Har ki Dun is a beautiful trekking destination located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. It’s a popular trek known for its stunning landscapes, lush greenery, meadows, and panoramic views of the Himalayas. The trail takes you through remote villages, dense forests, and alpine meadows, offering a glimpse into the local culture and way of life.
Overview
Embark on this enchanting Har Ki Dun Trek in Uttarakhand, India with us, the valley is located at the base of the Fateh Parvat at an elevation of 3556 m. Together we will explore the mesmerizing beauty of snow-capped mountains, lush green meadows, and remote settlements. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced trekker, this moderate 6-7 day trek is suitable for all. The walk leads you via magnificent scenery, and thick forests, along the picturesque Supin River. Surrounded by dense Pine forest and glittering mountain peaks Har ki Dun is home to a variety of birds, the journey’s high point is arriving at the Har Ki Dun Valley, a natural sanctuary ringed by soaring mountains and glaciers that offers nature lovers an unparalleled experience.
One of our most liked and famous Garhwal district treks, Har ki Dun takes you through lands that have been said to resemble very closely the landscapes of the Lord of the Rings movie. You be the judge when you join us on this trek.
Trek basic details
- Trek length : 53 km
- Highest Altitude : 11812 ft
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Dehradun to Sakri (225km , 8-9 hrs drive)
We'll travel to Sankri via Mussoorie from Dehradun. This is a pleasant drive along the Yamuna River at first, and then along the beautiful Tons River towards the end of the drive, for most of the ride you will be utterly mesmerized by the Pine forests When we arrive in Sankri, we'll check into the picturesque Campsite. Sankri is a slice of heaven on earth, and we'll take an evening stroll through this lovely hamlet to re-energize our muscles for the upcoming trek. Sankri a small town on the foothills is where you'll spend the night.
Day 2 :
Sankri to Taluka drive, trek to Puani Garat from Taluka (12.5 km , 5-6 hrs drive)
After a hearty breakfast, we will head to Taluka, it will be an hour drive through mountain roads. From Taluka, we start our trek along the Supin River with mixed landscapes, mixes of forests barren lands waterfalls and green pastures. The terrain is more flat than steep, you will reach the basecamp at Puani Garat well before sunset mesmerize this beauty before settling down for the night.
Day 3 :
Trek from Puani Garat to Kalkatiyadhar (7 km , 4-5 hrs trek)
We will begin our trek with a walk to Osla Village, cross the bridge ahead of Puani Garat, and walk along the Supin river to the village of Osla, a beautiful hamlet at an elevation of 8500 ft.
The walk from here is very easy as it's relatively flat. For a while, it may get a little steep, but the breathtaking sight that awaits you can make up for it. A 30-minute walk from Osla brings you across 2 lakes, cross the 2nd lake and the trekking trail reaches a ridge named Kalkatiyadhar, from where you will get the first view of Har Ki Dun Valley, and a series of meadows will welcome you. This ridge view marks a 90-minute walk ahead of us, that takes us on a thrilling hike through mountain bends, cultivated lands, and vast fields of boulders and knolls. Though the scenery is spectacular, the ascent will become increasingly difficult from here. Our next campsite will be at 8,956 feet in Kalkatiyadhaar.
Day 4 :
Trek from Kalkatiyadhar to Har ki Dun and back (5-6 km on one side,8-10 hrs trek)
Today you wake up earlier to breakfast with captivating views of Swargharohini Peak. However, as captivating as the views were until today, be prepared to be wowed again as the trail will lead to moraines and alpine meadows in the glacier basin. The trekking trails start from a lush green meadow and a combination of steep and moderate ascents soon you get to see sparkling waterfalls flowing relentlessly before reaching the Har ki Dun valley.
Spend some time here to be fascinated by the views of the massive peaks of Swargarohini, Hata Mountain, Black Peak, and others before you head back to your camp at Kalkatiyadhar
Day 5 :
Trek from Kalkatiyadhar to Puani Garat (7 km,3-4 hrs trek)
For the descent back we will retrace our steps back to the Osla village, today you can spend time here. Return to the Puwani Garaat campsite by taking the same route as before. The rest of the evening is at leisure, take advantage of the last few hours to reminisce about the nightlife in the mountains
Day 6 :
Puanigarat to Taluka, drive to Sakri (12km , 4-5 hrs trek)
This morning, a 5-hour trek to Taluka begins after a hearty breakfast, hiking down the familiar trail and stopping at familiar rest stops. The car sits at the end of the dirt lane, ready for us to return to base camp. Pay close attention to the descending strategy, while climbing down causes less fatigue, stressing your soles with longer steps is not recommended. You will be well before time in Sakri for your evening tea.
You can explore Sakri village in the evening before your dinner.
Day 7 :
Sakri to Dehradun (225km , 8-9 hrs drive)
After Breakfast we start our long drive to Dehradun. You will dissemble by evening with fond memories of the trek.
Includes/Excludes
Inclusions
- Pick and drop from Haridwar
- Stays for all night in homestays, tents, or hostels, on triple or quad sharing.
- From Dinner on the first night to brunch on the last day. (3 meals a day)
- Fees for guide, chef, porter (carrying camping gear and tent equipment)
- Entrance fees to the forest.
Exclusions
- Transportation or stays at Haridwar or to Haridwar.
- In case of an emergency, all kinds of assistance will be provided, but the cost is to be borne by guests.
- Any meal or dish ordered apart from those mentioned earlier.
- Laundry, tips, shopping, porterage & bills of any nature of personal use.
- Any expenses or surcharge occurred due to bad weather or other emergencies or due to a change of dates.
- Travel insurance, medical insurance, or Covid test fees.
Things to carry and other policies:
Things to carry for the trek:
- Footwear: The trekking boots which must be waterproof and snowproof, normal boots, floaters, and woolen socks.
- Backpack: (50 ltr), Daypack (20-30 ltr), Duffel bag.
- Clothes: Jacket and trousers that are both waterproof and breathable. Jacket (synthetic or down feather fleece), synthetic insulated trousers, poncho, sweatshirt, inner thermal (upper & lower), fleece, t-shirts, cotton trekking pants, shorts
- Season-wise Clothes: Hand and head protection include liner gloves, bandannas, sun hats, woolen caps, and face masks, among other things.
- Accessories: Sunglasses/goggles, anti-glare lenses, water bottle, hydra bag, and headlamp with spare bulb and extra batteries are all recommended.
- Trekking Gears: Toolkit for an emergency. Sunscreen, a toiletry pack, water purification pills, Ziploc packs, ear plugs, a first-aid kit, and the necessary medications are all recommended.
- Camping Equipment: Sleeping bags of lining (extreme -5 to +5 Celsius if you have one), trekking sticks, and so on.
- Warm top/light micro fleece pullover/full sleeve T-shirt – 2/3
- Water resistant/repellent trekking pants with an inner lining for added warmth- 2 High-quality windproof/water-resistant outer shell (jacket) with a proper hood
- Thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen Jumper, Down Jacket with at least 600 fill capacity Innerwear with a thermal component (upper and lower)
- Woolen hat, inner fleece gloves, and outer water-resistant gloves
- 4–5 pairs of thick woolen socks and standard socks, scarf/muffler (optional)
- Waterproof Trekking/Hiking shoes with a thick heel and high ankles that are comfortable to wear. Sneakers/sports shoes are ideal for camp.
- Poncho or raincoat. A small, light-weight towel
- A hydration pack and an insulated water bottle (optional)
- Sunglasses with UV cover and the potential to cut light, as well as a cap or floppy hat to shield the strong sun off your skin (important when traversing through snow)
- Trekking pole or sturdy walking stick Lip Balm, Sunscreen Lotion
- Flashlight/torch (with extra batteries) Medications, if any special prescription is needed Toiletries for personal use
- Carry a rain cover over your luggage • Day pack/small bag that you can carry on your back all day to keep your essentials in
Keep a few poly bags or plastic containers in your bag to place your things in if you need to in case of heavy weather.
Personal Medical Kit (MANDATORY FOR ALL)
- 10 Diamox tablets (to prevent AMS)
- Nifedipine – 5 pills Dexamethasone – one strip
- 6 tablets of Crocin (fever)
- 4 tablets of avomine (motion sickness) 4 capsules of Anvil 25mg (allergies)
- 4 tablets of Combiflam (Pain killer)
- 6 tablets each of Norflox TZ and Lomofen (diarrhea) 10 tablets of Digene (acidity)
- 10 Omez/Rantadine capsules (antacids) 3 to 5 meters of crepe bandage
- 1 tiny roll of gauze 10 strips of bandage 1 small roll of cotton 10 packets of ORS
- Moov spray Betadine or other antiseptic creams (aches, & sprains)
- If you’re vulnerable to knee injuries, you should wear a knee cap.
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Payment terms & policies:
- 50% of the total package value is to be paid in advance.
- Other 50% complete payment at least 7 days before DOJ.
- Travel ticket fares are to be paid in full in advance as per the client’s requirements.Change of date up to 10 days before DOJ on extra chargeable as applicable
General terms & conditions:
- The above-mentioned Itinerary is completely interdependent on weather conditions, so please make sure you pay heed to the cab driver’s suggestions.
- The cab and the driver are not available for personal purposes, you can always ask to hire with payment as agreeable by the driver and owner.
- The meals are solely on the buffet system, anything ordered apart from the buffet will have to be paid directly by the guests.
- Just Traventure will not be held responsible for delays in Flights or Buses. Please make sure you take considerable time to manage your availability at the prerequisite timing
- Rates mentioned above are valid for Indian nationals on independent booking or confirmation only after initial payment/booking amount.
- Hotel rooms shall be booked in the base category of the hotel, if an aforementioned hotel is out of room the room shall be booked in a similar hotel with proper intimation to the client.
- Rates may change with changes in room category and travel preferences. It will be intimated prior to the booking.
- Please take full responsibility for your belongings as the driver and JUST Traventure cannot be held responsible for losses that occurred on the trip.
- Just Traventure assumes no responsibility for any malfunction/wear and tear to your clothes, supplies, or other belongings while in the camp/hotel. Just traventure is not responsible for any injuries caused during the trip due to any unforeseeable circumstances.
- Just traventure is not responsible for any loss of personal belongings and or damage to camp/hotel properties, the latter will have to be completely borne by the guests.
- Packages price does not include any meals apart from the above-mentioned, cost for tips, medications, and satellite calls. Other transportation assistance apart from what is mentioned above. All other expenses are to be borne by the guests.
Cancelation & Refund policies.
- A flat 20% cancellation fee is levied on any cancellation beyond 24 hours from the payment confirmation.
- A 50% Cancellation fee is levied if canceled on or after 25 days before DOJ.
- A 90% cancellation fee is levied if canceled on or after 7 days before DOJ.
- In case of a no-show, 100% of the total value is non-refundable.
- Travel ticket cancellation will be solely based on government norms or the concerned company’s criterion.
- No refund shall be applicable on unutilized services once the time window has passed.
- If a trip is canceled at the last minute due to a natural disaster or unforeseeable circumstances (such as floods, earthquakes, landslides, or attacks), Just Traventure will have a voucher issued for up to 60% value of the booking. The voucher can be used for the same or a different package over a year.
