Har ki Dun Trek — Beauty redefined

Yatharth Sinhal
Himalayan Adventure Ride
2 min readSep 10, 2016
Har ki Dun trek Imagery

Nestled away within the heart of a cradle formed valley, the trek to Har Ki Doon valley is understood to be one amongst the foremost gorgeous and picturesque treks in Uttarakhand Embraced with scenic alpine meadows and striking greeneries, the beauty and splendour of this portion of the Garhwal Himalayas is attributable by snow clad peaks, broad views of the chain of mountains vary, gurgling rivulets and far more.

Locally referred to as the ‘Valley of Gods’, trekking through this eternal hayfield is one amongst the most effective experiences and is rewarded with mesmerising views of the glaciers, mountain ridges, ancient temples, appealing caves and high altitude villages. in line with the legends, Har Ki Doon valley shares its history with the age of the Mahabharatam and holds a crucial place within the Hindu mythology

Height: 11,675ft
Duration: 7–8 Days
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Best Season: March to June, September to November

Starting Point: Dehradun

Things To Carry

  • Warm clothes like windproof jackets, fleece/full sleeve sweater, thermals, woollen cap and socks, mittens and scarf
  • Comfortable clothes like tee-shirts, trousers or tracks
  • Raincoat or poncho to avoid rains
  • Walking stick or trekking pole
  • Comfortable trekking or hiking shoes
  • Water bottles
  • Sunscreen lotion, lip balms, skin ointment and basic medications (or prescribed if any)
  • Torchlight or flashlights with extra number of cells and bulbs
  • Personal toiletries and towels

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