Har Ki Doon Trek
Overview
Har Ki Dun is a cradle shaped valley nestled in Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarkashi district in Uttrakhanda. It is a part of Govind Wildlife Sanctuary. The height of Har Ki Dun trek is 3600 meters. The enchanting beauty of the Himalayas, their bracing climate and the soothing green leaves nothing more to be desired. The peaks and glaciers in the Bandarpoonch range are a mountaineer’s delight. The path follows the Tons river from Netwar village through villages of Gangad, Seema and Osla.
Experience the oldest trek route of the Himalayas and witness the beautiful ancient culture, mountain views, forests, grasslands, meadows, rivers, streams and even an alpine lake. The scenery and climate of the hills is ravishing.
There is a popular mythological story behind Har Ki Dun valley. In ancient times the Pandavas took the same route while their ascent to heaven and this is also known as “Valley of Gods”
From the top of Har Ki Doon valley Swargarohini (I) (II) (III), Bandarpoonch, Black Peak and Ruinsara peaks are visible.
About the Tour
Activity
Har Ki Dun Trek
Max Elevation
3800m (12000ft) *
Dates
18th to 24th May 2025
Region
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhanda
Distance
47km
Accommodation
Hotel in Sankri/ Tents during trek
Grade
Easy to moderate
Activity Per Day
Approx. 4-7 hrs walking.
Transportation
Vehicle (Private), Mules.
Duration
07 Days, 6 Nights
Short Itinerary- Har Ki Dun Trek
DAY 01:- Pickup from Dehradun at 07:00 am and drive to Sankri Base Camp Via Mussoorie (190 km) (7/8 Hrs) overnight stay at hotel in Sankri
DAY 02:-Drive from Sankri to Taluka (11 km) by taxi start your trek on same the day to Cheludgad (12 km) (2700 m) (5/6 Hrs) overnight stay at Camp
Day 03:-Trek from Cheludgad to Halchai Camp (07 km) (3000 m) (4/5 Hrs) overnight stay at Camp
DAY 04:-Trek from Halchai to Har Ki Dun Camp (06 km) (3600 m) (3/4 Hrs). Explore Har Ki Dun valley and its surroundings (Manida lake (7 km) (3800 m) (5/6 Hrs) back to Camp. Overnight stay at Camp
DAY 05:-Trek from Har Ki Dun to Cheludgad (13 km) (6/7 Hrs) overnight stay at Camp
DAY 06:-Trek from Cheludgad to Taluka (13 km) (5/6 Hrs) same day drive to Sankri by taxi (11 km) (1 Hrs) overnight stay at hotel
DAY 07:-Drive from Sankri to Dehradun by taxi (190km)
Cost and Service Details
| Premium Service Full Board | Cost Per Personn |
| By Tempo Traveller | INR: 21000/ |
Cost Includes
- Transport from Dehradun to Dehradun – Innova/Tempo Traveller
- Forest Permit and entrance fee
- Accommodation in The Grand Shiva home stay at Sankri (02 nights)
- Accommodation in tents on twin share basis during trek.
- All meals: Breakfast, lunch, tea, coffee, snacks, soup and dinner
- Radio Walkie Talkie for Communication
- High quality Dome tents
- Sleeping bags, Good comfortable Mattress, Liner, Pillow
- Separate Toilet tents – Ladies and Gents
- Dining Tent, Dining table, Camping Chair
- Cook, Guide, Porters, Helper
- Experienced Trek Leader, guide and technical guide
- Medical Kit, Oxygen Cylinders
- Technical Equipment for your safety, if required.
Cost Excludes
- Personal Insurance
- Personal toiletry Items
- Personal expenses like beverages, snacks etc.
- Tips to guides and other staff.
Ms. Mala Honnatti
Ex-banker, accomplished, mountaineer, trekker, marathoner, ACE qualified Personal Trainer and a Masters in Yoga.
Accolades
- National Gold Medallist in long distance running (three consecutive years)
- Bronze Medal in 10,000 mtrs. in 7th Asian Veteran Athletic Championship, Singapore in 1992
- Brown Belt in Karate.
- International Marathon Runner (26 full marathons & 2 ultra marathons).
- Marathon at Everest Base Camp, Antarctica, Great Wall of China, Kilimanzaro, New York, San Franscisco, Miyazaki, Macao, to name a few.
- Podium Finisher in several prestigious National marathons.
- Accomplished mountaineer (veteran of 30 expeditions since 1986)
- Attempted Mt.Everest from North Face, in Tibet, in 2015, at the age of 62 yrs, aborted the expedition due to earthquake.
- Detailed as Liaison Officer for foreign himalayan expeditions from Japan, Czeck, Spain, France, Ireland on Defence Ministry (GOI) assignment.
- Rendered services as guest instructor at national mountaineering institutes.
- Organised over a dozen Himalayan Trekking expeditions since 2015
- Organised yoga and marathon training and other fitness activities.
- Office bearer in Sports, Cultural & Literary Organizations.
- Participated in several seminars on mountaineering & sports in India
- Literary contribution to print and electronic media.