Trekking in Indian Mountains (Har Ki Doon)

Duration- 8 Nights / 9 Days

Places- Trekking Route

Mode of Transportation- Flight & Land transportation

Meals- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tour Manager- Available at your service right from your arrival till departure

Inclusions- All inclusive except expense of personal nature like laundry, entry fee of camera etcetera

Har Ki Doon is winter wonderland and a trekkers delight. The Har Ki Doon Trek is a stairway to heaven that will make you fall for its beauty. The thing that makes it an alluring trek is its accessibility both in summer as well as the winter season. Har Ki Dun valley is situated at the western flank of Garhwal in the Uttarkashi district is very popular with trekkers as well as climbers. It is a lovely trek to the Har Ki Dun valley with fascinating views of group of peaks. Har Ki Dun catchment area is a major source of the Yamuna River system and main tributary of River Yamuna.

Day 1– Arrival Delhi

A very warm welcome to India’s capital city!!! Upon arrival you will be welcomed by your English-speaking tour manager and chauffer. Tour manager will help you with hotel check in and discuss the tour details. Depending upon your flight timings local excursions can be planned for the day.

Night stay- Delhi

Day 2– Delhi to Dehradun (Flight / 1 hour)

Post early breakfast, we will leave for airport to board flight for Dehradun.

Upon arrival we will check in and day is for rest and leisure. We can explore local market in the evening.

Night stay- Dehradun

Day 3– Dehradun to Sankri (140 miles / 8 hours) (Altitude - 1950 meters)

The first day begins with a 10-hour drive from Dehradun to Sankri. We will be passing through Mussoorie- the “Queen of the Hills” and the beautiful Kempty Falls. After Mussoorie the scenery changes vividly, the deep gorges are replaced with pine forests that carry the fresh scent of the pinewood in the air. A short way before Sankri, we will cross the Govind National Park checkpoint and the drive will end at Sankri.

Sankri is a beautiful Himalayan village that serves as the base camp for many Himalayan treks. The village offers stunning views of Mountain ranges and If you are doing the trek in the winter months, you can expect snow right from Sankri itself.

Night stay- Camp

Day 4– Sankri to Taluka (8 miles / 1 hour) to Pauni Garaat (Trek / 6 miles) (Altitude – 1800 meter)

Early morning today, we start our drive from Sankri to Taluka. Drive is through thick forests and streams cutting through the path over boulders. Upon arrival at Taluka we will be have refreshments before getting started on the hike. The first lapse is a descent to the banks of the beautiful Tons River. We will be walking along the river, and walkthrough forests of conifers. Crossing the Tons River, we can spot beds of vibrant orchids in the spring and summer and this is also a great location to spot Himalayan Wildlife. Progressing ahead, harvest fields of potato, millet, and maize will fall on the way giving the whole stretch a ranch house feel. The lush green step farming of the Himalayan hamlets will amaze completely. Pauni Garaat, a green clearing on the banks of Supin is our first Camping site.

Night stay- Camp

Day 5– Pauni Garaat to Kalkattiyadhar (Trek / 6 miles) (Altitude – 3500 meter)

Today we start early morning after breakfast. The trail passes through thickets of towering coniferous forests that continue till the village of Seema, which is located on Riverbank. We cross the Seema Bridge, which is a hanging bridge running over the Supin River with the background of colossal snow-clad mountains. Our further trek unfolds a grand view of various peaks, forests of cashew nuts and walnuts. Osla village has a 2000 year old Temple, with a unique architecture. The villagers are welcoming here and the villagers also dress a certain way that showcases their cultures and traditions.

From Osla, the trail becomes quite steep, and on this incline, you will get fabulous glimpses of the Mountain Ranges, Borasu Pass and Baspa Valley. The high trail winds further down reaching a tabletop green stretch—Kalkattiyadhar. Kalkattiyadhar is a beautiful open meadow that presents views of renowned peaks and Kedarkantha Summit.

Night stay- Camp

Day 6– Kalkattiyadhar to Har Ki Doon and back (Trek / 6 miles) (Altitude – 3600 meter)

Today we will start early as it is the longest day of trekking. Today’s trail will go into the glacier basin having moraines and alpine meadows. Tall pine trees will be greeting at every step. The trail is mixed of steep and moderate ascend until the Har Ki Dun valley. As we ascent, we can see snow patches and frozen waterfalls. In Winter these sections are covered with thick snow.

The Har Ki Dun Valley is a heavenly place displaying immense beauty in one sight. The valley is an amazing amalgamation of meadows, frozen streams, coniferous forests, glacier moraines, the backdrop of huge peaks. The trail eventually leads to a point of 45-degree incline, while it is not as steep but in the presence of snow it becomes increasingly difficult. The last leg of the trek climbs alongside a river and through dense forests all the way to the Har Ki Doon summit. From the summit point, we can see spellbinding views of various Peak. After exploring the valley we will return back to our last campsite at Kalkattiyadhar.

Night stay- Camp

Day 7– Kalkattiyadhar to Pauni Garaat (Trek / 5 miles) (Altitude – 2500 meter)

Wake up early to catch a beautiful sunrise at the Kalkattiyadhar campsite. The morning temperatures are usually on the lower side and in winters it is subzero. We shall retrace the steps through the Osla village to Pauni Garaat.

Follow the same trail as of earlier and reach the campsite of Pauni Garaat. The journey down is quite easy as it climbs downhill. Descend gradually all the way to Pauni Garaat. Also, since the trek is not very arduous or time taking today, you can explore the village of Osla today.

Night stay- Camp

Day 8– Pauni Garaat to Taluka (Trek / 6 miles) to Sankri (8 miles / 1 hour) (Altitude – 1800 meter)

After breakfast, we begin the descent towards Taluka along the same path, stopping at familiar rest points. Soon we will find ourselves next to the Supin River, the final stretch until Taluka goes over a cemented trail. The car waits at the end of the dirt road to drive back base camp-wards. Pay special attention to descending tactic. Though climbing down accounts for lesser exhaustion, stressing out your soles with big steps is inadvisable.

Night stay- Camp

Day 9– Sankri to Dehradun (140 miles / 8 hours) (Altitude - 1950 meters) to Delhi (Flight / 1 hour)

Post breakfast today we bid adieu to the mountains with lots of memories in our hearts. The journey concludes with the long drive to Dehradun.  We will head straight to Dehradun Aiport to boar flight to Delhi.

Night stay- Delhi (depending upon your onward journey)

Note: This is just a time bound sample itinerary indicative of how and what all could be explored. We can customise the tour as per your requirements. Set your expectations and we will offer memorable experience. Please reach out to us for personalised holiday experience.

All meals- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation for 8 Nights / 9 Days

All mode of domestic transportation

Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook and Support staff

All the permits and fees

Trek equipments- Sleeping bag, mattress, tent, kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils etc

First aid medical kits, stretcher & oxygen cylinder

International flight

Travel insurance

Any service / activity not mentioned in Itinerary

Expense of personal nature like laundry, entry tickets for camera etcetera

Optional tours / activities