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HAR-KI-DOON- Himalayan foothills
Overview
Region
: Uttarakhand
Grade
: Easy To Moderate
Max
Altitude :11,675 Ft.
Trekking Km :77 Kms.
Har
Ki Dun is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Western Himalayas. The trail
through alpine meadows, glacier basins, pine forests and ancient villages gives
you spectacular views and a chance to experience an intriguing slow paced local
lifestyle.
No other trek is so steeped in mythology to justify the title of “Valley of Gods”. Follow the trail of Pandavas who took the very same route to ascend to heaven via Swargarohini, the mountain that dominates the Har Ki Dun valley. The mountain views you get on this trek are unique. This is the only valley from where you can see Swargarohini – I, II, III, Bandarpoonch and Blackpeak, all together. You can also see the Ruinsara peaks from here.
Har
Ki Doon Valley is a cradle shaped hanging valley in the Garhwal Himalayas. It
is surrounded by snow-covered peaks and alpine vegetation.[1] It is connected
to Baspa Valley by the Borasu Pass 
This
valley is at an altitude of approx 3500m above mean sea level and is
snow-covered during October to March. The valley is around 25 km from Taluka.
The trek to the valley starts from Taluka village and passes through Gangaad,
Osala, and Seema. It is a 2-day trek usually done in two stages. First stage is
from Taluka to Seema/Osla, and second stage is from Seema/Osla to Har Ki Dun.
Return route is the same
ancient villages that are over 3,000 years old. Get an intimate look into lives of villagers as they pass you by. The Har ki Dun valley is accessible through Govind National Park in both summer and winter. This is a valley trek where you trek along the Supin River to Har Ki Dun valley. The trail to is known for its rich variety of flora and fauna.
