Har Ki Dun Trek
INR 8,999/-
Trek Overview
The mountains of Garhwal come with dramatic formations and diverse geographic regions — crystal-clear glacier-fed rivers, lush green meadows, hamlets, pine forests and rugged terrain.
It would be a heavenly experience to trek along the 'Valley of Gods', following the track once beaten by the Pandavas on their way to the heavens.
Har Ki Dun is nested at a height of 11,675 ft and is considered an easy trek suitable even for those with little or no experience.
The Legend
As the age-old mythological story goes, the Pandavas from the Mahabharata once took this route on their way to heaven through Swargarohini, a massif of four peaks — three clearly visible along the route. It is from here the valley derives its title, 'The Valley of Gods'.
Highlights
The cradle-shaped valley is home to ancient villages over 3,000 years old — Sankri, Saud, Taluka, Osla and Seema — culturally preserved for ages.
Explore the Morinda Lake, Jaundhar Glacier, and Borasu Pass, with mesmerizing views of Kalanag, Bandarpunch and Swargarohini peaks.
How to reach Har Ki Dun
Start your journey from Dehradun (reachable by air, train or road) to Sankri — 220 km, about 10 hours. From Sankri, drive to Taluka then trek onward via Chilurgad, Simantra, and finally to Har Ki Dun.
Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Sankri from Dehradun
210 km · 10-11 hoursHill drive along the Himalayas via Nainbagh, Naugaon, Purola and Mori Naitwar. Accommodation and food in Guest House at Sankri village.
Day 2: Drive to Taluka, trek to Chilurgad
6,397 ft → 8,645 ft · 12 km drive + 10 km trek · 7-8 hoursDrive to Taluka then trek along River Supin through forests and bridges, reaching the hamlet of Gangaad and onward to Chilurgad campsite.
Day 3: Trek from Chilurgad to Simantra
8,645 ft → 8,986 ft · 9 km · 5-6 hoursTrek via the village of Osla (with a Lord Shiva temple), past grasslands and river confluences, with views of Kalanag and Bandarpoonch peaks.
Day 4: Trek from Simantra to Har Ki Dun and return
8,986 ft → 11,760 ft · 10 km round trip · 6-7 hoursGain over 2,500 ft passing Dev Thach pastures, with the valley bifurcating toward Bali Pass and Har Ki Dun, offering close views of Swargarohini peaks and Jaundhar Glacier.
Day 5: Trek from Simantra to Chilurgad
8,986 ft → 8,280 ft · 9 km · 5-6 hoursDownhill trek passing through Kalkatiyadhar and Osla back to Chilurgad.
Day 6: Trek from Chilurgad to Taluka, drive to Sankri
8,280 ft → 6,400 ft · 10 km trek + 12 km drive · 10 hoursDownhill trek to Taluka followed by a drive back to Sankri.
Day 7: Drive from Sankri to Dehradun
210 km · 10-11 hoursFinal drive back to Dehradun, concluding the trek.