Har Ki Dun | Valley of Gods | Part 1 | November 2023

Har ki Dun or Valley of Gods is as much immersed in mythology as in scenic beauty; it is believed that Pandavas from the epic Mahabharata took this route to heaven via this scenic valley. According to mythology, Swargarohini peak is the gateway to heaven on this earth.
DAY 1
Drive from Dehradun to Kotgaon
Drive Distance: 196 km | Drive Duration: 9-10 hours
DAY 2
Drive from Kotgaon to Dhatmeer. Trek from Dhatmeer to Gangaad
Drive Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours | Trek Distance: 6 km | Trek Duration: 5 hours | Altitude Gain: 6,455 ft to 8250 ft to 7,667 ft
DAY 3
Trek from Gangaad to Kalkatiyadhar via Osla
Trek Distance: 8 km | Trek Duration: 6 hours | Altitude Gain: 7,667 ft to 10,032 ft
DAY 4
Trek from Kalkatiyadhar to Boslo via Har Ki Dun
Trek Distance: 9 km | Trek Duration: 5-6 hours | Altitude Gain and Loss: 10,032 ft to 10,760 ft via 11,600 ft
DAY 5
Trek from Boslo to Devsu Thatch
Trek Distance: 5.5 km | Trek Duration: 5 hours | Altitude Gain: 10,760 ft to 9,930 ft
DAY 6
Trek from Devsu Thatch to Dhatmeer
Trek Distance: 14 km | Trek Duration: 6-7 hours | Altitude Gain and Loss: 9,930 ft to 7,825 ft
DAY 7
Drive from Dhatmeer to Kotgaon and then to Dehradun
Drive Distance: 196 km | Drive Duration: 9-10 hours | Altitude Loss: 7,825 ft to 6,455 ft