Har ki Dun Trek
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Himalayas are like home to several trekkers who miss no opportunity to find their inner peace in the lap of abundant nature and its warmth. One such home nestled in the Garhwal- Himalayan range is called Har Ki Dun. Ideal for beginners, this valley offers never ending lush greenery of deodar forest and the trail is sprinkled with chestnut and walnut trees. While trekking, you will be mesmerised by the view, especially of Swargarohini, Kalanag and Bandarpunch peaks. The beauty of Har ki doon is beyond words and locals are welcoming as though welcoming you with the warmth of their heart
The trail and the exhilarating feeling of conquering the peak is best described when experienced and experience becomes a never ending memory when it is shared with new found friends. Don’t wait any further and book your spot right away because there is no place like home, isn’t it?
Day 1 - 10th April - Dehradun to Sankri (6400ft)
Travel Not Included (Tempo traveller/ Bolero will be arranged for team. Public transport is also available)
Homestay
Dinner
A 200 km drive from Dehradun take us to the quaint town of Sankri. It is advisable to start as early as 6:00 am to warrant enough buffer time to reach Sankri by late evening. The route is picturesque with the Yamuna Valley on one side and the blue Pine forest on the other. Passing through towns such as Mori and Purola we eventually reach Netwar, from where necessary forest permits need to be acquired to enter the Govind National Park. From here follow the course of the Supin river through conifer forest, apple orchards and farming fields to Sankri
With around 200 houses, Sankri is a start point for multiple treks in that region. Most of the people are either trekkers or support staff, gearing up for their respective treks
Famous for the beautiful sunset over the Swargarohini Peak, our evening will be spent exploring this beautiful town, interacting with the locals and acquainting with your fellow trekkers.
On the way to Sankri
Beautiful Drive to Sankri
Day 2 - 11th April - Sankri (6400ft) to Taluka (6270ft), Trek to Osla (8745 ft)
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Trail from Sankri to Taluka is a leveled trail with 10- 11 mountain bends going through a forest of pine, deodar, bamboo and wild roses. We may have to cross some landslide prone areas as well as drive through a couple of streams en route. Today's trekking from Taluka to Osla alternates between uphills and leveled walks. With some sharp turns and steep climbs, the trail passes through the villages of Datmir, Gangaad and the incomplete cemented structures in Puani Garaat. We finally cross the river and take a steep uphill climb to the village of Osla. Here, we will stay with the locals and eat with them.
Day 3 - 12th April - Osla (8745ft) to Har ki dun (11500ft)
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Today’s trail gradually climbs uphill, with some steep stretches, through a series of wheat fields, pine, rhododendron and cedar forests,meadows, clear lands and mountain bends. Coming across the highest settlement in that region, the trail ascends over the confluence of Supin and Ruinsara rivers and passes through a trail full of alpine flowers and blue poppy. The trail eventually ends with a steep climb, with patches of snow, to the meadows of Har Ki Doon.
Day 4 - 13th April - Harkidun
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The day will be a leisure one. If the weather permits, the day will be spent basking under the warm sun(hopefully) or lazing by the river. We might even take our lunch outdoors, eating it while sitting on the soft grass and listening to the music of the river
Those interested can go to the nearby glacier, Maninda Taal in the morning.
Day 5 - 14th April - Harkidoon (11500ft) to Seema (8448ft)
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We take the same route downhill all the way till Osla. Just before Osla, near a cemented bridge, we take a sharp left down the valley, cross a bridge over the Supin river, and walk downstream till Seema
Day 6 - 15th April - Seema (8448ft) to Sankri (6397 ft)
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Homestay
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We take the same route downhill all the way till Taluka. Post lunch, we will put ourselves and our luggage in a jeep taking us to Sankri. Those interested in trekking till Sankri can put their bags in the jeep instead of carrying it.
Day 7 - 16th April - Sankri to Dehradun
Travel Not Applicable (Tempo traveller/ Bolero will be arranged for team. Public transport is also available)
Stay Not Applicable
Meals Not Applicable
We plan to start early morning from Sankri in private vehicle.
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Diwan Chauhan
I have known Reetu and Jamila for many years and have worked with them in the past. But this was the first time I decided to travel with them as a participant. When Reetu told me about exploring Spiti in winters I was completely on board. The itinerary sounded exciting and the pricing less. S my friend Manish and I immediately signed up for it. One of the best decisions I ever took. Spiti in winters in beautiful. The 7 days with the team was wonderful. We spent our days driving around the valley and our evenings dancing to pahadi songs. The planning was perfect with utmost care given in the choice of stay and comfort. Of course the highlight of the trip was spotting a snow leopard. Overall it was an amazing trip and I am looking forward to join many more with The Great Escape
Shravan Kumar Poshetty
Should I describe with “perfect planning” / “meticulous coordination”/ “cordial organiser”...might be with all of it.
Flawless execution is what makes them unique and organiser Reetu Yadav has let all of us experience it with her executional capabilities...
Accommodation:-5/5
Coordination:-5/5
Welcome:-5/5
Clarity n flow of communication:-5/5
Accommodation cleanliness:-5/5
Food:-5/5 (delicious)
Comfort in Mode of Travel:-5/5
Action in Emergency:- very swift 5/5
Team has proved that its not all about the commercial trip but also the cause which is concealed in their carryings. What we pay at Flemingo Resort at Dholavira goes to educate and for taking care of more than 400 students and their boarding facilities as well.
Its not over yet, you will be pleased to meet the gifted souls from remote villages who are manifested in their respective disciplines like Rogan Art (Hon’le prime minister himself have gifted one to Barack Obama), Wood Art and Bell Art, Textile etc.
You will get to eat the delicious food made out of love from the local (A1 class food).
Off all, well planned itinerary and the execution is commendable. We RoK team who departed on 12th Dec’19 are truly happy with the onsite organiser Reetu Yadav and the offline backbone Jamila Kapasi who took good care of each of us at every stretch.
Their intact affirmative relation and proper delicacy in their execution makes then unique.
My best friend is much impressed with their proceedings and that makes me much happier than ever.
Last but not least, am fortunate to have rest 13 of the participants as part of my extended family. Again the credit goes to TGE.
Kudos to the team and i look for further association with “THE GREAT ESCAPE” ( you have already give our team a great escape from the routine.
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Kumar Tarur Parameswaran
Such great detailed planning at micro level and being open and upfront about the tour details impressed me at the very start. They lived up to their promise in every which way.
TGE’s expression of their solidarity towards the cause of the villagers by getting travellers to interact with them in a lively way and help the villagers in their livelihood was one of the primary reasons I chose to travel with TGE.
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Looking forward to many more tours with TGE. Reetu and Jamila pull your collars up. Way to go! You will go miles!
Roopal Nagaria
The great escape recently took care of my 10 days family trip to Bhutan. We were 9 of us, including 2 kids and 2 elderlies. Each detail of the trip was so beautifully planned and coordinated. Jamila was personally in touch with drivers, hotels and homestay owners to ensure we ar getting the best of experience. We never even had to look for directions, call hotel or tell driver about anything. Everything was already taken care of and we were just the guests in very true sense. Such a wonderful trip it was. Everything was so beautiful including all the places where we stayed.
Much thanks to Jamila and the great escape team to make it work like magic for us!
100 stars!!
Inclusions
All expenses from Sankri to Sankri which include
Stay in tents/Homestay/Hotel on sharing basi
Breakfast + lunch + dinne
Evening snacks + Te
Expert Guide
Sleeping bags + Mat
Exclusions
Transportation cost to and fro Sankr
Food expenses until Sankr
Personal expenses of any kin
Individual mule + Porter charges.
Policy and more
20 days before the event start date: No Refun
20- 45 days before the event start date: 50% Refun
Before 45 days of the event start date: 75% Refun
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