Harkidun Trek

Location: Uttarakhand
Trek Duration: 07 Days
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
Max Altitude: 11,768 Ft.
Approx Trekking Km:- On foot 64km -By taxi 442.
Best Time: All Year (Summer or Winter)

Harkidun, also known as Har Ki Dun, is a beautiful valley located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India. Nestled in the heart of the Garhwal Himalayas, it offers a picturesque landscape filled with rich flora and fauna, stunning mountain views, and serene trekking routes. Here’s some detailed content about Harkidun:

Har Ki Dun, translating to “Valley of Gods,” is a pristine valley surrounded by snow-capped peaks and alpine vegetation. It is a haven for trekkers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone seeking solace in the lap of nature

DAY 1: Dehradun to Sankri

Altitude: 200 km
Time Taken: 8-9 hours
Available: Shops for trekking gears, Homestay in guest house, Breakfast and Lunch excluded; Dinner is included.

DAY 2: Sankri to Pauni Garaat / Taluka

Sankri to Taluka: approx 1 hour & 12 km drive
Altitude of Taluka – 2,100m/7,000ft.
Taluka to Pauni Garaat: approx 6 hours & 10 km trek
Altitude- 2,500m/8,200ft.
Highlights: Springwater points and Riverside camping in Govind National Park forests.

DAY 3: Pauni Garaat to Kalkattiyadhaar

Altitude:- 2,950m/9,800ft. .
Time Taken- approx 6 hours & 8 km trek
Highlights: Springwater points and Camp stay in a forest.

Day 4: Kedarkantha Base – Kedarkantha Summit and descend -Juda

Altitude:3,400m/11,800ft. .
Time Taken- approx 9 hours & 10 kms trek.
Highlights: Springwater points, Camp stay in the forest, and Snow Peaks views.

DAY 5: Kalkattiyadhar to Pauni Garaat / Osla

Altitude: – 2,500m/8,200ft. .
Time Taken-Approx 5 hours & 8 kms trek.
Highlights: Springwater points and Riverside camping in Govind National Park forests.

DAY 6: Pauni Garaat to Sankri / Taluka

Altitude: – 1,950m/6,400ft .
Time Taken- approx 9 hours & 10 kms trek.
Distance: 10 km, approx Time taken 5 hours.

DAY 7: Sankri to Dehradun

Altitude: – 1,950m/6,400ft .
Distance: 220 km drive, approx Time taken 10 hours.
Highlights:Breakfast and lunch excluded. (All adventure junkies will be dropped at Dehradun station.)