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Sketch Itinerary
Har Ki Dun Valley: Popularly called the ‘Valley of Gods‘, it is the easiest way to transport yourself from the material world of cities,to the surreal world of the Gods. Perhaps this is why even thePandavas chose this as their route to ‘Swargrohini’. Also called The Land of Lord Shiva, it borders between Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
Gradual descends and easy ascends makes Har Ki Dun ideal for beginners. The air is filled with the music of the streams and waterfalls along which the trek proceeds.
What makes this Trek so memorable:
(A) Being a Valley trek, it can be done during any time of the year.
(B) Being a very old and popular trek, the trail is clearly marked. Hence
there is almost no chance of getting lost.
(C) With villages at regular intervals, one can always halt the night in
villages if one does not have trekking gear.
(D) Peaks like Swargarohini- I, II, III, Bandarpoonch and Black Peak along
with the Ruinsara Peaks, are visible clearly.
(E) Shrouded with mystery and legends, every village has a unique story to
tell about the glorious past of this region.
The excitement begins at 7:00 am when your vehicle starts from Dehradun towards Sakhri. You breathe a sigh of relief as your vehicle quickly leaves behind noisy Dehradun towards the welcoming heights of Mussourie. You keep looking behind as the road spirals towards the sky. A final bye-bye to population and pollution.
A brief halt for breakfast takes place at 9:00 am, and it’s here that people begin to introduce themselves to each other. The newbies are all ears, to the veterans discussing what to expect.
As the journey winds down the Kempty falls road and moves alongside the Yamuna and Tons of rivers, everyone is gazing outside. Some are busy clicking photos and videos. The What’s app messages have already started, with friends back home being given a feel of the trip.
By the time you reach Purola at 1:00 pm, everyone is famished. A quick meal along with the last phone calls, and soon the journey enters the thick pine forests through Mori. The beauty around has already raised one’s expectations of what to expect during the coming few days.
Sankri arrives at about 4:00 pm and soon everyone is settled in their rooms. The icy cold waters in the tap welcome the guests. A sense of what to expect on the next day. The evening briefing after dinner and the final packing takes place before everyone retires early.
Today is the day the trek finally begins. Those whose get up early dress up, pack up and sip their tea, waiting for the others to join them. Sankhri offers are lovely walk into the Apple orchards close by. The 12 km drive to Taluka village takes us to the starting point of the trek. The trail slowly descends, and slowly moves alongside the Supin river. The sun light keeps peeping through the conifers of Chestnut, Willow and Walnut. A five-ten minute halt, every hour ensures that everyone is hydrated and rested. The Packed lunch satiates the body, and slowly Pauni Garaat appears by about 3:00 pm. Situated at an altitude of 8280 ft, this village also houses an old temple of Duryodhan from Mahabharata.
Overnight stay in tents.
The morning Yoga invigorates the body and loosens the muscles. At 8:00 am after breakfast and the packed lunch in the backpack, the trail heads through the Govind National Park. While the trekking distance is shorter, the ascent is steeper. Glimpses of the Dhauldhar range are visible. Enough opportunities to click photos of villagers and their cattle. Alert bird watchers start identifying the sounds and keep looking out to spot theirfavourite birds. The camp site at Kalkattiyadhar arrives by 3:00 pm. After an afternoon nap, evening snacks are served in the dining area. Night halt in campsite at Kalkattiyadhaar (altitude of 8953 ft).
Today is the day of the longest trek. It is also the day of fulfilment. It is also the day, where only the day bag has to be carried. With a lot of excitement in theair, the morning trek starts at 8:00 am, after a hearty breakfast. Winding through the conifers the Swargrohini peak is spotted far into the horizon. Within no time, the Shiva Temple at Har Ki Dun valley is reached, where everyone rests and congratulates each other. The trail downhill is always easier, and by 4:00 pm, the trek reaches Kalkattiyadhar campsite for the night halt.
By now everyone is aware of the morning routine. By 8:00 am the trek starts its descent towards Pauni Garaat, and after covering a distance of 11 km, it reaches the camp site by about 2:00 pm. The overnight stay is at the Campsite.
Today is the day everyone is almost rushing towards Sankhri. The route is recognized and there is hardly any tiredness in anyone. The last few photographs are being clicked of the trees and the river. Everyone wants to take selfies with their new friends. The discussion has now shifted from the trek, to the next trek. Everyone is interested to know, which is the next trek to opt for. Within no time, Taluka appears, and after the 12km drive back to Sankri, everyone freshens up, and starts preparing for the evening party.
With a heavy heart, and frequent gaze towards the Mountains, trekker enter their vehicle. Everyone has made a silent promise to the hills, that they will be back soon, to enjoy the heavenly beauty and surreal atmosphere. As the road winds through Mori, Purola and Mussourie, the vehicle reaches Dehradun by late evening. It is here that the this memorable trek culminates. The trail downhill is always easier, and by 4:00 pm, the trek reaches Kalkattiyadhar campsite for the night halt.
In case of cancellation,
Only Written Cancellations by post or email will be accepted. Refund should be claimed within month after completion of the camp. Original receipts must be returned to us for refund.
