Why HAR KI DUN TREK is the best Summer trek?

28-08-2023 | 242 days

Written by: Ridhima Kamal

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Although the state of Uttarakhand offers prodigious opportunities for trekking even during the most unfavorable times, so you have boundless chances to pick your best from the elite. The treks of Uttarakhand provide spectacular as well as extravagant traveling experiences to the trekkers.

Har Ki dun or The Valley of God is considered to be a luxurious choice for the trekkers of India during the Summer-season. This is the season of the year where sunshine falls on the snowflakes and the snow-clad mountains are dropping their keen eyes on the people looking up to them from grasslands.

Har Ki Dun or The Valley of God outshines all the treks and makes it to the list of the best treks to undertake in Summer 2021.

Why choose?

During the trek, you will come across numerous people who would joyfully share their gleeful experiences of their stay in Har ki Dun Trek. The valley submits a pleasant view of Sunrise, mountainsides, and the monumental countryside culture in a single frame. The gurgling sound of the waterway makes the journey idyllic, the blend of seamless stones, the wide banquet of unexplored flowers, and the compassing peace and serenity.

Hold yourself to embrace the tranquility of being circumference by the nonpareil exhilaration. Sit around the campsite, spend a considerable amount of time gazing at chronicles of stars and feel the fables inside you. The asset of splendor of the valley and the altering colors of the routes throughout the season emanates the greatest interest amongst the trekkers and travelers. Walking through the pathways of the fruitful canyons, distant hamlets with local dwellers proposing tender and compassionate warmth to the guests, wild vegetation and the tenor competing with the wilderness in abundance are the highlights of the trek. It is definitely an exquisite trek through an enchanting and homely environment. The valley is bordered with Jaundhar glacier, Swargarohini peak, Bandarpunch range and Black peak (Kalanag) to be referred to explicitly. The dusk and the dawn of the Har Ki Dun valley fetch special attentiveness from the trekkers.

History of Har Ki Dun Trek-

According to the mythological connotation, the Har ki Dun is the staircase to heaven through Swargrohini as Pandavas took the angelic residence in heaven through this alleyway. Also, a tiny shrine of Duryodhana is located in Osla which signifies antique civilizations and ethnicities.

Foremost Highlights of Har Ki Dun trek

Culture and traditions- The natives of the Har ki Dun trek resembles the Kinnauri culture of Himachal Pradesh. The perfectly crafted wooden hut and attires of the local people allure the trekkers.
Jaundhar Glacier/ Jamdhar Glacier- It is recommended to visit the Har ki Dun trek in Summer season as the lake is evidently visible when the snow melt. The breathtaking views of the glacier offer the best backgrounds for the expert photographers.
Sankri– Sankri is a picturesque hamlet which set out the window for the trekkers to take a small glimpse of the Himalayan ranges.
Someshwar temple– A provincial festival is conducted in the memories of beloved Lord Shiva and the denizens idealize the idol/doli. The small fair is prearranged for the month of Monsoon.

Brief Itinerary-

Day 1- Dehradun to Sankri.
Day 2- Sankri to Taluka in a vehicle 10 km (start the trek from taluka to Puanigarat)
Day 3: Puanigarat to kalkatiyadhar (approx. 09 km trekking) via Osla
Camping at Kalkatiyadhar
Day 4: Kalkatiyadhar to Har Ki Dun pinnacle and back to Kalkatiyadhar
Day 5: Kalkatiyadhar to Seema (camping in Seema)
Day 6: Seema to Taluka (trek distance 18 km)

Why Summers?

Summer (May/June): The days are mostly warm. Night and early morning temperatures can fall up to 4-5 degrees Celsius.

Note- Har ki dun trek is highly preferable for almost all age groups. Elderly persons can also embark on the trek with proper precautions.

Serving the purpose of divinity, the trek is perfect in all the manners possible for the trekkers of India.