Maximum altitude- 11,675 ft above the sea level (3566m).
Grade- Easy to moderate.
Duration- 7 days & 6 nights.
Trekking distance- 47 km.
Trail type- Easy to moderate and less challenging trek with panoramic views of the lavish meadows and grasslands.
Rail head- The closest rail road stations are Rishikesh, and Dehradun.
Airport- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Snow Season- December to early March
Service from- Dehradun, Sankri, Taluka, Seema, and Osla
Base camp- Sankri
Best season- In the summer from April to June & September to December
Region- Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Who can participate- Anyone with a knack of nature, beauty, and adventure can take up on this exciting trek, however, you must be physically fit and healthy to comfortably take this trek.
Arrive at Dehradun & Drive to Sankri (Drive 220 km, Elevation 1950 m)-
When you embark on a week-long Har Ki Dun Trek, you must withstand several days of arduous walking in a variety of climatic situations. Therefore, you need to pack some high professional trekking equipment like a comfortable pair of trekking footwear, a neck gaiter, waterproofing and breathable top layers, a backpack, and headgear, micro-spikes for boots for improved traction on snow, a flashlight, etc. to ensure that the walk is comfortable and effective for the entire team. The list of necessities for practically any multi-day Himalayan trip is provided here. For your information, this covers both individual clothing items and designated trekking equipment.
First-Aid Kit Necessities-
It's likely that the typical or novice trekker wouldn't have all of this gear with them, and it might be extremely pricey to buy everything needed for just one trek. Renting all necessary gear prior to your walk makes perfect sense, with the exception of personal apparel. Always reserve the necessary equipment in advance to guarantee that it will be there for you once you reach Sankri.
Har Ki Doon valley is encircled by mountains, and en route you can also discover locations associated with Hindu mythology. The valley is host to the about 350-year-old remnants of the Lord Shomeshwar Mahadev shrine and pandavas.
Locals claim that Pandavas have traveled this route to paradise as well. Imagine hiking the same path the Pandavas did.
These villagers' attire amply reflects their connections to their genealogical origins, as well as their customs and culture. The bulk of the people rely on farming for their primary source of income. Some of them make their own clothing for overcoats, while others farm rajma, rice and potatoes for their livelihood. You can buy their goods straight from them since doing so increases their revenue.
Osla hamlet, with customs from the Mahabharata era, is reachable by trekking to Har Ki Doon valley. The residents of this village revere Duryodhan, a dishonored figure from the Mahabharata. According to beliefs, Duryodhan may have been a blessing for the natives here throughout that time, and as a result, the temple was created in his honor. The peasants still solely pray to Duryodhan; they do not pray to any other gods.