harkidoon trek Reviews
The Harkidoon trek has been rated 4.5 out of 5 by our past trekkers
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Neelina Koneru
(A) Your rating of the Harkidoon trek and the experience: Out of 5(5 being the highest, 0 being the lowest) 5 stars (B) Things you loved, liked and didn’t like about the trek? The best thing about this trek is the Supen river that was flowing by the path through out. That accentuated the beauty of the trek tremendously. The view of the snow covered mountains is mesmerizing. I wish the trek was spread out for one more day as it could be stressful for the beginners to trek 12-14 km (mostly uphill) The trek itself was organized with utmost care and detail oriented by MHA. We can see how well it was planned as there were no hiccups during the entire trek. All the questions were answered patiently by Tapas and he took care of everything he promised. Satyajeet who came along with us in this trek made sure we were taken care of every minute. He even saved me from a mule that pinned me to a mountain wall when it got scared of the down hill slope! The cook, Vivek, made such good food that I miss him more than the mountains. I tried to bribe him into moving to Hyderabad :) The guide and the helpers were always there when we needed and were very helpful at every step. (C) As a first timer trekking in Himalayas how did you feel about the trek? This is the second trek for me, but it doesn't stop amazing me. Being in the mountains and absorbing nature so closely was the best thing about these treks. (D) Any recommendations for those planning to undertake this trek? Try to get fit before you undertake these treks so that you can enjoy them better. Don’t expect luxuries, although the food served here during the treks is no less than a star hotel |
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Nikhil Chitturi
(A) Your rating of the Harkidoon trek and the experience: Out of 5(5 being the highest, 0 being the lowest) 5 stars We had rather long drives, but we enjoyed the view. The base camp was in Sankri. The base camp was good and it was easily accessible to the nearest village. We trekked early in the morning and we ate a delicious packed lunch which our cook conjured up. We ended the treks around evening. There was a good trail and it was not hard. We passed some beautiful spots on the way to the first camp. The entire trek was on the river banks and we could always wash our faces in the small streams that we passed on our way to the camp. The mountains were lush green. We could also see the mountains covered with snow that loomed miles away. We had good days of trekking. On the third day we first saw snow. The next morning we had to go to Harkidoon which was a couple of kilometers away. There was lots of snow and a beautiful view. On that day we started our trek back and it was much easier. (B) Things you loved, liked and didn’t like about the trek? I loved the organization of the trek. It was well planned and nothing flawed. The tents were good and we had experienced guides and helpers who helped us a grand lot. All the facilities were good. It was an ideal trek, especially for kids. We had a good cook. I and my friend used to sit in the kitchen tent, to keep warm. (C) As a first timer trekking in Himalayas, how did you feel about the trek? I think the trek was a little more tiring than my before experiences, but it was not really not that hard. The view was scenic and we had a blast. It was the first time I was doing this kind of a trek and it was a good experience (D) Any recommendations for those planning to undertake this trek? Yes. First thing, make sure you are fit. Without good and regular exercise this trek would not be easy. Don’t forget your camera, the view is just too good. Also carry warm clothes. That’s all I’ve got to say. |
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Shantanu Mitra
A) How would you rate the Harkidoon trek and experience: Stars out of 5(5 being the highest, 0 being the lowest) 5 Stars B) Things you loved, liked and didn’t like about the trek + Very well organized, good facilities, zero headache in planning - Did not stick to timelines- so ended up getting a little stressed end of day C) As a first timer trekking in the Himalayas, how did you feel about the trek? Excellent overall experience. In fact after this experience, I have enrolled for the Basic Mountaineering course with IMF D) Any recommendations for those planning to undertake this trek Prepare well physically. Start with moderate to strenuous work outs at least 45 days prior to starting off. Sell off your digicams and invest in a high end SLR as the flora and fauna can be breathtaking |
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Vijeth Prasad
(A) Rating of the Dayara Bugyal trek and the experience: Out of 5(5 being the highest, 0 being the lowest) 4 Stars for the Trek 4 Stars for the Experience (B) Things you loved, liked and didn’t like about the trek: Harkidoon trek, a moderate trail which gets you closer to the nature, Surrounded by dense pine forests and beautiful view of the glittering mountains. Although a moderate trek, we gain good altitude on this trek. Roughly 1.5hours trek from the harkidoon valley; you hit the glaciers to experience snow. For me the downside was the trek is commercialized. We encountered a lot of fellow trekkers and tea shops along the way. (C) As a first timer trekking in the Himalayas how did you feel about the trek: Harkidoon is a great trek for first timers. I recommend this trek for first timers. (D) Any recommendations for those planning to undertake this trek:- Do not forget to carry sunglasses and a cap. - Being physical will surely help |
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Mustafa Topiwala
(A) Rating you would give to the Dayara Bugyal trek(Stars out of 5 with 5 being the highest and 0 being the lowest) 4 stars (B) Things that you loved, liked and didn’t like about the trek? Well the overall experience was good, especially since we were flexible with regard to the distance & time for each day. Harkidoon, is ideal for first timers as it is not a very tough trek to begin with and is amazingly scenic. (C) As a first timer trekking in the Himalayas, how did you feel about the trek(if you are a first timer)? I wasn’t a first timer in the first place but wanted a break, so it turned out to be very good since it wasn’t as grueling as the other treks that I’ve done, nevertheless I still got to be in the Himalayas. (D) Any recommendations for those who are planning to undertake this trek? Highly recommended if you are new to trekking & still are adventurous enough to experience the Himalayas. |
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