Circuit · Uttarakhand
Sankri treks
The Govind sanctuary trailheads: Kedarkantha in winter, Har Ki Dun most of the year.
- Places
- 2
- Altitude
- 1,950–3,810 m
- Fly / train to
- Dehradun
- Daily spend
- about ₹2,800
When to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
Best for most places here: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. Each place here needs 6–8 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Har Ki Dun
A cradle-shaped valley below Swargarohini, walked through ancient Mahabharata-linked villages.
Kedarkantha
The classic first winter trek: pine forest, snow camps and a summit sunrise over the Garhwal range.
What to pack for Sankri treks
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Thermal inner wear (top and bottom)
- Down or padded jacket
- Woollen cap that covers the ears
- Woollen socks, 2–3 pairs
- Waterproof gloves
- Neck gaiter or balaclava
- Hand warmers
- Quick-dry trekking pants, 2 pairs
- Quick-dry T-shirts, 2–3
- Sun cap or hat
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Trekking shoes with ankle support
- Microspikes
- Gaiters
- Camp sandals or floaters
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Sankri treks: questions people ask
Which places are in the Sankri treks circuit?
The Sankri treks circuit in Uttarakhand covers Har Ki Dun and Kedarkantha. They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit Sankri treks?
September to June suit most places in Sankri treks. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach Sankri treks?
Travel to Dehradun, then continue by road.
How much does a Sankri treks trip cost per day?
About ₹2,800 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in Sankri treks, and which is the highest?
Har Ki Dun is the easiest (easy–moderate). Kedarkantha is the highest at 3,810 m.