Har Ki Dun is a cradle-shaped, hanging Himalayan valley in Uttarakhand, known as the Valley of Gods, famous for the Har Ki Dun Trek, and rich in local Garhwali culture.
Key Facts and Trek Info
- Location: Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.
- Altitude: ~11,675 feet (3,500 meters).
- Trek Distance: ~41 to 50 km total (round trip from Sankri/Taluka).
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate (great for beginners).
- Base Camp: Sankri village (approx. 190–210 km from Dehradun).
- Views: Stunning sights of snow-capped peaks like Swargarohini, Bandarpunch, and Black Peak.
- Ancient Villages: Passes through remote traditional wooden settlements like Osla and Gangar.
- Mythology: Believed to be the path taken by the Pandavas on their ascent to heaven via Swargarohini.