Har Ki Dun Trek
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3600m
07 Days
Moderate
Age 8+
Dehradun
Activities
trip overview
The Har Ki Dun Trek location is at all-time low of the majestic peak of “FatehParvat” and so the Harki dun trek height is 3556 meters. This cradle-shaped hanging natural depression offers a spread of charming explorations ranging from nature’s compassion to bird viewing.
Plunge in advance via Osla with auspicious encounters with deer and bores earlier than you stroll to the elated Har Ki Dun Pass. Har ki Dun Trek is about the splendor of the frozen glaciers of Jaundhar and Swargarohini and the charming landscapes of grassland.
You will be left awestricken as soon as seeing these majestic glaciers and mountains encompassing you from all three sides! Scattered with mountain chain flowers, the natural depression is in addition filled with thrilling life.
Har ki dun trek route map is enclosed through snowy peaks and alpine vegetation and first-class Harki dun trek season for touring in summer.
Har ki dun trek climate is proper for trekking all yr and caters to trekkers of all categories. The climate is nice, however, the temperature will drop dramatically at any time.
Har Ki Dun Trek route passes through the Himalayan ghats, picturesque views of hills, valleys, gorges, and forests. And is commonplace for photography enthusiasts.
Follow the trail of Pandavas who took the very same route to ascend to heaven via Swargarohini, the mountain that dominates the Har Ki Dun valley. This is the only valley from where you can see Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, and Black peak, all together.
You can also see the Ruinsara peaks from here. Har ki Dun Trek difficulty level is easy to moderate, that’s why much the first-time trekker chooses to go on this trek.
The har ki dun trek with The Ruinsara is one of the best complete treks that we have seen. Har Ki Dun has a unique ancient culture, also the mountain views, rivers, live streams, grasslands, forests, and even a high altitude beautiful alphine lake.
The Har ki dun trek itinerary starts from the beautiful Sankri village. The total Har Ki Dun Trek Distance is around 45 to 48 km with some easy and some stiffed climb.
The best time to visit Har Ki Doon Trek is from April to June month, this month, har ki dun trek temperature during night times falls up to zero degrees.
itinerary
sometimes its the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination
Dehradun (636m) – Sankri (1920m)
The trip which leads you to the Har Ki Dun Trek will start from Dehradun Railway Station with a morning pick up at 7.00 AM. We will drive to Sankri, via Mussourrie, alongside the Yamuna and Tons rivers.
The drive also passes by beautiful pine forests. On reaching Sankri, we will explore the scenic hamlet to prepare for the trek that lies ahead. That is it for the first day of Har ki Dun Trek. Over-night stay at Sankri.
Sankri to Taluka (2100m) to PauniGaraat (2500m) / Drive 1 Hrs / Trek 6 Hrs
On the second Day of Harki Dun trekking, when breakfast can|there’ll} be a brief drive to Taluka village will take United States to the start of our fifteen klick trek through the forest trails of Gangaad.
At first, the trek descends, takes a left address allow us to walk aboard the stream Rupin then loves upwards through an attractive forest of Chestnut, Walnut and Willow trees.
The path winds upwards through the gorgeous forest packed with Chestnut, Walnut and Willow trees, and continues to the village of Gangar. PauniGaraat(altitude of 2500 m) is gorgeous abode offers extraordinary sceneries at intervals the outstanding mountain backdrops.
The Temple of Duryodhana is sited here, that is believed to carry a major historical significance by the locals. The tears shed by the locals area unit believed to possess shaped the stream Tamas once the end of Duryodhana occurred at the battle of Kurukshetra.
Stay will be in a single day in camps without delay below the astonishing stars with clean Campfire.
PauniGaraat (2500m) to Kalkattiyadhaar (2950m) / Trek 6 Hrs
After breakfast, we’ll head out on the twelve klick trek through the thick forests of Govind parkland that could be a pristine landscape with an exquisite mixture of flora & fauna.
The Govind parkland (altitude ranges from one,400 to 6,323 meters on top of ocean level) is placed at the confluence of the Tons (or Supin and Rupin rivers).
The main life species embody ounce, mountain chain Black and Brown Bears, Tahr, Bharal, Musk deer, Serow, Mousedeer, Snowcock, Monal, Tragopan, Chir, Chiker, Koklas and Kaley pheasants.
There square measure regarding fifteen species of enormous craniate within the sanctuary likewise as regarding 100 and fifty species of bird. the colorful mountain chain monaul, the state bird of Uttarakhand, thrives within the forests here. The Har Ki Dun depression route are a refreshing balance between steep climbs and leisure level walks.
Har Ki Dun is a cradle fashioned valley in the majestic Garhwal Himalayan region. It is located on the foothills of Swargarohini Peak with scenic views of nature’s bounty.
It is domestic to the enthralling Jaundhar Glacier the place nature’s exquisiteness engrosses each and every traveller. The Har Ki Dun is referred to as the ‘hanging valley of gods’ with excessive probabilities of sighting wildlife.
The smell of pine combined with the sight of deodar cedar trees can lure your senses while you path through terraced mountain fields, coniferous tree forests, and plush inexperienced grasslands.
The evergreen flora on the alternative aspect of the natural depression may be awesome and is a photographer’s delight. The path climbs to the ridge regionally named as KalkattiDhar. nightlong keep are at Kalkattiyadhaar (altitude of 2950m); higher than the clouds and nearer to the sky!
Kalkattiyadhar to Har Ki Dun (3600m) and Jaundhar Glacier View Point to Kalkattiyadhar / Trek 8 Hrs
And the most interesting sunrise of our trip rises as these days we will be trekking on absolutely white snow and grass patches, a whole distinction to the grass we had been taking walks onto as we proceed our trek to HarkiDoon and Jaundhar glaciers (altitude of 4300 m).
Including north and south glaciers of Jaundhar, the entire vary is regarding fifty five kilometres absolutely lined with snow and a few little very little inexperienced grasses that you’ll be returning for the trek in Uttarkashi. And per the native lore, wherever fairies congregate! In our non secular scriptures (Granth).
It is stated that Pandavas went to heaven (Swarga) via the Swargarohini. What a bliss it may, to take a seat there that is so so a long way away from your each day workplace and simply soaking the feeling of the surrounding.
We will descend back to Har Ki Dun that day and once more a fire snacks and perhaps some lore and spooky stories shall occupy you for the remainder of the evening before you fancy a pleasant and hot freshly burned dinner before going into your sleeping cocoons with a lot of undiscovered dreams in your eyes.
Kalkattiyadhar to Pauni Garaat / Trek 5 Hrs
Trace your steps back as we’ll mark our come journey to Paunigaraat and you’ll be able to have a similar path to achieve the destination.
While descending, you can have higher views of scenic landscapes and experience the herbal splendor and clean strength as a lot as you desire as we have already started out experience heading in the direction of home.
Well, the downhill trek is fun and simple, covers fourteen metric linear unit and takes regarding five hours. The gratifying night is just about bonded within the base camp as all the co-trekkers ar your best companions currently and can have their own plan to own some quality time along one last night by fire and tents.
Spend your night with peace and take away your hamstrings.
Pauni Garaat to Sankri / 5 Hrs
Starting from PauniGaraat, the rays of the rising Sun can pave our thanks to Seema so to Taluka. The route lies straight by the facet of the Supin watercourse as if we’d get to the supply of the watercourse.
The history of Seema Village reveals fascinating and sometimes charming aspects of the culture and lifetime of the folks of the Village.
Once you set foot in Seema Village, you’ll see the traces of the historical events that happened here. the simplest thanks to find out about the culture and manner of the folks of the Village is to induce accustomed to the enriching history of Seema Village.
Once you set foot in Seema Village, you’ll see the traces of the historical events that happened here. the simplest thanks to find out about the culture and manner of the folks of the Village is to induce accustomed to the enriching history of Seema Village.
trip Dates
04 Mar to 10 Mar (OPEN)
11 Mar to 17 Mar (OPEN)
18 Mar to 24 Mar (OPEN)
25 Mar to 31 Mar (OPEN)
01 Apr to 07 Apr (OPEN)
08 Apr to 14 Apr (OPEN)
15 Apr to 21 Apr (OPEN)
22 Apr to 28 Apr (OPEN)
29 Apr to 05 May (OPEN)
06 May to 12 May (OPEN)
13 May to 19 May (OPEN)
20 May to 26 May (OPEN)
27 May to 02 Jun (OPEN)
03 Jun to 09 Jun (OPEN)
10 Jun to 16 Jun (OPEN)
17 Jun to 23 Jun (OPEN)
24 Jun to 30 Jun (OPEN)
Trip Cost
Inclusions:
- Double Sharing Based Accommodation during the Har Ki Dun trek (Guest House/camping)
- All meals – vegetarian
- Campfire at Camps (If Available)
- Trekking permits and forest camping charges
- Trekking equipment For Har Ki Dun Trek (Tents, sleeping bags, ice axes, ropes, etc.)
- Services of an expert trek leader of Har Ki Dun Trek (qualified in basic/advanced mountaineering courses)
- Services of an expert trek team Of Har Ki Dun Trek (guides, cooks, helpers)
- Safety equipment for Har Ki Dun Trek (first aid, medical kit, oxygen cylinders, stretcher, etc.)
- Achievement Certificate of Har Ki Dun Trek
- Memories of Life Time of Har Ki Dun Trek
Exclusions:
- Transport from Dehradun to Sankri & Return
- GST 5% (Service Tax)
- Transport from your place to the Dehradun
- Backpack offloading charges
- Food during transport from Dehradun to Sankri & Return
- Personal expenses of any kind
Inclusions:
- Double Sharing Based Accommodation during the Har Ki Dun trek (Guest House/camping)
- Dehradun to Sankri & Return Transport in Tempo/Bolero/Sumo Vehicle
- All meals – vegetarian
- Campfire at Camps (If Available)
- Trekking permits and forest camping charges
- Trekking equipment For Har Ki Dun Trek (Tents, sleeping bags, ice axes, ropes, etc.)
- Services of an expert trek leader of Har Ki Dun Trek (qualified in basic/advanced mountaineering courses)
- Services of an expert trek team Of Har Ki Dun Trek (guides, cooks, helpers)
- Safety equipment for Har Ki Dun Trek (first aid, medical kit, oxygen cylinders, stretcher, etc.)
- Achievement Certificate of Har Ki Dun Trek
- Memories of Life Time of Har Ki Dun Trek
Exclusions:
- GST 5% (Service Tax)
- Transport from your place to the Dehradun
- Backpack offloading charges
- Food during transport from Dehradun to Sankri & Return
- Personal expenses of any kind
Inclusions:
- Double Sharing Based Accommodation during the Har Ki Dun trek (Guest House/camping)
- Delhi to Dehradun & Return Transport in Private Vehicle (Minimum 4 Pax Required)
- Dehradun to Sankri & Return Transport in Tempo/Bolero/Sumo Vehicle
- All meals – vegetarian
- Campfire at Camps (If Available)
- Trekking permits and forest camping charges
- Trekking equipment For Har Ki Dun Trek (Tents, sleeping bags, ice axes, ropes, etc.)
- Services of an expert trek leader of Har Ki Dun Trek (qualified in basic/advanced mountaineering courses)
- Services of an expert trek team Of Har Ki Dun Trek (guides, cooks, helpers)
- Safety equipment for Har Ki Dun Trek (first aid, medical kit, oxygen cylinders, stretcher, etc.)
- Achievement Certificate of Har Ki Dun Trek
- Memories of Life Time of Har Ki Dun Trek
Exclusions:
- GST 5% (Service Tax)
- Transport from your place to the Dehradun
- Backpack offloading charges
- Food during transport from Dehradun to Sankri & Return
- Personal expenses of any kind
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Essentials
pack your bag for great adventure
- Day Bag(20-30 litre) with Rain Cover (If you hire mule or porter)
- Back Pack(50-60 litre) with Rain Cover
- 2- water bottles
- Personal Medical kit (If you required)
- Hiking Shoes-water proof and ankle support
- Torch With extra batteries
- Original ID Card
- Glucose, Chocolates, biscuits and nuts
- Thermal Wear
- 2-jacket (1 Fleece, 1 Down feather)
- Warm Inner wears
- 2-Gloves (1 Woollen, 1 Waterproof)
- 2-Trek Pants (which is a comfortable full day)
- 4-T-shirts (2 Full Sleeves,
- 2 Half Sleeves)
- 2-Sweater (1 Fleece, 1 Woollen)
- 5-Socks (3 Cotton, 2 Woollen)
- Rain Coat / Poncho
- Handkerchief/towels
- 2- Caps (1 Sun Cap, 1 Woollen Cap)
- UV sunglass
- Balaclava
- Cameras
- Sunscreen Cream
- Tooth Brush & Paste
- Lip Balm
- Quick Dry Towel
- Body Lotion
- Sanitizer
fAQ's
Who questions much, Shall learn much.
- A. Har Ki Dun trek is moderate and meant for everyone, right from fit/adventurous to seasoned hikers. Har Ki Dun trek is the best trek for beginners.
- A. Best time to visit Har Ki Dun trek is summer season(March to June), and in Autumn season from September to November.
- A. Har ki dun trek height is 4300m/14000 ft.Jaundhar Glacier is the highest point of Har Ki Dun trek.
- A. Dehradun is around 250km from Delhi by road. So many trains are well connected to Dehradun and as well Haridwar, which is 50km away from Dehradun. The nearest airport is Jolly Grand Airport.
- A. For a small group of upto 5-6 people we provide Tata sumo or Mahindra Bolero and for a group of more than 10 people we provide 13 seater Tempo Traveller.
- A. Har Ki Dun trek temperature During daytime of winter will be around 8° to 12° and during the night it will fall down to -10°.
- A. Trekking shoes are not mandatory but, it will make the trek comfortable. Take a shoe with a good grip and high ankle support. It would be better if the shoes are waterproof.
- A. During Har Ki Dun trek, We will be stay in hiking tents so there is no provision for a bath on the trek.
A.The size of the Trekking group would be around 15-20 people in har ki dun trek.
- A. there will be 2 experienced guides in one group depends on group size.
- A. Yes, men and women will not be sharing tents, unless on their demand.
- A. During trek we provide food for 4 times a day i.e. Breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner.
A. Yes, you need to carry some documents like an original ID card and a photograph during the Har Ki Dun trek.
- A. Yes, we provide you Toilet tents during Har Ki Dun Trek.
- A. Yes, Weather was suddenly changed some times so We suggest you to always carry a light raincoat or waterproof windcheater/poncho.
A. You will get BSNL mobile network in Sankri village. In other locations, you won’t have any network.
- A. Yes, You can do Har Ki Dun trek as a solo,It is safe for travelers.
A.You will get electricity only in Sankri village during the Har ki dun trek.
- A. After Dehradun, You will get ATM at Purola on the route, it is advised to keep required.
- A. Yes, this Har Ki Dun Trek is full of surprises for shutterbugs. However, keep checking on the warning boards if it is not permitted at some places then avoid it.
- A. The Har Ki Dun trek is the group activity and Trek leaders have the responsibility of the whole trek in place of individual one, so customized menus will be difficult to be available. However you can ask for customization, we will try to make it available if its possible.
- A. Yes, Har Ki Dun trek is very safe for female solo travelers.
A. Yes, You can carry your own tent but we suggest to you do not carry your tent because it will increase the weight of your luggage.
- A. Kedarkantha trek is the part of Govind Ballabh National Park. The Govind Wildlife sanctuary is on the way where you can spot a lot of animals like Parakeets, Vultures, etc. It is a natural reserve for many Himalayan species.
- A. Distance between Mussoorie and Har ki dun trek is approx 84.1 kms. And many public transport available from Sankri village.
- A. Distance between Haridwar and Har Ki DunTrek is 136 kms.You can hire a private tourist cab or you can go with government or private bus from Sankri.
A.The difficulty level of Har ki dun trek is easy to moderate. So any beginner can do it easily.
- A. Physical fitness is required for Har Ki Dun trek, you should involve yourself in physical activities like running, skipping, and some yoga breathing exercises.
- A. Yes, you can go for Har Ki Dun trek with your family. The trek is easy however physical fitness is required.
- A. The distance between Har ki dun trek and Sankari Village is approx 25 kms.
- A. The distance of Har ki dun trek from Delhi is approx 300 kms.
A. We provide you food, Accommodation,Transportation and all the required trakking gears in Har ki dun trek Package.



