Itinerary
Har Ki Dun Trek
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights | Best Time: March β June & September β December | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Starting Point: Dehradun
Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri (1,920m) | 200 km Drive (8-9 hours)
- Early morning departure from Dehradun.
- Scenic drive through Mussoorie, Purola, Mori, and Naitwar, following the Tons River.
- Reach Sankri, a beautiful village and the base for Har Ki Dun Trek.
- Evening at leisureβexplore the local market and enjoy sunset views over Swargarohini peaks.
- π Overnight Stay: Guesthouse/homestay in Sankri
Day 2: Sankri to Taluka (2,100m) | 12 km Drive | Taluka to Seema/Osla (2,600m) | 14 km Trek (6-7 hours)
- Drive from Sankri to Taluka, a small village where the trek begins.
- Trek through dense forests of walnut, deodar, and chestnut, alongside the Tons River.
- Pass through quaint Garhwali villages, offering glimpses of local culture and wooden architecture.
- Reach Seema/Osla, a charming hamlet near the Har Ki Dun Valley.
- π Overnight Stay: Campsite in Seema/Osla
Day 3: Seema/Osla to Har Ki Dun (3,566m) | 12 km Trek (6-7 hours)
- Trek through alpine meadows, glacier-fed streams, and pine forests.
- Stunning views of Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, and Black Peak.
- Cross wooden bridges and small waterfalls along the way.
- Reach Har Ki Dun Valley, known as the "Valley of Gods."
- π Overnight Stay: Campsite in Har Ki Dun
Day 4: Explore Har Ki Dun & Hata Valley (3,800m) | 5 km Trek (4-5 hours)
- Visit Hata Valley, a beautiful spot with lush meadows and breathtaking mountain views.
- Explore the Har Ki Dun Glacier and the ancient Swargarohini peak trail.
- Relax and enjoy the serenity of the Himalayan valley.
- π Overnight Stay: Campsite in Har Ki Dun
Day 5: Har Ki Dun to Osla/Seema | 12 km Trek (5-6 hours)
- Start the descent back to Osla/Seema, retracing the route.
- Enjoy scenic beauty, spot Himalayan birds, and interact with villagers.
- Visit the centuries-old temple of Duryodhana, built in the traditional Garhwali style.
- π Overnight Stay: Campsite in Osla/Seema
Day 6: Osla/Seema to Taluka | 14 km Trek (5-6 hours) | Taluka to Sankri | 12 km Drive
- Trek back to Taluka, enjoying the last stretch of the journey.
- Drive to Sankri, marking the end of the trek.
- π Overnight Stay: Guesthouse/homestay in Sankri
Day 7: Sankri to Dehradun | 200 km Drive (8-9 hours)
- Drive back to Dehradun, concluding the trek with unforgettable memories.
π Trek Highlights π
- β Spectacular Views of Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, and Black Peak
- β Scenic Forest Trails β Dense pine, oak, and rhododendron trees
- β Har Ki Dun β The Valley of Gods β Believed to be the route taken by Pandavas to heaven
- β Cultural Experience β Ancient villages of Osla & Seema, Garhwali traditions
- β Rich Biodiversity β Chances to spot Himalayan Monal, Barking Deer, and Langurs