Har Ki Doon Trek

Total Duration

11 days

Avg. Activity

5 hrs/day

Trekking

6 days

Max. Altitude

Har Ki Doon (3,560m)

Overview

The beautiful hanging valley of Har Ki Doon, also known as Dev Bhoomi (the Valley of the Gods) nestles in the northwest corner of Garhwal, near the Satluj-Yamuna watershed. Our enjoyable 9 days itinerary explores this little-known part of the Himalayas, trek across remote Himalayan villages, alpine meadows and glacier basins, while providing wonderful views of peaks like Swargarohini, Bandarpunch & Blackpeak.

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Highlights

  • The majestic Har Ki Doon valley, with views of glittering mountain peaks

  • Trek across remote Himalayan villages, alpine meadows and glacier basins

  • One of the easiest and most popular trek in the Garhwal Himalayas

  • Experience pristine nature and look for wildlife

  • Mussoorie, a fascinating and historic hill station
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Har Ki Doon Trek

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Daily Itinerary
  • DAY 01

    Arrive at Delhi

    Arrive at Delhi by international flight. A KVT representative will meet you at the airport and assist you to the vehicle. Later we will be transferred to hotel. Rest of the time is free to relax at the hotel or independent activities. Optional half day Delhi sightseeing can be arranged at additional cost. (Meals: Nil)

  • DAY 02

    Train to Haridwar, Drive to Mussoorie

    Early morning transfer to the railway station for train to Haridwar. Assistance on arrival at Haridwar railway station and later we will drive to Mussoorie (2.5 – 3.5hrs drive) through the winding roads of the Himalayas. Upon arrival at Mussoorie, check in to hotel. Rest of the time is free to relax or explore the town on your own. (Meals: Breakfast)

  • DAY 03

    Drive to Sankri (1920m)

    In the morning we leave Mussoorie and drive towards Sankri village. It is a small village which offers some shops and also the GMVN (Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam) tourist rest house. One can start trekking from here or can take jeep to Taluka by jeep-able road. Sankri is a small scenic village perched in the Tons Valley with breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks. We reach Sankri village and rest in the tents for the night. (Driving Time: 4.5 – 5.5 hrs / Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

  • DAY 04

    1st Day Trekking: Trek to Taluka (1900m)

    After having breakfast we start trekking towards Taluka our next campsite for the night. We trek through the dense forest with magnificent view of the mountains and the valley. Taluka village has a GMVN (Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam) tourist rest house and Forest rest house. It is the starting point for the trek of Har Ki Doon valley. Taluka village is a small hamlet situated on the bank of River Supin and well known for “Pahari cottages” made of intricate wood, stone and mud as these are considered earthquake proof. We reach Taluka village and free time in the evening. (Trekking Time: 4 – 5 hrs / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

  • DAY 05

    2nd Day Trekking: Trek to Osla (2560m)

    This morning we have breakfast and leave for Osla village, a beautiful village on the way to Har-ki-doon valley and to reach Osla village one has to trek 13km from Taluka village. The trail goes to the left of the valley adjoining River Rupin and crossing through the forest of Chestnut, Walnut and Willow trees; one has to cross a stream on the way to reach the picturesque Osla village. Osla village has a temple which is dedicated to Duryodhana, Kaurav prince from Mahabharata. There is a GMVN (Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam) tourist rest house also available. Later we reach Osla village and rest in the tents. (Trekking Time: 6 – 7 hrs / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

  • DAY 06

    3rd Day Trekking: Trek into Har Ki Doon Valley (3560m)

    Today we head towards Har Ki Doon valley which is shaped like hanging valley in the Garhwal Himalayas. The trek leads us to some terraced fields and to some isolated villages of India, where the life style is simple and untouched with civilization. The ascent to Har Ki Doon bestows with amazing views of the snow covered mountains and lush green fields. Once reaching the valley one is blessed with the beautiful meadows of Har Ki Doon with the towering Swargarohini peak (6252m) overlooking the valley. (Trekking Time: 6 – 7 hrs / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

  • DAY 07

    4th Day Trekking: Trek back to Seema (2560m)

    Now today we say good bye to Har Ki Doon valley and trek back to Seema village our next campsite for the night. The trek is an easy downhill walk which gives a good opportunity to do more photography of the surrounding view. Later reach Seema village and rest in the tent. (Trekking Time: 4 – 5 hrs / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

  • DAY 08

    5th Day Trekking: Trek down to Datmi village (1900m)

    In the morning finish breakfast and head towards another village that is called Datmi. This is also an easy descent to reach Datmi village which comes before Taluka Village. (Trekking Time: 4 – 5 hrs / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

  • DAY 09

    6th Day Trekking: Trek to Sankri (Trek ends), Transfer to Mussoorie

    This morning we trek back to Sankri village from Datmi (Trek ends). We will board the vehicle at Sankri and will be transferred to Mussoorie. We reach Mussoorie and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Evening is free to relax at the hotel or explore the surrounding area by own. (Trekking Time: 4 – 5 hrs / Driving Time: 4.5 – 5.5 hrs / Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

  • DAY 10

    Train to Delhi

    Late morning transfer to Haridwar railway station for train to Delhi. Assistance on arrival at the railway station and transfer to hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)

  • DAY 11

    Depart from Delhi

    Morning transfer to the airport for onward international flight back to home country. (Meals: Breakfast)

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