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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.
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