- Trek Overview
- Itinerary
- Inclusions / Exclusions
- Gallery
- FAQ
Har Ki Dun treks offers everything one expects from a Garhwali trek in Uttarakhand. This trek is a perfect mix of experiencing local culture along with beautiful landscapes surrounded by the mighty and beautiful Garhwal peaks.
The Area
Har ki dun lies very close to the Yamunotri in the Garhwal section of Uttarakhand. The Char Dham lies in Uttarakhand and is thus called Dev Bhoomi (Gods abode).This area is a major Hindu tourist/pilgrim destination. The native language is Garhwali and the people are often referred as Pahadi (Mountain folk).
Expected weather
March – May
- Chances of Rain/Hail – less likely
- Snow on trail- Less likely
- Temperatures: Afternoon upto 25 degrees (May), Nights – Around -10 degrees( March) at higher camps
September-December
- Chances of Rain/Hail – Less likely
- Snow on trail – Possible snowfall in December
- Temperatures: Afternoon upto 20 degrees, Nights – Around -5 to -8 degrees (Dec) at higher camps
Day 1: Drive from Dehradun / Rishikesh to Sankri Village
Distance: 195 kms, Time: 8-9 hours
Overnight stay at Sankri Village
Day 2: Drive from Sankri to Taluka
Distance: 12 kms, Time: 45-60mins
Trek from Taluka to Panigrat
Distance: 13 kms, Time: 7 hours
Overnight stay at campsite in Panigrat
Day 3: Trek from Panigrat to Kalkatidhara
Distance: 6 kms, Time: 4-5 hours
Overnight stay at campsite in Kalkatidhara
Day 4: Trek from Kalkatidhara to Har Ki Dun campsite via Har Ki Dun
Distance: 9 kms, Time: 7-8 hours
Overnight stay at Har Ki Dun campsite
Day 5: Trek from Har Ki Dun campsite to Panigrat
Distance: 13 kms, Time: 5-6 hours
Overnight stay at campsite in Panigrat
Day 6: Trek from Panigrat to Taluka
Distance: 13 kms, Time: 5-6 hours
Drive from Taluka to Sankri
Distance: 12 kms, Time: 45-60 mins
Overnight stay at Sankri Village
Day 7: Drive from Sankri Village to Dehradun / Rishikesh
Distance: 195 kms, Time: 8-9 hours
Trek ends on reaching Dehradun / Rishikesh
Inclusions:
- Travel from Dehradun / Rishikesh to Sankri and back.
- All accommodation starting from your arrival at Sankri to your departure from Sankri.
- All meals starting from your dinner in Sankri on Day 1 to your breakfast in Sankri on day 7.
- Forest entry charges
- Rentals for all common gear provided to you like tent and sleeping bags.
- Guide and Expertise charges
- Backpack offloading charges
Exclusions:
- 5% GST
- Meals and Drinks purchased by participants during the trek.
- Rentals for personal gear (You are expected to get your own personal gear Refer to the Pre-Trek section)
- Flight/train till Dehradun.
- Accommodation in Dehradun
On Day 1 we start before 09:00am. We suggest you book your arrival such that you reach Dehradun/Rishikesh before 09:00am on Day 1. If you're coming via flight, you may want to land the previous night, or before 09:00 am on day 1. If you don't want to stay a night in Dehradun/Rishikesh you may arrive on Day 1 of the trek itself. The overnight Nandadevi train starts from Delhi and reaches Dehradun at 05:00am/06:00am. (Dehradun to Rishikesh by road is approximately 1 hour 15 mins.) Similarly for departure, on the last day we will be reaching Dehradun by evening. If you're booking a flight for your departure you could book a flight after evening on the last day or the next day. If you don't want to stay a night and want to leave on the last day itself, the overnight Nandadevi train starts from Dehradun at 11:00pm.
You will be sleeping in twos or threes in your tents in sleeping bags. The sleeping bags are snug and comfortable. If you are used to sleeping on a pillow, do carry an inflatable pillow or any small cushion that could provide you pillow-like comfort to sleep.
In all the camps where the accommodation is in guest houses/home stays, there will be proper toilets. On the day of camping, we will have toilet tents, the standard, most hygienic way of answering nature’s call. A deep pit will be dug in the ground and once you’re done, you will have to use a shovel & throw in some dirt from a mound of dirt kept nearby. These will be dry toilets with no water hence please carry tissue roll for the toilet tent (refrain from using wet wipes as they are not bio degradable), for the rest of the days, you can carry rolls as per your convenience.
On day 1 and day 6 you may get bathing facilities at Sankri Village. Through the rest of the trek, there are no bathing facilities at campsites.
Yes, you are ideally expected to carry your backpack. But you do have an option of offloading your bags on a mule for an additional cost. The cost will be 400/ per day per bag. One is expected to inform us about offloading 1 week prior to the trek
In case of cancellation If you cancel – – 60 days before the trip: we can process a complete refund minus minimum processing charges. – between 30-45 days before the trip: you will be refunded 50% of the trek fee. – within 30 days before trek starts: No refund. – and your spot is replaced in a full batch: we will process a complete refund after canceling minute operational charges. (For fixed departures only);;;;; Covid cancellation policy- 15 days before the start date of the trek – 100% refund or Wandering Boots Adventures voucher. 7 days before the start date of the trek – 50% refund or Wandering Boots Adventure voucher.