Har Ki Dun Trek Highlights
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Walk on the scenic Har Ki Dun trail, which is believed to have led the Pandavas to heaven as per the ancient epic of Mahabharata and spot a variety of flora, including the alpine flowers.
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Witness the picturesque Osla village, one of the last villages in Uttarakhand to follow the animistic religion of the Bhotiya tribe and is surrounded by terraced farms.
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Enjoy camping under the starlit sky with views of the Himalayan landscapes on your adventurous Har Ki Dun trek.
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Spot diverse wildlife including the Himalayan brown bear, the musk deer, and numerous bird species like the Himalayan griffon vultures, golden eagles and others on your Har Ki Dun trail.
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Explore the vast meadows and forests, providing panoramic views of the magnificent Himalayan peaks like the Swargarohini Peak and Black Peak.
Har Ki Dun Trek Overview
About Har Ki Dun Trek:
If you love summer treks to expansive valleys surrounded by lofty peaks, the Har Ki Dun trek trails can definitely mesmerise you. This is a 7-day-long trek that you can easily undertake with the help of Thrillophilia’s expert trek leaders.
Being an easy-moderate level trek, Har Ki Dun receives well-deserved importance in the trekking community worldwide. The name “Har Ki Dun” refers to the “Valley of Lord Mahadev”. Its trails take you through dense forests of pine and deodar trees, along the banks of rapidly flowing Tons and Supin rivers, and across several undulating landscapes.
This trek journey spans around 43 kilometres (both ways) and touches the highest altitude of 12000 feet. You can plan for Har Ki Dun trekking during the summer or autumn season to get the best of this journey.
One of the main reasons for choosing to undertake this exciting adventure with Thrillophilia lies in our on-ground support. With well-arranged camps, proper food, and immediate rescue facilities, you can find comfort even in the nooks of the mighty Himalayas.
So, buckle up and book your slots now. Get ready to pack your rucksack and set out to the Valley of Gods, Har Ki Dun!
Har Ki Doon Trek Quick facts:
Duration: 7D/6N
Maximum altitude: 11,675 ft
Har Ki Dun Trek Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Har Ki Dun Trek Distance: 47 KM
Temperature: 10℃ to 15℃ during the day and 2℃ to -5℃ during the night
Best Time to do Har ki Dun Trek: April to Mid-June and October to Mid-November
ATM: Purola has the last ATM before your trek begins
Start/End Point of the trek: Sankri Village
Har Ki Doon Trek Package Inclusions:
1. Accommodation – You will be staying in a Guesthouse/camps in Sankri and in camp on the remaining days of the trek (3 people/tent). The room/tent is separate for the male and female participants.
2. Meals – (Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner). We provide simple, nutritious veg/Jain food on all days of the trek
3. Trekking equipment – High-quality tents and sleeping bags in all the camps. Sleeping bags can withstand temperatures as low as -10 ºC.
4. Safety equipment – First aid kit, oxygen cylinders, oximeter, etc. will be with the guide/trek leader and at the campsite as well to deal with emergencies.
5. Expert trek Leaders – All our trek leaders are at least qualified in basic/advanced mountaineering and first aid courses.
6. Expert Trek support team – The mountain staff on Har Ki Dun trekking consists of certified guides, cooks, helpers, and porters.
Available Group Departures:
- March - 19, 20, 26, 27
- April - 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30
- May - 1, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 20, 22, 26, 30
- June - 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
- July - 3, 4, 11
- October - 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
- November - 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
How to Reach Dehradun:
The base camp of Har Ki Dun trek is the quaint village of Sankri. In order to reach this destination, you need to visit Dehradun. It takes approximately 9-10 hours to reach Sankri from Dehradun, covering a distance of 198 kilometres.
By Air- The nearest airport to Sankri is Dehradun, Jolly Grant Airport, which is easily accessible from all metropolitan cities within India by direct and connecting flights. It takes around 3-6 hours to get to Dehradun, depending upon the distance covered, and the number and duration of layovers.
After reaching Dehradun,you can take a taxi or a cab to Sankri.
By Train- Reach Dehradun railway station by boarding some of the regular trains that connect Dehradun from most major parts of India like Amritsar, Kolkata, Delhi, and Chandigarh. These trains are Amritsar Dehradun Express, Kumbh Express, Doon Express, Jan Shatabdi Express, and Kathgodam Express. Upon reaching Dehradun, you can avail a taxi or a car to reach Sankri.
By Bus- You can easily get a public or a private bus to Dehradun from all nearby cities like Saharanpur, Chandigarh, Ambala, Pathankot, Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, and others. Himachal Road Transportation Corporation and Uttarakhand Transport Corporation function majorly upon these routes. As you reach Dehradun, hire a taxi or a cab to reach Sankri. You can also take any of the three early-morning local bus services (private and public both) to go to Sankri, covering 197 kilometres in around 8 hours.
By Car- NH 72A, NH 7, and NH 307 are some of the most important highways that connect Dehradun from nearby places. It is 257 kilometres away from Delhi, and it takes around 5 hours to reach by car. You can simply hire a car and enjoy a scenic long-drive to this hill station, rest for the night, and then steer your way up to Sankri the next day.
Note: Customization available on request
Har Ki Dun Trek Itinerary
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Know Before You Go for Har Ki Dun Trek
- It is recommended to carry enough warm clothes and the right kind of shoes for the trek.
- Avoid using earphones during the trek; this might hinder your audibility.
- Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destinations.
- The trek takes place through an eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites. Travelers littering may be fined.
- Water is very precious, so conservation is appreciated
- In case, the trek needs to be cancelled, the authorities should be informed beforehand.
- Guidelines issued by the State-Government is to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of mask recommended.
- Please provide a valid ID at the time of check-in.
- The exact location will be shared with you post-booking.
- Professional guide(s) are available to ensure high safety and more information and personal attention which are necessary to appreciate a trek.
- The management reserves all the right to modify the trek during any emergencies or natural calamities.
- Neat and clean vehicle for the journey with experienced driver especially for hilly terrains available.
- Camping is very basic in nature. One must not expect luxuries. Electricity may be available only at a few locations.
- Mobile & laptop charging points may/may not be available on campsites at a common point.
- Carry dry snacks/food from home (you will save a lot of money). Carry water bottles with you, so that you can refill.
- Keep your luggage minimum; the more you carry, the more you hassle.
- Porter & mule support to carry camping equipment. Please note that personal luggage can be carried by mules and/or porters on chargeable basis
- Consult a physician before undertaking the Har ki Doon trek. Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the trek.
- Transportation to and fro from Dehradun Railway Station is available on request on additional charges
- Any personal expenses, items of personal nature, meals not mentioned, etc. will not be in part of the Har Ki Doon trek package.
- Itineraries are based on information available at the time of planning and are subject to change. "Thrillophilia'' reserves the right to change expedition dates, people or itineraries as conditions warrant If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which Thrilllophilia or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays and/or other changes are the responsibility of the participant. Thrillophilia reserves the right to decline, or accept, any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.
- Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like a change in flight and train schedule, cancellation of flights/1trains, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, roadblocks, etc. will not be accommodated in the package cost. No bill will be reimbursed for any missed service/facility.
- During a trip, in case the roads are blocked due to landslides or a reason that is beyond control, Thrillophilia will rearrange the itinerary for the travellers real-time, however, the cost of alternative accommodation will be borne by the customer as the hotels pre-booked execute their cancellation policies and are nonrefundable.
- Because of any reason natural or personal, if the Trek or a particular activity is not completed, no refund will be processed.
- The difference in the cost shall be borne by the client in case of any amendment in the package due to change in the number of guests, hotel change, itinerary change, etc.
- If in case any traveller wants to or decides to leave the trip in the middle, all the expenses from that point onwards will be borne by the traveller. Neither the operator nor Thrillophilia will be held responsible for such decisions or for any refund.
- The refund or compensation is also not issued if for any reason you have to come down from the trek. The trek leader may send you down from the trek, owing to reasons like lack of fitness, AMS, blood pressure, turn-around-time, health issues, or if you are found smoking/ drinking, or breaking the rules of the trek. refund or compensation are issued only when the whole trek is cancelled or called off on behalf of Thrillophilia.
- At Thrillophilia, we almost never call off or cancel our treks. But in the rare event we might have to call off or cancel a trek due to any unforeseen natural catastrophes like continuous rain or snow, thunderstorms, snowstorms, landslides, floods, earthquakes, or any other natural calamity or other issues like local riots, curfews, pandemics, lockdowns, government orders, or any such situations that might prevent a safe trekking experience. In such cases, Thrillophilia will issue a Credit note summing up to the same amount as your trek fee that can be redeemed on any of the treks over a period of the next year.
Things To Carry for Har Ki Dun Trek
- Walking stickMandatory Item
- Head torchMandatory Item
- Hiking shoesMandatory Item
- Back pack (50-60l)Mandatory Item
- Caps
- Woollen cap, socks, mittens & scarf
- Warm clothes
- Rain cover
- Thermal inners
- Water bottle
- Extra pair of socks
- Fleece jackets and thermals
- Toilet paper & wipes
- Day pack (20-30l)