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HAR KI DUN TREK
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Har Ki Dun is located in the Western range of Uttaranchal. From here, one gets a beautiful darshan (view) of snow-capped peaks mainly the Swargarohini range (the Pandavas 'stairway' to heaven). 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.
Duration : 13 Nights
Best Time : April-May-June & Sep-Oct.
Grade : Easy.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL NEW DELHI:
Arrive in New Delhi in the late evening and drive to a lovely hill station, Mussoorie, (approximately 7 hrs) where you will get your first views of the snowy peaks. Check in at hotel or guesthouse upon arrival, then rest and enjoy your meal. The day is yours to spend unwinding and acclimating to your new surroundings. Yoga class will be held in the afternoon before dinner.
DAY 2: MUSSOORIE (1,921m):
After breakfast there will be an optional walking tour to Cloud's End or Everest House. We will return to Mussoorie by afternoon rest of the time explore the tinny hill station. Dinnear and Overngiht at hotel or Guest house.
DAY 3: MUSSOORIE - SANKRI:
We will drive seven hours from Mussoorie to the road-head at Sankri toward the Yamuna River. Once across it, we will arrive in the Tons Valley. Sankri is a small village situated at the meeting of the Supin and Tons Rivers. Overnight stay in tents
DAY 4: SANKRI - TALUKA:
After breakfast we will trek 12km (3-4 hrs) along a forest of chestnut, sycamore and deodar trees, while taking in the beauty of the wildflowers (May/June). The Har Ki Dun area is part of the Govind National Park and is renowned for its wildflowers. Overnight stay in tents.
DAY 5: TALUKA - SEEMA:
We will trek 14km (6 hrs) along the Supin River Valley, winding through beautiful fields of wheat and barley. Seema is situated across the river and just below Osla, the last village of this alley. Overnight stay in tents
DAY 6: SEEMA - HAR KI DUN:
Morning we will trek 12km (6 hrs) high above the valley floor and the confluence of the Har Ki Dun and Ruinsara Rivers. The waterfall and river crossings along the way add to the charm of this valley. The energy here is quite magical. Overnight stay in tents.
DAY 7: EXPLORE JAUNDHAR GLACIER :
We will trek 8km (3.5 hrs) towards the towering presence of the Swargarohini range. They loom in the distance inspiring each look with the devotion and fortitude of the trials and ultimate end of the Pandavas. On this day, we take in the wonderful vibrations from these famous peaks and the surrounding glacier. Afterwards, we trek back the same 8km (2 hrs) and enjoy evening at camp. Overnight stay in tents.
DAY 8: HAR KI DUN - SEEMS:
We return to Seema by a side trip to the beautiful village of Osla, exemplary of the local architecture, and truly a treat to see. It is situated high above the river and appears as a jewel from when looking up from Seema below. It is approximately a 5-hour walk to camp.
Overnight stay in tents.
DAY 9: BEFORE TALUKA :
We trek 14km (4 hrs) back towards Taluka along side the Supin River. The sound of the rushing water adds a nice, relaxing quality to the trek making this night's sleep one of the best! Overnight stay in tents.
DAY 10: TALUKA - MUSSOORIE:
This 12km trek goes by quickly (2 hrs) as we move towards the road head. We will load up the jeeps and drive (7 hrs) back to Mussoorie making this a long day. The nice, hot bath at the guesthouse and clean clothes will reward your extra effort. Check into hotel or guesthouse for overnight.
DAY 11: MUSSOORIE-RISHIKESH Via HARIDWAR:
Morning, after breakfast drive to Rishikesh en route visit the holy city Haridwar, do the sightseeing visit Temples, Ashrams & Ghats. Late evening visit Har Ki Pauri Ghat, where you will see the Ganga Ceremony, later drive to Rishikesh. On arrival check in hotel. overnight at hotel.
DAY 12: RISHIKES:
Full day local sightseeing, visit Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Hindu temples, Ghats, Ashrams and witness the "Ganga Arti" Overnight at hotel.
DAY 13: RISHIKESH - DELHI:
Morning drive to Delhi around 6-7 hrs, on arrival check in hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 14: DELHI:
After breakfast full day New and Old Delhi combined sightseeing, late evening dinner and in time departure transfer to Internationa airport. End the services. |
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