Snow Trek to Har ki Dun

Make sure you leave Dehradun in time to arrive in Sankri by about 17:00 hrs. Sankri is about 185 kms away from Dehradun and should take about 7-9 hours to reach. Accommodation for the night will be at a guesthouse.

Overnight stay in a guesthouse at Sankri .

Tonight you'll sleep in a cosy, clean guesthouse at Sankri. Do make sure your phones, camera and spare battery packs are charged tonight, because you will be away from civilization for the next few days.

You set out early in the morning and drive to Taluka, the start point of the trek, in a cab. Enjoy a hearty breakfast in Taluka before the trek begins. You’ll trek along an even route, through chestnut and willow trees, stopping to admire the waterfalls along the way. En route, you’ll stop for packed lunch, and by evening, you’ll get to Seema Camps. You will camp here overnight in tents.

Overnight camp in Seema.

Tonight you'll camp in Seema. Streams pass by nearby, and the sounds of the wild surround you.

The trail from Seema to Har ki Dun is an ascending trek that passes through fields, pastures, and over river Rupin. The coniferous forest on the other side of the river is quite enchanting. The trail then climbs on to a ridge called Kalkatti Dhar, which offers a spectacular view of the Har ki Dun. The gradient from here to get to the valley is initially gradual but gets steep towards the last stretch. You camp for the night by a small stream with the peaks of Har ki dun and Swargarohini towering above.

Overnight camp in Har ki dun

You camp for the night by a small stream with the peaks of Har ki dun and Swargarohini towering above.

Today you take a break and have an easy morning. You’ll climb up to Jaundhar Glacier, and spend some time exploring it. The views from the top of Jaundhar Glacier are beautiful, and you'll have some time here. Then you’ll return to your campsite and spend the day here. You can read, nap, walk around, or try your hand at photographing some of the views. Overnight at campsite.

Camp overnight in Har ki dun.

You'll camp tonight in the beautiful meadows of Har Ki Dun. Enjoy feeling on top of the world here!

Today you’ll begin to head back to Seema via the same route. Now that you’re familiar with the route, you’ll know where to look to find scenic views or charming streams. Overnight at Seema, either in camps or in a guesthouse.

Overnight stay at Seema, either in camps or in a guesthouse.

Tonight you'll either sleep in a guesthouse or in a camp at Seema.

After breakfast you will trek back to Taluka, from where you get into a vehicle and drive up to Sankri. Trip ends here.

Today you'll return to Taluka, and from there to Sankri. You will reach Sankri by abour 14:00 hrs. Trip ends here.