The Har Ki Dun trek follows a route that takes you through picturesque landscapes, remote villages, and beautiful valleys. Here is the itinerary for the Har Ki Dun trek:Day 1: Drive from Dehradun to SankriDrive Distance: 220 KM, Drive Duration: 10 Hours, Altitude: 1950 Mts/6400 Ft<ul><li>Arrive at Dehradun at around 06:30 AM and get picked by tempo traveller/sumo according to the total number of hikers.</li><li>This 10 hours journey covers approximately 220 KM from Dehradun to Sankri, the scenic drive will pass by "The Queen of the Hills", Mussorie to Kempty Falls, Naugaun, Paula and more exquisite wonders of nature.</li><li>We will have lunch at one of the picturesque and favourable spots on our path.&nbsp;</li><li>The last 20 KM drive to Sankri is said to have the most breathtakingly beautiful views that will leave you speechless, as we arrive at Govind National checkpoint.</li><li>Soon we will arrive at our first camp- Sankri, one of the most beautiful Himalayan villages. We can explore the bazaar here and buy the necessary items required for the next few days of our trek. We will stay overnight at this spot.&nbsp;</li></ul>Day 2: Trek to Pauni Garaat via Taluka from Sankri	Drive Distance: 12 KM, Trek Distance: 10 KM, Max. Altitude: 2500 M/8200 Ft<ul><li>After breakfast, we will start the journey to Taluka which is located at a fine distance of 12 kilometres from Sankri.&nbsp;</li><li>We will soon reach Taluka, a small village in the Himalayas and enjoy the stunning snow-capped mountains.&nbsp;</li><li>We will have to cross two bridges over the Tons River and pass by the Supin River to have a fun lunch on the river bank.&nbsp;</li><li>We will soon reach our destination Pauni Garaat, a beautiful green land by the banks of the Supin River which will be our campsite for tonight.</li><li>This trekking journey is 10 KM long which will require 5-6 hours and at an elevation of around 8200 ft.</li></ul>Day 3: Trek to Kalkattiyadhar from Pauni GaraatTrek Distance: 8 KM, Trek Duration: 5 To 6 Hours, Max. Altitude: 3000/9850 Ft<ul><li>On this day, we will trek from Pauni Garaat to Osla to Kalkattiyadhar.</li><li>First, we will reach Seema village by the banks of the Supin River. The village is famous for its awe-inspiring Seema Bridge. It's a hanging bridge with the gushing river below it and breathtaking snow-capped mountain views as its backdrop.</li><li>Slowly we will be catching glimpses of Mt.Bandarpunch and Mt.Swargarohini. Soon we will reach Osla village in the middle of the Cashew and Walnut forest.</li><li>After exploring and resting at Osla, we will resume our trekking. The trails at this spot are surrounded by beautiful Dhauladhar ranges as well as Baspa Valley and Borasu Pass.&nbsp;</li><li>Soon we will reach Kalkattiyadhar Kedarnath summit and Ruinsara range, where will stay overnight here.</li><li>The trek distance for today is around 8 KM and will need 5-6 hours to complete at an elevation of 9850 ft.</li></ul>Day 4: Trek to Har Ki Dun and Return to KalkattiyadharTrek Distance: 12 KM, Trek Duration: 9 hours, Maximum Altitude: 3600 M/11800 Ft<ul><li>On this day, we will be finally visiting Har ki Dun.</li><li>We will reach the convergence of the River Supin and Ruinsara Valley and enjoy the majestic views of mountain ranges.</li><li>The meadows, coniferous forests, frozen streams and rivers, and the majestic huge peaks like Mt.Swargarohini, Mt. Hata, Mt. Black Peak, and more, create a memorable and unique experience.</li><li>As we will get closer to the Har ki Dun summit or at the elevation of 11,800 ft, the magnificent view of Mt. Swaroghini I Peak, Hata Peak, and Black Peak, you will get a gripping view of the snow-capped mountains.</li><li>After celebrating our achievements and exploring the summit, we will trek down and return to Kalkattiyadhar.</li><li>The total distance of today's trek is 10 KM and is the longest day of our trek, it will take us around 9 hours to complete and be at the elevation of 11,800 ft - 12,000 ft.</li></ul>Day 5: Trek to Pauni Garaat via Osla from KalkattiyadharTrek Distance: 8 KM, Trek Duration: 5 hours, Maximum Altitude: 2500 M/8200 Ft<ul><li>On this day, we will retrace our steps back to Osla village and then to Pauni Garaat, It will be quite an easy trek as we will be climbing downwards.&nbsp;</li><li>We can also take our time to explore Osla, and the 2000 years old Someshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and be stunned by the mesmerising detailed carving on the walls of the temple.</li><li>Soon we will be in Pauni Garaat, we will enjoy one of the last night trekking at this campsite.</li></ul>Day 6: Trek to Sankri from Pauni Garaat via TalukaDrive Distance: 12 KM, Trek Distance: 10 KM, Max. Altitude: 1950 M/6400 Ft<ul><li>On the last day of trekking, we will energetically begin our final trek to Sankri and soon we will reach the end of the trail and be at Taluka.</li><li>Our car will wait at Taluka and after a 60 mins scenic drive, we will reach Sankri and spend our last night at Har Ki Dun Trek.&nbsp;</li><li>The trek distance for today will be 10 KM and it will take us 5-6 hours of trekking and the drive will be 12 KM long. We will be at an elevation of 6,400 ft.</li></ul>Day 7: Drive Back to Dehradun from Sankri<ul><li>We will be ending our trek by taking a final 10-hour drive of 220 KM from Sankri to Dehradun and bidding goodbye to the magnificent Har Ki Dun Trek.&nbsp;</li></ul>In conclusion, the Har Ki Dun trek is a breathtaking adventure that will leave you in awe of nature's wonders. From the lush green meadows to the towering snow-capped peaks, every step along this trail is a testament to the grandeur of the Himalayas. So lace up your boots, embrace the challenges, and let the magic of Har Ki Dun unfold before your eyes!

Har Ki Dun Trek: Route and Itinerary

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Cladiya mary 20 Feb 2026

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