Detailed Route
Har Ki Dun Trek — Detailed Route
Duration
7 Days
Total Distance
47 KM
Max Altitude
11,675 FT
Trek Type
circuit
Altitude Profile
Points show end-of-day camp altitude. Summit days show peak altitude reached.
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive: Dehradun to Sankri
Pick up from Dehradun Railway Station at 7:00 AM. A long but beautiful drive through pine forests and along the Tons River. Sankri is a bustling base camp village. Last reliable ATM at Purola (some limited options at Mori). Night stay in a guesthouse. Acclimatization starts here.
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Drive to Taluka (Subject to Road), Trek to Pauni Garaat
Standard plan involves a 12km drive to Taluka. **IMPORTANT:** The Sankri-Taluka road is extremely prone to landslides and frequent closures. If the road is blocked, you will start trekking directly from Sankri reaching Taluka on foot (adds 12km). From Taluka, the trail follows the Supin river to Pauni Garaat.
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Trek: Pauni Garaat to Kalkatiyadhar
A steeper climb compared to Day 2. You'll see the 2000-year-old wooden houses of Osla village on the opposite bank of the river. Kalkatiyadhar is a stunning ridge-top campsite with first clear views of the Swargarohini Massif. Wind can be high here.
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Valley Exploration: Kalkatiyadhar to Har Ki Dun and back
The summit day. Har Ki Dun is a cradle-shaped valley. In winter, it's a white desert; in summer, a floral paradise. Explore the valley, visit the forest department guesthouse area, and if energy permits, head further to Marinda Tal (small alpine lake). Return to Kalkatiyadhar for the night.
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Trek: Kalkatiyadhar to Seema (Osla side)
Descend back toward the river. Cross the bridge to visit Osla village. Explore the ancient wooden architecture and the famous Someshwar (Duryodhana) temple. Osla is culturally one of the most significant villages in the Himalayas. Night stay in Seema campsite or guesthouse.
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Trek: Seema to Sankri
A long descent following the river back to Taluka. A 12km drive from Taluka brings you back to Sankri. Final celebration dinner with the group in Sankri. Hot showers and network return!
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Drive: Sankri to Dehradun
Return drive. Reach Dehradun by 7:00 PM. Book travel after 9:00 PM.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Marinda Tal Expedition
+1 DayShort trek to a high-altitude glacial lake above Har Ki Dun for rare plant sightings.
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