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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.
Extension not to be missed:
DAY 09. 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 10.MUSSOIRE/ DEHRADUN
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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.
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