Trekking In Garhwal » Har Ki Dun Trek

Trekking Tour Duration: 09 Nights & 10 Days Trekking Route: Delhi / Dehradun / Taluka / Osla / Har Ki Doon / Debshu Bugyal / Taluka& / Ruinsara Tal / Osla / Taluka / Dehradun / Delhi. Har ki Doon Trek is situated in the Western Garhwal Himalayas, at the base of Fateh Parvat. This cradle shaped valley, South-east of Jaundar glacier is surrounded by dense forests of pine, deodar and other coniferous trees. It is totally covered by a blanket of blue and purple flowers. The surrounding forest is rich in wild life and exotic birds and forms part of the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary & National Park. The main snow clad peaks visible from here are Swarga-Rohini, Bandarpunch and Kala Nag.

Itinerary For Har ki Doon Trekking Tour:

Day 01: Delhi - Dehradun
Arrive Delhi early in the morning, our representative will meet you at the airport and drive direct to the Dehradun, Upon arrival at Dehradun check in at the hotel. Afternoon free to explore the surrounding and colorful market of Dehradun, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Dehradun - Taluka
After breakfast drive to Taluka by Toyota Qualis, a small hamlet nestled in the laps of nature via Mussoorie, Kempty falls, Purola and Mori. This is starting point of our trek. Overnight in tents/ tourist rest house.

Day 03: Taluka - Osla
The day starts with the gentle trail towards Osla. Today's trek is through beautiful forests of Chestnut, Walnut and Willows. A gradual ascent brings us to the picturesque Osla village along the swift rivulet. On arrival set campsite for overnight stay.

Day 04: Taluka - Osla
Morning after breakfast trek to Har Ki Dun. Initially the trek goes past some fields of beans & rice and also some isolated villages, where the life style is same as old, and the untouched one. The dress worn by the people is traditional. Their cheerful ness and innocence combined with their simple way of life make them very appealing. A common scene in the evenings is that of ruddy cheeked village belles returning home, carrying on their backs huge loads of pine needles & cones to be used as fuel. The trail steadily ascends the side of the ridge across the river and then veers left to the Har Ki Dun valley. Dense forests at this part give way to the meadows that are scattered with flowers and flowering herbs. Dinner and o Overnight stay in tents

Day 05: Har Ki Dun
The day is for rest/ acclimatization /exploration. On this day everyone does his own thing. One can go on an exploratory trek in the valley, capture some magnificent views on the camera, or just chill at the campsite. Overnight in tents.

Day 06: Har Ki Doon - Debshu Bugyal
Today we will trek 14 kms to reach Debshu Bughyal. It will take 4-5 hrs at leisure pace as the trail is generally downhill. Overnight in tents.

Day 07: Debshu Bugyal - Ruinsara Tal Today we start trekking early towards Ruinsara Tal. The Trek from Debsu Bughyal to Ruinsara Tal is through, terraced mountain fields, lush green grassy lands and conifer forests through extremely scenic landscape. The gradient of the trek is moderate and one will be able to complete the trek in 5 - 6 hrs on arrival at the lake set campsite. Overnight in tents Day 08: Ruinsara Tal The day is for rest / acclamatisation / exploration. One can explore the surroundings around the lake. The place is full of photographers delight. Dinner and overnight in stay in tents.

Day 09: Ruinsara Tal - Osla
After breakfast start trekking back towards Osla (18 kms). This trek will take about 4-5 hours. Set up a camp by the Supin River. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 10: Osla - Taluka - Dehradun - Delhi
After early breakfast trek for about 3-4 hours to reach Taluka and from here drive back to Dehradun. Upon arrival at Dehradun transfer to Delhi.

Fixed Group Departure Tours Date
Date	Status
June 15, 2008	Completed
September 10, 2008	Few seats available
September 21, 2008	Few seats available
October 05, 2008	Open
October 19, 2008	Open
November 02, 2008	Open
November 20, 2008	Winter Special Snow Trek