Har ki Dun Trek Winter Wonderland

 Har ki Dun Trek : Winter Wonderland

While admiring the stunning vistas of the Swargarohini group of peaks, hike up to 12,000 feet above sea level. Experience the Himalayas’ oldest walk path and take in the stunning vistas of the mountains, ancient culture, woods, grasslands, and meadows, as well as rivers, streams, and even an alpine lake. Follow the path that the Pandavas used to go to heaven in the Mahabharata. A brief glimpse of local life will captivate you as you have the opportunity to explore 2,000-year-old antique communities. Enjoy the mysterious and exotic wildlife of the Himalayas while hearing incredible tales about the mythical stairway to heaven left by the bears on Swargarohini Peak I, II, III, and IV.

The Har ki Dun Trek, which is one of the most well-liked treks among many trekkers and environment lovers, is nestled cosily on the Gharwal Himalayas’ hinges. The cradle-shaped mountains that make up this thrilling climb also go by the name of a hanging valley. Due to the trails’ complete coverage of snow and the sun’s ability to shine through clouds in winter, it is also referred to as the winter-wonderland. The peaceful sights and scent of the deodar trees that surround the Har ki Dun trekking will undoubtedly capture your spirit.

Itinerary 

DAY 1

Drive to Sankri from Dehradun as early in the travel as possible. With a sizable market, Purola is the final significant community along the route. It is advised that the hikers go to Purola proper to purchase whatever they might have forgotten. The majority of cell networks operate in this last village as well. A lovely pine forest is traversed on the route from Purola. From several locations along the route leading out from here, one may see Kedarkantha’s summit. By the early evening, you’ll be in Sankri. The settlement is modest, and its main market is flanked by a few small businesses. Apples are harvested in the village’s many apple orchards beginning in late summer.

DAY 2

Start as early as we can in the morning because the trip will take a while.

After breakfast, climb into an SUV and go over a difficult woodland road, crossing one or more streams along the way. Taluka, a little village with a few stores and two government guest rooms, will be at your disposal in approximately an hour. The journey begins from here on a gravel route while Taluka is filled with the scent of cedar trees. Stroll toward the Supin River as it rushes past rapids. Avoid “bichchu ghas,” which is also known as “scorpion grass.” A stinging feeling that lasts for twenty to thirty minutes might be brought on by a simple touch. This herb is also consumed after being cooked like a vegetable. After a few hours of walking, we arrive at the remote campsite at Puani Garat after passing through the communities of Datmer and Gangad. Puani Garat camping is popular.

DAY 3

 A hundred metres above the river Supin, on a sloping spur, is the village of Osla. As you begin your day, make your way there. The steepest part of the entire walk is the first part of the trail to Osla, which can take 30 to 40 minutes to complete. Terraced farms are common in the area surrounding Osla. On the way to Har ki Dun, Osla is the final village. The trail progressively ascends higher from Osla and passes through a few fields as you can see the river far below. Some distance below the route, to the right, you will see a temple. traverse bushes of flowers include sunflowers, fleece flowers, and orchids. Given that today’s excursion is relatively brief, there will be time to adjust to the high altitude and be ready for tomorrow’s journey. You may relax while soaking up the sun at Kalkatidhar’s lovely campsite. The prohibition on camping at Har Ki Dun has improved the trekking route by allowing for more comfort while also preserving Har Ki Dun’s natural beauty.

DAY 4

 As we go today to Har Ki Dun and Marinda Tal, a tiny lake formed as a result of a boulder blocking the river stream 2 KM ahead of Har Ki Dun, the distance travelled for the day can be considered to be very long. As you begin the hike, you will soon come to a hidden and roaring waterfall with a small tea shop next to it. Discover the junction of the rivers Supin and Ruinsara to see the snow-covered peaks of the Ruinsara valley, including Black Mountain, the highest peak in the area. After ascending following the true right of the river, you will approach the final section inside a forest, which later opens out to a highly panoramic point in Har ki Dun situated at the confluence of two valleys, one coming from beyond Hata glacier and the other from Jaundhar glacier. We are separated from the enormous Har Ki Dun valley, which extends all the way up to the foot of Swargarohini Peak, by a little ridge to our right that is bordered with a few solitary Himalayan birch trees called Bhojpatra. When you get at the destination, take a moment to unwind and enjoy the surroundings before continuing your journey to Marinda Tal, which is another 2-3 miles away.

DAY 5

 After ascending following the true right of the river, you will approach the final section inside a forest, which later opens out to a highly panoramic point in Har ki Dun situated at the confluence of two valleys, one coming from beyond Hata glacier and the other from Jaundhar glacier. We are separated from the enormous Har Ki Dun valley, which extends all the way up to the foot of Swargarohini Peak, by a little ridge to our right that is bordered with a few solitary Himalayan birch trees called Bhojpatra. When you get at the destination, take a moment to unwind and enjoy the surroundings before continuing your journey to Marinda Tal, which is another 2-3 miles away.

DAY 6

 After breakfast, leave this lovely residence early in the morning to begin your hike over the same route you took on Day 1 into Taluka. Trekking downhill causes the viewpoint to change substantially, making the views appear different. Up until Taluka, where a car picks us up to take us back to Sankri, we walk to the true left of the River Supin.

DAY 7

 The journey to Har ki Dun comes to an end today since you must depart Sankri after breakfast. It’s still great to drive up to Mori through the distinct, less travelled areas. Even though the new hydro project has increased the risk to the area’s sensitive environment, the section immediately following traversing Mori town is still the most picturesque on the entire route. We get in Dehradun by late afternoon or early evening after passing through the towns and finally arriving in Kempty-Mussoorie.