Valley of the Gods · 11,700 ft
Har Ki Dun Trek
A legendary valley trek on the Pandavas' route to heaven, through 300-year-old villages below Swargarohini.
- Duration
- 6 Nights / 7 Days
- Max altitude
- 11,700 ft (3,566 m)
- Distance
- 47 km round trip
- Difficulty
- Moderate
About the trek
Har Ki Dun means "Valley of the Gods" — one of the oldest trails in the Himalaya, tied to the Mahabharata. The Pandavas are believed to have taken this route to heaven via Swargarohini, which towers over the valley.
It is a valley trek rather than a steep summit climb: you follow the Supin river through ancient villages like Osla and Gangad, with wooden houses, meadows and dense alpine forest.
- Summer
- Day 15°C · Night 2°C
- Best season
- Apr – Jun · Sep – Dec
- Drive
- 380 km return
- Base camp
- Sankri
Day by day
Day 1Dehradun to Sankri
A mountain drive via Mussoorie, Damta and Purola along the Tons river. Night in a homestay or guesthouse.
- Drive
- 190 km · 7–8 hrs
- Altitude
- 6,400 ft
Day 2Sankri to Pauni Garaat
Jeep to Taluka, then trek through walnut, pine and cedar forest beside the Supin to the Pauni Garaat campsite.
- Drive
- 12 km
- Trek
- 10 km
- Altitude
- 8,200 ft
Day 3Pauni Garaat to Kalkatiyadhar
Through Osla village with its 300-year-old wooden houses and Someshwar temple, over wooden bridges to the meadows of Kalkatiyadhar.
- Trek
- 7 km · 5 hrs
- Altitude
- 8,950 ft
Day 4Har Ki Dun valley
The main day: into Har Ki Dun below Swargarohini and the Jaundhar glacier. Hours in the valley, then back to camp.
- Trek
- 10 km · 7–8 hrs
- Altitude
- 11,700 ft
Day 5Kalkatiyadhar to Pauni Garaat
An easier descent back through Osla to the riverside camp.
- Trek
- 7 km · 4 hrs
Day 6Pauni Garaat to Sankri
Shaded forest trails back to Taluka and a drive to Sankri for a hot dinner and a proper bed.
- Trek
- 10 km
- Drive
- 12 km
Day 7Sankri to Dehradun
Drive back to Dehradun station or ISBT by late evening.
- Drive
- 190 km · 7–8 hrs
What's included
Included
- Transport, Dehradun to Dehradun
- Local transport Sankri–Taluka and back
- Govind Pashu Vihar forest permits
- Homestay in Sankri and alpine tents on the trek
- All vegetarian meals, evening soup and snacks
- High-quality sleeping bags and mattresses
- Certified trek leader, guide and kitchen staff
- First-aid and medical oxygen
Not included
- Meals on the drive Dehradun–Sankri
- Offloading your backpack (about ₹300–400 a day)
- Personal trekking gear — shoes, poles
- Personal insurance or evacuation costs
What to carry
- Trekking shoes with ankle support
- 50–60 litre backpack with rain cover
- Warm jacket or fleece
- Raincoat or poncho
- 3 quick-dry T-shirts and trek pants
- Personal medicines and sunscreen
- Reusable 2-litre water bottle
- Trekking pole (recommended)
Trek questions
Is Har Ki Dun suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is a valley trek with gradual climbs. Daily distances are long but not steep, so fit beginners manage well.
Is there phone network?
Network drops after Purola and Sankri — a true digital detox. BSNL works now and then at Sankri.
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