres there and back.

Day 5Kalkatidhar to Puani Gharat via Osla

From Osla, you can retrace your steps back to Taluka on Day 4 and a jeep drive to Sankri, the same evening. Sankri has some good options for a night stay – GMVN guesthouse and few good hotels.

Day 6Puani Gharat to Sankri

Trail down from Puani Gharat to Taluka in 4-5 hours and then drive 11 km back to Sankri.

Day 7Sankri to Dehradun

Say goodbye to Sankri & drive back to Dehradun

FAQs

Is it necessary to hire a guide on this trek ?

Yes, it is absolutely essential to take a guide for this trek whether you are trekking solo or in a group.

What is the best season for this trek ?

The best season for Har Ki Dun trek is from Sept to Nov and March to June.

Is this trek suitable for kids ?

It is ideally recommended for 10+ age kids.

Is this trail safe for women & solo travelers ?

Yes, in fact all the Himalayan trails which start from small villages like Pantwari or Sankri are quite safe for women & solo travelers. People of the region are very warm, caring & hospitable in nature.

What type of accommodation is available during this trek ?

Camping tent accommodation (2-3 per tent).

Do we have to give tip money to guides / porters ?

Guides & porters in the region will never demand any tip money from you. They just need their daily wages paid by the trek operator. However, it is always encouraging if one can give a little tip to them if they provide good services.

Which currency is accepted during transit or in nearby villages on this trek ?

Indian currency is accepted

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Ashima Khanna

Group Traveller

Har Ki Dun valley trek is an adventurous, insightful & spiritual trail in the Himalayas. Har Ki Dun trek offers scenic trail along the Supin river passing through beautiful mountain villages with ancient temples. This trail is said to have taken by the `Pandavas` on their way to heaven. The trek itinerary includes homestay for 3 days & camping for 2 days. The ancient temples & indigenous culture at Gangaad & Osla villages will give you a divine & spiritual experience. We had the support of an exceptional trekking team of TrailHikers which made it a very memorable trekking experience for all of us !

June 25, 2022

Vishal Rajput

Group Traveller

Har Ki Dun trek was an extremely adventurous & enriching experience in the Himalayas. The trek passes through some picturesque mountain villages like Taluka, Gangaad & Osla to finally reach the Har Ki Dun valley at an altitude of 3,566 m. Very hospitable experience of homestays in village Gangaad & Osla and equally adventurous experience of camping at Kalkatidhar & Har Ki Dun valley. Well organised – Thanks a lot TrailHikers !

May 15, 2022

Ram Kumar

Group Traveller

A soul soothing visit to Har Ki Dun valley with my friends. An unforgettable experience of village hospitality & hiking up to Har Ki Dun valley and further to Jaundar Glacier. Thanks team TrailHikers !

September 15, 2019