Har Ki Dun Trek
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
6 Night 7 Days
About
Why is Har Ki Dun a Must-Do Trek ?
- Har Ki Dun is believed to be the path taken by the Pandavas on their way to heaven.
- The valley is surrounded by beautiful villages like Osla and Gangad. Osla village is very famous for its wooden houses and unique temples.
- You will find the very famous Duryodhana temple in Osla village, which was formally dedicated to Duryodhana. Today, the temple is devoted to lord Someshwar.
- The Supin River is a very famous attraction of the Har Ki Doon trek. You will trek along with it.
- During your trek, you will find all the greenery, some water streams along the way, and mighty peaks like Swargarohini I and II, Bandarpoonch, and Kala Nag (Black Peak).
- As much as the Har Ki Dun trek is famous for its beautiful surroundings, the trek is also very famous for its Mythological significance.
- The trek is easy to moderate in difficulty and can be done easily by beginners.
- In summer, the valley is fully lively with greenery, wildflowers, and rhododendrons. In Autumn, the valley turns golden, and you will get the more clear views of the peaks.
- You will also get to see a grand Jaundar glacier when you are in the valley. There is one more Mahadev temple you will find.
Why Har Ki Dun Feels Special
Unlike other tourist areas, Har Ki Dun is quiet and not overcrowded. There will be no honking cars and huge buildings. What you will hear instead, is the sound of wind in the trees, the singing of birds, and the water running across rocks. It has a certain way of being able to slow down, take a deep breath and feel grounded into the earth and maybe even into yourself.
The journey of the Har Ki Dun trek begins from the beautiful and very famous village of the Himalayas, Sankri. From here, you will start seeing the Garhwal region trees, birds, water streams, and many more. You also walk through small mountain villages like Seema and Osla. These are simple places where people live happily and close to nature.
After a few days of walking, you finally reach the Har Ki Dun valley. And when you see it for the first time, it feels special. It is incredible to explain how good it looks. In front of you, there are wide green meadows, and in the background, you have high mountains covered with snow. There, you will find the mighty Jaundar glacier as well, and major peaks like Bandarpoonch, Kala Nag (Black Peak) and Swargarohini 1 and 2.
A Place of Old Stories
Har Ki Dun is also full of old legends. According to the Indian epic Mahabharata, the Pandavas had traveled this valley to heaven. This has made many residents think that the valley is holy. Even in the village of Osla, there is a temple attributed to the worship of Duryodhana. This temple is now dedicated to the Lord Shiva.
Major Attractions of the Har Ki Dun Trek
The Very Known Duryodhan Temple – Now Worshipping Lord Someshwar
Osla is home to one of the most unique temples in this region. This temple is formerly called The Duryodhan Temple. The inhabitants here at an ancient time adored one of the characters of the Mahabharata named Duryodhana. This is surprising to tell, but back in this distant corner of the Himalayas, Duryodhana used to be a powerful and righteous character.
But now it’s no longer like that. Today, the temple is devoted to lord Someshwar which is another name of lord Shiva. The stories of Duryodhana are still remembered by the locals.
The architecture of the temple is fascinating indeed. The wooden walls are also carved in detail; flowers, animals, and scenes from old stories. It’s built strong enough to face tough winters, and beautiful enough that you will not stop admiring.
The Supin River and the Valley Below
When you are standing perfectly close to Osla, you get the chance to look into a ghati where Supin River flows gently. You may go down and sit by its banks, drink the cold water out of the stream, and have your feet in the frozen water. There are little falls everywhere and little streams of clear water go through the rocks.
Peaks that Watch Over You
During the journey, you will also come across some tall mountains such as Bandarpoonch, Kala Nag (Black Peak) and Swargarohini I and II. The entire experience is surreal because of these mountains. Among them, Swargarohini is the most holy one.
The Grand Jaundar glacier
As you leave Osla and continue the trek, the climb starts getting steeper. The forest begins to change. You start to see small colourful flowers on trees. Their fresh colors are so natural, you might call them the decorations of nature.
The Jaundar glacier can be observed at a distance in a sheet of ice under the rays of the sun. And in the midst of all this, there is a small Mahadev Mandir, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Tour Plan
Altitude Sankri: 1950 m/ 6400 ft
Drive Distance: 200 km | 9-10 hrs
Accommodation: Hotel
Altitude:
Osla: 2750 m/ 9000 ft
Dhatmeer: 2500 m / 8400 ft
Drive Distance (Sankri to Dharkot): 24 km | 2 hr
Trek Distance: 8 km | 5-6 hrs
Accommodation: Homestay
Altitude Seematra: 3250 m/ 10800 ft
Trek Distance: 7 km | 4-5 hrs
Accommodation: Tent
Altitude Har Ki Dun: 3500 m/ 11600 ft
Trek Distance: 8 km (both sides) | 6-7 hrs
Accomodation:Tent
Altitude Pauni Gharat: 2500 m / 8300 ft
Trek Distance: 8-9 km | 4-5 hrs
Accomodation:Tent
Altitude Sankri: 1950 m / 6400 ft
Trek Distance: 3-4 km | 2-3 hrs
Drive Distance: 24 km | 2 hrs
Drive Distance: 200 km | 9-10 hrs.
Included
- 1. Accommodation (as per the itinerary):
- Day 1 & Day 6: Guest house
- Day 2: Home stay
- Day 3,4,5: Camping.
- 2. Meals (Veg + Egg):
- Meals while on trek (Veg. + Egg).
- Day 1 Dinner to Day 6 Dinner as per itinerary.
- 3. Support:
- 1 Versatile base camp manager handles communication and deploys extra manpower in emergencies.
- 1 Mountaineering & First aid qualified professional trek Leader.
- 1 Experienced high-altitude chef.
- Local experienced guides (Number of guides depending on the group size).
- Enough support staff.
- 4. Trek equipment:
- Sleeping bag, Sleeping liners (if required), mattresses, and Utensils.
- 3 men all season trekker tent (twin sharing), Kitchen & Dining tent, Toilet tent.
- Camping stool, Walkie talkie.
- Ropes, Helmet, Ice axe, Harness, Gaiters & crampons (if required).
- 5. First aid:
- Medical kit, Stretcher, Oxygen cylinder, Blood pressure monitor, Oximeter, Stethoscope.
- 6. Mules/porters to carry the central luggage.
- 7. Cloakroom facility available at the base camp for additional luggage.
- 8. All necessary permits and entry fees, up to the amount charged for Indian.
- 9. Services from Sankri to Sankri.
- 10. Trek Completion Certificate.
Exclude
- Insurance (For non-Indian Nationals, NRI or OCI card holders).
- Food during the transit.
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Mule or porter to carry personal luggage.
- Emergency evacuation, hospitalization charge, etc.
- Any extra costs incurred due to extension/change of the itinerary due to natural calamities roadblocks, vehicle breakdown, etc. factors beyond our control
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head Inclusion.
- Things can be provided on demand and availability (participant has to pay extra for these things).
- 1- Satellite phone/set phone - a type of mobile phone that connects via radio links via satellites orbiting the Earth instead of terrestrial cell sites like cellphones. Therefore, they can operate in most geographic locations on the Earth's surface.
- 2- Gamow/PAC HAPO Bag (Portable Hyperbaric Bag) - is a unique, portable hyperbaric chamber for the treatment of acute mountain sickness (AMS), also known as altitude sickness.
- 3- AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) - are portable life-saving devices designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, a medical condition in which the heart stops beating suddenly and unexpectedly.
Cancellation Policy
To request a cancellation, please email us using your registered email ID.
Cancellations prior to 25 days from the start of the Trip
Refund Options
5% deduction of trek fee 100% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year Transfer your trek (any trek, any date) to your friend Cancellation between 24 days and 15 days to the start of the Trip
Refund Options
30% deduction of trek fee 100% trek fee cash voucher for same trip till one year 85% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year Transfer your trek (same trek, any date) to your friend Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the Trip
Refund Options
50% deduction of trek fee 80% trek fee cash voucher for same trip till one year 70% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year Book the same trek, in the same season, with any other batch Transfer your trek (same trek, any date) to your friend Cancellation less than 9 days to the start of the trek.
Refund Options
No cash refund 20% trek fee cash voucher for the same trip till one year 10% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year Transfer your trek (same trek, same date) to your friend To reschedule a trek (same trek only), a 30 % rescheduling fee of the trek cost will apply. Cancellation Policy (Emergency Cases):
In case of a death in the immediate family (parents, siblings, spouse, children) or if the trekker is hospitalized (min. 48 hours) or suffers a fracture (leg/arm) within a week before the trek, even if canceled a day before:
90% trek fee refund in cash & 10% as a voucher (valid for 1 year, for any India trek).
Valid documents required. We’re here to support you during tough times.
Note:
Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by bharat travels bharat travels holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice Booking and Payments
The Participant is responsible for verifying the accuracy of all details, including Trip dates and personal documentation, at the time of booking. Payments must be made in accordance with the timelines and instructions provided by bharat travels. Late payments may result in cancellation of booking without refund. In the event of a cash refund, only the portion of the payment made in cash shall be eligible for refund in cash. Any booking made using voucher, discounts, promotional codes, or through any non-cash mode of payment shall not be eligible for a cash refund under any circumstances. Refunds, if applicable, shall be processed within 15–30 working days of confirmation. All add-on bookings are subject to the respective add-on cancellation policy, and refunds will be processed accordingly.
Voucher Terms
This is a non-transferable voucher The voucher cannot be merged with any other offer of Trek The Himalayas The voucher is valid for Trek booked directly with Trek The Himalayas in India To avail the voucher please use your register phone number or e-mail id All the other Terms of booking a trek with Trek The Himalayas are applicable to the voucher Itinerary and Modifications
bharat travels reserves the right to modify, shorten, or cancel any part of the Trip due to transportation delays, weather, health emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances including Force Majeure. Cancellations and Refunds
No refunds or vouchers, partial or otherwise, shall be provided for voluntary withdrawal, non-utilisation of services, or removal from the Trip. If bharat travels cancels the Trip before arrival at the designated pick-up point due to unforeseen circumstances or Force Majeure, the Participant may choose from: An alternate Trip/date. A credit voucher valid for one (1) year. Transfer to another Trip, with cost differences payable by the Participant. If the Trip is abandoned post-arrival at the designated pick-up point, no cash refund or voucher shall be issued. The Trek Again Policy may apply at bharat travels’s discretion. bharat travels shall not be liable for any associated travel costs such as flights, accommodation, or visa fees. Force Majeure
Events beyond its control including but not limited to earthquakes, landslides, strikes, curfews, war, pandemic, government restrictions, heavy rainfall or snowfall, windstorms, road blockages, trail disruption, or withdrawal of permits, bharat travels shall not be held liable for any cancellation, delay, or service modification caused by Force Majeure. Government Employees Government employees can avail the benefit of Special Casual Leave (SCL) when they join us for a trekking expedition. As per Pay Commission guidelines, up to 30 days of Special Casual Leave can be availed in a calendar year for trekking or mountaineering expeditions conducted through a registered organisation.
Refund Options
5% deduction of trek fee 100% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year Transfer your trek (any trek, any date) to your friend Cancellation between 24 days and 15 days to the start of the Trip
Refund Options
30% deduction of trek fee 100% trek fee cash voucher for same trip till one year 85% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year Transfer your trek (same trek, any date) to your friend Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the Trip
Refund Options
50% deduction of trek fee 80% trek fee cash voucher for same trip till one year 70% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year Book the same trek, in the same season, with any other batch Transfer your trek (same trek, any date) to your friend Cancellation less than 9 days to the start of the trek.
Refund Options
No cash refund 20% trek fee cash voucher for the same trip till one year 10% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year Transfer your trek (same trek, same date) to your friend To reschedule a trek (same trek only), a 30 % rescheduling fee of the trek cost will apply. Cancellation Policy (Emergency Cases):
In case of a death in the immediate family (parents, siblings, spouse, children) or if the trekker is hospitalized (min. 48 hours) or suffers a fracture (leg/arm) within a week before the trek, even if canceled a day before:
90% trek fee refund in cash & 10% as a voucher (valid for 1 year, for any India trek).
Valid documents required. We’re here to support you during tough times.
Note:
Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by bharat travels bharat travels holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice Booking and Payments
The Participant is responsible for verifying the accuracy of all details, including Trip dates and personal documentation, at the time of booking. Payments must be made in accordance with the timelines and instructions provided by bharat travels. Late payments may result in cancellation of booking without refund. In the event of a cash refund, only the portion of the payment made in cash shall be eligible for refund in cash. Any booking made using voucher, discounts, promotional codes, or through any non-cash mode of payment shall not be eligible for a cash refund under any circumstances. Refunds, if applicable, shall be processed within 15–30 working days of confirmation. All add-on bookings are subject to the respective add-on cancellation policy, and refunds will be processed accordingly.
Voucher Terms
This is a non-transferable voucher The voucher cannot be merged with any other offer of Trek The Himalayas The voucher is valid for Trek booked directly with Trek The Himalayas in India To avail the voucher please use your register phone number or e-mail id All the other Terms of booking a trek with Trek The Himalayas are applicable to the voucher Itinerary and Modifications
bharat travels reserves the right to modify, shorten, or cancel any part of the Trip due to transportation delays, weather, health emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances including Force Majeure. Cancellations and Refunds
No refunds or vouchers, partial or otherwise, shall be provided for voluntary withdrawal, non-utilisation of services, or removal from the Trip. If bharat travels cancels the Trip before arrival at the designated pick-up point due to unforeseen circumstances or Force Majeure, the Participant may choose from: An alternate Trip/date. A credit voucher valid for one (1) year. Transfer to another Trip, with cost differences payable by the Participant. If the Trip is abandoned post-arrival at the designated pick-up point, no cash refund or voucher shall be issued. The Trek Again Policy may apply at bharat travels’s discretion. bharat travels shall not be liable for any associated travel costs such as flights, accommodation, or visa fees. Force Majeure
Events beyond its control including but not limited to earthquakes, landslides, strikes, curfews, war, pandemic, government restrictions, heavy rainfall or snowfall, windstorms, road blockages, trail disruption, or withdrawal of permits, bharat travels shall not be held liable for any cancellation, delay, or service modification caused by Force Majeure. Government Employees Government employees can avail the benefit of Special Casual Leave (SCL) when they join us for a trekking expedition. As per Pay Commission guidelines, up to 30 days of Special Casual Leave can be availed in a calendar year for trekking or mountaineering expeditions conducted through a registered organisation.
Terms & Conditions
Eligiblity for Valley of Flowers Trek
Age Requirement:
Minimum 9 years
First-timers are welcome, though prior trekking experience is preferred. Good fitness is a must.
Fitness Criteria: The Trekker should have sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance by jogging in 45 minutes without stress. If the trekker prefers cycling he/ she should be able to cycle 10 km of distance in 30 minutes. Preparation Chart View Download
If the trekker wants to carry a backpack then he/she should be able to carry a 10-12 kg backpack. If opt Off-load option then the trekker should be able to carry a 3-5 kg backpack.
If a trekker's BMI is more or less than the normal range (18-29), please consult our Trek Coordinator before booking.
Fitness Criteria: The Trekker should have sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance by jogging in 45 minutes without stress. If the trekker prefers cycling he/ she should be able to cycle 10 km of distance in 30 minutes. Preparation Chart View Download
If the trekker wants to carry a backpack then he/she should be able to carry a 10-12 kg backpack. If opt Off-load option then the trekker should be able to carry a 3-5 kg backpack.
If a trekker's BMI is more or less than the normal range (18-29), please consult our Trek Coordinator before booking.