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13-10-2023
27-10-2023
10-11-2023
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Location: Uttarakhand (Garhwal Himalayas), India
Duration: 7 Days/ 6 Nights
Trek gradient: Easy-Moderate
Maximum Altitude: 11,768 feet above sea level
Distance: 65+ km
Pickup/ Drop Point: Sankri, Uttarakhand
Base camp: Sankri
Season: Winter: Late December – Mid February
Spring: March – June
Autumn: September – November
Temperature: Winter:Day: 8-14°C/ Night: 2-3°C
Spring: Day: 15 – 20°C/ Night: 1-5°C
Autumn: Day: 13 – 18°C/ Night: 2-6°C
Customized fees:
Fees based on the final number of participants. Kindly contact +91-9051055011/ +91-8969336262 for the further detail before proceeding for the payment.
Overview of Har ki Dun trek:
Har ki Dun, a cradle shaped valley is at the base of Fateh Parvat in Govind Pashu Vihar National Park. This watershed area is a major source of River Tons, the largest tributary of Yamuna. River Tamosa (near Osla village) is formed by Har ki Dun & Ruinsara Nallah, which flows beside Taluka & below Sankri to join Supin (near Jakhol). Supin & Rupin confluences at Netwar to form River Tons.
This region lies in Saraswati range of mountains, with about 11 to 12 peaks. 9 of them can be seen during this trek. All of these peaks rise above 6000 meters in height and it’s interesting to know that many remain unclimbed till date. These peaks’ glaciers (especially Jaundhar Glacier, Kalanag Glacier and Bandarpoonch Glacier) give birth to many lakes and streams (including Ruinsara and Har Ki Dun river), all of which drain into the mighty Yamuna River (after series of course as mentioned above). Yamuna River meets Ganges in Allahabad (now Prayagraj).
The trail is along river Tons, from Netwar village, following up the course of river Supin via the ancient villages of Taluka, Gangad and Osla.
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This the only valley from where Swargarohini (Stairway to Heaven)– I, II, III, Bandarpoonch range, Black peak (Kalanag), Jaundhar Glacier can be seen together.
Note: Swargarohini group of peaks are totally different from Swargarohini glacier which forms Satopanth- Swargarohini trek route from Bardinath.
Har ki Dun trek can be done throughout the year except during the monsoon. Trekking during monsoon is not recommended due to the risk of the landslides & route blockage. The landscape dresses up in an entirely different vibe each season.
Mythological connection: The trail is believed to be the route trodden by Pandavas (from Mahabharata) to the heaven.
Cultural trek: This trek can be categorized as a cultural trek, as the route offers the opportunity to closely experience the culture of the ancient villages (2,000- 3,000 years old) like Gangad, Powani, Osla. You can see the influence of the neighbouring Kinnauri culture of Himachal Pradesh, especially the wooden crafted houses and attire. Most villagers grow Rajma, Potato, Rice for their livelihood. . Osla is a sought-after ancient village on this trail. Here the houses are built out of wood with slate as the roof. Houses are two storied: lower one is used as the cattle shelter and firewood/fodder store. Upper storey is used by the families as their residence. You might notice a few satellite TV dishes on the roof of a few houses still over-all the village lack the basic facilities. The satellite phones are available to communicate to the outer world but with an unstable connection. The village is settled on the slope of the mountain with a Someshwar temple is the heart of the village.
Someshwar temple in Osla: Constructed by inhabitants of Saur, this temple in Osla village (13km from Sankri) is a must see. Approximately 5000 year old temple, is beautifully carved out of wood. Although this temple is dedicated to the Lord Shiva, in many literatures it has been referred as ‘Duryodhana temple’ where Duryodhana (one of the Kauravas from Mahabharat) is worshipped here. Every year the villagers hold a festival during monsoon along with a fifteen days of fair, when the idol (Lord Shiva) is taken from one village to another in a ‘doli’ (=Palanquin)
Flora: The trail is across the different kind of forests: Bhojpatra trees, Blue Pine, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar), Kharsu (Oak), Spruce, Silver Fir, Birch trees, Chestnut, Walnuts trees, Willows and Chinar.
Wildlife: Black bear, Barasingha, Himalayan Langoors, Blue Sheep and Wild boars are native inhabitants. Golden eagles and Himalayan griffins are found here among the birds. Himalayan Monal, the state bird of Uttarakhand can be seen on the trail. Buntings, Flycatchers and Mountain Fiches are abundant. There are reported sightings of Snow Leopard in this region.
Beginner’s trek: Looking for a trek where you can take your kid along? This trail is perfect for the beginners specially the families who want to introduce their children to trekking. It can be easily done by the children aged more than 8 years of age who are interested in outdoor activities.
Spring (March-April) is the best season to trek on this trail if you love snow. However don’t expect to experience a snow trek as the snow is only the residual (the amount depends on the snowfall during winter) before they start melting by
During summer (May- June), the valley turns lush green and the sky remains clear devoid of fog, making it a perfect season for the view of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
The tributaries of Tons river become turbulent as the glaciers melt, pouring water rapidly in them.
Day times are warm to pleasant whereas the nights are cooler, making this season favorable for the ones who prefer avoiding chilly nights in the camp.
September- November
The landscape gradually turns from lush green to the shades from orange to golden yellow as the deciduous tree (like Maple, Chestnut, Walnut trees) and the grass prepare for the fall.
As the late Autumn approaches, the chances of snowfall increases. The trekkers should keep this in mind if selecting this season for the trek.
As this region is close to the intersection between the Great Himalayas and the Dhauladhar range, it gets heavy snowfall during the winters.
Altitude above 4000 meters gets snowfall from October whereas the low altitude between 3000-4000 meters get snowfall from December till March.
In between, even altitsudes like that of Sankri 1920 meters and Purola, Mori averaging 1500 meters get snowfall once in a while.
Sankri
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Drive distance: 220 km drive via NH 507
Drive time: 10 hours
Drive through Mussoorie, Purola, Mora & Netwar along the River Tons
Guest House Stay on sharing basis
Camping in tent (sharing basis)
Drive distance: 12 km
Drive duration: 1 hour
The road from Sankri to Taluk is motorable but non-tarred.
Trek distance: 13 km
Trek duration: 6-7 hours
The trek starts from the Forest Rest House from where you take the staircase of stones leading you down to the valley of Tamosa river. The ancient villages like Datmir, Gangar, Powani and Osla lie on this valley.
Camping in tent (sharing basis)
Trek distance: 12 km
Trek duration: 6-7 hours
Today you shall get the magnificient views of Banderpunch group, Swargarohini group and Black Peak (Kalanag).
Trek up to Kalkatti Dhar from where you will see the Ruinsara valley turning in opposite direction from our trail.
Har Ki Dun Nallah and Ruinsara Nallah meets below Kalkatti Dhar to form Tamosa river.
Camping in tent (sharing basis)
Trek duration: 4-5 hours
Camping in tent (sharing basis)
Trek duration: 2 hours
Ruinsara Lake is a large oval shaped high altitude lake with crystal-clear blue water standing calm amidst the snow-capped Himalayan peaks: twins of Bandarpoonch, the 3 peaks of Swargarohini massif and Kalanag. It’s mesmerizing to capture the reflection of Bandarpoonch on Ruinsara lake in your lens.
Laze out at the lake-side during the dusk and the dawn to witness the lake transiting it’s colour to the various shades of blues.
Camping in tent (sharing basis)
Trek distance: 12 km
Trek duration: 5 hours
Highlights: The glacial lake of Ruinsara with it’s tiny waves, the lush green meadow of the Devsu Bugyal studded with tiny Himalayan flowers and closer views of some Bandarpoonch Twins, Kalanag and Yellow Tooth.
Trek distance: 18 km
Trek duration: 6-7 hours
Drive distance: 12 km
Drive duration: 1 hour
Drive distance: 220 km drive via NH 507
Drive time: 10 hours