₹11,500
Autumn / Winter / Spring / Summer
Total Trek Length: 54 Km
Trip Duration: 7Â Days
Trek Difficulty: Moderate
Min Experience: Beginner
Fee Includes: Sankri to Sankri
Har Ki Doon Marinda Lake Trek
Har Ki Doon Marinda Lake Trek is a mixture of ancient culture, beautiful river valleys, forest, lake, waterfalls, glaciers, meadows, and excellent mountain views. It also offers rich flora and fauna. Har Ki Doon Marinda Lake Trek is one of the best complete treks in the Uttarakhand Himalayas.Â
Places we cover in Har Ki Doon Marinda Lake Trek are
Har Ki Doon Valley
A beautiful Valley lies around the Har Ki Doon river, surrounded by the Snow laded mountains. Har Ki Doon valley will mesmerize you with its calmness and speechless beauty.
Marinda Lake
Marinda Lake is a small glacier lake with great scenic views, located 3km from the Har Ki Doon Campsite. An elevation of Marinda Lake is appx. 3800m / 12470ft. If we go beyond Marinda Lake, there is a Borasu Pass, which connects Har Ki Doon Valley with Solang Valley, Himachal.
Jaundhar Glacier
Jaundhar Glacier (also called Jamdhar Glacier) standing tall at a striking altitude of 3800m to 4900m range. It is one of the largest tributaries of the river Tons( the largest tributary of the river Yamuna). This majestic glacier lies 10 km ahead of the Har Ki Doon, and it takes around 7-8 hours of trekking. Only a selected few get the golden chance to view a glacier and let alone walk on it.
A close-up view of the Swargarohini Peaks from the Jaundhar Glacier trek (which starts from the base of Swargarohini Peaks) will surely mesmerize you.
How To Reach Har Ki Doon Marinda Lake Trek Base Camp
Dehradun is well connected with Airports, Railways, and Bus Terminals. You can reach the base camp Sankri from Dehradun via public transport or can hire taxies.
Best Time to Visit
In Winters
May, June, August to October.
Dec, March.
Base camp
Sankri, Distt. Uttarakashi, Uttarakhand, PIN code-249128
Alternative Trek
Sort Itinerary
- Dehradun
- Sankri
- Taluka
- Osla
- Har ki Doon
- Marinda Lake
- Har ki Doon
- Osla
- Taluka
- Sankri
- Dehradun
Itinerary for Har Ki Doon Marinda Lake Trek
Day 1: Dehradun To Sankri
- Distance - 190 Km
- Driving Time - 8 Hrs.
- Maximum Altitude - 1950m
You can hire taxies, or you can use public transport from Dehradun. Rent should be around 5000-6000 Rs. and shared between 5-6 trekkers. If the transport option has opted in our package, then we will pick you up from Dehradun. Sankri is 190 km from Dehradun, and it will take around 8 hrs.
Day 2: Sankri to Osla Via Taluka
- Distance - 12 Km Drive + 12 Km Trekking
- Driving Time - 1 Hrs.
- Trekking Time - 8 Hrs.
- Altitude Gain - 816m
We will have a 12 km drive to Taluka village. Then we will start trekking toward the ancient Osla village. In between, we will encounter the dense forest of Walnut, Chinar, and conical-shaped trees like Deodar, Surai, etc.
Osla village is the last village where you can find shelter. You need to carry tents, food, sleeping bags on your own, or you need to join any groups conducted by travel agencies.
Day 3: Osla To Har Ki Doon camp site
- Distance - 12 Km
- Trekking Time - 8 Hrs.
- Altitude Gain - 768m
Day 4: Har Ki Doon to Marinda Tal and Back
- Distance - 6 Km
- Trekking Time - 4 Hrs.
- Maximum Altitude - 266m
We will start hiking early in the morning by 8 am. The trail from Osla village to Har Ki Doon campsite offers mesmerizing views of the valley, forest, river, and beautiful mountain views at Kalkatiadhar.
Enjoy the beautiful morning at Har Ki Doon valley. After breakfast, we will explore the Marinda Lake region. Then we will come back to the Har Ki Doon. On the same day, you can explore the Jaundhar Glacier.
Day 5: Har Ki Doon To Osla
- Distance - 12 Km
- Trekking Time - 6 Hrs.
- Altitude Lose - 768m
Admire the beauty of Har Ki Doon valley one last time. Then we will reach the Osla village by evening.
Day 6: Osla To Taluka
- Distance - 12 Km
- Trekking Time - 6 Hrs.
- Altitude Lose - 671m
The last day of the Har Ki Doon Marinda Lake Trek has come. We will do a 12 km hike to the Taluka Village.
Day 7: Taluka To Dehradun Via Sankri
- Distance - 202 Km
- Driving Time - 9 Hrs.
- Min Altitude - 810m
You will set back to your places. You completed one of the most beautiful treks in the Garhwal Himalayas. You have earned life-changing experiences and unforgettable memories taking with you.
Har Ki Doon Marinda Lake Trek Price
₹11,500 Inc GST – Sankri to Sankri
Inclusion
- Accommodation Hotel/ Guesthouse/ Tents
- Meals as per itinerary
- Safety Equipment (oxygen cylinder, first ad...)
- Tour Guide.
- Trekking Gears like Crampons, Gaiters (When needed).
- Forest entry charges, permits & camping fee.
- Necessary Permit
Exclusion
- Porter/Mule charges for carrying personal luggage.
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, roadblocks, bad. Weather, etc.
- Trekking Gears like poles, shoes, poncho etc.
- Travel Insurance.
Things to carry
- Waterproof Trekking Shoes
- Woolen/Cotton Socks (Thick) - 3-4 Pairs
- Woolen sweater ( warm & Light )
- Jacket/Windcheater (waterproof 0° to -10° )
- Trek Pants/Lower - 2 units
- Thermal wears - 2 pairs
- Full Cotton T-shirts - 2-3 units
- Inner wears - 2-3 Pairs
- Gloves
- Sun cap
- Woolen cap
- Warm woolen shawl ( Thin & Light )
- Water Proof Rucksack ( 30-60 liter )
- Rain coat/Poncho
- Rain cover for your bag
- Portable Tourch/Headlamp
- Sunglasses
- Water Bottle
- Toiletries
- Winter Moisturizer Cream
- Lip Balm
- Sunscreen Lotion
- First Ad Kit ( ORS, AMS tablets, Band Ad, Pain Relief Spray, Coldarin, etc.)
Har Ki Doon Marinda Lake Trek Map
Har Ki Doon Marinda Lake Trek FAQs
Acclimatization is the process in which an individual organism adjusts to a change in its environment, allowing it to maintain performance across a range of environmental conditions. Acclimatization occurs in a short period and within the organism’s lifetime. Wikipedia
We can observe acclimatization when traveling to high altitude locations, such as tall mountains. For instance, if an individual hikes to 3,000 meters above sea level and stays there for 1-3 days, they become acclimatized to 3,000 meters. If the same person hikes to 4000 meters in altitude, their body has to acclimatize once again. Some of the changes that take place during acclimatization to high altitudes involve:
- Increased production of Red blood cells.
- Increased pressure in pulmonary arteries – thereby forcing blood into sections of the lungs that are usually not used during normal breathing at lower altitudes.
- Increased depth of respiration.
- Increased depth (volume) of breath.
In some cases, individuals suffer from Acute Mountain Sickness when ascending to elevations of over 3,000 meters from sea level. However, it is a common and mild condition. If the body gets enough time, then it can be overcome. The reason why it happens is- reduced air pressure at high altitudes as well as lower oxygen levels. One of the more severe forms of mountain sickness is called High Altitude Cerebral Edema, where fluid builds up in the brain. It is a life-threatening situation and requires immediate medical attention.
Har Ki Doon Marinda Lake Trek
Har Ki Dun Marinda Lake Facts
Latitude & Longitude
31.152926°N 78.430929°E
Max Altitude
3534m / 11595ft
Total trek distance
54 Km
Difficulty Level
Moderate Level 4
Trip Duration
7 Days 6 Nights
Pickup & Drop
Sankri
Group Size
4-15
Age Group
12-60
Essential facts
Nearest Medical Facility
Sankri
Nearest Hospital
Dehradun
Nearest ATM
Purola
Mobile Connectivity
Sankri
Last Electricity
Sankri
Nearest Bus Station
Sankri
Nearest Railway Station
Dehradun
Nearest Airport
Dehradun
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