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- HAR KI DUN-RUINSARA VALLEY
- Uttarakhand
- 8 Days
- 8 to 55 years
- Difficulty : Moderate
- Tour guide
Description
Har ki dun - Runsara Tal Trek is one of the magnificent and fascinating treks in India at an altitude of 11700 feet. Har ki dun Runsara tal trek falls in the Garhwal Himalayas range of Uttarakhand and starts from the village Sankari. River tons is a perpetual Indian Himalayan river, gives a panoramic and delightful view of this valley, the main source of this river falls in Ruinsara Snout. This route comes across the place Dhum Dhar Kandi ridge that moves further to Kalanag and Bandarpoonch.
You can do Har ki dun and Ruinsara Tal trek. separately But if you do the Ruinsara Lake trek along with Harki dun, then it will be a better experience. Where Har ki dun trek is abutted by the pleasant alpine lakes, waterfalls, grasslands, forest, and meadows. On the other side, Rupinsara Tal suffused with wild purple orchids. This is one of the most ancient Himalayan trails in Uttrakhand. This trek comes under a moderate level valley trek and not difficult to vanquish if compare to other summer treks.
Short Itinerary
Day 1 - Drive from Dehradun to Sankri
Day 2 - Drive from Sankri to Taluka. Trek from Taluka to Gangaad
Day 3 - Trek from Gangaad to Kalkatiyadhar
Day 4 - Trek from Kalkatiyadhar to Boslo via Har Ki Dun
Day 5 - Trek from Boslo to Swarnadhara
Day 6 - Trek from Swarnadhara to Devsu Thatch via Ruinsara Valley
Day 7 - Trek from Devsu Thatch to Taluka. Drive back to Sankri
Day 8 - Drive back from Sankri to Dehradun
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Drive from Dehradun to Sankri
Drive Distance: 196 km | Drive Duration: 9-10 hours | Pick up point for Dream Go India trekkers: Grand Legacy Hotel, near Laal Pul, Dehradun or Library Chowk, Mussourie.
Transport will be organised from Hotel Grand Legacy, near Laal Pull, Dehradun at 6.30 AM. Cost of the cab – Rs 6,500 per vehicle for an SUV (shared among 5-6 trekkers) and Rs 10,000 for Tempo Traveller (shared among 11-12 trekkers).
Day 2
Drive from Sankri to Taluka. Trek from Taluka to Gangaad
Drive Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours | Trek Distance: 8.50 km | Trek Duration: 5-6 hours | Altitude Gain: 6,520 ft to 7,667 ft
Flat gradient for first 3 km. After Bhida ka Thatch, it is a gradual ascent and descent all through the trail. You can refill your water bottles from the river along the trail.
Day 3
Trek from Gangaad to Kalkatiyadhar
Trek Distance: 7.50 km | Trek Duration: 4-5 hours | Altitude Gain: 7,667 ft to 9,960 ft
Easy. Initial descent of 15 minutes followed by a mostly level walk for about 90 minutes. Steep climb for 15 minutes followed by a level walk and boulder section finishing off with a gradually ascending trail. You can refill your water bottles from the river along the trail.
Day 4
Trek from Kalkatiyadhar to Boslo via Har Ki Dun
Trek Distance: 9 km | Trek Duration: 5-6 hours | Altitude Gain and Loss: 9,960 ft to 10,430 ft via 11,600 ft
Day 5
Trek from Boslo to Swarnadhara
Trek Distance: 6.20 km | Trek Duration: 6-7 hours | Altitude Gain: 10,430 ft to 10,540 ft
Immediate climb after the Boslo campsite later it’s a gradual ascent till the Har Ki Dun. No water source for the initial 4 km. Later, water sources are at regular intervals. One litre of water is sufficient for the day.
Day 6
Trek from Swarnadhara to Devsu Thatch via Ruinsara Valley
Trek Distance: 13.70 km | Trek Duration: 7-8 hours | Altitude Gain and Loss: 10,540 ft to 9,930 ft via 11,850 ft
Gradual ascent to the lake. Continuous gradual descent till the river crossing of Devsu. Finally, a steep ascent to reach Devsu. Water sources are regular along the way.
Day 7
Trek from Devsu Thatch to Taluka. Drive back to Sankri
Trek Distance: 18.9 km | Trek Duration: 9-10 hours | Altitude Loss: 9,930 ft to 6,520 ft
Continuous gradual descend till Gangaad. After Gangaad, gradual descend till Taluka. Vehicle transfer to Sankri. Regular water sources along the trail. Carry sufficient water.
Day 8
Drive back from Sankri to Dehradun
Drive Distance: 196 km | Drive Duration: 9-10 hours | Drop off point for Dream Go India trekkers: Grand Legacy Hotel, near Laal Pull, Dehradun
This transport cost has to be borne by trekkers and paid directly to the driver. Cost of the cab – Rs.6,500 per vehicle for an SUV, shared among 5-6 trekkers, or Rs.10,000 per vehicle for a Tempo Traveler, shared among 11-12 trekkers.
Please note: The distance between campsites may vary by 100 meters depending the weather conditions and the route you take. The altitude may also vary by 100 feet for similar reasons.
IMPORTANT POINTS
- It is mandatory for trekkers to carry a copy of their photo ID for entry at forest check posts on the trek.
- At the base camp, your stay will be arranged in lodges.
- On the trek, you will be staying 2 in a tent.
- We have a cloakroom facility at the base camp for excess luggage. Do not leave behind any valuables in the cloakroom.
Please note: Twin sharing tents may not be available in May, June, July and August. This is because raw materials for making tents are sourced from different countries. But their export has been affected due to international unrest. This has led to a global shortage of tents. Having said that, you'll still have comfortable space as these tents have been designed to accommodate three trekkers.