Har Ki Dun Trek

A journey of a lifetime in the Valley of Lord Shiva and Someshwar Devta. With Maninda Tal

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Duration
7 Days, 6 nights
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Altitude:
3600m
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Grade:
Moderate
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Best Time:
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
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Temperatures:
-3 to 15 deg Celsius
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Starts From:
Sankri
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Airport:
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, Uttrakhand
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Railway:
Dehradun, Uttrakhand

Key Geographical Highlights

9 Popular Peaks:

Bandarpunch West ( 6316m ), Kalanag ( 6387m ), Swargarohini 1 ( 6252m ), Swargarohini 2 ( 6240m ), Swargarohini 3 ( 6168m ), Swargarohini 4 ( 6000m ), Bandarpoonch East ( 6045m ), Har Ki Dun Peak ( 5620m ), Hata Peak ( 5838m )

2 Lakes:

Morinda Tal ( 3797m ), Ruinsara Tal ( 3600m )

5 Rivers:

Supin , Tons, Har Ki Dun Gad, Moninda Gad, Jaundhar Gad

6 Villages:

Sankri, Soud, Taluka, Dhatmir, Gangaad, Osla

1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:

Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary

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Daywise Itinerary For Har Ki Dun Trek

(click to read detailed route briefing, elevation graph, altitude time info and photos from the day)

▼ Day 1Arrival DaySankri 1920m
Arrive In Sankri
Overnight In: Sankri (1920m )
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Cost Of Transport Included: YES
Where and How To Reach Sankri
After a drive of some 7-8 hours from Dehradun, you will arrive in Sankri by evening. We must have already conveyed to you about the place to reach In Sankri. If you have booked the cab through us, or if you are arriving in a private cab, the cab will drop you right in front of our homestay. Upon reaching, one of our representatives will greet you and guide you to your room. Once you are settled and freshened up, we meet over for evening Tea and Snacks. That's where we get introduced to the Team, issue your personal equipment to be used on the trek for extra hygiene and safety, and share the latest updates for the Har Ki Dun trek in short.
Our dinner gets ready by that time, and we get ready for a savory dinner cooked by our expert cook. Your trek leader and guide will share the timings for tomorrow.
Day 1
445 - Dehradoon
Day 1
1550 - Purola
Day 1
1150 - Mori
Day 1
1920 - Sankri
190Km, 8 - 9hrs.
▼ Day 2Trekking DayChillur Gad 2500m
From Sankri (1920m ) To Chillur Gad (2500m ), Via - Taluka (1800m ), Gangaad (2400m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Chillur Gad (2500m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
It's the best practice to wake up early in the morning in the mountains and start the trek as early as possible. The first day does take a little more time. Today after a wholesome breakfast, we board a cab and drive through one of the most thrilling drives in the region to reach Taluka. Mostly we arrange a 4X4 camper for this road as that's the best for this route. In about 45 minutes we reach Taluka, where we meet our mules-men. While our team loads the camping equipment on the mules and gets them ready, the trekking team advances and starts the trek to Chillurgad with our trek leader and guide. The trek follows the Supin river. The sound of the river is just so exciting. So is walking through the forest under tall conifers often crossing the river over bridges.
Our trail today is quite a simple one and is also used by the villagers. It gets lively as well when you keep interacting with passing locals and shop owners. We reach our campsite in Chilludgad after crossing the village of Gangaad. This campsite is just beneath the village of Puani and beside the Supin river. We can hear the gush of it throughout. It's a different kind of music.
Day 2
1920 - Sankri
Day 2
1800 - Taluka
Day 2
2400 - Gangaad
Day 2
2500 - Chillur Gad
12Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 3Trekking DayBoslo 3150m
From Chillur Gad (2500m ) To Boslo (3150m ), Via - Kalkati Dhaar (3200m ), Halche (2900m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Boslo (3150m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
The trek starts with a gentle climb to Seema which is about 2 kilometres. From Seema, we cross the Har Ki Dun river over the suspension bridge and then take on the steep switchbacks for about a kilometre after which the trek route eases out. It passes through farmlands and then again climbs steeply to Kalkatidhar, passing by Halche which offers an awesome view of Bandarpoonch twins, Kalanag, Ruinsara, White Needle peaks, etc. From Kalkatidhar, the trek to our campsite of Boslo is an easy walk and most of it is descending.
Day 3
2500 - Chillur Gad
Day 3
3200 - Kalkati Dhaar
Day 3
2900 - Halche
Day 3
3150 - Boslo
12Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 4Exploration Day - TrekBoslo 3150m
Excursion to Har Ki Dun, Maninda, Jaundhar & Nearby.. Return To Boslo - 6 Hrs. 9 Kms
Overnight In: Boslo (3150m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today is the best day for us and we stay as relaxed and in leisure as possible. However, we do need to start early, as soon as possible in the morning. We will be given packed lunch for today as we venture out to explore as much as possible.

Today there are no steep climbs. However, the altitude starts to show its effect and we naturally slow down a bit. The trail passes by a couple of lovely waterfalls and in about an hour and a half, we reach Har Ki Dun. The entire trek is beautiful and we take enough breaks to experience all of it, as much as possible. As we keep climbing up, the river gets narrower and gives an extreme joy to watch it amidst the forest of conifers, rhododendrons, and lots of colourful, small wildflowers. Many species of bird could be seen on this trail as it gets quieter. We walk by not disturbing the harmony and tranquillity of the place.

As we near Har Ki Dun, the giant peak of Har Ki Dun and Hata peak greet us. It is probably one of the most beautiful places in the Himalayas. The stream of Maninda with the view of Har Ki Dun Peak and Hata Peak in the background is just one of the perfect frames in the mountains. Little beyond, the vast field of the Swargarohini valley is visible. Maninda Tal route is even better and it takes overall about 3 hours to reach Maninda Tal and be back to Har Ki Dun.

After coming back from the Maninda Tal, we have lunch and estimate if we have enough time to visit Jaundhar Glacier as well. Typically it takes about 5 hours from Kalkati Dhar to reach HarkiDun, visit Maninda Tal, and be back to HarKiDun again. To return to Kalkatidhar from HarKiDun, it takes about an hour. Hence starting our day early is very important today.

By the time we reach Har Ki Dun back from Maninda Tal, it's time to have lunch. After lunch, we go towards the Jaundhar side and reach the base of Swagarohini peaks. We cant reach Jaundhar offcourse, but we can take ourselves to a beautiful place beneath the Swargarohini peaks. We need to watch the weather as well and return safely to Boslo by the time it's 2 PM.
Day 4
3150 - Boslo
Day 4
3150 - Boslo
Day 4
3800 - Har Ki Dun, Maninda, Jaundhar
Day 4
3150 - Boslo
9Km, 6hrs.
▼ Day 5Trekking DayChillur Gad 2500m
From Boslo (3150m ) To Chillur Gad (2500m ), Via - Osla (2800m ) - 5 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Chillur Gad (2500m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Trek back to Chilludgad on the same route. On reaching Osla, we enter the village and visit the Someshwar Mahadev temple.
Day 5
3150 - Boslo
Day 5
2800 - Osla
Day 5
2500 - Chillur Gad
12Km, 5hrs.
▼ Day 6Trekking DaySankri 1920m
From Chillur Gad (2500m ) To Sankri (1920m ), Via - Gangaad (2400m ), Taluka (1800m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Sankri (1920m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
After having quick breakfast, we have to return to Taluka today via the same route and the drive back to Sankri. We can have a hot shower today after 5 days
Day 6
2500 - Chillur Gad
Day 6
2400 - Gangaad
Day 6
1800 - Taluka
Day 6
1920 - Sankri
10Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 7Departure DayDehradun 315m
From Sankri (1920m ) To Dehradun (315m ) - 7 Hrs. 190 Kms
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Morning tea, Breakfast
Cost Of Transport Included: YES
departure day
Day 7
1920 - Sankri
Day 7
315 - Dehradun
190Km, 7hrs.

Har Ki Dun Trek - Why Its A Must-Do

Har Ki Dun is one of the best treks in the Himalayas. Its a very old trek route and owing to its beauty, it still continues to be one of the popular treks
The phrase Har Ki Dun translates to the Land Of Lord Shiva - God of Gods, as per the Hindu beliefs. As the legend goes, on a pious day, you can hear prayer bells ringing in this valley.
Har Ki Dun is a valley trek and is evergreen. It can be done anytime and offers a very engaging experience as it has lots of elements of Himalayas. Forest, Meadows, Multiple Streams, Multiple Waterfalls, Butterflies, Colourful Flowers, Wild Animals, Lakes, over 7 tall Snow Capped Peaks, Glaciers, Unique temples, rituals and beliefs, oldest villages and unique architecture and carpentry... wow.. there are so many elements of this trek!
The campsite of Har Ki Dun is very very picturesque as the giant Har Ki Dun peak and Hata Peak stands tall right in front. The tranquil streams of Maninda Gad and Hata Gad flow down silently right in the middle of the campsite, surrounded by coniferous trees and shorter mountains.
Maninda Tal and the beauty of its surrounding valley have always surprised the trekkers with its unbelievable beauty and peaceful ambience. The route goes on to one of the difficult Borasu Pass in Uttrakhand to cross over to Zupica Glacier and then onwards to Chitkul.
The trek towards the Jaundhar Glacier takes you to the bottom of the Swargarohinin massif which hosts 6 peaks, 4 of which are very prominent and can be seen right from Sankri. The beauty and feeling one goes through while on this trek is just indescribable. The vast meadow beneath the snow-capped peaks of the Swargarohinis and the Jaundhar Gad melting down from the Jaundhar glacier, silently curving its way to meet the Har Ki Dun river... It is just amazing
The campsite of Kalkati Dhar should not be missed as one of the key highlights of this trek. Its a small meadow, right in the middle of the forest with the giant Har Ki Dun and Hata peak constantly hovering over the campsite.

How We Grade Our Treks and Expeditions

Easy

Usual daily walks of 4 - 5 hours in altitude below 4000 meters. The sleeping altitude on these treks are below 4000 meter and the trails are gradual involving no steep ascent or descent. Sometimes, the trail may be longer, but on level trails. The duration of trek may be a week or lesser than it. The trek is not too remote and evacuation might be possible from almost any point of the trek

Moderate

The trek duration each day may span from 4 - 5 hours, but on some days, it may push up to 8 - 9 days. The trail might involve steep ascents or descents on occasions This kind of treks demand good fitness, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude are below 4000 meters or little above it, but the trail might go as high as 4500 - 5000 meters. The trek is bit remote and evacuation might be possible from almost all, but not all campsites

Moderate+

This type of treks are bit more demanding than the moderate ones. It might involve few days of very long walks at higher altitude, or serious gradients, exposures, more remote or involves sleeping at higher altitudes for more days.

Strenuous

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Good fitness are demand of these treks, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude may go above 4000 meters or little above it on couple of days, but not more than that. The trail might go as high as 4500 - 5200 meters. These trek are remote and evacuation might not be possible from all the campsites

Challenging

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Crossing a glacier or a scree zone might be a feature of these treks. You might on some occasions, require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high or remote or both. The trek usually might be a week long.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Challenging+

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Negotiating glacial moraines, scree zones, crossing them, camping on them etc are features of these treks. You might also require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high and remote. A good technical support team and knowledgeable local guide is a must. Only experienced trekkers are advised to do these treks. The trek goes over 2 week and may be longer than that.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Page Cost Inclusions and Exclusions For The Har Ki Dun Trek

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE STANDARD PRICE

Duration: 7 Days / 6 nights of the trek cost Ex. Dehradun
Accommodation In Base Village (Sankri): 2 nights in Himalayan High managed homestay in Sankri with emphasis on local organic food and cultural exposure.
Accommodation On Trek: Spacious, sturdy and High-Quality Dome Tents will be provided on twin sharing basis.
Sleeping In Tents: Thick Waterproof Mattress complemented with Sub Zero Sleeping bags supported with Warm Fleece Sleeping Bag Inners For Extra Hygiene and Warmth will be provided by us
Dining On Trek: We will provide Dining and Kitchen Tents with camping stools and table for extra hygiene and comfort.
Toilet On Treks: Dry eco-toilet will be set up with a toilet tent and toilet seat.
Meals: All meals starting Evening Tea in Sankri on Day 1 till Breakfast in Sankri on Day 7 morning. 3 meals (B,L,D) suited for high altitude with evening snacks, soup, hot drinks and extra energizers/juice for summit days
Trail Safety: Gaiters, Anti Slip Crampons and Ice Axe depending upon snow conditions.
Communication: For efficient management of the trek, the team will be communicating with each other and trek base with the help of long-range wireless sets.
Medical Safety: Oxygen cylinder, Pulse Oximeter, Thermal temperature scanner and Emergency Medical Kit accompanied with a trek leader knowledgeable on high altitude medicine and physiology
Trek Leader and Guide: Experienced and Well Equipped English/ Hindi Speaking Trek Leader maintaining guide to trekker ratio of 1:6. That is 1 guide for every 6 trekkers.
Local Support Staffs: Expert and Knowledgeable local guide with cooks, helpers, porters, mules, etc
Permits: All required forest entry permits and camping fees as per the rules of Govind Vihar National Park
Transfers: Return transfers from Sankri to Taluka in 4X4 offroader for the trekking team and support crew. Return transfers from Dehradun to Sankri
Max Team Size: Small group of not more than 12 members.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

BAGGAGE OFFLOAD:
Personal Travel Insurance
Personal Purchases
Food Purchased Outside Our Menu
Personal Gears
Anything not mentioned in inclusion list

Cost Terms For The Har Ki Dun Trek

Price Specifications:

Standard Price Specifications:

In the Standard service, we include the best of the services that could be provided for this trek, keeping a good balance between comfort and price. We need advanced notice with booking of atleast 60 days to serve you the best. This also enables you to get best deals on flight and gives us a good foresight

Twin sharing accommodation in homestays for 2 nights, within the team, no dormitories
Twin sharing tents in camps, for 2 nights, all camping gears included
Guide: Trekker ratio of 1:6
meal plan includes all meals - fulfilling, healthy and well suited for high altitude
transportation on stadard tourist taxis - Bolero/Xylo/Sumo

Premium Price Differentiators:

The Standard service already offers the best homestays available in that particular location, hence in the Premium package, we offer the below change and upgrades. Similar to Standard service, we need advanced notice for this service as well Twin sharing premium accommodation, Guide: Trekker ratio of 1:4, instead of 1:6 hot showers and upgraded meal plan and continental menu transportation on premium tourist taxis - Innova

Trek Gear Rental Specifications:

We can offer the below gears on rent provided given prior advance notice by booking atleast 40 days before the trek

Down Jacket
Windproof Jacket
Windproof Trouser
Trekking Shoes
Trek pole
Poncho
Waterproof Gloves
Rucksack

Extra Permit Cost For Foreigners - Explainer:

Trek cost for foreigners is slightly higher than the cost for our Indian guests, mainly due to the higher permit fee applicable for admission to National Parks or protected forest areas. Sometimes, it may be higher due to higher local crew wages and ot

Personal Porterage For Bags - Explainer:

If you do not want to carry your trekking bag then you may choose to offload it on a porter or mules. If you do so, you will have to bring a small day pack and carry all essential items required for the day like water, snacks, gloves, camera, etc in it

Single Accommodation In Hotels - Explainer:

Though trekking is a great platform to unwind, make new friends and memories, in some cases you might want to sleep cosy in a private room at the end of the day. You may opt for this service at extra cost in which we will book private accommodation for all the homestays as specified. We need advanced notice to offer this service of atleast 60 days to prebook the homestays as they are very very limited

Single Accommodation On Camps - Explainer:

Instead of twin sharing tents, we can provide a no-sharing tents for extra privacy