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Garhwal - Har Ki Dun valley and Yamunotri trek

 

Har Ki Dun valley and Yamunotri

Har - Ki - Dun  nestles in the NW corner of Garhwal near the Satluj - Yamuna watershed and remote western hills of Uttarkashi district. The valley is dominated by Swargarohini (6252 mtrs).

 

This trek will take us from Mussoorie to Naitwar / Sankari a full day drive. Setting off from Sankari on our 8  days trekking tour we cross the small hemlets of Taluka, Osla and reach at  Har Ki Dun valley which also known as Dev Bhoomi (valley of Gods) and a part of Govind wild life sanctuary and national park. The valley is surrounded by beautiful pine and dense Deodar forest. We camp at Har Ki Dun below Juadhar glacier further next a day hike to Borasu pass which connect Sangla valley (Kinnaur ; Himachal) with Har Ki Dun. Later we trek back Osla /Seema to Ruinsara Tal (lake) a small but offering a magnificient trio of Bandar Punch (6316 mtrs), Black Peak (6387 mtrs) and Swargarohini (6252 mtrs). Later we cross the Bali pass at approx. 4800 mtrs. and descend down to Yamunotri. dominated by Bandarpunch (6,316 m), Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna, is the first pilgrimage destination on the Char Dham Circuit. From Yamunotri trek down along the Yamuna river and hamlets of Jaankibai Chatti until road head of Hanuman Chatti and drive to Uttarkashi. Exploring a day at Rishikesh we finally drive back to New Delhi.

 TRIP FACTS
 

 

Region: Garhwal Himalaya, Uttranchal State.

Trip duration: 16 Days

Trek days: 08
Grade:
Medium to strenuous.
Activity:
Trekking and Cultural Tour.
Accommodation type:
Hotel and camping.
Transportation:
Private car, tourist bus or train.
Maximum Altitude:
4800m.

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OUTLINE TRIP ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi

Day 02: Delhi – Dehardun  – Mussourie 2001 mtrs. (total 245 kms) 6/7 hrs drive.

Day 03: Mussourie: Acclimatisation.

Day 04:  Mussourie – Naitwar - Sankari  (160 kms), drive by jeep or coach. 

Day 05: Sankhari - Taluka (1900m.) trek 12 kms. 4/5 hrs.

Day 06: Taluka – Osla (2559 mtrs.) Trek 13 kms, 4/5 hrs.

Day 07: Osla – Har  Ki  dun(3506mtrs) trek 14 kms, 5/6 hrs.

Day 08: Har Ki Dun – Borasu Pass4725 mtrs. – Har Ki dun , 5 kms

Day 09: Har Ki dun – Osla ( 2559 mtrs )( Seema) , 5/6 hrs. trek

Day 10: Osla – Ruinsara tal (lake ) (3369 mtrs) 10/11 kms. 4/5 hrs. trek.

Day 11: Ruinsara tal – Foot of Bali pass : 6 kms.

Day 12: foot of Bali pass – Bali pass (4800 mtrs) - Yamunotri (3165 mtrs) : 9 km.

Day 13: Yamunotri–Janki chatti(2575 mtrs)–Hanuman Chatti(2400 mtrs):14 kms. 6/7 hrs trek. 

Day 14: Hanuman chatti – Uttarkashi:  Drive.

Day 15: Uttarkashi  - Rishikesh.

Day 16: Rishikesh

Day 17: Rishikesh – New Delhi. Drive back to New delhi.

 

PRICE INCLUDES:

1. All trekking and camping gears: Two men sharing tent, dining tent, toilet tent.

2. Staff: Guide, cook, helpers, HAP high altitude porters, mules, camp boys.

3. Transportations to and fro,  as per itinerary.
4. All meals: Breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner.
5. English speaking local expert guide, porters.
5. 3 nights’ accommodation at 3 star hotel in Delhi, Mussourie, Uttarkashi,     Rishikesh on double sharing with breakfast.
6. Airport transfers.


PRICE EXCLUDES:
1. Personal insurances.

2. International, domestic flight & departure tax.
3. Lunch & dinner in New Delhi, Rishikesh, Mussourie and Uttarkashi.
4. Personal tips or any expenses of personal nature.

5. Any unforeseen cost arise by natural hazards ie. Road blocks that cause extra lodgings and boarding beyond trip  programme.

 

 

Har Ki Dun to Yamunotri Trek - Detailed Dossier

Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi.

Arrival at Indhira Gandhi International airport New Delhi, transfer to hotel.

 

Day 02: Delhi – Dehardun – Mussourie 2001 m. (245 kms) 6/7 hrs. Drive.

Today after breakfast an early departure, we drive to Dehradun (capital of Uttranchal state) from Delhi by deluxe bus approx. 6/7 hrs. or Train (4041/4042 Delhi- Dehradun). (2017/2018 Delhi-Dehradun) or by jeep. Arriving at Dehradun: gate way to Mussourie , we continue drive 34 kms to beautiful hill station of Mussourie. Mussourie is situated in between Shiwalik ranges in the Himalayan foothills, which presents a spectacular and snow-clad peaks of Western- Garhwal Himalaya also Doon valley below. While Dehradun is also connecting with air, the nearest airport is Jolly Grant which is 24 kms from Dehradun, overnight stay in Hotel.

 

Day 03: Mussourie: Acclimatization.

Sight-seeing around Mussoorie, visit Mall road: A long promenade, visit Gun Hill by ropeway to have a panoramic view of Himalayan massif of Western Garhwal regions and walk along the ridge. There is also a Tibetan settlement in Mussoorie with Tibetan Market.

 

Day 04: Mussourie – Naitwar - Sankari (160 kms), drive by jeep or coach.

Today we drive from Mussourie to Sankari, which is our starting point of trek. The route from Mussourie goes down to Yamuna Bridge at Yamuna River and further to Naitwar at Ton valley. Naitwar situated at the confluence of Rupin and Supin streams late which becomes the Ton River. Driving continue to Naitwar which is entrance of The Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, is located in Purola tehsil of Uttarakashi district of Garhwal. Naitwar is the entrance and starting point of the sanctuary, at a distance of 200 kms from Dehradun. This wildlife sanctuary has a large number of mammal species: Snow leopard, Black bear, Brown bear, Musk deer, Bharal, Himalayan Thar. The endangered birds are Monal pheasant, Koklas pheasant, Western Tragopan, Himalayan Snow cock, Golden eagle, Bearded vulture, cuckoos, owls & bulbuls etc.

After Naitwar we drive along the left bank of Ton river to Sankari village, overnight stay at Sankari in Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) guest house or Forest rest house.

En-route visit Lakhamandal- a site associated with the heroes of the epic 'Mahabharata'. There is an ancient temple and cave formations which are of interest.

 

Day 05: Sankhari - Taluka (1900m.) trek 12 kms. 4/5 hrs.

Today we start trek to Taluka village along the Supin River. The trail is a fair weather jeep able road, an easy day trek for acclimatization. As we go upstream there is more playful and clear water. The houses here are mainly two storied wood structures overlooking the streams or river, overnight camp at Taluka.

There are fairly 42 well populated villages in the area of sanctuary, some are at height of 2900 m. The people are living a primitive life and still in many ways depend of forest for many of their basic needs. The villagers worship the Kauravas and Duryodhana of Mahabharata is the main deity. The temples have beautiful wood carvings

 

Day 06: Taluka – Osla (2559 m) Trek 13 kms, 4/5 hrs.

Today we cross the Siyan Gad by bridge, further trail climbs to Dhatmir village. Later we cross the river towards right side of Ton river. The route is dotted with tea – shops and Dhabas. Osla has very dense forests of Walnut, Chestnut, Willows and Chinars, overnight camp.

 

Day 07: Osla – Har Ki dun (3506m) trek 14 kms, 5/6 hrs.

Today after Osla we continue trek to Har Ki Dun. The trail and surroundings is extremely picturesque. Which is 5/6 hrs walk. Little steams cross our path. As the trail climbs gradually through lush green terraced mountain fields and spotted with varied wild flowers. Har Ki dun has a back drop of snowy mountain peaks. Enroute we will have a wonderful view towards East of Ruinsara Gad: Kalanag peak (6387 mtrs), (Bandar punch 6316 mtrs), Swargarohini (6252 mtrs), Juandar glacier towards North and dense forests. It is one of the most picturesque spot in the Garhwal Hills. That’s why it’s called DEV BHOOMI (valley of Gods), overnight camp.

 

Day 08: Har Ki Dun – Borasu Pass 4725 m. – Har Ki dun, 5 kms

Har ki dun is an ideal base for exploring the valley. Morning after breakfast trek ascend gradually towards Borasu Pass which divides Har Ki dun with Sangla Valley in Himachal Pradesh. We wind our way high above the valley to pass and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Later afternoon we retrace down to campsite.

 

Day 09: Har Ki dun – Osla (2559 m) (Seema), 5/6 hrs. Trek

Retrace back to Osla than to Seema village for onwards trek to Ruinsara Lake, overnight camp.

 

Day 10: Osla – Ruinsara tal (Lake) (3369 m) 10/11 kms. 4-5 hrs. Trek.

Today we trek to Ruinsara Lake through the meadows, the lake is rather a small but surrounding is magnificient. The Ruinsara catchment has been an important area for high altitude expedition to peaks like Black Peak (Kala Nag) and Banderpunch. Continue the uphill trek to this small lake, overnight camp.

 

Day 11: Ruinsara tal – Foot of Bali pass: 6 kms.

Today we steadly climb to foot or base of Bali pass. A majestic trio of Kalanag, Bander Punch and Swargarohini peaks stands in front of base camp, overnight camp.

 

Day 12: foot of Bali pass – Bali pass (4800 m) - Yamunotri (3165 m) : 9 kms.

An early morning we start trek for an exciting day for crossing the pass. Bali pass is about 4800m, and it is not a glaciated pass. However, it is a rocky and scree filled pass, a pass between the Tons valley and the Yamunotri valleys. From pass a magnificent view of Swargarohini peak and below Ruinsara Gad. The route descends through open meadows and later through forests to lead near Yamunotri shrine. After crossing pass the trail is generally downhill to Yamunotri, the source of the river Yamuna. This is one of the four Dhams Shrines of Hindu pilgrims, is dominated by Bander punch (6361 m.). Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya the Sun. According to legend the temple must be built every few years. There is a hot spring at Yamunotri in which pilgrims immerse potatoes and rice in a piece of cloth. The meal, which takes only a few minutes to cook is then offered to the deity & later distributed as Prasad. Overnight camp

 

Day 13: Yamunotri – Janki chatti (2575 m) – Hanuman Chatti (2400 m): 14 kms. 6/7 hrs trek.

Today after Yamunotri trek along Yamuna River fairly downhill to Jankibai Chatti than further to Hanuman Chatti. Hanuman Chatti is the last motor point before heading to Uttarkashi. It’s also a confluence of two holy river Yamuna and Hanuman Ganga, overnight camp.

 

Day 14: Hanuman chatti – Uttarkashi: Drive.

Today we drive to Uttarkashi, overnight camp.

 

Day 15: Uttarkashi - Rishikesh.

 

Day 16: Rishikesh – New Delhi.

Drive back to New Delhi.

 

Day 17: New Delhi – Fly home.

               

 

 

 


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