The trek to Har-ki-Dun will provide you with all the sights that you are looking for. Lush greenery, scraggy mountains, towering snow capped peaks, glaciers and gushing streams that seem to spring from nowhere. Har-ki-Dun is situated in the Western Garhwal Himalayas, at the base of Fateh Parvat. This cradle shaped valley, South-east of Jaundar glacier is surrounded by dense forests of pine, deodar and other coniferous trees. 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. Associated with a legend from the Mahabharata, the name Har-ki-Dun itself, literally means 'Valley of God.' The trek follows the Supin river, tributary of the River Tons and passes through the beautiful villages of this valley to reach the huge rolling meadows at Har-ki-Dun.
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Category: Adventure
Season: Jan-Jun, Sept-Dec.
Days: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Activities: Trekking
Grade: Moderate
Total Distance: 54 kms
Max Elevation: 3600 mts Har Ki Dun
Fixed Departure: Available
SPECIAL GROUP DATES AVAILABLE
If you are a group and would like to take the trek on any other date, then kindy contact us with your dates.
Customized programmes for groups can be arranged as per requirement.
Please Carry: Mountain/adventure travel requires one to be adequately equipped with the right kind of personal gear. Since one is travelling in the wilderness there will be hardly any opportunity to buy anything once you start the trip so we urge you to carefully pack everything into your bags.
*Jeans / Trekking Pants-2
*Shirts / T-shirts – 2/3
*Windproof jacket of decent quality (no flimsy wind cheaters please!) preferably with a hood
*Warm and thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater Good quality jacket
*Thermal inner wear (upper & lower)
*Woolen cap
*Woolen gloves
*Woolen socks & regular socks (3-4 pairs)
*Scarf/muffler (optional)
*Comfortable Trekking/Hiking shoes (shoes with a thick sole are recommended)
*Lightweight floaters/sandals/slippers
*Raincoat / Poncho
*Small light weight towel
*Water bottle (sturdy ones, no empty Bisleri bottles!!)
*Cap / Hat to keep the strong sun away from your face
*Sun glasses
*Walking stick / Trekking pole
*Sunscreen Lotion
*Lip Balm
*Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
*Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
*Personal toiletries
*Book, if you like reading
*Day pack/small bag which you will carry on your back every day and keep your essentials in it
*Carry rain cover for your bags
*Keep a few poly bags or waterproof bags in your bag in which if required you can put your belongings in case of heavy rain.
*Camera if you like (with fully charged batteries)
Batch Dates
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11-Jun-2022 |
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17-Jun-2022 |
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TENTATIVE ITINERARY FOR FIXED DEPARTURES:
DEHRADUN TO DEHRADUN
Day 01 : Dehradun to Sankri (210km) - 8 h drive
We start early from Dehradun and drive thru the day to reach the village of Sankri by evening. The final stretch is through the Govind Pashu National Park after we cross a check post at Netwar. We rest at night in a guest house or in camps.
Day 03 : Sankri to Osla (2200m)/ Seema - 15km trek (5h)
Post breakfast we are transported from Sankri to Taluka. The drive is a bit bumpy. The trek commences from Taluka on a stony path. With the river Tons gushing through rapids beside us, under the shade of walnut, pine and other trees, the walk is quite pleasant. Often the passing villagers greet us on the way.
The path crosses over a few streams which merge with Tons. After a few hours of walk the village of Gangad can be seen towards the left, across the river. We continue our hike and then cross a bridge for the final stretch. After about fifteen minutes of uphill walk, our destination unfolds itself - the quaint village of Osla. We set camp here or stay in a hut with a local family.
Day 04 : Osla / Seema to Har ki Dun(3510 m) - 7 km (5h)
From Osla the trail gradually rises higher and passes through bushes of flowers like orchids, fleece flowers and sunflowers. The ascending path climbs high above the confluence of Tons river and the river from Ruinsara valley.
After traversing higher up along the left side of the river, we camp at a very panoramic spot in Har ki Dun, located at the junction of two valleys one originating from Jaundhar glacier and the other from beyond Hata glacier.
Day 05 : Explore Har ki Dun
Usually we spend a layover day here at Har ki Dun. The vast open meadows following the course of the Tons river can be explored. Further ahead of the meadows one can walk among the forests of Bhojpatra trees (Himalayan birch) or get a closer glimpse of the Jaundhar glacier and Swargarohini peak.
Day 06 : Back to Osla / Seema - 3-4hr
The journey back to Osla / Seema is an easy walk. After reaching, one can roam about in the village, talk to locals and soak in the Garhwali culture.
Day 07 : Osla / Seema to Taluka-Sankri - 15km trek (5-6h)
Early in the morning, we bid farewell to the villagers of Osla and hike till Taluka. A vehicle from Taluka takes us back to Sankri, where we retire for the day in camps or guest house.
Day 08 : Sankri to Dehradun - 210 km
We leave Sankri after breakfast to reach Dehradun by late evening. O/N in Dehradun.
Day 09 : Dehradun to Delhi & Delhi to Vadodara
We take the early morning flight to Delhi and then the afternoon flight to Vadodara.
Vadodara to Vadodara (by Flight)
Fixed Departure batch: 01 May to 09 May, 2020
Rs. 28,500/- On Double / Triple sharing
All charges are per person includes GST
What’s included:
*Travel from Vadodara to Dehradun and back to Vadodara
Accommodation
Accommodation in 3/4 season tents / Homestays / Guest House during the trek on twin / three sharing basis.
Day 2 :Overnight in Guesthouse / Camp (Sankri)
Day 3 : Overnight in Tents (Osla / Seema)
Day 4 & 5 :Overnight in Tents (HKD)
Day 6 :Overnight in Tents (Osla/Seema)
Day 7 :Overnight in Guest House / Camp (Sankri)
*All vegetarian meals starting from day 1 dinner to day 9 breakfast. We provide hot breakfast and hot dinner. On trekking days packed lunch will be provided.
*5% GST
*Professional guide (trained from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi) and kitchen staff would accompany the group
*Porter/mules: charges for carrying camping equipment & rations and 1 Bag / person (10 Kg)
*Camping equipment (3/4 season Mountain Hardwear or Lafuma alpine tents, Sleeping bags, Camping Mattresses, Camping stools, Mess tent, Toilet tent & Basic Medical kit)
What’s not included
*Any meals/services not mentioned above
*Journey from Vadodara to Dehradun and back to Vadodara
*Any charges for video cameras, still cameras, etc
*Alcohol, soft drinks, beverages, etc.
*Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry etc.
*Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather etc.
*Insurance
Contact us for Customized Group Date Departure Cost:
Registration:
Please fill up the registration form and pay an advance of Rs.7500/- to confirm your booking. The balance payment should reach our office at least 30 days before the commencement of the journey.
Cheques or DD should be in favour of OUTDOORS UNLIMITED, payable at VADODARA only.
Cancellation Charges:
Minimum: 10%
between 45 to 30 Days: 25%
between 30 to 15 Days: 50%
Last 15 Days: No refund
* Cancellation charges will be applicable on total Program cost.
* Please note that the booking is not transferable.
* Please bring original receipt for claiming the refund.
- Jain food will be provided on demand as per availability .
- The amount once paid is non transferable.
- The balance payment is to be paid atleast 20 days before the departure of the batch. If balance payment is not made on time it would automatically be considered cancelled without any prior intimation and no refund would be given in this regard.
- Local Cheque/Demand Draft should be issued in favour of OUTDOORS UNLIMITED
- Outstation cheque would not be accepted.
- Payment against dishonored cheque/s to be paid in cash with additional charge of Rs.200/- per cheque.
- No refund will be given in case the participant terminates the programme at any point due to any reason.
- According to the strength of the group proper vehicle would be arranged and that should be acceptable to all.
- Participants will have to walk to visit the places that are near to the hotel or where our vehicle cannot reach.
- Please do not bring valuables in the programme. It will be participant's duty to take care of their own luggage. Company is not liable for any kind of theft, loss or damage to your luggage.
- At any point during the programme if any damage is done to the hotel property or bus or at any other point knowingly or unknowingly by any participant the responsible participant will have to bear the total damage charges and will have to settle it on the spot.
- In case of the cancellation of the programme, actual amount paid by the participant towards the trip will be refunded by A/c payee cheque only. No other claims will be entertained.
- It is the responsibility of participant to collect the necessary travel documents from our office on time.
- The organisers or any individual connected with it will not be held responsible in case of any accident or any unforeseen calamity.
- The Company reserves the unconditional right to refuse a booking/terminate a passenger on programme in event of unreasonable behaviour at any time.
- The Company has the right at any time and for any reason to amend, alter, vary or withdraw/substitute a hotel, travel arrangement or independent contractor for the reasons, which may be deemed fit and proper by the Company. The passengers shall have no rights to raise any dispute regarding the same.
- In case if the programme days increases due to any unforeseen circumstances, the participants will have to pay Rs.900/- per head per day in cash to the programme manager.
- Outdoors Unlimited has the right to use the participant's name, information and photographs in promotional materials, brochures and press releases.
- In case if any rescue operation is to be undertaken, it will be charged from the participants on actual basis.
- In case if the programme is cancelled or abandoned due to any unforeseen circumstances, no refund would be given.
- Organisers will not be responsible towards any internal disputes arising with fellow participants.
- Any claim or complaint by the passenger must be notified to the Company in writing within ten days after the programme completion date. No claim notified to the Company outside this period will be entertained and the Company shall incur no liability in respect thereof.
- If the passenger has any complaint in respect of services provided by any of the independent contractors, the passenger shall immediately notify the same to the independent contractor and a copy thereof should be handed over to the programme manager, to enable the Company to take up the matter with the independent contractor.
- The signing of the booking form by the passengers shall mean acceptance in totality of the ‘Terms and Conditions’ contained herein by the passengers.
- In case of one or more, but not all passengers signing the ‘Booking Form’, it shall be deemed that the others have duly authorized the concerned signing passenger.
- Disputes, if any, will be subject to jurisdiction of VADODARA courts only.
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