Har Ki Dun

Har Ki Dun is considered a moderate trek, perfect for fit first-timers or trekkers looking to move beyond beginner trails. It involves 5–7 hours of walking each day, with gradual ascent and descent across varied terrain — from forest paths to open meadows and riverside trails. It doesn’t require technical climbing or prior experience, but some endurance is essential.

You’ll reach a maximum altitude of 3,566 meters at the Har Ki Dun Valley. The trek gains altitude slowly, giving your body enough time to acclimatize, which makes it a great first high-altitude experience.

No prior trekking experience is necessary, but you should be in decent shape. If you've done a beginner trek like Kedarkantha, Dayara Bugyal, or Triund, you're more than ready. First-timers are welcome as long as they’ve trained physically before the trek.

You should be able to walk 8–12 km a day for 5–6 days with a light backpack. Start a basic routine 3–4 weeks in advance: brisk walking, stair climbing, or jogging. Add some strength training or yoga if possible. This helps you enjoy the trek rather than struggle through it.

The trek is open in two main seasons:

• Spring to early summer (March to June) – Snow still lingers in patches, flowers start to bloom, and the valley turns lush green.
• Autumn to early winter (September to early December) – Clear skies, golden grasslands, and crisp mountain air. Great visibility of peaks.

Avoid the monsoon (July–August) due to high landslide risk and slippery trails.

During the trek, temperatures range from 15–20°C during the day, dropping to 0°C or even -5°C at night, especially at Har Ki Dun. It can get windy at higher camps, so warm layers are essential even in summer months.

The trek starts from Taluka (2,050m), which is a short drive from Sankri (1,950m), the main base village. You return the same way — Taluka → Sankri → Dehradun. We provide shared transport from Sankri to the trailhead and back.

It’s an in-and-out trail, which means you return via the same route. But the views look completely different in reverse — morning light, fresh angles, and different trail experience on the way back.

From trailhead to Har Ki Dun and back, you’ll walk roughly 50–55 km over 5 days of trekking. Daily distances vary from 10–14 km, depending on the route and weather.

You’ll stay in a guesthouse in Sankri on Day 1 and Day 6 (twin sharing). On the trek, you’ll camp in twin-sharing tents, fully equipped with sub-zero sleeping bags and insulated mats. Toilet tents and dining tents are set up at each campsite.

There is no mobile network on the trail beyond Sankri, and no charging points during the trek. Carry a power bank (10,000 mAh or higher), and let friends/family know you'll be off-grid.

You’ll get simple, hot, vegetarian meals — dal-chawal, sabzi, roti, khichdi, porridge, Maggi, etc. Meals are prepared fresh by our kitchen crew. We also serve tea twice a day, post-hike snacks, and soup. Lunch may be packed on long trail days.

Yes. We provide boiled or filtered water at all camps. You don’t need to carry purification tablets or filters. Bring a reusable water bottle or hydration bladder (1L+).

Dry-pit toilet tents are set up at each campsite. These are clean and private, but basic — no running water. Please carry toilet paper and personal hygiene items. Avoid open defecation.

Absolutely. We frequently host solo trekkers, including solo female trekkers. Campsites are safe, and tents are shared by gender. Our staff is trained, professional, and always approachable.

Yes. You can store any luggage you don’t want to carry on the trek at our base in Sankri. Just pack your essentials into your trekking backpack and leave the rest safely behind.

Yes. We offer backpack offloading at ₹350/day or ₹1,750 for the entire trek (up to 10–12 kg). You’ll still carry a small daypack with water, snacks, and your essentials. Pre-booking is advised.

We usually keep group sizes between 10 and 20 people. Small enough for personal attention, big enough for a fun, motivating team vibe.

There’s no dedicated doctor, but our trek leaders are Wilderness First Aid certified, and we carry a first-aid kit & oximeter. In case of serious issues, we initiate evacuation protocols.

If someone feels unwell or needs to descend, one of our team members will escort them back to Sankri or Taluka, depending on the situation. Evacuation costs (transport, stay, etc.) are to be borne by the participant.

It’s not mandatory, but highly recommended. Make sure your policy covers high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation.

Yes, we handle all necessary forest permits, camping fees, and entry charges to trek inside Govind Pashu Vihar National Park. No paperwork is needed from your end.

Yes. Mules carry group camping equipment. If you need personal load support (backpack offloading), it can be arranged with advance notice.

Yes! You can rent down jackets, trekking poles, gloves, headlamps, and more — limited stock available. Request in advance so we can block items for you.

Carry a government-issued photo ID (original + photocopy) and two passport-sized photographs for forest department records and internal verification.

Yes! It’s believed that the Pandavas from the Mahabharata took this route on their final journey to heaven. The valley’s name — “Har Ki Dun” — literally means “Valley of God,” and locals still tell stories passed down through generations.

Yes! All participants receive a Certificate of Completion after successfully finishing the trek — signed by your trek leader and the Outdoor Whisperer team.

Yes, but kids should be 12+ and physically fit. Families often sign up, and it’s a beautiful bonding trek — with culture, moderate challenge, and incredible landscapes.

We understand that plans can change, and we try to keep our cancellation policy fair and transparent. Depending on how close to the departure date you cancel, partial refunds are possible, and we also offer options to transfer your booking to a future trip in certain cases.

For the full breakdown of timelines, conditions, and refund details, please check out our complete cancellation policy here:

outdoorwhisperer.com/cancellation-policy