duration
6 days
duration
6 days
difficulty
moderate
trekking
45 kms
max altitude
12000ft
The Bandarpoonch and Supin ranges of the Western Garhwal Himalayas contain the Har Ki Doon valley. It is sometimes referred to as the "hanging valley of the gods" and is encircled by snow-capped mountains and alpine greenery. It is one of the most well-liked treks in the Indian Himalayas, comes highly recommended, and is a hikers' dream. Harkidoon serves as the starting point for hikes to Jaundhar Glacier, Black Peak, and Mount Swargarohini. Before reaching Harkidoon Valley, the Jaundhar Glacier is where the River Supin begins.
Morinda lake falls with in the Harkidoon valley trek. Trek starts from Taluka village in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Trail passes through terraced lands, lush green dense forests of Deodar and pine, remote villages of Garhwal, waterfalls, sprawling meadows and picturesque view of Garhwal Himalayas ranges. Trek to Morinda tal is across rocky terrain and sometimes over glaciers also during your hike in off-season. Forests are rich in wildlife and are paradise for bird watchers, nature lovers and wildlife photographers. Valley comes under Govind wildlife Sanctuary. Trek to Morinda tal starts from Harkidoon. With an altitude of 3700 meters Morinda tal also leads a way to experience Barasu pass. This lake is 3 km uphill hike from harkidoon valley.
day 1 Drive from Dehradun to Sankri
Drive distance: 196 kms | Drive duration: 7-8 Hours
Morning Pick up at railway station and after breakfast transfer from Dehradoon to Sankri. 7 hour drive till Sankri. Camping at Sankri village.
Sankri village
day 2 Sankri – Taluka – Gangar - Seema
Distance: 12 kms drive + xx kms trek | Duration: 1-1.5 Hour Drive, xx houe trek
After breakfast at Sankri short drive to Taluka and then start trekking towards Seema village.
Gangad village
day 3 Seema - Osla - Harkidoon
Trek distance: xx kms | Trek duration: xx hours
After breakfast start to Harkidoon via Osla village. Camping at Harkidoon. Enjoy the day with landscape and panoramic view of Garhwal Himalayas.
Rest during the trek
day 4 Harkidoon - Morinda Tal - Harkidoon
Trek distance: xx kms each side | Trek duration: xx hours
Ascend to morinda lake. Lunch at morinda lake and sightseeing later descend back to Harkidoon camping site.
Frozen Morinda Tal
day 5 Harkidoon – Osla – Seema
Distance: xx kms trek | Trek duration: xx hours
After breakfast Descend to Seema from Harkidoon. Overnight stay at Seema.
Mt. Swargarohini
day 6 Seema – Taluka – Sankri
Distance: xx kms trek + 12 kms drive | Trek duration: 4-5 hours | Drive duration: 1-2 hours
Descend to taluka and transfer to Sankri from Taluka.
Mt. Swargarohini
day 7 Sankri – Dehradoon
Distance: 196 kms drive | Drive duration: 7-8 hours
Transfer to Dehradoon after Breakfast at Sankri.
Hanging Valley
Trekking may be exciting and enjoyable. However, it is also physically taxing and calls for strong physical condition.
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