Day 1 · 1,950 m
Into Govind National Park
Sankri · Drive from Dehradun · 8 hrs
The road follows the Tons river into the park. Sankri is all walnut trees and woodsmoke, and the last place for a while with anything like a shop.
Har Ki Dun trek, Uttarakhand
A cradle-shaped valley of thousand-year-old villages and wooden temples.
Older than any trail map, this is a walk through living history: carved wooden houses, temples to Duryodhana, and a valley at the end that looks straight up at Swargarohini.
- Duration
- 7 days
- Highest point
- 3,566 m
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
- Difficulty
- Easy–Moderate
Har Ki Dun, one day at a time
Day 2 · 2,500 m
Along the Supin
Pauni Garaat · Drive 1 hr · walk 10 km
A drive to Taluka, then a long, easy day along the Supin river through walnut and chestnut, past water mills still grinding flour.
Day 3 · 3,000 m
The old villages
Kalkattiyadhar · 8 km · 6 hrs
Osla and Gangad: carved wooden houses stacked up the hillside, terraced fields of red rice, and a temple that has stood here for longer than anyone can remember.
Day 4 · 3,566 m
The valley of the gods
Har Ki Dun · 6 km · 5 hrs
The valley opens like cupped hands, with Swargarohini rising at the far end. Legend says the Pandavas walked this way to heaven. It's easy to see why.
Day 5 · 3,400 m
A day to wander
Marinda Tal · 6 km · 4 hrs
No packing, no schedule. Walk up towards Jaundhar glacier, sit by the lake at Marinda, or just lie in the grass and watch the clouds move over the ridge.
Day 6 · 3,000 m
Back through Osla
Kalkattiyadhar · 10 km · 6 hrs
Retracing your steps in reverse light. The village children recognise you now and wave from the rooftops.
Day 7 · 1,950 m
The road home
Sankri · 12 km · drive 1 hr
Down the Supin one last time to Taluka and the jeeps. Dinner in Sankri tastes better than any restaurant you know.
- Day 1 · 1,950 m
- Day 2 · 2,500 m
- Day 3 · 3,000 m
- Day 4 · 3,566 m
- Day 5 · 3,400 m
- Day 6 · 3,000 m
- Day 7 · 1,950 m
Har Ki Dun, answered
How many days is the Har Ki Dun trek?
The Har Ki Dun trek takes 7 days with Wifi to Wild, starting and ending at Sankri in Uttarakhand.
What is the highest point on the Har Ki Dun trek?
The highest point is Har Ki Dun at 3,566 m, reached on day 4.
When is the best time to do the Har Ki Dun trek?
Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov. It is one of our valley & villages treks; the next departure is 18 Apr.
How difficult is the Har Ki Dun trek?
Har Ki Dun is graded Easy–Moderate. You walk 7 days and climb to 3,566 m, so you should be comfortable walking five to six hours a day.
How much does the Har Ki Dun trek cost?
Har Ki Dun costs from ₹11,999 per person with Wifi to Wild, including certified trek leader and local crew, all meals on the trail, cooked fresh, tents, sleeping bags and microspikes, forest permits and camping fees.
Where does the Har Ki Dun trek start?
It starts at Sankri (1,950 m). Drive from Dehradun · 8 hrs.
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