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Har-Ki-Doon, Situated in the upper catchments of river Tons ,is one
of the most fascinating and lesser exploited area of Garhwal
Himalayas. The meadow areas fall under the Govind Pashu Vihar
sanctuary.
Har-Ki-Doon ,though a less known name, stands well with the world
famous valley of flowers .With regard to the variety and richness of
the flowering herbs, it greatly surpasses the valley of the flowers
in the area. Faunistically, Har-Ki-Doon is one of the richest parts
in Garhwal Himalayas. Broadly speaking the area harbors almost all
the major group of the high altitude animals known to reside in the
Himalayas.
For
long this unique area on account of its remoteness, remained free
from the human impact. It has been only after forties. Of this
century that few hunters and nature lovers forged their way to this
area. It has been because of this, that is this area nature has
remained more or less in its pristine form. while trekking in the
area started only recently. The life style, dress, dialect, the
traditions and the religious sentiments of the local Rawai
populations inhabiting the villages enroute, are markedly different
from the rest of Garhwal. Many traditions like polyandry are still
practiced here.
The
temple in the every village is centrally located, locally called
ring ghar these temples are largely resemble pagodas. Surprisingly,
Kauravas are worshipped in the entire area and not the Vishnu,
Brahma,or Shiva. Obviously most of the temples are related to
Duryodhna and Karna .
With
all its cultural and natural resources, this area is paradise for
trekkers, mountaineers, wild lifers, ecologists, anthropologists,
and social workers.
One
gets a super view of the Bandarpunch, (6387 Meters) and Swargarohini,
(6252 Mts.) peaks and many other Peaks.
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Trek
thorough the rich Forest |
Camp Sites near the river and in the
meadows |
DAY
01 DEHRADUN/ TALUKA DRIVE 9-10 HRS. OVERNIGHT CAMP
Arrive Dehradun . Met upon arrival and drive through the town of
Dehradun to Mussorie. From the town of Mussorie the road winds its
way over forested hills. The scenery is specially beautiful and is
set with typical slate roofed Garhwali villages. Most of the drive
is through thick pine forests. Camp is established at a site little
before the village of Taluka. Meals and over night camping.
DAY
02 TALUKA / OSLA TREK 5-6 HRS. OVERNIGHT CAMP
Morning after breakfast we trek along the river to Osla. Today we
cross the river on small wooden bridges. The trek is gradual ascent
till Osla. Arrive Osla. Today we camp little before the Osla
village.
DAY
03 OSLA/ HAR KI DUN TREK 5-6 HRS. OVERNIGHT CAMP
Morning after breakfast trek to Har Ki Dun. Initially the trek goes
past sosome fields of beans & rice and also some isolated villages,
where the life style is same as old, the untouched one. The dress
worn by the people is traditional . Their cheerful ness and
innocence combined with their simple way of life make them very
appealing. A common scene in the evenings is that of ruddy cheeked
village belles returning home, carrying on their backs huge loads of
pine needles & cones to be used as fuel. The trail steadily ascends
the side of the ridge across the river and then veers left to the
Har Ki Dun valley. Dense forests at this part give way to the
meadows that are scattered with flowers and flowering herbs.
DAY
04. HAR KI DUN
Day free to explore the Har Ki Doon valley. Meals and overnight
camp.
DAY
05. HAR KI DUN TO DEVTHACH TREK 4 HRS. OVERNIGHT CAMP
Morning after breakfast trek down to devthach. Arrive Devthach &
camp. Meals and overnight camp.
DAY
06. DEVTHACH TO RUNSERA TAL TREK 5-6 HRS.OVERNIGHT CAMP
Morning after breakfast trek to Runseratal. The entire trek is
gradual descent till we reach Runsera Gad nalala. The trek after the
nala is flat for 2-3 hrs. Last 2hrs of the trek is gradual ascent
till we reach Runserra tal. Arrive and camp. Meals and overnight
camp.
DAY 07. RUINSERA TAL TO DEVTHACH TREK 4-5 HRS. OVERNIGHT - CAMP
Enjoy the panoramic view of Greater Himalayan range. Return trek to
Devthach. Meals and overnight camp.
DAY
08. DEVTHACH /OSLA /TALUKA TREK 5-6 HRS. OVERNIGHT CAMP
Return trek
DAY
09. TALUKA / DEHRADUN DRIVE 9-10 HRS .
Tour terminates upon arrival at Dehradun.
Altitude:
Mussoire 204 Mts., Netwar 1380 Mts., Taluka 1900 Mts. , Har Ki Dun
3566 Mts.
Number of Persons on each trekking trip:
To make our trekking trips low impact & ecofriendly, the treks
are run with minimum 2 to maximum 6 persons in each trek. |
