Where can I obtain Trek permits for Har-ki-doon?
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We are going to Sankri -- Har-ki-doon trek. So, from various sources in internet we found that a forest permit is necessary for the trek.
From where should we obtain this? And is it mandatory to hire a guide?
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You do not need a permit for Har Ki Dun trek. There is only an entry fee for Govind Pashu national park (that is where Har ki dun trek is). You would need to pay a little extra if you are carrying a still camera or a video camera.
It is not mandatory to hire a guide, these travel companies make it look like it is mandatory but it is not. These companies also call the entry ticket a permit to make it sound complicated. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance and there is no paper work involved.
If you want the exact amount for the ticket you can call forest department's Govind Pashu office at 01373223433 (It is a government office). Who ever picks up will be "rude" but that is where you can get first hand and current information. This number is listed on their official website.
If you speak to tour operators they will make it sound like it is not possible to go for their trek without hiring their services which is clearly not the case.
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Can we do Har Ki Dun trek on our own?
In a 4 days trek from Sankri to Sankri, Har Ki Dun valley with an excursion to Maninda Tal or Jaundhar glacier view point can be managed. But this itinerary is a little hardcore version of this trek and recommended to regular trekkers. The same places can be visited in a little more relaxed manner in 5 days too.How do I get to Har Ki Doon Trek?
For Har ki Doon Trek, one has to reach the quaint village of Sankri which is located 200 km from Dehradun. The next day from Sankri, you can hire a jeep/taxi to Taluka, one can also go by trek as well.How many days trek is Har Ki Dun?
Har Ki Dun trek will require 6-7 days as it is quite a time consuming one and will require a trek of almost 5 hours each day to cover 47 KM. The entire route is arched with spellbinding views of glaciers and alpine forests that will add up to your trekking expedition.How difficult is Har Ki Dun Trek?
The difficulty level of the Har ki Dun trek is easy to moderate due to the fairly difficult trails and trek gradients. Furthermore, the long trekking duration of around 6 days adds to the level of difficulty of the trek as well.How To Reach Har Ki Dun Trek Basecamp | 5 Trek Pro Tips With Neha
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One doesn't need a trekking permit to visit Har-Ki-Doon meadows. A trekking permit is not required even if you plan to trek beyond it, and crossover to Chitkul village in Baspa valley of Kinnaur. Though, if you plan to start the Borasu pass trek from Chitkul village and crossover to the Har-ki-doon in Uttarakhand, a trekking permit is mandatory. ITBP personals at Nagasti ITBP check post ask for the trekking permit.
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