Har ki Dun
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Famous for its huge valleys, forests, ancient villages and streams, Har Ki Dun trek is one of the most complete treks in Uttarakhand. With one of the oldest trails in the Himalayas, Har Ki Dun valley is also called ‘valley of gods’ and ‘the hanging valley’. The trek covers the famous Someshwar Devta Temple and the trail which is believed to be once taken by the Pandavas in Mahabharata on their way to heaven.
Trek to Har Ki Dun starts from Sankri- a small village situated deep into the Himalayas. The total distance of the trek is 47 km making it a moderate difficulty level trek but the trek is famous for its variety. You’ll cross ancient villages and trails, embrace the beautiful sight of deodar trees, and gaze at the views of mighty peaks like Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, Kala Nag, etc. With a thrilling and exciting adventure, Har Ki Dun trek is the best opportunity for trekkers to explore the best of Himalayan treks.
Quick Info:
Har Ki Dun trek distance: 49 km
Har Ki Dun temperature:
Winter- Dec to Feb: 8 to 10 degree in day, 0 to -5 degree at night
Spring- Mar to Apr: 15 to 20 degree in day, 0 to 8 degree at night
Summer- May to June: 12 to 15 degree in day, 1 to 5 degree at night
Autumn- Sept to Nov: 15 to 17 degree in day, 0 to 5 degree at night
Har Ki Dun trek best time: Sept to Nov & Apr to Jun
Har Ki Dun height: 11,800 ft
Har Ki Dun trek difficulty level: Easy to moderate
Car
Homestay
Dinner
Start for Har Ki Dun from Dehradun in a shared vehicle.
The trek starts from Sankri, situated at 195 km from Dehradun.
Stop for breakfast(self-sponsored) after crossing Mussoorie.
Drive on the road covered by pine forest along Yamuna and Tons river
Make another stop for lunch(self-sponsored) at around 2 PM
Reach Sankri by evening and checkin to the guest house.
Have dinner and retire for the night.
Trek
Tents
All Meals
Wake up early on your first morning of Har Ki Dun trek.
Have breakfast and start your 1 hour drive towards Taluka situated at 12 km distance.
Start your 10 km trek to Seema from Taluka.
Have packed lunch on your way.
Encounter wild orchids on your way along with the forest of willow, chestnut, and walnut.
Reach the campsite by evening and explore the surroundings.
Have dinner and retire for the night in camps.
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Wake up early and witness a breathtaking sunrise.
Have breakfast and start towards Har Ki Dun.
Enchant your soul with mesmerizing views of the valleys known as the winter wonderland as the entire trail is covered with snow.
Have packed lunch on your way.
Gaze at magnificent views of Swargarohini and Jaundhar glacier.
Reach the campsite by evening and explore the surroundings.
Have dinner and retire for the night in camps.
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Tents
All Meals
Wake up early and catch the sunrise from behind the Swargarohini Peak.
After a scrumptious breakfast, you will start your trek to Jaundhar Glacier.
Have packed lunch on your way.
With a smearing view of the snow-capped Himalayas, reach Jaundhar by afternoon.
Start your journey back to the Har Ki Dun campsite.
Have dinner and retire for the night in camps.
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Tents
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Post breakfast, start your descent to Seema village via Osla.
The trek runs through a thick forest.
After around 6 hours, you will reach the beautiful village of Seema. Upon arrival, check-in to the camps, freshen up, and have lunch.
Explore the locality and interact with the locals to know about the local culture.
Have dinner and retire for the night in camps.
Trek
Homestay
All Meals
Wake up early and have breakfast.
Start your trek to Taluka.
Reach Taluka by noon and have lunch.
Get transferred to Sankri in a shared vehicle.
Reach Sankri by evening.
Have dinner and retire for the night in the guest house.
Private Vehicle
Stay Not Applicable
Breakfast
Wake up on your last morning in the mountains.
Have breakfast and start your journey back to Dehradun.
Reach Dehradun by evening and bid farewell to the mountains and your co-trekkers.
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Inclusions
Har Ki Dun trek package Includes:-
Dehradun to Dehradun transfers
Accommodation (Guest house, Home stay, Camps)
Meals while on trek (Veg)
Trek equipment's : Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (double/triple sharing), kitchen & dining tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required)
All necessary permits and entry fees
First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder
Mountaineering qualified & professional trek leader, guide and support staff
Exclusions
Har Ki Dun trek package Excludes:-
●Personal essentials -
(i) Equipment- Gumboots, trekking poles, etc.
(ii) Insurance- Personal and travel insurances
(iii) Beverage- Mineral water bottles, bottled or canned beverages
(iv) Snacks- Chocolates, dry fruits, protein, or nutrition bars
(v) Entertainment- Camera or drone fees
● In case your trek remains incomplete or uninitiated because of "force majeure" or due to personal reasons after you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get a refund, reschedule or replace any services that remain unutilized by you
● Any additional cost incurred due to changes in Government Guidelines related to travel/trek/COVID-19 will be borne by the trekkers
● Loading and unloading of personnel luggage
● Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
● Anything which is not mentioned in inclusions.
THINGS TO CARRY
- Rucksack (Min 55 Ltrs with rain cover)
- Trekking Shoes, Floaters or Sandals
- Quick Dry Tees
- Track Pants
- Cotton socks
- Pair of woolen socks
- Rain jacket or Poncho
- 1 Full Sleeves Sweater or Fleece Jacket,1 Heavy Jacket, 1 Pair of Thermal
- Quick-dry towel
- Windproof Jacket
- Woolen Cap
- Gloves
- Sun Cap
- Scarf
- Lip Balm
- Cold Cream & SunScreen (SPF 40+)
- Packed food
- Water Bottle 1
- Powerbank
- Headlamp or torch with fresh pair of batteries
- Personal Toiletries
- Personal Basic Medical Kit
- Sunglasses
- People who use spectacles (Use Photochromic glasses instead of contact lenses)
- Trekking Pole
- Extra Polythene
PICKUP LOCATIONS
HOW TO REACH
● By Air: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun that is 20km away from the city. Visitors can take a direct flight to Dehradun from Mumbai or Delhi or connecting flights from anywhere in India. Local vehicles can be availed from outside the airport to reach Dehradun by road from that will take around 40-45 mins to reach the city depending upon the traffic.
● By Train: Dehradun Junction Railway Station is well-connected to all the major cities. The Dehradun Railway Station is located 1-2 kilometers away from the city centre and should take you only ten minutes, depending on traffic. Visitors can easily find frequent trains from Delhi to Dehradun.
● By Road: Dehradun is well connected by roads to all major cities and towns, It is well connected by road to cities like Delhi by the NH 58 and 72 is approximately a 4 hour drive. Dehradun is also well connected to cities like Haridwar and Rishikesh.
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Policy and Terms
- If cancellation is made 30 days before the date of travel, 25% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- If cancellation is made 15 to 30 days before the date of travel, 50% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- If cancellation is made 0 to 15 days before the date of travel, 100% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days
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