HAR - KI - DUN TREK 

The Central Himalaya which falls in Uttaranchal, has two sections namely the Garhwal & Kumaon Himalaya.

The Garhwal Himalaya has numerous sacred temples, holy places, rivers, high & beautiful mountains, rich forests,

valleys full of flowers, birds, flora & fauna of various varieties, lakes & glaciers.

Historically, it has been an important destination for centuries with the well - known pilgrim centres of Badrinath, Kedarnath,Gangotri & Yamunotri having witnessed streams of travellers. Some of the country’s most enduring rivers & many of the most spectacular valleys are situated here. A number of passes link the valleys of these rivers with those of Mandakini & Bhiangana, offering unforgettable views.

Har - ki - Dun means the God’s valley, & so it truely is. Nestling in the north - western extremity of Garhwal, alongside the Sutlaj - Yamuna watershed, it is situated in the Uttarkashi district, at the base of  Fateh Parbat, at an elevation of 3,566 meters above sea level.

This cradle shaped valley south - east of the Jamundhar glacier is surrounded by glittering peaks on the north - weste side, and in the south - east by dense forests of pine, deodar & other coniferous trees. This is a forest, rich in wildlife & a paradise for bird - watchers & nature - lovers. The valley is dominated by the majestic colossus of Swargarohini (6,096 m.).

The trek follows the bank of river Supin presenting a panoramic view of the Supin Valley with the Fateh Parbat shadowing it.
The Har - ki - Dun trek is organized by Yuvashakti with Sankri as the Base Camp.

Day-wise Programme

Day 01 :     Dep. for New Delhi. Overnight train journey.

Day 02 :     Arr. Delhi  & Proceed to Dehradun for night halt.

Day 03 :    Dehradun - Sankri. On reaching Sankri, there will be an introductory lecture about the route. The do’s & dont’s will be explained in detail.

Day 04 :     Sankri - Taluka (13 kms.) The entire patch of 13 kms. winds through dense forest of Pine, Deodar and other coniferous trees. We conclude the day’s march at the Forest Rest house of Taluka.

Day 05 :  Taluka to Osla  (12kms.)  From Taluka, we follow the course of Supin river and reach Osla. The entire route is a continuous climb through the coniferous forests and one encounters spectacular waterfalls plugging down through the sheer sides of the huge valleys. At Osla, we call for a night halt at the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam’s Rest House. Osla is the last habitation enroute.

Day 06 :    Osla to Har Ki Dun (14 kms.)  This is the toughest part of the trek that winds eternally upwards, rising over 1000 meters in 14 kms. Enroute, the treeline gives way to alpine pastures, and shepherds can be seen guiding their large flocks across grassy uplands. One can witness huge mountains and the lofty summits of Bandarpunch and Black Peak.

Day 07 :   Har Ki Dun.  We visit the Zero point of the Jamundhar glacier in the morning. The trek passes along the waterbed of Supin river and the total distance to be covered is 10 kms. The view of this valley is immensely splendid & one can pass hours & hours just sitting besides the Supin river.  The most enchanting view is that of the Swargarohini Peak.  

Day 08 :     Har Ki Dun - Osla.

Day 09 :     Osla - Taluka.

Day 10 :     Taluka - Sankri

Day 11 :     Departure for Dehradun.

Day 12 :     Full day free at Dehradun or an optional sightseeing tour to Mussoorie. Night halt at Dehradun.

Day 13 :     Dehradun - Delhi & proceed to Pune by train.

Day 14 :     Arr. Pune.

Duration :

Yuvashkti has organized this trek in six batches of 25 participants each. One batch will proceed for the trek on
22, 30 Apr. & 04,09,18,24 May '10.

 Har-ki-Dun Trek : April-May-June 2010

Fees
The fees for this trek will be Rs. 10,400/- per participant. This will include the entire travelling from Pune to Pune, accommodation at all the camps and all meals along the trek route. However, the expenses for food from Pune to Base Camp and back, personal porterage, sightseeing at Mussoorie, shopping etc. will  have to be borne by the participant.