Har Ki Dun (also called Har Ki Doon) itself is one of the most beautiful treks in the entire Uttarakhand. Offering you the chance to witness the stunning lush green meadows and massive landscapes, this trek takes you away from all the hassles of your city life. Har Ki Dun is a trek nestled in the remotest area of Uttarakhand and hides the beauty of untouched nature. Apart from a few villages and traditional communities, the place this trek happens is not so well connected with the trivialities of the outside world.
While Har Ki Doon trek, it seems as if you walking towards a gateway of something out of this world. The vast landscape with a single river flowing right in the middle, mountains surrounding it from both sides, and meadows covering it like a blanket is what makes Har Ki Dun is one of the most sought after trekking for people who want to escape from the hustle-bustle of other commercial treks.
The trek is more like a leisure walk in a much larger garden of nature than pushing your hard way through some difficult terrain. This is what makes this trek super accessible for all. May it is a young crying kid or a wrinkled old woman, this trek gives you a balanced blend of comfort ability and adventure.
But what makes this particular package so unique is the opportunity to trek to the famous and gorgeous Ruinsara Lake. This lake sits peacefully a few km ahead of the Har Ki Dun in the middle of rhododendrons forest. Surrounded by blooming pink and yellow rhododendrons, and majestic mountains, this lake looks absolutely like a heavenly body.
The best part of the trekking to the Ruinsara lake (also sometimes called Ruinsara Tal) is the camping. Though the area just beside the lake is majorly wet and is not stable to camp but right after the wet part ends, we find an ideal area to pitch our camps. Even though we camp a little far from the lake, but its charm keeps charming us. On a perfect night, the lake sparkles more than any pearl in the world and looks astonishing.
The perfect blend of Har Ki Dun peak and Ruinsara lake is a unique combination and is offered in the rarest of cases in any trekking package. But guess what, Moustache presents you one of its exclusive packages, where you not only have the chance to enjoy the wonders and adventures of Har Ki Dun trek but also soak in the charm of pearl sparkling Ruinsara lake. Isn’t it just wonderful?
Har Ki Dun trek (Har Ki Doon trek) also has an exciting mythological side attached to it which makes it more thrilling to vanquish. Stories by several locals say that when Pandavas won the famous battle of Kurukshetra, they along with their shared wife - Draupadi accepted sanyas and embarked on the journey to find heaven. Stories sat that they climbed the famous Swargarohini peak to find heaven. But only the oldest of them – Yudhishter succeeded. It is since then; the peak got its name and fame.
From the summit of Har Ki Dun (also sometimes called Har Ki Doon), you can spot the incredible views of this swargarohini peak. The mammoth snow-clad mountain stands right in front of you, surrounded by snow-white clouds, leaving you awestruck. Even the view from the peak itself is astonishing and spectacular. It gives you a panoramic clear view of the entire Himalayan region against the massive clean blue sky.
But nothing is as breath-taking as the journey you trek on to reach the Ruinsara Tal. The twisted trail occasionally takes you through forests of blooming pink rhododendrons, oak, and pine. But the moment the tree line ends, the entirety of the incredible natural setting pleases you more than anything. The route is also marked with several small and sparkling waterfalls giving you ideal spots to take shorts breaks and refill your waterfalls. Overall, this trek is a pack full of adventures, thrills, and peace. An ideal window for people who want to escape their busy lives and spend some time in peace and satisfaction.
Why Moustache?
Moustache believes in the idea of ‘Affordable
Travelling’. We here at Moustache believe that everyone has the right to
explore the untouched beauty of the Himalayas and hence should have affordable
access to it. Therefore, we have one of the most affordable personally tailored
packages just for you! Moustache also understands the current COVID-19 crisis,
therefore keeping that in mind, it also has a very flexible cancellation and
rescheduling policy. For further information, please write to us.
Har Ki Dun - Ruinsara Lake
Day 1: Dehradun
to Sankri
Altitude: 6,455
ft
Drive: 6-7
hrs (187 km)
Meals Included: Dinner
Stay Type: Stay
at guesthouses on a double /triple sharing basis.
Day 2: Drive
to Taluka and trek to Chilurgad
Altitude: 8,160
ft
Drive: 12
km
Trek: 10
km (4-5 hours)
Meals Included: Breakfast
- Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay type: Stay
in tents on a double /triple sharing basis.
Day 3: Chilurgad
to Kalkatiyadhar
Altitude: 9,922
ft
Trek: 7
km (3-4 hours)
Meals Included: Breakfast
- Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay type: Stay
in tents on a double /triple sharing basis.
Day 4: Kalkatiyadhar
to Har Ki Dun and back to Kalkatiyadhar
Altitude: 11,700
ft and back to 9,922 ft
Trek: 7
km (5-6 hours)
Meals Included: Breakfast
- Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay type: Stay
in tents on a double /triple sharing basis.
Day 5: Kalkatiyadhar
to Ruinsara Lake
Altitude: 11,811
ft
Trek: 5
km (3-4 hours)
Meals Included: Breakfast
- Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay type: Stay
in tents on a double /triple sharing basis.
Day 6: Ruinsara
Lake to Devsu Bugyal
Altitude: 9,842
ft
Trek: 15 km
(7-8 hours)
Meals Included: Breakfast
- Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay type: Stay
in tents on a double /triple sharing basis.
Day 7: Devsu
Bugyal to Taluka, and drive to Sankri
Altitude: 6,455
ft
Trek: 10 km
(4-5 hours)
Meals Included: Breakfast
- Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay Type: Stay
in the Guest House on a double/triple sharing basis.
Day 8: Sankri
to Dehradun
Meal Included: Breakfast
Drive: 187
km (6-7 hrs)
Once you have reached Dehradun, our trip comes to an end. Time to say goodbye and wish you all the best. Moustache sincerely thanks you for choosing us and giving us this opportunity to serve you well. We hope to see you super soon.
Air: Take
a flight to Jolly Grant (Dehradun) airport and from there take a Shared /
Private cab or a local bus to reach Dehradun Railway station.
Road: Volvo
transfers are available from Delhi to Dehradun, It takes around 6 hrs to reach
Dehradun from Delhi.
Rail: Dehradun
has a railway station so book a train to Dehradun railway station direct and if
there is no direct train available from your city then book a train to Delhi
and from there either you can book another train or take a bus to Dehradun.
Before booking a cab or bus to or
from Sankri, it is advisable to contact the trek operator first as they have
the local transport facility running which usually borne and shared between the
trekkers.
1. Shirts
/ T-shirts –2/3, Jeans / Trekking Pants -2
2. Windproof
jacket of decent quality (no flimsy wind cheaters please!) preferably with a
hood
3. Warm
and thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater
4. Thermal
inner wear (upper & lower), Scarf/muffler (optional)
5. Woollen
cap, Woollen gloves, Woollen socks & regular socks (3-4 pairs)
6. Comfortable
Trekking/Hiking shoes (Waterproof shoes with a thick sole are recommended)
7. Lightweight
floaters/sandals/slippers
8. Raincoat
/ Poncho, Small quick-dry towel
9. Water
bottle (sturdy ones, no empty Bisleri bottles!!)
10. Cap
/ Hat to keep the strong sun away from your face
11. Sun
glasses (polarized/UV Protected), Walking stick / Trekking pole
12. Sunscreen
Lotion, Lip Balm, Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
13. Medicines,
if requiring any specific medication
14. Personal
toiletries
15. Day
pack/small bag in case if you are planning to offload your regular backpack
16. Hand
Sanitizer
17. Extra
face masks
Inclusions:
1. You will be greeted by our trek
team with a welcome drink on your arrival to Sankri.
2. All stays included from Sankri to
Sankri on double / triple sharing basis:
(i) Guest house on day 1 &
7.
(ii) Alpine / Dome tents from
day 2 to 6
3. All meals included from Day 1
dinner to Day 8 breakfast. Vegetarian meals will be served throughout the trek.
4. Skilled local staff who have ample
knowledge of the route
5. Hot water in buckets can be
provided on request depending on availability while staying at guest houses in
Sankri only.
6. Kitchen, dining and toilet tents
will be used during the trek.
7. Cooks/Helper for carrying common
equipment like rations/tents/utensils/groceries.
8. All trek essentials included–
(i) Accommodation - tents,
sleeping bags, sleeping mats etc
(ii) Safety equipment -
microspikes, gaiters as per requirements and basic first aid kit with a
portable oxygen cylinder.
(iii) Permit - forest and
camping fee included.
9. Transportation charges on Day 2 and 7 from Sankri to Taluka and Taluka to Sankri respectively.
Exclusions:
1. The above trek charges do not
include the GST charges (5%).
2. Personal essentials -
(i) Equipment - Gumboots, trekking
poles, sleeping bag, liners etc.
(ii) Insurance - Personal and travel
insurances.
(iii) Beverage - Mineral water
bottles/bottled or canned beverages
(iv) Snacks - Chocolate, dry fruits,
protein or nutrition bar.
(v) Entertainment - Camera or drone
fees.
3. Transportation - The charges of
transportation on day 1 and 8 are to be borne and shared between the trekkers.
4. In case if your trek remains
incomplete or uninitiated because of "force majeure", medical
emergency or by personal choice after you arrive at the starting point, you
will not be able to get refund, reschedule or replace any services that remain
unutilized by you.
5. Any additional cost incurred due
to changes in Government Guidelines related to travel/trek/COVID-19 will be
borne by the Guest.
6. Anything which is not included in
Inclusion.
7. Separate tents on request, will be
charged extra (INR 1,500 per tent)
1. If
cancellations are made within 48 hours prior to the start of the trek, 100%
advance will be charged as cancellation fee.
2. If
cancellations are made between 2-7 days prior to the start of the trek, either
75% of paid amount will be returned to the guest or whole advance amount can be
adjusted against any trek within next 6 months.
3. If
cancellations are made prior to 7 days from the start of the trek, 100% of the
total advance will be refunded.
4. If
you book the trek by paying 25% of the booking amount and fail to make the 100%
payment before 25 days from date of travel. In this case, your booking will get
cancelled automatically and can only be reconfirmed once you make the full
payment, depending on the availability of slots.
5. In
case if your trek remains incomplete or uninitiated because of
""force majeure"", medical emergency or by personal choice
after you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get refund,
reschedule or replace any services that remain unutilized by you.
6. Cancellations
are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website &
are irrespective of the date of booking.
7. The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.
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