THE MAGIC OF HAR KI DUN VALLEY
Har ki dun is a cradle-shaped valley located in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. If you think that Har ki dun is not as good as other Himalayan treks you should think twice. Maybe har ki dun is not a very difficult trek to do, but when you reach that mesmerizing place, you will know the worth of it. It is bliss to watch nature from there. It offers an amazing view to the people exploring the place.
With a maximum altitude of 11,700 feet, the trek is graded as easy. The trek covers a number of small villages, with people so welcoming. Tons river valley situated in the middle of the woodlands and highlands is a must-visit place during the trek.
The whole trek can be completed in 7 days. After all, all it needs is some dedication. All the 7 days can be planned as follows:
DAY 1 – Dehradun to Sankari
A short road trip from Dehradun can be taken to Sankari. The distance between both places is 200 km which takes approximately 8-9 hours.
After reaching Sankari, a number of options are available in the form of hotels to spend the night.
DAY 2 – Sankri to Taluka to Osla/Seema
12 km away from Sankari is the small village of Taluka. If you are not here by your personal vehicles, jeeps are available for a better experience.
While driving through the road you will pass through some of the fascinating dense forests. And finally, after reaching Seema your trek starts! Right of the Supin river is the way to reach Seema from Taluka. To reach Seema you have to climb wooden bridges.
DAY 3 – Seema/Osla to Har ki dun
After reaching Seema, you will find a massive bridge over the Supin river that will take you to a steep that you need to climb. After climbing the steep another bridge over a stream will welcome you. The bridge will take one hour of your time but the hard work is worth it. As you go further the trekking trail is visible for another 4 km and the road will take you to the lush green meadows filled with beauty and nature. You can spend your time admiring nature for a couple of minutes. Further, you will encounter Kalkati Dhar, after which the trek is graded a bit easier.
The beauty is doubled and Hata’s peak is visible. As a matter of fact, Har ki dun is situated at the foot of Hata peak. After reaching the Har ki dun, you will experience beauty at its best. You can camp in the camping ground for the night, lighting a bonfire and enjoying the warmth of a fire in the midst of a cold night.
DAY 4 – Har ki dun to Maninda tal
Well, what have you seen, if not the sunrise from behind the Swargarohini peak? After the mesmerizing sunrise, Maninda tal is not a far away trek.
DAY 5 – Har ki dun to Osla/Seema
When returning back from Har ki dun you can visit the village of Oslo.Oslo is on the opposite of Seema.
Culturally apt, this village is something you should visit to chat with the people and know the rich culture. You can return back to Seema or spend your night in Oslo.
DAY 6 – Seema – Taluka – Sankri
In the morning you can travel back from Seema to Taluka and then to Sankri by a jeep or car. You can stay in Sankri at night.
DAY 7 – Sankri to Dehradun and on
Well the journey had to end someday. From Sankri you can travel back to Dehradun and further. So what if the journey ended? The memories are still with you. After all, it’s the memories that last.
Snowman has fascinated all of us for years and this place is a heaven for the people who enjoy snow.you can relive your fantasy by visiting this place in the months of December or April. Trek through the valley in this time period is something you should never miss. And if you are a kind of person who is not into snow that much. You have to choose the months in between September to December.
Best an ideal opportunity to visit Har Ki Dun
With superb climate conditions, the Har Ki Doon Trek can be attempted round the year, beside the rainstorm. From December to March, the area experiences interminable snowfall, subsequently, experience lovers need fitting actual preparing and experience to set out toward the journey during this time. Eminently, the typical temperature goes from 11°C to 2°C, notwithstanding the way that around night temperature plunges underneath the edge of freezing over.
Moreover, the spring season from mid-April to June is viewed as the best and ideal chance to participate in this undertaking. As of now, the typical temperature ranges between 22°C to 10°C.
Har Ki Doon is emphatically proposed for amateurs moreover. Everyone with extraordinary wellness and strolling endurance can take this trip. Har Ki Dun outing is maybe the most suggested venture in the Garhwal Himalayas. Along these lines, the valley of Har-ki-Dun is arranged at the base, at a height of 3,556 meters.
