Har Ki Doon Trek, Uttarakhand
A colder time of year wonderland and travelers enchant, the Har Ki Doon Trek, Uttarakhand is a flight of stairs to paradise that will make you succumb to its excellence. What makes it an appealing trip is its openness both in summer just as the colder time of year season. Har Ki Dun valley is arranged at the western flank of Garhwal in the Uttarkashi locale is famous to the adventurers just like that to climbers.
It is an exquisite stroll to the Har Ki Doon Trek, Uttarakhand valley with intriguing perspectives on the Swargarohini gathering of pinnacles. Har Ki Dun catchment region is a significant wellspring of the Yamuna River System and the primary wellspring of the biggest feeder of Yamuna.
Highlights
- Region:- Uttarakhand
Duration:- 7 Days
Grade:- Easy To Moderate
Max Altitude :- 12,000 Ft.
Approx Trekking Km:- 44 Kms. - Temperature: 10℃ to 15℃ during the day and 2℃ to -5℃ during the night
- Best Time to Travel: April to Mid-June and October to Mid-November
It takes you through the absolute most magnetic elevated glades and pine backwoods which is a treat to the eyes. During winters the snow-shrouded trails look entrancing as and when the sun attempts to peep behind the mists. Perhaps the most seasoned trip in the Himalayas, known as the ‘Valley of Gods’, some trust it’s a similar course taken by the Pandavas in the Mahabharata on their climb to paradise. Swargarohini—the snow top, the vision of which rules this trip bears a tradition of the legendary flight of stairs to paradise.
New Trekking Rule Has Been Changed from Sankari:2021
Local People has organized a federation which is operated by the head of the federation with the help of Forest Department of Indian Govt, and only local people are working as a member of this federation.
So, they decided to enforce the employment and financial growth for local people, and they implement few rules for trekkers are below:
- Every trekker will not be allowed to trek without a local guide,
- Guide Charges are 1000 rs per day (if your trekking will take 5 days then it will cost 5000 rs)
- Federation will also charge for waste management which is 20 rs per day,
- Trekkers will not be allowed to ask for a permit from the Forest department, only your guide will arrange for a permit and the permit cost is 150 rs per day
- If you will go for the trek on your own without a guide then the forest department will charge fine double,
Recommend Guide Contact:
Balveer Singh (Mb- 7579280100)
Recommended Hotel in Sankari Village
Hotel Swargarohini Palace
Harkidun Road, Mori-Sankari Rd, Sankri, Uttarakhand 249128094101 34589
This hotel owner will also arrange your trip plan from your pickup to drop location with own vehicle,
Trekking Gear Avability in Sankari
If in case you did not carry your own tent, sleeping bag, head torch, stick or any trekking gear then dont worry all equipments are available in Sankari Village. There are many shops where the will charge some extra money but they will arrange everything for you.
Har Ki Dun Trek History
- Known as Valley Of Gods, the trip course is accepted to be taken by Pandavas in The Mahabharat.
- Visiting a 1000-year-old town and get captivated by the inside of the houses. Individuals still live with the years-old culture.
- Experience the most established journey course of the Himalayas and witness the Beautiful old culture, mountain sees woodlands, fields, glades, waterways, streams, and surprisingly a high lake.
- Witness the excellence of the thick snow-capped backwoods of Govind Pashu Vihar Sanctuary.
- Get an opportunity to think about Swargarohini Peak I, II, III, IV – bears inheritance of the legendary flight of stairs to paradise which was trailed by Pandavas. The narratives from the trek pioneer while taking your breath away.
Trek essentials
| Essential Gear | |
| Backpack with rain cover | (50 – 60 ltr) with comfortable shoulder straps |
| Walking stick | Advisable (At least one) or Pickup from local market (Wooden Stick) |
| Head Light | 1 Nos. |
| Water bottle/Energy Drink | 2 bottles of one ltr each |
| Carry at least one thermos flask | |
| Snacks | Energy bars, dry fruits, electral/ors |
| Personal Medical Kit | Consult your doctor/ First Aid Box |
| Be Active at the trek | |
| T-shirts | 2 Full sleeves (Non-cotton) |
| Fleece T-shirts | 1 Nos. |
| Fleece jacket | 1 Nos. (Alternative: a woollen sweater) |
| Down feather / Hollofil jacket | 1 Nos. |
| Wind & waterproof (jacket & pant) | 1 Pair |
| Warm inners (upper and lower) | 1 Pair |
| Trekking pants | 2 Synthetic (avoid shorts, fitting denims, capris) |
| Poncho/ Rain Coat | 1 Nos. |
| Personal Stuff | |
| Sunscreen cream | Hand sanitizer |
| Moisturiser | Antibacterial powder |
| Toilet Paper & wipes | Toothbrush and toothpaste |
| Lip balm | Quick dry towel |
| For your head | |
| Sun cap | 1 Nos. (One that covers the neck as well) |
| Woolen cap | 1 Nos. |
| Balaclava | 1 Nos. |
| Neck-gaiters | 1 Nos. |
| Sunglasses | Dark with side cover, it should be U/V protected. |
| People who wear spectacles- | |
| (A)- Use contact lenses. (Not for Chadar trek) | |
| (B)- Photo chromatic glasses. | |
| Thing for Your Legs | |
| Trekking shoes | 1 Pair (Waterproof, high ankle with good grip) |
| Floaters/flip-flops | 1 Pair (Optional) |
| Cotton socks | 5 pairs |
| Woollen socks | 3 pairs |
| Gaiters | 1 Pair (TTH team will notify you if required) |
| Keep these handy | |
| Waterproof gloves | 1 Pair |
| Fleece/woollen gloves | 1 Pair |
How to Reach Sankari
Sankari buses are availabe from Dehradun but you need to pick up from Massoorie Bus stand. The 1st bus is availabe from outside of bus stand at 5:30 AM early morning (you have to wait on the road), this bus is running via Vikashnagar not via Massoorie.
| Dehradun to Sankari Bus Timing | |
| 1st Bus | 5:30 AM |
| 2nd Bus | 7:00 AM |
| 3rd Bus | 8:00 AM |
| 4th Bus | 8:30 AM |
Return Bus Timing from Sankari to Dehradun
| Sankari to Dehradun Bus Timing | |
| 1st Bus | 7:00 AM |
| 2nd Bus | 7:30 AM |
| 3rd Bus | 8:00 AM |
| 4th Bus | 8:30 AM |
Bus Charges: 400 INR/ person
Nearest Trekking Destination
Kedarkantha Trek is very close to Har Ki Dun, it just 9 km trek from Sankari Village
Checkout Trek Guide for Kedarkantha (Click here)
Overview
It’s a wonderful encounter when you’re enjoying the great outdoors close to the streaming waterway, the woods here are wealthy in vegetation which has a connection with the energy of its own. You can see Swargarohini – I, II, III, Bandarpoonch, and Black peak from here. The Har Ki Dun path takes you through a portion of the old towns that are 2,000 years of age. It gives you knowledge of the existence of local people who are living here in the valley. This trip is a paradise for nature sweethearts, experience searchers, and furthermore shutterbugs. You can even spot different types of birds that flourish around here. Catch some exciting pictures on the path which will endure forever.
Different attractions incorporate, the sanctuary at Osla which is committed to Duryodhana, which was worked by the occupants of Saur. It is about 13km from Sankri which lies on the precarious mountain trail to Har Ki Doon. It is a 5,000-year development of wooden chambers that are cut richly.
The test of Har Ki Doon, other than the extended periods of time of journeying for 6 extended periods of time is battling with a continuous downpour. The rush hour of the year for this trip isn’t wintered after a snowfall yet in summer frequented by the downpour. Continuing through green foliages trickling with pearls of downpour is a lovely encounter yet adventurers should be exceptional for it. Downpour traveling fundamental like a rain guard, waterproof covers, hostile to loose bowels meds, and water safe journeying boots is an absolute necessity before for this trip. Whatever the conditions are, this journey definitely gives you energies of visiting a wonderland.