Caution
Har Ki Doon in July
Uttarakhand, India
Monsoon. Leeches, slippery trails, landslide risk on approach road.
Monsoon rains trigger landslides on the access road and make trails treacherous with leeches
Why July scores 2/5
Weather
Monsoon. Leeches, slippery trails, landslide risk on approach road.
Roads & Access
self drive: Sedan manageable in dry conditions. Park at Sankri or Taluka.. road condition: Mostly paved to Sankri. Last stretch via Purola–Mori is narrow and hill-road with landslide sections in monsoon.. public transport: State buses Dehradun–Purola–Sankri (daily, uncomfortable). Shared sumos from Purola more flexible.. from nearest city: Dehradun 220km to Sankri (9–10h drive). From Sankri it is a 12km drive to Taluka, then 22km trek over 4 days.. last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: Carry personal first-aid; there is no medical facility on-trail.. rescue: Uttarkashi district SDRF: 01374-222094.. helpline: 1363. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: Community Health Centre Purola (45km from Sankri). Major cases go to Doon Hospital Dehradun.
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Signal ends at Sankri. Nothing on trail beyond Taluka. BSNL sometimes catches at Seema.
Kids
Not ideal for kids —
Elevation
3,565m — High altitude, acclimatisation needed
Who should go
- ✓Experienced trekkers / adventurers
Who should think twice
- ✗First-time travelers
- ✗Anyone with health conditions
- ✗Families with young children
- ✗Those prone to altitude sickness
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1/5 | Snow trek territory. Only experienced winter trekkers should attempt. |
| February | 2/5 | Deep snow across the upper camps. Beautiful but committing. |
| March | 3/5 | Late-winter window. Snow line recedes. Still cold. |
| April | 4/5 | Spring begins. Trail opens fully. Rhododendrons start blooming low down. |
| May | 5/5 | Rhododendron peak. Clear weather. Best-known window. |
| June | 5/5 | Lush green valley. Snow melted off the trail. Pre-monsoon stability. |
| Julyviewing | 2/5 | Monsoon. Leeches, slippery trails, landslide risk on approach road. |
| August | 2/5 | Same as July. Skip unless you enjoy rain. |
| September | 5/5 | Post-monsoon clarity. Cool days, cold nights. Second prime window. |
| October | 4/5 | Autumn colour. Getting colder. Snow possible at Kalkattiyadhar by end of month. |
| November | 3/5 | Snow starts. Upper camps getting harsh. For experienced only. |
| December | 2/5 | Winter snow trek. Cold and demanding. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Dehradun 220km to Sankri (9–10h drive). From Sankri it is a 12km drive to Taluka, then 22km trek over 4 days.. Roads: Mostly paved to Sankri. Last stretch via Purola–Mori is narrow and hill-road with landslide sections in monsoon.. Self-drive: Sedan manageable in dry conditions. Park at Sankri or Taluka.. Public transport: State buses Dehradun–Purola–Sankri (daily, uncomfortable). Shared sumos from Purola more flexible.. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
3,565m
Difficulty
hard
Budget tier
budget
Nearby in Uttarakhand scoring high in July
- Access
- Mostly paved to Sankri. Last stretch via Purola–Mori is narrow and hill-road with landslide sections in monsoon.
- Emergency
- 108 · Community Health Centre Purola (45km from Sankri). Major cases go to Doon Hospital Dehradun.
- Stay
- ₹800–2,500/night · 25 options
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