Har Ki Dun with Ruinsara Tal Trek
Har Ki Dun trek is situated in the western range of Garhwal Himalayas. It lies under Uttarkashi district of Uttrakhand in India. A winter paradise and trekker delight, Har Ki dun Valley is a Stairway to wonderland. One thing differ this trek from other is that you can trek here on summer and winter both and its beauty will amaze you in each winter. It will take you through most charismatic alpine meadows, Pine forest and Glaciers which is a treat to the eyes.
Some believe that it is the same route taken by the Pandavas in Mahabharata to ascent heaven. And as you reach Har Ki Dun you get to see the route towards Ruinsara Tal trek the mesmerizing trek as Har Ki Dun.
Har Ki Dun trek will take you through some of the most ancient villages that are approx. 2000 years old. This trek is perfect for adventure seeker and nature lover. You can even spot various species of bird and capture the pictures for lifetime memories. Motivate an opportunity to observe the different types of flying creatures and warm blooded animals that flourish in this locale.
You can likewise detect various langoors close Puani Garaat. This support molded valley is loaded up with old towns that are around 3000 years of age. Likewise, not simply observe the excellence of the district, inspire an opportunity to meet the nearby individuals and find out about their everyday life. While on the trek you will likewise observe numerous ponies and cows nibbling at the knolls and waterway banks. This trek is paradise for nature sweethearts, experience searchers and furthermore shutterbugs. Catch a portion of your most ideal chances while you take off for this trek. Invigorate yourself with some tea each morning before you take off for the trek.
Difficulty Level : Har Ki Dun with Ruinsara Tal Trek
One who has an experience of trekking can do it quite easy and it isn’t even hard for the first timers but can get little tiring while trekking, Har ki dun trek difficulty level can be overcome by anybody with a decent fitness. Har ki dun with beautiful master creation could be the most magnificent and incredible journey for the trekkers on Har ki dun trek rout.
Is it suitable for children’s?
Yes, the trek is favorable for children’s up to 5 years of age but there are certain additional logistical support that we recommend for children’s.
Is it a good option for the first time trekkers /or families?
Yes, we recommend for those who have a less or no prior experience in trekking , this trek does not have tricky patches, and a well planned itinerary will not making it tiring and uncomfortable for you to trek.
Highest altitude : Har Ki Dun with Ruinsara Tal Trek
The altitude of Har Ki Dun Trek is 11,700 Ft. one can attain the maximum altitude depends on the subject to his endurance, and other conditions such as a climate, temperature, The trek will open up the valley view and on the higher altitude, everything will look so mesmerizing.
The things that one has to keep in mind is to take a proper medication with them at the higher altitude, though we provide every possible thing it is always better to keep your medicine according to your health, Hydration is the most important when you will trek to the higher altitude, so keep your body hydrated while trekking.
Season : Har Ki Dun with Ruinsara Tal Trek
The best season for Har Ki Dun trek is from April to November; a trek to this admirable destination can be planned between these months as the destination glows the most.
The Destination offers the splendid view; the landscape is beyond imagination, the gigantic mountains wrapped with snow looks mesmerizing. Enriched by the glory of nature Trekking in Uttarakhand can be the best experience in all seasons, where this trekking destination Har Ki Dun is no doubt a delightful one.
Average Temperature : Har Ki Dun with Ruinsara Tal Trek
During the daytime temperatures will range from 10 to 15 degrees in the morning and 2 to 5 degrees.
One should bring enough pair of clothes and better quality trekking boots so that a trekker can be covered thoroughly and does not face any difficulty during the stay at this temperature.
There is a vast difference in the mountain temperature, and when it about the trek to Har Ki Dun trek, so it might be possible that one can encounter a little difficulty during acclimatization. It is essential to bring all warm clothes, and that may not even affect the backpack too much.
Duration : Har Ki Dun with Ruinsara Tal Trek
The trek lasts for 9 days including pickup and return, if it is booked with us.
What Makes this Trek different?
This is a valley trek where you trek along the Supin River to Har Ki Dun trek in Himalayas, since the trekking trail isn’t treaded upon too often, birds and animals thrive in this region.
One can spot langoor families near Puani Garaat. Black bears, wild boars, and Barasingha are few of the other animals you can spot if you’re lucky. Golden eagles and massive Himalayan griffins also live here.
The colorful Himalayan Monal, the state bird of Uttarakhand, thrives in the forests here. The Har ki Dun trail takes you back in time.
The cradle shaped valley is populated with ancient villages that are over 3,000 years old. This is also one of the few treks where one can come across the local lifestyle in close proximity. Most of the residents here grow rajma, potato, and rice for a living.
They also weave their own wool and make jackets and coats. You can get an intimate look into the lives of villagers as they pass you by. The Har Ki Dun trail assumes a different complexion during the months of October and November.
Here is a gallery of its lush, green landscape. You will spot horses and cows grazing in the meadows and on the sprawling river banks makes Har ki dun one of the best treks in India.
The valley does not just have the essence of an amazing trek but the valley according to Hindu mythology is another way that Pandavas took while walking towards the heaven via Swargarohini.
A mountain massif in the Saraswati range of the Garhwal Himalaya. It lies in the Uttarkashi District of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Har ki dun valley gives you the panoramic view of the Mother Nature; the cradle shaped valley signifies peace and serene beauty and describes Nature in an ultimate way, each step you take while trekking in the magnificent valley allows you to get the feeling of paradise in the lap of Himalayas specially in summers cause Har ki dun trek best time is April to Nov.
Har ki dun valley is the only valley from where one can witness the Swargrohini 1, 2, 3, Bandar Poonch, black peak and Ruinsara peak from here Nature never skip the chance to amaze the humanity as the best time for Har Ki Dun trek is between April to Nov so plan a trip accordingly.
The indigenous native of the Har ki dun trek in Himalayas is an example of how beautifully they are taking care of nature and ironically how city life is destroying nature at the same time.
Har ki dun valley is populated with the ancient villages that are over 3,000 years old; locals of Har ki dun valley mainly worship Duryodhana as it is believed that the valley was the home of the worrier Bhog Dat who was a Kaurava supporter and that is why it is among few places where people worship Duryodhana.
Trek Itinerary : Har Ki Dun with Ruinsara Tal Trek
Day 1: Reach Sankri
Altitude: 6,397 Ft.
Time taken: 8 to 10 hrs
Sankri base camp can be reached in 8 to 10 hours from Dehradun. You can take a cab from Dehradun railway station at 6:30 in the morning.
Sankri is a small village with almost 250 houses, but the beauty of the town is so much more, the town consists of some small shops and dhabas.
The village is also a trekking route for many trails like Kedarkantha, Barsu pass etc.
Morning in Sankari is not less than a fantastic experience one can have; the Swargrohini peak which is visible with the sun shines bright looks like a fairy tale.
The whole Himalayan range will entertain you throughout the journey, and you won’t feel bored in this long journey to Sankri base camp.
The drive to Sankri will take you through the Nainbagh, Naugaon, Purola, Jarmola and Mori Naitwar, and it would be a mesmerizing feeling to travel to Har ki dun trek, as trekking in Uttarakhand is magic.
Day 2: Sankri to Puani Garaat via Tauka
Altitude: 6,397 ft. to 8,280 Ft. via 8,694 Ft.
Time Taken: 6 hrs, 10 Km.
Trek Gradient: Easy to moderate
Water sources: Carry your own water bottles
On your 2nd day, the cab will take you from Sankri to Taluka which is 12 Km in the distance and will take around 1 Hour to reach. Here you have to trek to reach Puani Garaat.
A small village Taluka has fewer houses, but the town is beautiful and give the glance of how mountains of Uttarakhand are so stunning along with that the whole Himalayan range, therefore, treks in India are so famous.
From Taluka there we will trek to Punani Garaat where in between you will cross the river and wooden bridge that is going to remind you about the ancient time.
As the essence of past is still alive in the mountains, walking ahead, you will witness harvest fields of potato, millet, and maize will fall on the way giving the whole stretch a ranch house feel.
Pauni Garaat, a green clearing on the banks of Supin at its energetic best arrived at late in the afternoon as the Sun begins to dip.
You will reach your destination that is Punani Garaat have rest and take a proper sleep under the sky, that will feel so wonderful.
The whole Himalayan range will introduce you to the best trekking in Uttarakhand.
Day 3: Puani Garaat to Kalkatiyadhar
Altitude: 8,280 Ft. to 8,956 Ft.
Time taken: 6 hrs, 7 Km.
Trek Gradient: Easy to moderate
Water sources: Carry your own
Start your day by trek heading to Osla town; Osla is a tiny town after hiking for an hour you will enter in a series of cleared land.
The Climb is massive after it however beautiful landscape makes up for the efforts; you will soon reach flat land, which is your next Campsite, Kalkatiyadhaar.
The trail passes through 3 Garaat or hydroelectricity run teasing units which are utilized by the villagers for isolating husks of millet and maize pursued by establishing to flour.
The perfect vibe held in the encompassing, the trek continues through gather lands, dairy cattle eating, and inclination roofed cabins utilized as silo and stockpiles.
In the wake of intersection a log connect, the trail turns for a rising. On this slope, you will motivate remarkable perspectives to take looks of the Dhauladhar Range out front.
Twisted trails to Borasu Pass and Baspa Valley can likewise be made out from here. The high trail twists further down achieving a tabletop green stretch-Kalkattiyadhar.
Day 4: Kalkatidhar to Boslo via Har Ki Dun
Altitude: 9922 Ft. to 11,700 Ft.
Time taken: 5-6 Hrs, 10 Km
Water sources: You can refill your drinking water bottles from the lake along the trail.
Trek Gradient: Easy
Today you will begin ahead of schedule when contrasted with different days. Nonetheless, hypnotizing the perspectives were until today, prepare to experience something more.
The trail will go into the icy mass bowl having moraines and elevated glades. Tall pine trees will welcome you at each progression.
The trail is blended of steep and moderate rise until the Har Ki Dun valley. Similarly, as you rise high, you can see snow fixes and solidified cascades. In winter these areas are secured with thick snow.
A valley is a superb spot showing gigantic magnificence in one sight. The enormous pinnacles of Swargarohini, Hata Peak, Black Peak and so forth demonstrate their wondering impressions.
The valley is an astonishing amalgamation of glades, solidified streams, coniferous timberlands, ice sheet moraines, the setting of tremendous pinnacles.
And you will be able to witness the route towards Boslo, and heading towards this mesmerizing beauty is nothing less than a dream.
Day 5: Boslo to Untigad
Altitude: 9,922 Ft. to 11,316 Ft.
Time taken: 6-7 hrs, 9-10 Km
Water sources: You can refill your water bottles from the waterway along the trail.
Trek Gradient: Easy To Moderate
5th day will be hectic yet loaded with experience something else to take in considers is to remain safe and walk gradually, as there be a sharp course when you will walk, you will likewise observe the blend of the two streams one is Har Ki Dun and the another is Kyarakoti which meets and make Tamsa river.
You need to be somewhat cautious with the trail as throughout the spring there is many flowers so don’t harm the vegetation. Later you should cross the Har Ki Dun waterway.
Be somewhat cautious and you will effectively cross by. Presently the trail will be taken over with the eye atching Silver Birch, Blue pine and a wide range of vegetation.
The Kyarakoti waterway will pursue by you with its full control with its music of 3 km past the stream crossing you will go over two tremendous rocks laying one over the other making a characteristic safe house beneath.
This will be an ultimate journey for you.
Day 6: Untigad to Devesu Thatch via Ruinsara Tal
Altitude: 11,316 Ft. to 11,811 Ft.
Time taken: 6-7 hrs, 12-13 Km
Water sources: Water Sources Regularly Along the Way. One Liter Of Water Is Sufficient.
Trek Gradient: Easy To Moderate
6th day will be amazing as you will see the magnificent Ruinsara Tal. The lake is around 1.5 kms from Untigaad. It will take an hour to two to arrive at this lake. The trail is totally loaded up with silver birch or Bhoj Patra trees and is generally rough. Post rainstorm this lake is encompassed with greenery while after witer it would seem that a high frigid lake with huge pieces of ice in the middle.
The lake is encompassed with many pinnacles yet the trail ahead goes to the acclaimed Bali Pass trek. Further strolling into the trail will lead you to the Kyarakoti Glacier. You can likewise observe the hanging ice sheets of Swargarohini from this lake.
After 8 Kms from Untigaad you arrive at the wrecked extension of the conversion purpose of Kyarakoti and Har Ki Dun waterways. In spite of the fact that this time take the trail towards Devsu. In the wake of intersection the Kyarakoti stream it will be a lofty rising to Devsu. You will be invited with wonderful elevated shrubs brimming with a wide range of blooms and greenery.
It will be the best campground of this adventure as you will be encompassed with a floor covering of grass on the ground. Encompassed by a cover of trees, with snow loaded mountains ahead and the dark blue sky above. In case you’re fortunate you can recognize some Himalayan winged creatures like Monal and Pheasant, and creatures like dark jaguar and Himalayan bear.
Day 7: Devesu Thatch to Gangaad
Altitude: 11,316 Ft. to 7,937Ft.
Time taken: 5-6 hrs, 9-10 Km
Water sources: Regular Water Sources Along The Trail. Carry Sufficient Water.
Trek Gradient: Easy To Moderate
On 7th day the trail will take you back in time as the ancient village Gangaad, The trail will proceed between the woodlands loaded with Chir Pine, Needle pine, different greeneries and blossoming trees.
Converse with local people, about their town, their history, their sustenance and culture.
Day 8: Gangaad to Taluka by trek than drive to Sankri
Altitude: 7937 Ft. to 6910 Ft. to 6455 Ft.
Time taken: 3-4 hrs, 7 To 9 Km
Water sources: Forest Trail with Steps. Carry Two Liters of Water
Trek Gradient: Easy To Moderate
On your 8th day it will be an opportunity to bid farewell to the locals of Gangaad. The course will keep on taluka a similar route as the day you started. It will generally take 3-4 hrs on a normal pace. The vehicles will take you from Taluka to Sakri and you reach in the late evening. You can get some neighborhood made items in Gangaad, for example, Wool, Honey, Herbs, Organic Rajma, Red rice and so on.
Day 9: Departure from Sankri
On your 9th day, you will drive from Sankri to Dehradun that will take around 10 to 11 hrs to reach so that the drive will start early in the morning.
As it will be the End of your Har Ki Dun trek so admire the beauty of Trekking in Uttarakhand in Har ki Dun Valley.
