Har Ki Dun Trek

Itinerary

• Day 1: Pickup from Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport & Drive to Mussoorie
• Day 2: Travel from Mussoorie to Sankri
• Day 3: Trek from Sankri to Taluka & Trek to Puani Garat 
• Day 4: Trek from Puani Garat to Kalkatiyadhar
• Day 5:Trek from Kalkatiyadhar to Har Ki Dun Valley with Exploration of Jaundhar Glacier 
• Day 6: Trek back from Har Ki Dun to Kalkatiyadhar
• Day 7: Trek from Kalkatiyadhar to Taluka & drive back to Sankri
• Day 8: Travel from Sankri to Mussoorie
• Day 9: Airport drop from Mussoorie

Detailed Itinerary for Har Ki Dun Trek with TrekNomads

Day 1: Pickup from Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport and Drive to Mussoorie

• Altitude: Dehradun (435 m / 1,427 ft) to Mussoorie (2,005 m / 6,578 ft)
• Distance: Approx. 60 km
• Duration: 2-3 hours (drive)
• Terrain: Smooth mountain roads with scenic views of lush valleys and hills.

Begin your trek adventure with a comfortable pickup from Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport. Drive to Mussoorie, a charming hill station surrounded by misty mountains. Relax and acclimatize to the altitude as you prepare for the exciting days ahead.

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Day 2: Travel from Mussoorie to Sankri

• Altitude: Mussoorie (2,005 m / 6,578 ft) to Sankri (1,920 m / 6,299 ft)
• Distance: Approx. 190 km
• Duration: 8-9 hours (drive)
• Terrain: Winding mountain roads through dense forests, apple orchards, and quaint villages.

Drive to the quaint village of Sankri, the base camp for many Himalayan treks. The route offers mesmerizing views of the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, home to rare flora and fauna. Sankri is your final stop for the night before the trek begins.

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Day 3: Trek from Sankri to Taluka & Trek to Puani Garat

• Altitude: Sankri (1,920 m / 6,299 ft) to Taluka (2,102 m / 6,896 ft) to Puani Garat (2,500 m / 8,202 ft)
• Distance: 12 km trek (approx. 5-6 hours)
• Terrain: Moderate trail with lush green forests, river crossings, and meadows.

Start your day with a short drive to Taluka. From here, the trek begins through dense pine and deodar forests, crossing charming wooden bridges and streams. The trail gradually ascends as you reach Puani Garat, your campsite for the night, surrounded by lush greenery and mountain views.

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Day 4: Trek from Puani Garat to Kalkatiyadhar

• Altitude: Puani Garat (2,500 m / 8,202 ft) to Kalkatiyadhar (2,900 m / 9,514 ft)
• Distance: 7 km trek (approx. 5-6 hours)
• Terrain: Steep ascents and meadows with occasional rocky patches.

Today’s trek offers stunning views of the valley and the surrounding snow-capped peaks. The trail passes through traditional Himalayan villages and terraced farmlands. As you ascend, the landscape changes to open meadows, and you’ll camp at Kalkatiyadhar, a serene spot with panoramic views.

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Day 5: Trek from Kalkatiyadhar to Har Ki Dun Valley with Exploration of Jaundhar Glacier

• Altitude: Kalkatiyadhar (2,900 m / 9,514 ft) to Har Ki Dun Valley (3,566 m / 11,700 ft) with an optional hike to Jaundhar Glacier (4,300 m / 14,107 ft)
• Distance: 4 km trek to Har Ki Dun + 5 km (round trip) to Jaundhar Glacier
• Duration: Approx. 3 hours to Har Ki Dun + 3-4 hours for Jaundhar Glacier exploration
• Terrain: Gradual ascents with snowfields, alpine meadows, and rugged glacier trails with rocky moraine.

Begin the day with a picturesque trek to the heart of the Har Ki Dun Valley, surrounded by towering peaks and alpine meadows. After settling into the valley and taking in the stunning views of Swargarohini I, II & III, opt for an adventurous hike to the Jaundhar Glacier, one of the largest sources of the Tons River.

The glacier trail is a mix of ridge-lined rocky terrain and snowfields, offering a challenge for trekkers and rewarding them with breathtaking views of towering rock formations and glacial landscapes. After exploring the glacier, return to Har Ki Dun Valley for the night, soaking in the tranquillity of the "Valley of Gods" under a starlit sky.

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Day 6: Trek back from Har Ki Dun to Kalkatiyadhar

• Altitude: Har Ki Dun (3,566 m / 11,700 ft) to Kalkatiyadhar (2,900 m / 9,514 ft)
• Distance: 4 km trek (approx. 3 hours)
• Terrain: Gradual descents through meadows and snowfields.

Retrace your steps back to Kalkatiyadhar, enjoying the beauty of the valley from a different perspective. The descent offers more opportunities to capture the stunning Himalayan landscape.

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Day 7: Trek from Kalkatiyadhar to Taluka & Drive Back to Sankri

• Altitude: Kalkatiyadhar (2,900 m / 9,514 ft) to Taluka (2,102 m / 6,896 ft) to Sankri (1,920 m / 6,299 ft)
• Distance: 7 km trek + 12 km drive
• Duration: 5-6 hours (trek) + 1 hour (drive)
• Terrain: Mixed trail with forested paths, meadows, and gradual descents.

Descend back to Taluka through dense forests and serene landscapes. From Taluka, take a short drive back to Sankri, where you can relax and celebrate completing this incredible trek.

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Day 8: Travel from Sankri to Mussoorie

• Altitude: Sankri (1,920 m / 6,299 ft) to Mussoorie (2,005 m / 6,578 ft)
• Distance: Approx. 190 km
• Duration: 8-9 hours (drive)
• Terrain: Scenic mountain roads through charming villages and valleys.

Enjoy a scenic drive back to Mussoorie, retracing the beautiful route you took earlier. Spend the evening exploring the vibrant hill station or simply relaxing.

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Day 9: Airport Drop from Mussoorie
End your adventure with a drop to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport, carrying home memories of an extraordinary trek to the Har Ki Dun Valley.

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Trek Insurance

Trekking in the Himalayas comes with its own set of risks. While adventure is fun and can be extremely thrilling, nature can be unpredictable, and to help secure you during your trek, it is of utmost importance that you are covered with insurance.

We've gone a step ahead and made sure that you don't have to worry about scouting for the best insurance option out there. When you trek with us, your insurance comes as a part of your inclusions. To know more about the benefits covered and sum insured, click here.

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Risk and Liability 

We will endeavor to make your program smooth and as pleasant as possible. However, the entire course of trekking depends on the ranges of the mighty mountains, physical health, and environmental conditions. Therefore, TrekNomads shall not be responsible for any changes in the itineraries due to unavoidable circumstances and natural disasters such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snowing, cancellation of flight and delay, any type of sickness including altitude sickness.

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Fitness Criteria 

This trek requires a good level of fitness.

If you're not already following a fitness regime, you would need to follow the regime that will be shared with you. The training routine is spread over four months and you would be expected to work out at least 4 times a week. The regime is designed to help you climb smarter even in higher altitudes. The regime consists of a good combination of exercises that works on all parts of your body including - Upper Body, Core, Endurance, Lower Body, Shoulder strength and streamlining your breathing pattern. When followed religiously, you can rest assured that you will be ready for the trek. Not only does this regime help you with the trek, but it will also help you inculcate a sense of fitness in your day-to-day life.

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Do’s and Don’ts:

• We believe in leaving the mountains in a better condition, which is why we follow a no-litter policy on our treks. Each trekker will have to bring back the waste that is created during the trek.
• Trekking is best enjoyed when you’ve worn comfortable clothes. Try and avoid wearing Jeans, bright colors and heavy apparel as much as possible.
• A lighter backpack always helps you have a better trek, try and carry just as much as needed.
• Always be in sight of your trek lead, if you feel the need to stop for any reason at all, please keep the trek lead informed.
• If you do come across any reptiles, animals or even insects during the trek, please keep your calm and let it patiently pass by. Any kind of noise and panic will scare them as well.
• Do not venture out into the forest/waterfalls on your own as it may be dangerous.
• Trekking is a good adventure, having said that, it is our primary responsibility to take good care of ourselves and be compassionate towards fellow trekkers
• If, at any point, during the trek, you feel uneasy or unwell, please inform the trek lead immediately
• Tune in to the sounds of nature while on a trek and avoid carrying speakers or playing music during the course of the trek
• To help you enjoy the trek to the fullest, we avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol, and other intoxicants during the course of the trek