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Har Ki Dun Trek

An ancient valley trail past old Garhwali villages to the foot of Swargarohini

Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand · Facts checked October 2026

Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
7 days
Highest altitude
3,566 m (11,699 ft)
Distance
50 km
Starts / ends
Sankri / Taluka
Best months
Apr–Jun, Sep, Oct
Suitable for
Beginners

Har Ki Dun is a moderate trek in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, to a valley at about 3,566 m below Swargarohini peak. It covers around 50 km over 6–7 days from Sankri and Taluka through the villages of Seema and Osla.

About the Har Ki Dun trek

The trail runs up the Supin valley inside Govind National Park, past centuries-old wooden villages, to a wide valley ringed by Swargarohini, Bandarpunch and Black Peak.

When to go

Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep, Oct

  1. Jnot recommended
  2. Fnot recommended
  3. Mnot recommended
  4. Arecommended
  5. Mrecommended
  6. Jrecommended
  7. Jnot recommended
  8. Anot recommended
  9. Srecommended
  10. Orecommended
  11. Nnot recommended
  12. Dnot recommended

Avoid the monsoon (late June to August) because of slippery trails and landslides.

How difficult is it?

  1. Easy
  2. Easy–Moderate
  3. Moderate
  4. Moderate–Difficult
  5. Difficult

Long but gradual walking days along the Supin river. The altitude is moderate; stamina matters more than technical skill.

How to reach

Nearest city
Dehradun (about 200 km to Sankri)
Nearest railway
Dehradun
Nearest airport
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

Common questions

How high is Har Ki Dun?

About 3,566 m (around 11,700 ft).

How long is the Har Ki Dun trek?

Around 50 km over 6–7 days including the drive from Dehradun.

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Highest altitude
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Difficulty
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Highest altitude
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Highest altitude
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Difficulty
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