Overview
Region :- Uttarakhand
Duration :- 9 Days
Grade :- Moderate
Max Altitude :- 12000 Ft.
Approx Trekking Km :- 70 Kms.
Har ki dun - Ruinsara Tal Trek is one of the best treks among the other treks in Uttrakhand. This journey of this beautiful trek starts from Sankri which is known for its extraordinary beauty.
It is a complete trek where you can explore nature at its best right from the old culture, beautiful streams, stunning mountain views, meadows, and an alpine lake. During the trek, you will see eye-catchy colorful birds that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world.
However, this trek gives you the closest view of Bandarpoonch and Swargarohini peaks.
Itinerary
Day 01: Dehradun to Sankri (6,300 ft)
We will leave in the morning from Dehradun and reach Sankri by the evening. It is a long drive of almost 8 to 9 hours but you won’t get bored because the entire route is going to offer you amazing sights.
Day 2: Sankri to Seema (8,200 ft) via Taluka
After having breakfast, we will leave from Sankri to Seema via Taluka which is small & beautiful village. You will explore beautiful sights between the trek that is worth capturing. The night stay will be scheduled in tents.
Day 3: Seema - Osla (10,500 ft)
Get up early in the morning with birds chirping and get ready to witness the splendid sunrise. The trail is easy and offers you views of fast-flowing pretty streams. During the trek, you will go through walnut, willow and chestnut forests. The night stay will be scheduled in a tent at Boslo, giving you amazing views of nature.
Day 4: osla - Harkidun (1200 ft) - Boslo - Rainbasera (9700 ft)
We will start the trek to Har-ki-dun which is located at an altitude of 1200ft. Once you reach Har-ki-dun, you will definitely not feel like going back because it offers pure exquisiteness of the valley which will leave you stunned. You can also have an eye-catchy view of Swaragrohini Peak.
Day 5: Rainbasera - Untigad (11,300 Ft)
We will start the day early in the morning and you will go through a jagged descend first. You will cross the river by walking on the bridge which is made using woods. During the trek, you will also explore different beautiful vegetations that are known for their beauty. We will reach Untigad after 7kms of the trek. It is an eye-catchy campsite surrounded by snow-covered peaks.
Day 6:Untigad - Ruinsara Tal (11811 ft) - Untigad - Devsu Bughyal (9940 ft)
It is an interesting day because you will explore eye-catchy and famous Ruinsara Tal. It is located at a distance of almost 1.5kms from Untigad. You will notice that the color of the lake is brownish or blackish because of the immense vegetation inside. You will be reaching Devsu Bughyal after crossing Kyarakoti River where you can find a lot of alpine bushes.
Day 7:Devsu Bughyal - Chilurgad (8,160 Ft)
We will be leaving Devsu Bughyal in the morning for Chilurgad which is a 7km trek. On the route, you are going to find breathtaking views of nature. The stay will be scheduled in tents at Chilurgad.
Day 8:Chilurgad to Sankri via Taluka
Say goodbye to the local people & mountains. We will drive back to Sankri via Taluka.
Day 9:Sankri to Dehradun
In the morning we will leave Sankri and reach Dehradun by the evening, marking the end of a memorable trip.
How to Reach
By Air :-
Take a flight to Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, Hire a cab to reach Dehradun City as the airport is 29 km away.
By Train :-
The Dehradun railway station is located in the centre of the city which is well connected to all the major cities of the country.
By Bus:-
Dehradun is easily accessible from major cities of the country as it has an excellent road connectivity with other major cities and towns of North India. There are state-run and private buses that offer a regular service.
Fitness Required for Har ki Dun – Ruinsara Trek
At high altitude as the air gets thinner oxygen becomes less abundant.The percentage saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen determines the content of oxygen in our blood. After the human body reaches around 2,100 m (7,000 feet) above sea level, the level of oxygen in our hemoglobin begins to plummet. However, the human body has both short-term and long-term adaptations to altitude that allow it to partially compensate for the lack of oxygen.
The Har ki Dun – Ruinsara Trek is an easy trek suitable for first time trekker with basic fitness
Trekking Experience: Ideal trek for a beginner.
Fitness Required: The Har ki Dun – Ruinsara Trek falls in the category of Moderate treks. The trail is fairly laid out path and has very few steep ascends or descends. Water is available through out the trail. But still if you are thinking of your first big Himalayan trekking experience its better to be prepared. Here is the training schedule to prepare for the trek.