Har Ki Dun & Bali Pass 13 Days & 12 Nights Trekking in Har Ki Dun Valley, magnificent hill station of Mussourie, Ruinsara Tal and Bali Pass

Package Itinerary

• Day 1 Arrival Dehardun /Haridwar by train, drive to Mussourie (2001m) or Delhi - Dehradun - Mussourie drive 245 kms

  Dehardun

  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. Mussourie: Acclimatize. 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 2 Drive to Netwar - Sankri (160 kms)

  Naitwar

  Today we drive from Mussourie to Sankri, which is our starting point of trek. The route from Mussourie goes down to Yamuna Bridge at Yamuna River and further to Netwar 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. Netwar 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 Sankri 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 3 Trek to Taluka (1900m) trek 12 kms. 4/5 hrs.

  Taluka

  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
  4-5 hrs of walking
  
• Day 4 Trek to Osla (2559m), 13 kms, 4/5 hrs.

  Osla

  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.
  4-5 hrs of walking
  
• Day 5 Trek to Har Ki dun (3506m) 14 kms, 5/6 hrs.

  Har Ki dun

  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.
  5-6 hrs of walking
  
• Day 6 Trek to Borasu Pass (4725m) – Har Ki dun, 5 kms

  Borasu Pass

  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.
  Full day trip
  
• Day 7 Trek to Osla (2559m) - ( Seema) , 5/6 hrs.

  Osla

  Retrace back to Osla than to Seema village for onwards trek to Ruinsara Lake, overnight camp.
  5-6 hrs of walking
  
• Day 8 Trek to Ruinsara tal (lake) (3369m) 10/11 kms, 4/5 hrs.

  Ruinsara tal

  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.
  4-5 hrs of walking
  
• Day 9 Trek to foot of Bali pass: 6 kms.

  Bali pass

  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.
  5-6 hrs of walking
  
• Day 10 Climb to Bali pass (4800m) - Yamunotri (3165m), 9 km.

  Bali pass

  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
  5-6 hrs of walking
  
• Day 11 Trek to Janki chatti (2575m)–Hanuman Chatti(2400m):14 kms. 6/7 hrs.

  Janki chatti

  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.
  6-7 hrs of walking
  
• Day 12 Drive to Uttarkashi - Rishikesh.

  Uttarkashi

  Today we drive to Uttarkashi, overnight camp.
• Day 13 Rishikesh to New Delhi.

  New delhi

  Today after breakfast either we drive to Haridwar and take train to New Delhi or drive directly to New Delhi.