Monal Trail – Harsil Valley

3 Days

The bird Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus) is the state bird of the state in Uttarakhand. Mostly elusive during the summer months, the probability of spotting this beautiful bird is much higher during the winter months. However, the winter months render most of the higher areas inaccessible. Here comes the Harsil Valley Monal Trail.

The Harsil Valley is easily accessible by road from Dehradun / Rishikesh. The monal trail starts from the village Purali in Harsil Valley. It is a 3km easy hike from Purali. The trail also has beautiful camp sites and one can also choose to camp here.

Overview

The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun. The nearest railway station is Dehradun railway station. Harsil Valley is 220km from Dehradun and 240km from Rishikesh.

It takes around 7-8 hours to reach Harsil Valley from Dehradun / Rishikesh.

Itinerary

On arrival at Harsil today, we will help you check in to a hotel. The evening is at your leisure.

Today after breakfast, we embark on the monal trail. We will carry a packed lunch with us today. We will take it slow so as to not miss any opportunity to sight the monal.

We will be back to the hotel by late afternoon. The evening is at your leisure.

Today, after breakfast, you can embark on your journey back to Rishikesh / Dehradun.

Inclusions

  • 1) 2 nights accommodation at Harsil.
  • 2) All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • 3) Packed lunch during the hike
  • 4) Services of an experienced guide.

Exclusions

  • 1) Transportation
  • 2) Tips/Gratuities
  • 3) Any expenses of a personal nature.
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