The mystical and refreshing Har Ki Dun trek hails in the beautiful land of Uttarakhand. Being an Easy to Moderate difficulty level trek really makes it a trek for just about anyone. The trek lasts seven days and takes one to a maximum altitude of 12,000 ft. The approximate trekking distance is 44 kilometres. Being a winter wonderland makes the Har Ki Dun Trek a trekkers’ delight. It’s a stairway to heaven, and one cannot but fall for its beauty. A very catchy part about being on the Har Ki Dun Trek is its reputation for being an all-season trek.
The Har Ki Dun Trek stays open for enthusiastic trekkers in summer or winter. The location of Har Ki Dun valley is in Garhwal’s western flank of the Uttarkashi district. So, climbers
and trekkers both flank to the valley for an adventure of a lifetime. The walk to the Har Ki Dun valley is a mesmerizing experience by itself, with the views of the Swargarohini group of peaks all around. Har Ki Dun is also the primary source of water supply for the Yamuna’s largest tributary. When at the Har Ki Dun trek, one passes by a few of the most magnificent pine forests and alpine meadows, absolute delights for the visitors. The view of snow-covered peaks in winter is unforgettable as the sun peeps from behind the clouds.
Har Ki Dun is essentially among the oldest treks in the Himalayas. It is believed that the Pandavas from
the Mahabharata took this route when they ascended to the heavens. Swargarohini is a snow peak visible throughout this trek. The peak is associated with the legacy of being a stairway to heaven. Camping in the environs of the flowing river is another premium experience that the trek makes available for visitors. Flora and fauna of the landscape are unique and present a vibe not experienced elsewhere in the world. The peaks visible include Swargarohini – I, II, and III, Black peak and Bandarpoonch. Another one of the key attractions of the trek is that one comes across some ancient villages inhabited for over 2000 years. With the picturesque sights and sounds that the trek has for the offering, photographers love to be on the trek, aside from nature lovers and adventure seekers. For birdwatching, the trek is a premium experience. One also comes across the temple of Osla when at this trek, which is dedicated to Prince Duryodhana. As a 5 millennia-old establishment, the temple has been carved beautifully.
The journey to the enthralling Har ki Dun trek begins from Dehradun. You can directly board vehicles provided by TripMoody from ISBT and Railway Station Dehradun at around 7:00 am. It’s an 8 - 9 hours journey with a distance of 197 km. Even the road trip is worth it with hills, waterfalls, forests and streams running parallel to the long roads.
As we move closer and closer to our destination, we pass through Govind National Park standing tall with its rich collection of flora and fauna, another treat to the eye. We reach Sankri by approximately 5:00 pm, where you can check-in, freshen up and take off to explore the local life of a snow cladded Himalayan village.
Sankri to Taluka drive is reasonably short. It lasts for merely 12 kilometers and takes an hour to
complete. But the sights along the way are remarkable. While Taluka is at an altitude of 2,100m, Pauani
Ghat is located 2,500m high. The trek distance of 10 km will be covered in 6 hours. The walk, herein, is
going to be easy and the ascents are all gradual. Trekkers consume packed lunch at the designated
stoppage, and the riverside camping in Govind National Park forests is a noteworthy delight.
While the trek distance for this trek is 8 km, the trek time is around 6 hours. As compared to the
previous day of trekking, the climb is going to be steeper, as one will cover nearly 1000m of rise in
altitude through the trek. Still, the trek will be well distributed across inclines and walks. The camp stay
will be setup in a forest as a refreshing and a rejuvenating experience. One enjoys the views of walnut
and cashew nut forests in the serene village of Oslo.
otal trek distance in this 2-way trek will be 10 km and the trekking time will be 9 hours, so a hectic day
for the trekkers! But, this is a relaxed forest walk that promises to be pleasant. The inclines are gradual
while the gradient is best defined as mixed. Black Peak, Hata Peak and Swargarohini will be the snow
peaks in view here, all a mesmerizing sight. The campsite herein will offer exquisite views of the
mountains, so one can click some selfies.
Here, we begin the trek back to the source, and cover a distance of 8 km within 5 hours. Riverside
camping in Govind National Park forests is another experience of a lifetime that trekkers should make
the best of. Nightlife in the forests has to be an exciting adventure for all trekkers – these are the last few
moments of the delightful experience.
Trekkers will trace back the well-traversed paths from their trek earlier, and figure out some more
strategic points for clicking the selfies. The trekking experience is about to end, and delivers a fine
breather. The trekking distance of 10 km will be traversed in 5 hours, and the trekkers enjoy packed
lunch at the designated halting points. A 1-hour drive then gets one to Sankri from Taluka, a 12 km long
journey, wherein a guest house stay follows.
It's time to gather all the memories and descend back to Sankri. The journey will be a little long and will take around 9-10 hours to reach Dehradun. Get started with breakfast and as we trail down the forest path get a look at the picturesque views of Himalayan Peaks.
We will reach Dehradun by around 9:00 p.m. in the evening. And here our journey ends with mesmerizing memories that will stay with us for a lifetime.
The following is a list of things that we suggest that you carry with you. It is not expected to be a comprehensive list; rather, it is intended to remind those items that we feel are essential for your comfort during the trek. However, we recognize that you may have your personal preferences for clothing, which may be equally appropriate.
Dehradun is very well-connected to the important Cities in Uttarakhand (Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Uttarkashi), Chandigarh (150 km), Delhi (Kashmere Gate ISBT-250 km), and Ambala (140 km) by means of state-run and private buses at a reasonable cost. It is advisable to choose Volvo buses over ordinary buses, to ensure a more comfortable journey in the mountainous terrain.
Note: - The bus journey from Delhi to Dehradun takes 7 to 8 hrs for 250 km and it is advisable to book your tickets around 9-10 pm in the night to reach early in the morning for your treks and to avoid delays.
Dehradun Railway station is one of the biggest and busiest railheads of Uttarakhand after Haridwar. Dehradun Railway Station is connected to all major cities of the country like New Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Ajmer, Mumbai, Lucknow, Varanasi, Patna, Kolkata, Bangalore and Chennai, circuitously. The railway station is located at the heart of the city which is 2 km away from ISBT and the City Centre. Cabs, auto, sharing rickshaws are easily accessible for exploring all parts of the city. Besides the railway station, there is Dehradun Hill Bus stand which offers regular services to Mussoorie and Dhanolti.
The nearest airport is at Jolly Grant, located approximately 22 km away from Dehradun City Centre. Domestic flights connect Dehradun with Delhi, Chandigarh, Banglore, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Once you reach the airport, you can take prepaid taxis outside the airport which can be availed to get transferred to the main city of Dehradun and it has easy access to the holy towns of Rishikesh (25km) and Haridwar (32 km).
The major airlines operating in this airport are IndiGo, Jet Airways, Spice Jet and Air India.
Nearest Airport: - Jolly Grant (DED), Dehradun
Nearest International Airport: - Delhi International Airport (DEL)
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