Itinerary
Embark on a journey that’s as enigmatic as it is enchanting – the Har Ki Dun Trek. This trail isn’t just a path; it’s a passage through time and nature’s finest canvas. As you step into the embrace of Har Ki Dun, you’re not merely a traveler; you become an explorer of forgotten tales and hidden wonders.
Imagine walking in the footsteps of generations past, treading the same earth that ancient civilizations called home. The trail is your time machine, guiding you through untouched villages where wooden abodes seem to whisper secrets of eras long gone. Every creak of the floorboards and every weathered temple wall tell stories you’ve yet to unravel.
But it’s not just the echoes of history that make this trek remarkable. Nature herself unveils her most precious jewels along the way. Wander through woods that exude a sense of mystery, as if they guard secrets known only to the trees and the wind. The Boslow Forest, a realm of conifers and oaks, beckons you with its hushed corridors and unexpected bursts of sunlight.
And then, like a hidden treasure, you’ll stumble upon Devsu Thatch, a meadow perched high above the world. Here, time slows down, allowing you to bask in the symphony of grass underfoot and the dance of sunlight through leaves. Each step feels like a discovery, as you traverse a landscape that feels both ancient and untouched, as if you’ve entered a realm untouched by the hands of modernity.
The Har Ki Dun Trek isn’t just about reaching a destination; it’s about relishing the journey. It’s about witnessing the convergence of human and nature, where villagers live in harmony with their surroundings, and traditions endure like the whisper of the wind. It’s a chance to peer into a way of life that has gracefully stood the test of time, leaving you with lessons that transcend the trek itself.
As you ascend higher, the world unfolds like a mesmerizing tapestry. The Thamsa River becomes your steadfast companion, its gentle murmurs a constant reminder that you’re venturing deeper into a realm that few have explored. Swargarohini peaks rise majestically in the distance, a reminder that nature’s grandeur is best experienced up close.
DAY 01 Dehradun To Sankri
- Start Your Journey Towards A Himalayan Paradise
The Travellers will be picked up from Dehradun and then travel to Sankri Village in Uttarkashi District. The drive is a picturesque one through the Yamuna and Tons valley across the Yamuna Bridge.
You also go through some beautiful villages like Nainbagh, Nowgaon, Purola, Jarmola, Mori and Netwar. Have a glimpse of local life of villagers, see their beautiful small houses and people working in fields.
Reach Sankri by evening. Check in Hotel.
Stay and dinner in hotel in Sankri
DAY 02 Sankri To Gangar
- Witness Step Farming In The Himalayas
Drive from Sankri to Taluka after breakfast.
Reaching Taluka, we will start hiking beside the ever-flowing Tons River.
You get to encounter beautiful scenery, so enjoy the view while hiking to the campsite.
Lunch on the way
We will reach the campsite in the late afternoon.
Relax at the campsite and enjoy the vicinity of the campsite
Evening walk/Evening snacks.
Dinner followed by rest.
DAY 03 Gangar to Simatra
- Trek distance: 13 km | Trek Duration: 7-8 hours | Altitude gain: 8530 ft to 11482 ft
Wake up early in the morning and freshen up for the day ahead.
Start trek after breakfast.
Reach the campsite for lunch.
Take rest at the campsite.
Evening walk/evening snacks.
Dinner followed by rest.
DAY 04 Simatra to Har ki Dun Har ki Dun to Simatra Treak Distance 8 Km
- Exploration day at Har ki Dun Camp
Wake up early in the morning and freshen up for the day ahead.
Start trek after breakfast to Har ki Dun and jaundhar Glacier
Return to Camp site by evening
Dinner and Rest at Camp site
DAY 05 Har ki dun Camp to Chilurgad trek
- Trek distance: 13 km | Trek Duration: 7-8 hours | Altitude loss: 11482 ft to 8530 ft
Wake up early in the morning and freshen up for the day ahead.
Start trek after breakfast.
Packed lunch on the way.
Relaxed forest walk combined with boulder walk
Riverside camping in the valley
Evening walk/evening snacks.
Dinner followed by rest.
DAY 06 Chilurgad to Sankri Via Takula
- 12 Km trek, 12 Km Drive
Wake up early in the morning and freshen up for the day ahead.
Trek after breakfast.
Reach Taluka in the afternoon then drive to Sankri.
Rest in the hotel in Sankri.
Dinner followed by rest
DAY 07 Sankri to Dehradun
- 190 Km drive, 7-8 hours
Leave Sankri after breakfast
Har ki dun certificate ceremony
Arrival at Dehradun by 6:00 PM.
Who Can Participate
- Age; 10 years.
- First timer can apply; previous trekking experience is more appreciated.
- The climber must be fit and have sufficient stamina to cover 4 km of distance in 30 minutes without a stress.
- The climber should be able to carry a 10-15 kg backpack.
Health Awareness
- Pulse rate at rest must be in between (60 to 90 beats per minute)
- Blood Pressure Reading must be in between (DIASTOLIC 75 – 85, SYSTOLIC 100 - 130 mm Hg)
- Respiratory rate at rest must be in between (12 to 20 breaths per minute)
- Should not have Liver and kidney issues
- Should not have Diabetes Mellitus, Bronchial Asthma, Epilepsy, Heart problems, Hypertension etc
- No pacemaker implant
- People with the Sinus issues please contact to trek coordinator before booking the trek
- If your BMI is not normal, Please contact our Trek coordinator before Trek booking.
Cost Terms
Inclusions
1. Accommodation. (Guest house - Triple/quad/penta sharing, Camping - twin sharing)
2. Meals while on trek (Veg.+ occasional Egg): Day 1 Dinner to Day 5 Dinner as per the itinerary, Drinking water while on trek (Tape/Mountain water).
3. Trek equipment: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dining tent, toilet tent, utensils, and crampon (if required)
4. All necessary permits and entry fees.
5. First aid medical kits, stretcher, and oxygen cylinder.
6. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, and Support staff.
7. Mules to carry the central luggage
Exclusions
1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Transport from Dehradun to Sankri and return
3. Food during the transit.
4. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
5. Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
6. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
7. Transport cost.
Things can be provided on demand and availability (participant has to pay extra for these things)
1- Satellite phone/setphone - is a type of mobile phone that connects via radio links via satellites orbiting the Earth instead of terrestrial cell sites like cellphones. Therefore, they can operate in most geographic locations on the Earth's surface.
2- Gamow/PAC HAPO Bag (Portable Hyperbaric Bag) - is a unique, portable hyperbaric chamber for the treatment of acute mountain sickness (AMS), also known as altitude sickness.
3- AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) - are portable life-saving devices designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, a medical condition in which the heart stops beating suddenly and unexpectedly
Cancellation Policy
For the cancellation of services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reasons, Trail Tracker India must be notified of the same in writing at trailtrekkingindia@gmail.com At the time we receive your written cancellation, refunds based on the total fare are as follows.
Cancellations prior to 5 days from the start of the Trip
Refund options
- 5% deduction of trek fee
Winter Offer
If you more than 10 person in one group we offer 2 person free trek
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BONUS ATTRACTION
1st Day: Ban Ganga, Yamuna JI Visit
7th Return Day: Lakha Mandal Visit