Har Ki Doon Trek

Maximum Altitude : 3556 Mtrs
Best Time to visit : May to October
Grade : Moderate Trek
Duration : (12 days/11 nights)

Har - Ki - Doon is situated in the Western Ganges of the Garhwal Himalayas, at the base of the Fateh Parvat, at an elevation of 3,556 meters. This cradle shaped valley, South-east of Jaundar glacier is surrounded by dense forests of pine, deodar and other coniferous trees. It is totally covered by a blanket of blue and purple flowers. The surrounding forest is rich in wild life and exotic birds and forms part of the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary & National Park. The main snow clad peaks visible from here are Swarga-Rohini, Bandarpunch and Kala Nag.

Day 01- Delhi – Haridwar – 210 Kms( Drive 5-6 Hrs)

Arrive Haridwar. Local sightseeing and evening Arti at Har Ki Pauri. Overnight at The Haveli Hari Ganga- A Heritage Hotel.

Day 02- HARIDWAR– BARKOT 186 Kms ( 6 – 8 hrs )

Leave for Barkot from Haridwar after breakfast. Lunch (Packed) & Tea/ Coffee en route in Mussorie. Arrive and check in at The Char Dham Camp Guptakashi and relax. Dinner and OVERNIGHT at The Chardham Camp, Barkot.

Day 03- Barkot - Taluka (1900 m) 120 kms/ 5 hrs)

After breakfast drive to Taluka, a small hamlet nestled in the laps of nature via Purola and Mori. This is starting point of our trek. Overnight in tents/ tourist rest house.

Day 04- Taluka - Osla (2560 m ) (13 kms/6-7 hrs)

The day starts with the gentle trail towards Osla. Today's trek is through beautiful forests of Chestnut, Walnut and Willows. A gradual ascent brings us to the picturesque Osla village along the swift rivulet. On arrival set campsite for overnight stay.

Day 05- Osla - Har - Ki Dun (3566 m ) (12 kms/6-7 hrs)

Morning after breakfast trek to Har Ki Doon. Initially the trek goes past some fields of beans & rice and also some isolated villages, where the life style is same as old, and the untouched one. The dress worn by the people is traditional. Their cheerfulness and innocence combined with their simple way of life make them very appealing. A common scene in the evenings is that of ruddy cheeked village belles returning home, carrying on their backs huge loads of pine needles & cones to be used as fuel. The trail steadily ascends the side of the ridge across the river and then veers left to the Har Ki Doon valley. Dense forests at this part give way to the meadows that are scattered with flowers and flowering herbs. Dinner and Overnight stay in tents.

Day 06- Har Ki Doon

The day is for rest/ acclimatization /exploration. On this day everyone does his own thing. One can go on an exploratory trek in the valley, capture some magnificent views on the camera, or just chill at the campsite. Overnight in tents.

Day 07 - Har Ki Doon - Debshu Bugyal (12 kms/4-5 hrs)

Today we will trek 12 kms to reach Debshu Bughyal. It will take 4-5 hrs at leisure pace as the trail is generally downhill. Overnight in tents.

Day 08 - Debshu Bugyal - Ruinsara Tal (3500 m) (16 kms/5-6 hrs)

Today we start trekking early towards Ruinsara Tal. The Trek from Debsu Bughyal to Ruinsara Tal is through, terraced mountain fields, lush green grassy lands and conifer forests through extremely scenic landscape. The gradient of the trek is moderate and one will be able to complete the trek in 5 - 6 hrs. On arrival campsite at the lake. Overnight in tents.

Day 09 - Ruinsara Tal

The day is for rest / acclimatization / exploration. One can explore the surroundings around the lake. The place is full of photographers delight. Dinner and overnight in stay in tents.

Day 10 - Ruinsara Tal - Osla (18 kms/4-5 hrs)

After breakfast start trekking back towards Osla (18 kms). This trek will take about 4-5 hours. Set up a camp by the Supin River. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 11- Osla - Taluka (13 kms/3-4 hrs) - Haridwar (265 Kms, 7-8 hrs)

After early breakfast trek for about 3-4 hours to reach Taluka and from here drive back to Haridwar. Overnight at The Haveli Hari Ganga.

Day 12- Haridwar- Delhi

Post Breakfast leave for onward journey