HARKIDUN RUINSARA LAKE TREK

Duration

8 Days

Max Altitude

3,566 m

Trek Grade

Moderate

Region

Govind Park, Uttarakhand

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SHORT ITINERARY

Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri (190 km drive)
Scenic drive via Mussoorie & Kempty Falls. Overnight in Sankri.

Day 2: Sankri – Dharkot (Drive), Trek to Seema (8 km trek)
Trek through dense forests and villages. Camp at Cheludgad/Seema (2,560 m).

Day 3: Seema to Har Ki Dun (12 km trek)
Alpine walk with views of Swargarohini & Hata Peak. Camp at Har Ki Dun (3,566 m).

Day 4: Explore Har Ki Dun Valley
Optional hikes to Manida Tal, Jaundhar Glacier, or Haru Ka Danda.

Day 5: Har Ki Dun to Rainbasera (7 km trek)
Descend along Ruinsara River through meadows. Camp at Rainbasera (3,200 m).

Day 6: Day hike to Ruinsara Tal (16 km round trip)
Visit the serene lake nestled beneath snow peaks. Return to Rainbasera.

Day 7: Rainbasera to Gangad – Drive to Sankri (14 km trek + drive)
Walk via Devsu Bugyal and traditional bridges. Stay at Sankri.

Day 8: Drive to Dehradun (190 km)
Return with unforgettable Himalayan memories. Trip ends by evening.

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📸 Perfect blend of valleys, rivers, alpine meadows & high-altitude lakes.
🏞️ Great for trekkers seeking solitude, culture & natural beauty.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Drive from Dehradun to Sankri

(190 km | 7–9 hrs)

Scenic drive via Mussoorie and Kempty Falls. Witness panoramic views of the Himalayas en route.

Overnight Stay: Sankri.

Day 2: Sankri to Dharkot (Drive) – Trek to Cheludgad / Seema (8 km trek)

A short drive to Dharkot followed by a trek through pine forests, rivers, and remote Garhwali villages.

Altitude: 2,560 m | Overnight Stay: Camps/Guesthouse at Cheludgad or Seema.

Day 3: Trek from Cheludgad to Har Ki Dun (12 km)

Ascend through alpine terrain and forest trails with majestic views of Swargarohini and Hata Peak.

Altitude: 3,566 m | Overnight Stay: Camp at Har Ki Dun.

Day 4: Explore Har Ki Dun Valley

Day hike to scenic spots like Jaundhar Glacier, Manida Tal, or Haru Ka Danda. A photographer’s paradise!

Overnight Stay: Camp at Har Ki Dun.

Day 5: Trek from Har Ki Dun to Rainbasera Camp (7 km)

Descend through lush meadows alongside the Ruinsara River with incredible views of untouched landscapes.

Altitude: 3,200 m | Overnight Stay: Camp at Rainbasera.

Day 6: Explore Ruinsara Tal – Gateway to Bali Pass & Black Peak

Trek to the serene Ruinsara Lake – a hidden Himalayan gem nestled below snow-covered peaks. Return to Rainbasera.

Trek Distance: 16 km (round trip) | Overnight Stay: Rainbasera Camp.

Day 7: Rainbasera to Gangad – Drive to Sankri (14 km trek + drive)

Descend via Devsu Bugyal, crossing wooden bridges and village trails.

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Sankri.

Day 8: Drive from Sankri to Dehradun (190 km | 7–9 hrs)

Enjoy the return journey with unforgettable mountain memories.

Trip ends in Dehradun by evening.