Age

14

Duration

9 -10 Days

Highest Altitude

13000 ft

Price

Rs. 27900 /-

Har Ki Dun is a cradle shaped valley surrounded by dense forests of pine, deodar and other coniferous trees. The forest is rich in wild life and exotic birds and forms part of the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary & National Park.The trek provides one with lush greenery, scraggy mountains, towering snow capped peaks, glaciers and gushing streams. Har Ki Dun valley in itself is beautiful and plays host to some of the most popular and enchanting treks in the Indian Himalayas.  The main snow clad peaks visible from here are Swarga-Rohini, Bandarpunch and Kala Nag. 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. Situated at 12,000 feet, with a total trek distance of about 40 kms, it takes 2 days to reach and 2 days to return. The trail is rather easy, with gradual ascent and a couple of steep climbs.

Key Attractions:

Marinda Tal

Is a small serene lake that forms on a stream around 2-3 kms north west of Har Ki Dun. A huge boulder obstructs the flow of the stream forming a shallow water body. It is surrounded by massive mountains and alpine meadows.

Villages of Har Ki Dun

The trek is also famous for the remote villages of Osla and Gangaad that one can see and visit during the Har Ki Dun trek. Osla is known for its rich heritage and Gangaad for its wood houses and cozy homestays.

Information

Eligibility

14 years onwards. 

Activities

Trekking, Exploring Har Ki Dun Valley, Trek to Marinda Tal and night in Mussoorie.

Accommodation

Separate accommodation for boys & girls will be in rooms with attached washrooms on 4/5 sharing basis at Sankri and Mussoorie. At rest of the places accommodation will be in tents, equipped wth sleeping bags on triple sharing basis. There will be detached toilets at the campsite.
 

Please Carry

Six pairs of comfortable clothes, shorts or comfortable fit track pants (for rafting), night dress, bath towel, sports shoes, socks, sandals/floaters, sweater, jacket, raincoat, thermal, woollen cap, woollen socks, gloves, air-pillow, water bottle, torch, daypack, string for spectacles, carry bag for wet/soiled cloths, water-proof shoe bag and toiletries (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, sunscreen, cold cream, lip balm etc.). Also carry an original photo ID proof. The participants may have to pay fine, wherever applicable in the absence of original photo ID.

Mobile Phones

Are allowed but not during camp activities.

Registration

Please fill up the registration form and pay an advance of Rs. 10000/-  to confirm your booking along with a photocopy of your photo ID. The balance payment should reach our office at least 30 days before the commencement of the journey. Reservation is done on first come first served basis. Railway reservation will depend on the availability of tickets.

Food

Wholesome and hygienic vegetarian food would be served. Special Jain/Swaminarayan food is also served, if mentioned in the application form.

Certificate

A specially designed certificate will be issued to students who participate in all the activities & abide by all the Camp rules.

Medical Facilities

Medical facilities in the form of  First aid would be available throughout the programme. All emergencies would be treated by the nearest available doctor/medical facility. If any participant/s needs to be taken to a clinic or hospital, they will be responsible for covering the doctor's fee, medical expenses, transport charges, and any other related costs.

Batch Dates

B. No.

From

To

1

Friday , 25-Apr-2025

Saturday , 03-May-2025

2

Friday , 30-May-2025

Saturday , 07-Jun-2025

Itinerary

Reporting at Vadodara railway station. Departure for Delhi by 3AC train Regular Coach.

Arrive Delhi in the morning and depart for Rishikesh by AC vehicle. Check into a hotel. Enjoy the enchanting Ganga Aarti in the evening.

After breakfast, depart for Sankri (1,950 m), a scenic 8–10-hour drive through beautiful mountain landscapes and charming villages.
We start the journey from Rishikesh and drive through the hill station of Mussoorie to follow the river Yamuna upstream. Purola is the last big settlement on the route. The drive after Purola is through a beautiful forest of pine trees. The peak of Kedarkantha can be seen from various points along the way from here.  From the village of Mori, the river Tons flows beside us till about Netwar, where the Rupin and Supin rivers merge to form this River. Tons is the largest tributary of Yamuna. From here we officially enter Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary as we cross the check post at Netwar. We reach Sankri by evening. It is a small village with a central market lined with a few shops.
Arrive at Sankri by late evening and settle into your accommodation.

After breakfast we drive through the forest road to reach Taluka and further till the beautiful village of Gangad. The trek commences from here on a stony path. We walk close to the river Supin, under the shade of walnut, pine and cedar trees, the walk is quite pleasant. We continue our trek and reach the secluded campsite at Seema. Night Halt camping in tents.

We start the day by heading up towards Osla village, which is located on a sloping spur about a hundred meters above the river Supin. The initial trail to Osla is the steepest section along the entire trek and can take 30-40 mins to cover. Osla is the last village on the route to Har ki Dun. From Osla the trail gradually rises higher The trek today is rather short, which gives the opportunity to acclimatize to the high altitude and prepare for the next day’s journey. Night Halt camping in tents.

Today’s trek we visit Har Ki Dun and Marinda Tal, a small lake, 2 KM left of Har Ki Dun. From the ascending path we get a view of the snow-clad Black Peak, the highest peak in the region. As we move further through the forest, it opens up into the main camping area of Har ki Dun, right beside the gurgling stream. This is a very panoramic spot in Har ki Dun. The Har ki Dun peak stands tall right in front of us behind the Forest Rest House. Towards its left, Hata peak which is usually snow covered can be seen. The massive Har Ki Dun valley goes all the way up to the base of Swargarohini Peak.

We relax and soak in the environment for some time and then continue our trek to Marinda Tal, 2 km from Har ki Dun. It is a small lake formed by a huge boulder obstructing the river which flows down from the base of the Borasu Pass. After our short visit to Marinda Tal we make our return journey back to Boslo. We take the same route and it becomes much easier as its all downhill from here. We reach back by early evening and rest at the campsite. Night Halt in tents.

Post breakfast we set out from this beautiful abode as we retrace our trail towards Gangad. Although the views seem different as the perspective changes significantly trekking downhill. The walk takes lesser time than before and is enjoyable. We reach Gangad by early evening. From Gangad, the vehicle shall take us back to Sankri. We retire for the day in the guest house in Sankri. Night Halt Sankri.

The trek to Har ki Dun concludes today as we leave Sankri post early breakfast for Mussoorie. If time permits, visit Kempty fall on way to Mussoorie. Arrive Mussoorie by early evening. Check into hotel. Leisure evening at Mussoorie exploring the Mall Road.

Depart for Delhi with packed breakfast. Arrive Delhi in the evening and depart for Vadodara by 3 Ac Train Regular Coach.

Arrival Vadodara early morning (Midnight of day 9). Trip ends here.

Costing

Charges:

Charges are inclusive of accommodation, travelling from Vadodara / Ahmedabad (by different modes), food, activities and GST. 


From Vadodara by 3AC Train Journey Regular Coach :


INR 27,900/-

Please fill up registration form and pay an advance of Rs. 10,000/- to confirm your booking. The balance payment should reach our office at least 30 days before the commencement of the journey. Reservation is done on first come first served basis. Railway reservation will depend on the availability of tickets.

Cheques or DD should be in favour of OUTDOORS UNLIMITED, payable at VADODARA only.

A batch in any programme is subject to cancellation if the total number of participants is below 20.



Cancellation Charges*:

Minimum : @10%

Between 30 & 15 days : @25%

Between 14 & 8 days : @50%

Last 7 days : No Refund

  • Cancellation charges will be applicable on total Programme cost. Please note that the booking is not transferable. Please bring original receipt for claiming the refund. The refund amount will be given by A/c Payee Cheque only.

    (In case of a Government lockdown, the cancellation charges would be only Rs. 1000/-. Rest of the amount will be refunded. For any other reason, the regular cancellation policy will be applied).