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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 overnight
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 /OSLA TREK 5-6 HRS. OVERNIGHT CAMP
Return Trek . Meals and overnight camp.
DAY 06.
OSLA/ TALUKA OVERNIGHT CAMP
Return Trek . Meals and overnight camp.
DAY 07.
TALUKA / MUSSORIE / DEHRADUN DRIVE 9-10 HRS .
Tour terminates upon arrival at Dehradun. One
can board evening or overnight train for Delhi
Extension not to be missed:
DAY
07. MUSSORIE. OVERNIGHT :HOTEL PADMINI NIWAS.
Arrive Mussorie and transfer to hotel . Evening
explore the Mall road of the hill town. Overnight hotel Padmini
Niwas .
DAY
08.MUSSOIRE/ DEHRADUN .
Morning after breakfast explore the Gun Hill on
rope ways . After lunch drive to Dehradun.
Number of Persons on each trekking trip:
To make our trekking trips low impact & eco friendly, the treks
are run with minimum 2 to maximum
6 persons in each trek. |
