Quick answer: The Har Ki Dun trek with Trekkaro costs ₹10,500 + 5% GST (₹11,025) per person for 7 days, Sankri to Sankri. That covers your stays, all meals on the trek, national park permits, the trek team and free trekking gear. Add the shared taxi from Dehradun and a bus from Delhi, and the whole trip comes to about ₹16,425. EMI starts at about ₹540 a month.
Har Ki Dun is the "Valley of the Gods": a week of pine and walnut forest, old wooden villages like Osla, and a wide glacial valley under the Swargarohini peaks. Below is every rupee you will spend, from the trek fee to the bus ticket, and how the total compares with other operators.
1. The trek fee: ₹11,025, free gear included
Your ₹10,500 + GST covers everything from Sankri on Day 1 to Sankri on Day 7:
- 2 nights in a Sankri guesthouse and 4 nights in tents on the trail (triple sharing)
- All meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 6 dinner (vegetarian; eggs on request)
- Govind Pashu Vihar National Park entry and forest fees
- A certified trek leader and guide, cooks, camp helpers and mule or porter support
- Tents, sleeping bags and mattresses at every campsite
- SpO₂, pulse and blood pressure checks twice a day, a portable oxygen cylinder, an emergency stretcher and an HF radio
- Free Trekking Gear: Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes
Not included: the Dehradun–Sankri taxi, your travel to Dehradun, travel insurance and personal expenses.
2. Getting to Dehradun and Sankri
| From Delhi | Time | Typical one-way cost |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Volvo bus to Dehradun ISBT | 6–7 hours | ₹700–1,500 |
| Train (Shatabdi or Nanda Devi Express) | 5–6.5 hours | ₹500–1,500 |
| Flight to Jolly Grant, Dehradun | About 1 hour | ₹3,000–6,000+ |
From Dehradun, a shared taxi leaves Dehradun Railway Station at 6:30 AM for the 200 km, 8–9 hour drive to Sankri. It costs about ₹6,500 per 5–6 seater vehicle each way, so roughly ₹1,100–1,300 per person. Trekkaro arranges it and you pay the driver. Fares for buses, trains and flights change with season and how early you book.
Total cost from Delhi: Trekkaro vs other operators
| Cost per person | Trekkaro | Other operators (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Trek fee (incl. 5% GST) | ₹11,025 | ₹13,125–14,125 |
| Shared taxi Dehradun–Sankri, return | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400–2,730 |
| Trekking gear | ₹200 (washing charge) | ₹2,000–4,000 (rental) |
| Delhi–Dehradun bus, return | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| Insurance and food on the way | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Total | ₹16,425 | ₹20,325–23,655 |
Other operators' 7-day Har Ki Dun fees we found in October 2026 ranged from about ₹12,500 to ₹13,450 + GST. Free gear comes with a ₹3,000 deposit that is refunded after the trek. A train or flight, a hotel night in Dehradun and backpack offloading cost the same whichever operator you choose.
How Trekkaro compares, beyond price
| What matters | Trekkaro | Ask other operators |
|---|---|---|
| Group size | Maximum 20 trekkers, one leader or guide per 8 | How many per batch and per leader? |
| Health checks | SpO₂, pulse and BP twice a day | Daily checks, and who does them? |
| Cancellation | Free rescheduling, or a 100% TrekCash voucher, up to 7 days before departure | Only cash refund slabs? |
| EMI | Yes, on eligible credit cards | Available? |
Before you pay any operator, ask: Is the Dehradun–Sankri taxi included? Are the national park fees included? Is gear included or rented? What happens to my money if I cancel 10 days before?
Optional add-ons
| Add-on | Cost | Worth it if… |
|---|---|---|
| Backpack offloading (up to 9 kg) | ₹1,800 + GST | You'd rather walk the 52 km with a light day pack, or your knees dislike long descents |
| Single tent occupancy | ₹2,000 + GST | You sleep lightly or want privacy on a solo trip |
How to keep the cost down
- Take the free gear. Renting shoes, a jacket, poles and microspikes elsewhere costs ₹2,000–4,000. See buy, rent or free gear: what it really costs.
- Fill a taxi. Travel with 4–5 friends and the Sankri taxi works out to about ₹1,100 each way per person.
- Arrive by overnight bus or train. You reach Dehradun early in the morning, in time for the 6:30 AM taxi, and save a hotel night.
- Spread the fee with EMI. About ₹540 a month over 24 months on eligible cards. Choose EMI at checkout on the Har Ki Dun trek page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Har Ki Dun trek cost?
With Trekkaro it is ₹10,500 + 5% GST, which is ₹11,025 per person for 7 days, Sankri to Sankri. It includes stays, meals, national park permits, the trek team and free trekking gear. The full trip from Delhi by bus, with the shared taxi, comes to about ₹16,425.
Is transport from Dehradun included?
No. The shared taxi from Dehradun to Sankri costs about ₹6,500 per vehicle each way, or roughly ₹1,100–1,300 per person. Trekkaro arranges it and you pay the driver directly.
Is Trekkaro cheaper than other Har Ki Dun operators?
Other operators we checked charge about ₹12,500–13,450 + GST and rent out their gear. Because Trekkaro's gear is free, the total trip usually works out ₹4,000–7,000 cheaper.
Can I pay for Har Ki Dun in EMI?
Yes, on eligible credit cards. On a 24-month plan the fee works out to about ₹540 a month; the exact amount depends on your bank's interest rate.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Beyond the trek fee you pay only for travel to Dehradun, the Sankri taxi, insurance, the ₹200 gear washing charge and any add-ons you choose. The ₹3,000 gear deposit is refunded after the trek.
