Har Ki Dun Trek

You will start from Dehradun at 6 am to reach the basecamp, Sankri village. The journey today traverses through meandering mountain roads. The route will be refreshing and pass through beautiful pine forests. You will reach Sankri late in the evening around 6 to 7 pm.

Trek to Chillurgarh begins with a 12 km drive or walk to Taluka, a small village. The route features Kath-Khuni architecture houses and passes through a scenic landscape with wild roses, irises, and bamboo. The trek continues alongside the Thumsa River, with several bridges to cross and reach the campsite.

The trek to Kalkatiyadhar is challenging due to rocky sections where spraining an ankle is a concern. Descents should be done softly to reduce knee impact. The route offers stunning landscapes with alpines, rhododendron trees, waterfalls, and meadows. At Kalkatiyadhar, enjoy breathtaking views of Har ki Dun valleys and prominent peaks.

The summit day involves trekking from Kalkatiyadhar to Har ki Dun via Boslo. The trail begins with a gentle ascent, passing by unique Bhojpatra trees growing above 10,000 ft. A magnificent waterfall can be crossed by boulders or wooden beams leading to a dhaba. The ascent to the summit takes around 1.5–2 hours, and at the top, a small temple of Lord Shiva and stunning views of peaks like Swargarohini 1, 2, and Jaundhar glacier await. Descending back to Boslo provides a rewarding end to the day.

The trek from Boslo to Chillurgarh is a delightful journey through a beautiful forest, followed by a challenging ascent with stunning meadows and mountain views at the end, offering a unique night trek experience at the campsite.

The trek descends alongside the River and passes through a scenic landscape with wild roses. Reach Sankri with an hour of adventurous ride.

You will leave for Dehradun from Sankri early morning. Dehradun is around a 10 to 11 hrs drive away from the base camp.

The trek spreads over seven days, including two days of travel to and from the base camp. You will be walking for around 52 km to complete the trek. The daily average walking hours will be 4 to 6. 

Har Ki Dun is a moderate trek. If you are a beginner with good physical fitness you can consider the trek. As the trail is moderately comfortable, people between the ages of 8-60 years can opt for this trek. We have zeroed down on this age as these are the minimum and maximum ages of our participants. 

The Trek can be categorized as moderate considering the duration of the trek, and the altitude gain. The trek spreads through an easy-to-moderate trail and some steep ascents and descents. It climbs to an altitude of 11,700 ft when you reach the Har Ki Dun summit. 

Har Ki Dun trek temperature varies throughout the year. The summer months of May and June have pleasant weather and mild temperatures.  March and April flaunt bright sunny days. Har Ki Dun Valley’s summer temperature is delightful due to extended sun exposure. September to November in Har Ki Dun is known for its cosy days and chilly evenings. 

Read more about Har Ki Dun temperature here. 

The best time to visit Har Ki Dun trek is from early March to June end. The trek reopens in early March as the winter snow vanishes off the trail. 

Read more about the best time to visit Har Ki Dun trek here. 

Yes!

Har Ki Dun turns into a winter wonderland during winter. The entire trail and the meadow remain buried under a white sheet of snow. However, the weather is extreme during winter. 

If you trek to Har Ki Dun in early spring, you will find the remains of winter snow at higher altitudes. 

The Har Ki Dun trek cost is Rs 13,499/-

The trek cost covers your experience from basecamp to basecamp. It covers your accommodation at the base camp and during the trek.  

Har Ki Dun Trek is located at an altitude of 11,700ft. 

Har Ki Dun is located in Uttarakhand. The trek starts from a small village called Sankri in the Uttarkashi district. 

Sankri, a remote village in Uttarkashi is the basecamp of Har Ki Dun trek. 

Har Ki Dun trek spreads over seven days, including travel to and from the basecamp. 

The most important thing to do on a trek to avoid AMS is to drink water, more than your daily intake. Water is an excellent way to avoid AMS. Along with this, you should also have all the nutritious meals we provide on the trek. If you still are sceptical about getting AMS, we would advise you to carry Diamox tablets with you. However, according to the situation your Outdoor leader will advise whether or not you should take it.

We encourage everyone to trek, even if or not they have a medical condition. We have an in-house doctor at OWLS with whom you can discuss your medical condition and accordingly, we can help you better prepare you for the trek.

Please keep the following documents ready before filling out this form

1. ID proof
2. Health form (for all participants of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh treks) and (for all participants <15 and > 60 years of age)
3. RTPCR for children <15 years/Vaccination certificate for adults (for Nepal treks)

Although we provide filling breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with morning tea and evening snacks, you can carry some light snacks for munching on the trail. You can carry protein bars, dry fruits, and homemade snacks like Shakkarpara to help you give that extra energy on the trek. 

All our Outdoor Leaders are trained and experienced leaders. They have completed basic Mountaineering Course, and are equipped with basic first-aid knowledge. Our leaders are certified Wilderness First Responder course

You don’t need to carry your medical kit. If you have your prescribed medications, you need to carry them on the trek

The accommodation will be on twin sharing basis. One tent will be shared by two trekkers. 

Yes. Communicate your requirement to the trek leaders beforehand, as it will be difficult to arrange to offload at the last minute. The offloading charges will be Rs 350 per bag, and your bag should not weigh more than 9 kg. 

Note: At OWLs, we suggest our participants carry their backpacks and avoid offloading. However, in case of pressing circumstances, you can opt for offloading.

Yes, you can leave the extra luggage at the base camp. However, do not leave valuables like laptops, jewellery, or any other expensive items in the base camp. 

The OWLS team will set up a toilet tent near the campsites. The toilets will be dry toilets and you will have to use toilet paper. There will be a pit dug by the team and you will have to cover your nature’s call with dry soil. Avoid using wet wipes, as they are not biodegradable. At OWLS, we thrive to leave no trace in the mountains. 

At the base camp, you will have regular concrete toilets.

The food offered will be as per the nutritional requirements. As you will be walking every day for 4-6 hours, you will be burning a good amount of calories. The team makes sure that the food you will be offered is healthy and helps you sustain through the day. The regular meal comprises eggs, locally grown vegetables, rice, roti, and pulses. The menu changes from day to day. 

You will have access to most of the mobile networks at the base camp in Sankri. We suggest our participants make important calls while at the base camp. There will be no signals throughout the trek. 

The last ATM will be in Uttarkashi. 

Carry a sufficient amount of cash with them. Since the base camp is situated away from the cities and lacks basic facilities like ATMs and digital payment options, it is always better to be prepared. 

You can carry the cash for cab fare and food to and from the base camp. We suggest carrying a minimum of 5-6k to ensure you have enough funds for your journey.

It is recommended to drink water from natural sources when acclimatizing to the temperature of the mountains. Since resources are limited at high altitudes, we do not provide hot water. However, during the winter months, when natural water sources freeze, we do provide water to our participants. Another reason for avoiding hot water on our trek is to prevent health issues such as diarrhoea.