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Situated in the western flank of Garhwal in the Uttarkashi district, there is this lovely walk to the Har ki Dun valley through Govind National Park along the Thamsa river with fascinating views of the Swargarohini group of peaks. Although being the oldest Trek in the Himalayas, the trekking trail is not too often treaded upon, it not only gives you the opportunity the experience the wild thriving there but also takes you through the local villages which are as old as 2000 years !

The 44 Kms trek begins from Sankri to Har ki Dun Pass which is at an average altitude of 12,000 ft, making a quick stop at Osla, a small village 8,500 ft from sea level and famous for its chestnut and walnut trees. Summer and post-Monsoon being the ideal time for this trek, the trail passes through the dense forest, rich glaciers and you are sure to be indulged in the serenity and solitude local lifestyle.

Also known as the ‘Valley of Gods’, it is believed that this was the route taken by the Pandavas in the Mahabharata on their ascent to heaven through the Swargarohini peak which bears the legacy of the mythical stairway to heaven. It is also believed that this valley was home to a warrior named, Bhog Dat, a Kaurava supporter, making Har ki Dun one of the few places where Duryodhana is worshipped. A winter wonderland and a trekker’s delight, the Har ki Dun trek is a ‘Stairway to Heaven’ that will make you fall for its beauty

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Day 01: Dehradun to Sankri

The Journey to the cradle shaped valley starts from Dehradun. Dehradun rests between the Ganga and the Yamuna, and attracts a large number of tourists each year for its magnificent landscapes. Your journey starts in the morning, picking you up at 7.00 AM from the Dehradun Railway station. We drivie to Sankri passing through the queen of hills i.e. Mussoorie. On the way you get an opportunity to have a splendid view of the of Snow-clad hills from Mussoorie onwards. You will also have the astonishing view of “Kempty Falls” en-routing Sankri. Sankri helds as base camp for many treks and one of them is Har Ki Doon. It is a village with jaw dropping view of the Mighty Himalayas. It is located 13 km inside the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary which itself does not need any introduction. The beautiful sun setting behind the Himalayas with the scenic view of the Swargarohini peak makes Sankri one of the most popular base camp.

Day 02 : Sankri to Taluka to Pauni Garaat

After a sumptuous breakfast, we take a short drive to Taluka village where we begin our 15 km trek through the dense forest trails of Gangaad. At first, the trek descends, we walk alongside of the river Rupin and then we move uphill through forest full of Chestnut, Walnut and Willow trees. The trail winds upwards and continues to the village of Gangar. And then we come across sceneries within the prominent mountain backdrops. On our way ahead we reach the Temple of Duryodhana, which is believed to have a significant historical significance by the locals. The tears shed by the locals are believed to have formed the River Tamas when the demise of Duryodhana occurred at the battle of Kurukshetra. we stay overnight in camps directly under the magnificent stars with stimulating Campfire to release our stress.

Day 03 : Pauni Garaat to Kalkattiyadhaar

After breakfast, we will head out on the next 12 km trek through the thick forests of Govind National Park which is a wonderful mixture of flora & fauna. The main wildlife fauna include Snow leopard, Himalayan Black and Brown Bears, Tahr, Bharal, Musk deer, Serow, Mousedeer, Snowcock, Monal, Tragopan, Chir, Chiker, Koklas and Kaley pheasants. There are about fifteen species of large mammal in the sanctuary as well as about one hundred and fifty species of bird. The colourful Himalayan Monal, the state bird of Uttarakhand, is found in this forest. The Har Ki Doon Valley route will be a balance between steep climbs, descending walks and brisk walks. Har Ki Doon is situated on the foothills of Swargarohini Peak with scenic views of nature. It is home to the silent Jaundhar Glacier which fascinates every traveller. The Har Ki Doon is called the ‘hanging valley of gods’ with high chances of sighting wildlife. The smell of pine combined with the sight of deodar trees will aromise your senses. We then trail through terraced mountain fields, conifer forests, and lush green grasslands. The coniferous flora on the opposite side of the valley is awesome and is a shutterbugs delight. The trail climbs to the ridge locally named as Kalkatti Dhar. We stay overnight at Kalkattiyadhaar; above the clouds and closer to the sky!!!

Day 04 :- Kalkattiyadhar to Har Ki Doon and Jaundhar Glacier View Point to Kalkattiyadhar
Today is the most appealing day where we will be trekking completely on white snow and grass patches, as we continue our trek to Har ki Doon and Jaundhar glaciers. Including north and south glaciers of Jaundhar, the total range of 55 kilometres fully covered with snow and some tiny little green grasses. In our mythological scriptures it is mentioned that Pandavas went to heaven (Swarga) through the Swargarohini. What a divine feeling, to sit there in a place that is so far away from your daily routine and just feeling the touch of the in the lap of mother nature. We will descend back to Har Ki Dun that day and we relax with a bonfire snacks which will occupy you for the rest of the evening before you enjoy a nice and hot freshly cooked dinner before going into your sleeping cocoons with lots of mesmerising memories of the valley.

Day 05 : Kalkattiyadhar to Pauni Garaat

Today after breakfast we mark our return journey to Paunigaraat and take the same path to reach the destination. While descending, you get to have greater view of scenic landscapes and enjoy the natural beauty as much as you wish and ready yourself to head towards home. Well, the downhill trek is fun and easy, covers 14 km and takes a handful of hours. A restful night is pretty much guaranteed in the base camp as all the co-trekkers will be becoming your best companions now and it’s time to spend some quality time together gathering memories ending with one last night campfire & stay in tents. Spend your night with peace and rest your hamstrings.

Day 06 : Pauni Garaat to Sankri

After dawn, we Start from PauniGaraat, the rays of rising Sun will pave our way to Seema and then to Taluka. The route lies by the side of Supin River. The history of Seema Village reveals fascinating and often charming aspects of the culture and life of the people of the Village. Once you set foot in Seema Village, you will see the traces of the historical events that happened here. The best way to understand the culture and lifestyle of the people of the Village is to get familiar with the enriching history and culture of Seema Village. This trek back to Taluka will give us opportunity to take a refreshing bath in tantalizing chilled water of the many streams we cross/pass by. This overnight will be on comforting Bed of a good hotel at Sankri!

Day 07 : (Return) Sankri to Dehradun (Drive)

Today is the last day of the memorable trip where we take away a bag full of memories cherishing the whole life. We head back from Sankri to Dehradun with a heavy heart remembering those nights under the clear sky on the lap of the Himalayas.

Essentials: -
    • Basic Essentials
    • Day Bag pack (20-30 litre) with Rain Cover (If you hire mule or porter)
    • Back Pack(50-60 litre) with Rain Cover and comfortable shoulder straps.
    • 2 water bottles
    • Personal Medical kit (If you required)
    • Torch With extra batteries
    • Original ID Card
    • Glucose, Chocolates, biscuits and nuts

Clothing Essentials: -
    • Thermal Wear
    • 2-jacket (1 Fleece, 1 Down feather)
    • Warm Inner wears
    • 2-Gloves (1 Woollen, 1 Waterproof)
    • 2-Trek Pants (Avoid Sorts/Denims/Capri’s)
    • 4-T-shirts (2 Full Sleeves, 2 Half Sleeves)
    • 2-Sweater (1 Fleece, 1 Woollen)
    • Rain Coat / Poncho
    • Handkerchief/towels

Protect Your Head: -
    • 2- Caps (1 Sun Cap, 1 Woollen Cap)
    • UV sunglass
    • Balaclava
    • Neck Gaiters

Personal Utilities: -
    • Cameras
    • Sunscreen Cream
    • Tooth Brush & Paste
    • Lip Balm
    • Quick Dry Towel
    • Body Lotion
    • Sanitizer
    • Toilet paper and wet wipes
    • Anti-Bacterial Powders

Mind your Steps: -
    • Trekking Shoes-water proof and ankle support
    • Floater/Flip-Flops
    • 5-Socks (3 Cotton, 2 Woollen)

Price:- ₹ 9999/-

INCLUSIONS :-

1. Transport: Dehradun to Sankri and Return.

2. Meals while on trek (Veg) + (Egg- wherever possible).

3. All necessary entry fees and trekking permits.

4. Accommodation during the trek:- Guest house, Home stay, camping during Trek.

5. Service of professional trek Leader(qualified in basic/advanced mountaineering courses), guide, cook and Support staff.

6. First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.

7.Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (triple/twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required).

8. Camp fire at camps( if available)

9. Achievement certificate.

EXCLUSIONS :-

1.5% GST( Service Tax)

2. Any kind of personal expenses.

3.Transport from your place to pick up point.

3. Food during the transit.

4. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage and backpack offloading charges

5. Insurance.

6. Any kind of emergency evacuation charges

7. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.

Note : Generally ARA expect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.

Charges of offloading backpack:-

INR 1200/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance

INR 1500/- if you inform us after reaching Sankri

The backpack cannot weigh more than 15 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/trolleys/ bags will not be allowed.

BOOKING AND PAYMENT POLICIES:-

1 :- Booking can be made via NEFT / RTGS / SWIFT / Bank Transfer /check deposit/ demand draft / Cash. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your confirmation email. When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can follow up your reservation efficiently.

2 :-Full payment / Rs.5,000 for Trek / Rs.10,000 for Road Trip / Mountain Expedition to be made in advance at the time of booking.

3 :- Remaining / Rest Payment to be made before the start of the trip.

4. GST @ 5% will be additional on all the bookings

5. Last Date of the booking will be closed before 07 days prior trip departure.

6. Cross confirm the dates and seat availability from our team via mail or call before any online booking/reservation.

7:-Full payment is required as per applicable airfare in case of flight booking and sightseeing and for any other add on packages.

WHEN TO BOOK:

It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. However, if you want a good deal on your domestic/international flight, we recommend organising your trip at least five months in advance. (Please contact us if you require a late booking)

CANCELLATION POLICY:

1 :- In the event of cancellation of trek/adventure activity services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reasons we must be notified of the same in writing via mail at [email protected].

2 :- Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows: -

Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the trek

Book any other trek till one year or get 95% refund

(Note: If the trek charges are more, the balance needs to be paid by the trekker)

Cancellation between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the trek

Choose to go for the same trek, with any other batch, till year or get 70% refund

Cancellation between 15 days and 7 days to the start of the trek

Choose to go on the same trek, in the same season, with any other batch or get 50% refund.

Cancellation less than 7 days to the start of the trek

Transfer your trek (same trek, same batch) to your friend. No refund.

3 :- Refund will be processed within 10 working days after the cancellation date.

4 :- Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the cancellation charges shall depend on date of departure and date of cancellation.

5. No Refund will be payable:

-For any missed/unused services of the tour including the meals due to whatsoever reason

-If services of the tour are modified, varied, amended, cancelled or not utilised.

-If any client decides and/or is required to cancel the tour due to any changes made in Itinerary or trip

-If the client is not satisfied with any service of the operator but can lodge an complaint and decision will be taken immediately and same will be intimidate via mail.

Note:-

1)- Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch.

2)- In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by ARA.

3)- ARA holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice.

OTHER TERMS & POLICIES:

1. Adrenaline Rush Adventure(ARA) can change the Sequence of the day-wise tour program/Itinerary without any prior notice. It may Change depending upon traffic schedules/restrictions, landslides, flight amendments, weather conditions or any other travel related unforeseen circumstances.

2. In case of cancellation of the group from our end due to any unavoidable circumstances, we will either transfer the booking in our other fixed departure trips or refund the complete amount except flight charges if any.

3. Adrenaline Rush Adventure takes utmost care to ensure the safety of its members during any of the adventure programs. However, in the case of any unforeseen mishaps, Adrenaline Rush Adventure will not be liable for any injuries caused or for loss of life. All disputes arising due to the above will be subject to the jurisdiction of Kolkata only. All participants would be required to sign an Indemnity Form before the start of the program, without which traveller would not be allowed to participate in any of the adventure programs.

4. The package price does not include – Expenses of personal nature, such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages, mini bar charges, tips, portage/ offloading charges during any trip, monument fees, camera fees etc.

5. Package rates are subject to change without prior notice, Major events like strikes, fairs, festivals, weather conditions, traffic problems, overbooking of hotels/flights, cancellation/re-routing of flights, closure of / entry restrictions at a place of a visit, etc. We would not be held liable for any refunds/compensation claims arising out of this.

6. It is mandatory for all guests to carry valid photo ID’s (Passport/Driving License/Voter ID Card/Adhaar Card). PAN Card is not accepted as a valid photo ID.

7. Adrenaline Rush Adventures reserves right to dismiss any client from the tour due to any form of misbehaviour, unreasonable quarrel or physical/verbal assault affecting a client or any of the Ground Field Staff.

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