About Har Ki Dun Valley:
Har ki Dun, is a valley that is situated in Govind Wildlife sanctuary, Uttarkashi district in north-west Uttarakhand. It is a cradle shaped valley that can only be reached by trekking to the valley. The distance to the Har ki Dun valley is 25 km from the road head. Thus the total trek distance is 50 km. It takes 2 to 3 days to reach the valley and return in another 2 days. In 1937, Doon school master Jack Gibson along with Tenzing Norgay and his colleague John Martyn climbed Bandarpunch peak. Jack Gibson made several expeditions in the region and trained young Indian mountaineers. The flora, fauna and Garhwali culture of Har ki Dun region thus became known to the outside world. The name "Har Ki Dun" is interpreted in two different ways. First is the literal translation, i.e. Valley of Gods - Har is the name for Shiva, one of the trinity gods as per Hinduism. Dun means a valley. The other name has more resemblance with the local culture and traditions. The second translation is "The sound of Shiva or the Sound of God". Every year to welcome Lord Someshwara (a form of Shiva) a festival is held in the valley, where a Dhaki (drummer) plays the drum. It is said that ages ago a Dhaki had disappeared in the Valley above and every year during the festival month one can still occasionally hear the Dhaki playing drums far up in the valley in the early hours of the day. Many village elders mention of several accounts throughout their lives about hearing these drums.
- A picturesque trek that takes you through the beautiful Garhwal region of the Himalayas.
- Witness the stunning beauty of the Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, and Black Peak mountain ranges.
- Trek through charming villages that offer a glimpse into the local way of life.
- Experience the thrill of crossing the gushing Supin river over a swaying bridge.
- Explore the unique and ancient wooden architecture of the region, the Marinda Lake, known for its mirror-like reflections of the surrounding peaks.
- See a wide range of flora and fauna, including Oak and Pine trees, and a variety of birds and animals.
- Visit the mesmerizing Jaundhar Glacier and witness it's beauty and grandeur.
- Camp in the midst of nature surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas.
- Get an opportunity to experience the warmth and hospitality of the locals, who are known for their friendly nature and rich cultural heritage.
Day 1: Delhi to Dehradun
- Reporting at ISBT Kashmiri Gate at 11.00 am and proceed to Dehradun by Volvo Bus.
- Reach Dehradun by 06.00 pm and check in at Hotel.
- Overnight stay at Hotel near railway station in Dehradun.
Day 2: Dehradun to Sankri
- Drive Duration - 190 km, 8 hours
- The drive to Sankri village is as enchanting as the views of the Garhwal Himalayas. On the way to Sankri, you would also be passing by the famous hill station of Mussoorie. Also, there would be several waterfalls welcoming you on the roads.
- Overnight stay in Homestay in Sankri.
Day 3: Sankri to Gangad and Trek to Osla
- Drive Duration - 1 to 1.5 hours
- Trek Duration - 4-5 km
- Since the journey is long, we start as early as we can in the morning. After breakfast, we board an SUV and drive through a forest road. Get ready to cross the stream and gushing waterfalls on your adventurous jeep ride. After a crazy ride on the topsy-turvy roads of the Garhwal Himalayas, you would be dropped near the Gangad village.
- The trekking route doesn’t include much of a steep ascent. River Supin would be gushing by all along your trekking route in the Har Ki Dun Valley. After trekking for approximately 5 km and crossing the Seema-Osla Bridge over a stream, we reach one of the ancient villages of Osla in the Har Ki Dun Valley.
- Overnight stay in Tents.
Day 4: Trek from Osla to Kalkatidhar
- Trek Duration - 5-6 km in 4-5 hours
- As we start the days trek, we realize the magnificence of the landscape surrounding Osla – full of terraced farms. The colors of these lands differ in every season.
- The ascending path climbs high above the confluence of Supin river and the river from Ruinsara valley. From near this confluence, we get a view of the snow-clad peaks of Ruinsara valley including Black Peak, the highest peak in the region.
- The journey today is rather short, which gives the opportunity to acclimatize to the high altitude and prepare for the next days journey. Overnight stay in Kalkatidhar.
Day 5: Trek from Kalkatidhar to Har ki Dun and Marinda Tal, return to Boslo
- Trek Duration - 11 km, 6-7 hours
- Today, we proceed towards the summit of Har Ki Dun and also visit the beautiful Marinda Tal.
- After traversing higher up along the true right of the river, we enter the final stretch which is inside a forest. The forest opens up into the main camping area of Har ki Dun, right beside the gurgling stream. This is a very panoramic spot in Har ki Dun located at the junction of two valleys, one originating from Jaundhar Glacier and the other from beyond Hata glacier.
- After visiting Har ki Dun and Marinda Tal, we come back to Boslo campsite for lunch.
- Rest of the day, we relax and chill at the campsite.
- Overnight stay at Boslo campsite.
Day 6: Trek from Boslo to Devsu Thatch
- Trek Duration - 5 km, 4-5 hours
- A moderate trek of around 5 km would first lead you to the same trail towards Osla village. It then moves downhill towards the Ruinsara Valley.
- On the route we come across a good view of the trail all the way to Osla and see the valley descend towards Taluka, around the curve of the ridge where the two streams coming from Har Ki Dun and Ruinsara respectively, converge. A little short of this intersection we can get a glimpse of a trail to our left marked by a sight of a bridge down over the stream.
- The open grassy meadows with the whispering sound of the tumbling waterfall make for a perfect campsite. .
- We continue our journey from here to our earlier campsite of Puani Garat where we can spend time basking in the sun.
Day 7: Trek from Devsu Thatch to Gangad, Drive to Sankri
- Trek Distance - 7-8 km, 5-6 hours
- Early morning, we proceed to Gangad from Seema. This is an approximately 8 km trek that takes you through dense forests.
- By afternoon, we will reach Gangad and then proceed towards Sankri in our vehicles. We retire for the day in Sankri in a guest house.
- Overnight stay at Sankri.
Day 8: Sankri to Dehradun
- Drive Duration: 190 km, 8 hours
- Going back home always feels great. But the drive will not make it easy as we take the same road back to Dehradun.
- The landscape slowly changes from Pine forests to wider roads as we head back towards Dehradun, finally opening up into the bustling city life.
- Overnight stay at hotel in Dehradun.
Day 9: Time to say good bye and cherish unforgettable memories of trek
- Departure for Delhi at around 09.00 am by bus and reach ISBT Kashmiri Gate by approximately 01:00 pm.
- You can book your onward journey anytime after 03:00 pm on this day.
- There is an option to book flight directly from Jolly Grant Airport located near Dehradun and fly back home.
Trek ends.
What is included in the tour
- Transportation from Delhi to Delhi.
- Stay is included from Day 1 to Day 8 (Dehradun to Dehradun). You will be staying in a Hotel/guest house at the base camp. The rest of the days will be camping when on the trek.
- Vegetarian meals along the trek route from the Base Camp to Base Camp.
- Sleeping bag, mattress, tents, kitchen tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required).
- Professional outdoor experts, guide, cook and support staff.
- All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included.
- First aid medical kit.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Personal luggage with mass not exceeding 12 kg per bag per person can be carried by porters/mules @ Rs 400 per day per bag (Total Rs. 2000/-).
- Any kind of insurance.
- Meals during transit from Pune to Base Camp and back.
- Medical expenses (apart from first aid).
- Any kind of shopping, mineral water, optional sight-seeing, and any other expenses of personal nature.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses.
- Clothing of personal nature like trek shoes, kit bags, day packs, down jackets and other special clothing etc. (You can rent out from us)
- Any other item not mentioned in the cost include section.
