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Har-Ki-Doon , the hanging valley of gods is a treat for trekkers. This moderate trek takes you to one of the least explored regions of Garhwal. The valley is dotted with wild Himalayan Flowers and the whole valley looks colorful during flowering season in monsoon. As Har-KI-Doon falls within the Govind Pashu Vihar (National Park) , chances of seeing wildlife here are very high. Swargarohini group of mountains dominates the background.
Activities: Trekking; camping; campfire; Trek to falls
Terrain; - novice; / moderate; | extreme
Accommodation: PWD Guesthouse, Home stay or camping.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Delhi :
Meet us at the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, enjoy the overnight train journey to arrive Dehradhun.
Day 2: Delhi – Dehradun- Mussorie:
Arrive to Dehradoon. Dehradoon is capital of newly formed state of Uttaranchal. There are many famous institutes like Forest Research Institute and Wadia Institute of Himalayan Studies. Drive down to Mussorie and stay in YHAI, evening at your leisure.
Day 3: MUSSORIE - Sankri :
Morning drive (162 km) to Sankri. Sankri is the roadhead for Har-Ki-Doon Trek. Arrive and overnight stay in Tourist Bungalow/ Tented Camp.
Day 4: Sankri - Taluka :
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Taluka. Overnight in tents.
Day 5: Taluka - Osla :
In the morning start trekking to reach Osla. Osla is one of the most beautiful village in Fateh Parvat region. There is a temple dedicated to Duryodhana, Kaurav prince from mahabharata. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.
Day 6: Osla - Har ki Doon :
After breakfast trek (11 km) Har-ki-Doon. This hanging valley, popularly known as 'Valley of Gods' is one of the least explored region of Garhwal and a treat for trekkers. It offers very beautiful view of Swargarohini peaks. Since Har-Ki-Doon lies in Govind Pashu Vihar, so there is good change of finding some wildlife here. Overnight in Tented Camp.
Day 7: Har ki Doon :
Day to explore the Har Ki Doon Valley. Overnight stay in tented camp.
Day 8: Har ki Doon - Seema :
Morning after breakfast start return trek (13 KM) to reach Seema after crossing Osla. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.
Day 9: Seema - Datmi :
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Datmi which is approx, 2-3 km bfore Taluka. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.
Day 10: Datmi - Sankri - Naugaon :
Morning after breakfast (14 km) trek back to Sankri via Taluka. On arrival drive to drive (55 km) to reach Naugaon which is a very beautiful village. Overnight stay in guesthouse / tented camp.
Day 11: Naugaon - Dehradun - Delhi:
Morning after b/fast cross the river by bridge to visit temples of Lakha Mandal which is associated with Pandava from Mahabharat. Later drive to Dehradoon railway station to board train from here to Delhi.
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