Know All About Har Ki Dun Trek

` 10,200/- PP (Dehradun to Dehradun)

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NATURE OF TRIP Trekking

LOCATION Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand

DURATION 07 Days

MAX ALTITUDE Jaundhar Glacier (4300m/14107ft)

GRADE Moderate +

Day 01: Dehradun To Sankri (2000m) 8hr DriveThe trip will start from Dehradun Railway Station with a morning pick up at 7.00 AM. We willdrive to Sankri, via Mussoorie, alongside the Yamuna and Tons rivers. The drive also passesby beautiful pine forests. On reaching Sankri, we will explore the scenic hamlet to preparefor the trek that lies ahead and overnight stay at Sankri.

Day 02: Sankri - Taluka - Osla (2860m) 40min Drive / 5-6hr Trek After breakfast, a short drive to Taluka village will take us to the beginning of our 15 km trekthrough the forest trails of Gangaad. At first, the trek descends, takes a left turn to let uswalk alongside the river Rupin and then loves upwards through an enticing forest ofChestnut, Walnut and Willow trees. Our destination, Osla village is at an altitude of 2650 mand houses an old temple of Duryodhan from Mahabharata. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 03: Osla - Har Ki Dun (3566m) 5-7 hr Trek After breakfast, we will head out on the 12 km trek through the thick forests of GovindNational Park. The Har Ki Dun valley route will be a refreshing balance between steep climbsand leisure level walks. The route, often used by villagers to lead their cattle into grazingpastures, will embark us on an interesting journey through forests which will give us ampleopportunities to spot birds and unique flowers. A 45-minute walk, passing by small streamsand a temple, the first meadows will welcome you with open arms and playful streams.Overnight stay in tents at Har Ki Dun, altitude of 3566 m.

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Day 04: Har Ki Dun - Jaundhar Glacier (4300m) -Har Ki Dun / 7-8 hr Trek

The fourth day is the most exciting part of the Har Ki Dun trek as after breakfast, we willcontinue on a trek to Juandhar glaciers, at an altitude of 4300 m dotted with white snowand grass patches. A complete contrast to the grass you had been trekking on till now,Juandhar glaciers will add morains, scree, glaciers and the stunning Swarga rohini peaks toyour trip and your photo album! This part of the trek will require efforts as it is a long walkwith uneven scene and moraine terrain but it is totally worth it. Return to Har Ki Dun thesame day and overnight stay in tents.

Day 05: Har Ki Dun - Osla / 4-5 hrThis day will mark our return journey to Osla village with scenic landscapes keeping uscompany. The downhill trek is fun and easy, covers 11 km and takes about 3-4 hours.Overnight stay in rest houses or tents.

Day 06: Osla – Sankri / 4-5 hrFrom Osla village, an early morning trek will take us to Seema and then to Taluka. This trekback to Taluka will give us abundant opportunities to take a refreshing bath in tantalizingcool water of the many streams we cross or pass by. Overnight stay in hotel at Sankri.

Day 07 : Sankri – Dehradun / 7-8 hrWe will depart for Dehradun, post breakfast and can choose to do a brief stopover atMussoorie, one of India’s most visited and scenic hill stations. Arrive in Dehradun by aroundlate afternoon 6.00 PM. The glorious trip ends here.


1. Back Pack & Rain Cover (50-60 liter) 2. Day Pack & Rain Cover (20-30 liter, If you hire mule or porter)3. Couple of water bottles (Avoid Bisleri Bottles)4. Hiking Shoes (Should be water proof and ankle support) 5. Torch (With extra batteries) 6. Glucose, Chocolates, biscuits and nuts7. Personal Medical kit (If you required)8. Original ID Card

1. UV sunglasses – 1 Nos. 2. Caps – 2 Nos. (1 Sun Cap, 1 Woollen Cap)3. Balaclava – 1 Nos.

1. Trek Pants – 2 Nos. (Avoid Jeans, Shorts, Capris, Fitting Denims) 2. T-shirts – 4 Nos. (2 Full Sleeves, 2 Half Sleeves)3. Sweater – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Woollen)4. Jacket – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Down feather)5. Thermal Wear – 1 Nos.6. Gloves – 2 Nos. (1 Woollen, 1 Waterproof)7. Socks – 5 Nos. (3 Cotton, 2 Woollen)8. Warm Inner wears9. Rain Coat / Poncho – 1 Nos. 10. Handkerchief/towels – 1 Nos.11. Slippers – 1 Nos.

1. Sunscreen Cream2. Body Lotion3. Lip Balm4. Sanitizer 5. Cameras

1. Toilet Paper & Wipes2. Tooth Brush & Paste3. Quick Dry Towel4. Books (If you like reading)5. Music Instruments (Guitar, Flute)

Trek essentials

Basic essentials

Clothing essentials

Protect your head

Personal utilities


WHY US?

AAHVAN ADVENTURES, We are the leading adventure trips provider

company of India, A huge team to serve you in the mountains, A

knowledgeable and well experienced local guides are there to help you with

directions and make you feel comfortable with the surrounding. We organize

treks and adventure trips in the Himalayas in no man’s land. Our local

knowledge and Himalayan experiences ensures that we are the real people

who are operating trips in this Himalayan destinations and also known about

India and its reality. We will also give you the knowledge about all the

historical background of whichever places you visit. There is a transparent

communication between us and clients so that you can enjoy high quality

trips of exceptional value with no hidden extras charges. Our mission is to

discover destinations, often not found on maps, accessible to people who

love to explore themselves. If you are a beginner or an experienced trekker,

we ensure that you will have the best of local guides, trek equipment and

even local cuisine so that you can enjoy the scenery and nature and can leave

all the arrangements to us.

YOU ARE VERY SAFE WITH US

AAHVAN ADVENTURES – we meticulously tag along safety

management procedures and guidelines. Our leaders are well trained at the

Nehru Institute of Mountaineering school on safety management and first aid.

We have a very well skilled team of Outdoors Instructors lead by mountaineer

equivalence excellence and unvarying enhancement of skills and each guide

is hand-picked for attitude & love for the mountains as much as for absolute

trekking excellence. We do trekking in small groups (not more than 12), so can

manage batter services along with a team of guides and porters with mule.

The porters along with one guide travel in front of the pack to ensure that the

trail is clear and to set up the camp site in advance.


We use high quality equipments

We use quality Quechua Arpenaz XL3 tent. These tentsare Water resistance, Waterproof and validated in thelaboratory test mission. Area under roof breathablepolyester double prevents water droplets resulting fromcondensation, which is deposited on the inner face ofthe double roof. The ventilation element in the spareone and two ventilation parts on both sides of the entryto limit condensation and air fresheners.

Quechua ARPENAZ XL 3 TENT

This sleeping bag is comfortable in temperature -5°C/Limittemperature 11°C & Can be twinned to sleep 2 people.

Link a right zip bag to a left zip bag. Inner fabric: 100%polyamide. Outer fabric: 100% polyester insert: 100%polyamide and wadding: 100% polyester. The minimumtemperature at which a user feels comfortable overall –neither hot nor cold – while huddled up in the sleepingbag (as determined for an average male user undernormal conditions of use).

FORCLAZ -5° LIGHT HIKING SLEEPING BAG

This is very important thing to have hiking pole duringtrek. It give a support to Hiker all along trek withcomfort. This high quality pole is made of durable lightweight aluminum – Poles extend from 25.5 to 53 inches(approximately). Poles contain anti-shock springsfor more comfortable trekking. Durable tips for less forgiving surfaces, rubber foot for flat surfaces andoptional snow disk for use on softer ground coverings.

HIKING pole

A crampon is a traction device that is attached to footwearto improve mobility on snow and ice during ice climbing.Not only are crampons used during ice climbing, but theyare also used for secure travel on snow and ice, such ascrossing glaciers, snowfields and ice fields, ascendingsnow slopes, and scaling ice-covered rock.

crampons


Q. What is the fitness level required for the Har Ki Dun Trek and how hard is the trek?A. This trek is easy to moderate and meant for everyone, right from fit/adventurous to seasoned hikers.Q. Which is the best time for Har Ki Dun Trek?A. September to JuneQ. What is the maximum altitude point of Har Ki Dun Trek?A. Jaundhar Glacier – 4300mQ. How can we reach Dehradun?A. Dehradun is around 250km from Delhi by road. So many trains are well connected to Dehradun and as well Haridwar, which is 50km away from Dehradun. Nearest airport is Jolly Grand Airport.Q. Which transport you provide from Dehradun to Sankri & Return?A. Tempo Traveller / Tata Sumo / Mahindra BoleroQ. What will be the daytime and night temperature?A. During day time the temperature will be around 15° to 20° and during night it will fall down to 0°Q. Are trekking shoes mandatory?A. Trekking shoes are not mandatory but, it will make the trek comfortable. Take a shoe with a good grip and high ankle support. It would be better if the shoes are waterproof.Q. Are there any provisions for taking bath?A. There is no provision for bath on the trek.Q. What is the size of trekking group?A. 20 to 30 PeopleQ. How many guides are there in one group?A. 2 guidesQ. Are accommodation for men and women separate?A. Yes, men and women will not be sharing tents, unless they want.Q. What kind of food you provide during the trek?A. We provide food for 4 times in a day i.e. Breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner.Q. Do I need to carry any documents with me?A. Carry an original ID card and a photograph.Q. Do you provide toilet tents?A. Yes we do provide Toilet tents.Q. Can we expect rains/snowfall during the trek?A. Yes, Sudden weather changes are expected, always carry a light rain coat or waterproof windcheater/poncho.Q. Is there any mobile network connectivity?A. In Sankri you will get only BSNL mobile networks. In other locations you won’t have any network.Q. Where can we get Electricity?A. During the trek, you will get electricity only in Sankri.

Frequently Asked Questions


Cost of the trip

inclusion

1. Transport from Dehradun to Sankri & Return2. Accommodation during the trek (Camping)3. All meals - vegetarian4. Trekking permits and forest camping charges5. Trekking equipment (Hiking Pole, Crampons, Gaiters, Tents, Sleeping Bags,Mattresses, Ice Axes, Ropes, etc.)6. Safety equipment (First Aid, Medical Kit, Oxygen Cylinders, Stretcher, etc.)7. Services of an expert trek leader (Qualified in Basic/Advanced Mountaineering Courses)8. Services of an expert trek team (Guides, Cooks, Helpers, Porters/Mules)9. Achievement Certificate10. Memories for Life Time

exclusion

1. 5% GST (Service Tax)2. Transport from your city to Dehradun and Return3. Food during transport from Dehradun to Sankri & Return4. Backpack offloading charges (` 250 Per Day / Per Bag)5. Shoes Rent (` 250 Per Day)6. Personal expenses of any kind7. Anything apart from the inclusions

1. Full payment to be made in advance at the time of booking the trek

2. Payment to be made by Bank Transfer/Cheque/DD in favor of AAHVAN ADVENTURES OPC PVT LTD

payable at Ahmadabad

3. Payment for this trip will not be adjusted against any future trips

4. Cancellation policy

5. >30 days: Full refund (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for hotel bookings,

transport, etc.)

6. 21-30 days: 75% of trip cost will be refunded (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred

for hotel bookings, transport, etc.)

7. 10-21 days: 50% of trip cost will be refunded (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred

for hotel bookings, transport, etc.)

8. <10 days: No refund

PAYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS

` 10,200 /- Per Person (Sharing Basis)

(Dehradun to Dehradun)

+

5% GST (Service Tax)


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