A fantastic trek! - We are a family of 4 from Australia and did the Hakidun trek with Himalaya Shelter on their normal group tour. It was a great experience! The nature itself is magnificent and is as good as I have seen anywhere in the world. So beautiful and peaceful and the little villages you pass through are so different from anything we had seen. But it was the touches from the tour leaders which made it for us. For some in our family (my wife and 11 year old son especially) this was their first trek and the guides made her feel safe. Others of us (my 15 year old daughter and I) had trekked before but found it very nice to hike with relatively light weight packs as some of our personal gear was carried on donkeys, and then arrive at camp with the tents already set up and a tea and a hot snack waiting. It was very easy to get used to. Indeed, after this it will be hard to go back to our normal solo hiking in Australia! Things to be aware of for non Indian hikers would be that while the food is tasty and hygienic it is vegetarian and uniformly Indian. This was a novelty at first but a challenge for our western stomaches near the end and we were all craving meat based protein by the end. If you rent gear as we did it was very reasonably priced but will probably not compare to standard of your own gear. This is especially true of the packs (not very comfortable or ergonomic) and the sleeping mats which did not provide much insulation from the cold ground - and it it does get cold at night. I would recommend bringing your own gear when you can and especially a light weight self inflating mattress to supplement the foam one provided. We also struggled at first with a lack of communication. Things were said in Hindi without English translations. All was fine in the end but it would have been good to know what was going on ie progress reports on arrival timings and explanations for delays ie a flat tyre on the way. This greatly improved once the trek actually started. The base camp at Sankri is a lovely place to stay with clean accomodation which we very much enjoyed but the electricity and hot water is very hit and miss there and so better to view them as luxuries that may or may not be available rather then depend on them. And do bring a towel as one is not provided. We had a great group on our tour with four others from India, but it is worth knowing that if you are faster hikers (as we are) you generally must match your pace to slower hikers in the group. Not a problem for us as we were not out to break speed records and it provided for some long rests to take in the beauty around us. The road there can also be in awful condition especially straight after the monsoon in mid September. This is nothing to do with Himalaya Shelter but it does make for a long (and sometimes hair raising) journey from Dehradun or Mussoorie. Overall this was a wonderful experience for us. The place was stunning and the trekking experience was like none we have experienced before. Come with an open mind expecting that some things will be different from a western experience and you will have an experience you will never forget as we did. Thank you to all at Himalaya Shelter.

Very warm - Tasty food, good nature, well handled and good experience

Beautifully designed itenary to get feel of village life in Uttarakhand - Thank you guys and all the team members for this wonderful Har ki Dun trek experience 😊 Thanks to suraj for being very nice trek leader👌 All the food and homestay arrangements were excellent 👏 Looking forward to do more treks with Himalaya Shelter👍

Another grest trek - Was my 4th trek with himalaya shelter,,always great facilities and well taken care of,,will be going back again for sure

Home in himalayas - As a solo female traveler i felt safe throughout the trek, whole team and guides were great and very helpful, good homemade food and a very homely environment. It was a very lovely experience for me

Private trekking Har Ki Dun with Himalaya Shelter - Over the phone call / whatsapp, the plan was very detailed. The Trekking charges were clearly spelt out and it sounded quite reasonable. From Dehradoon Hotel, the pick up was very smooth and right on time. The driver stopped at very convenient places for breakfast/lunch and other breaks. The base camp was in a beautiful location. The food available there was basic and very tasty. The rooms were very cosy and view from the rooms were very good. Our trek guide, Mukesh, met us in the basecamp and briefed about the trek plan. He was very welcoming and helpful. During the entire trek, Mukesh was with us. We had an excellent experience with him. He was very accommodative and helpful. There were few places where I was slipping where he came to help me out promptly. He ensured that we are not stepping in wrong places through out the trek. It was extremely cold and rainy the time we arrived in Osla. He sensed our struggle in acclimatisation with the harsh winter condition. Mukesh was very prompt in giving us the food to the room. In the camp site as well, during the very cold condition, Mukesh delivered snacks/tea/hot water etc to the camp so that we didnt had to come out to face the wrath of cold condition. Overall I and my son, had a very good experience with Himalaya Shelter's Har Ki Dun Trek and with Mukesh especially. I will definately go with them next time for another adventure.

Just book that trek, don't think too much - It was such a great experience overall. Enjoyed every moment of it. The staff with us were so helpful and supportive. It was worth every penny. Plus the views, oh the views 🤌...just go for it! I'm not the most eloquent person out there so it feels illegal to leave just this much as a review but I really don't have any words to express how good it was!

Best Trekking company! - I recently completed the Har Ki Dun Trek with Himalaya Shelter, and honestly. From the very beginning, their team was super supportive, well-organized, and genuinely caring. Our trek leader Sonu was knowledgeable and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. Meals and accomodations were excellent. Big high-five to Himalaya Shelter Guest House in Sankri. I would highly recommend Himalaya Shelter to anyone planning Har Ki Dun or any other Himalayan treks. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced trekker, they make the whole experience memorable, safe, and truly enjoyable. Planning my next trek to Buran Ghati again with Himalaya Shelter. Kudos

Trekking experience was very good, but transport from base camp at Sankri to Dehradun was a nightmare. - Himalaya Shelter organized the Har ki dun trekking as a personalised family tour for three of us. Planning, trekking arrangements, tour guide, cook, camping, homestays and food were excellent. But, return journey from base camp Sankri to Dehradun was a bitter experience. The driver was ill behaved, didn't know the route, lost his way between Sankri to Mori & wasted one hour. Refused to switch on AC during scorching midday sun of May. Finally he stopped the car midway & refused to proceed further. As per him, Himalaya Shelter didn't pay his owner. We had to contact Mr Bachan Rana as an emergency & only after his intervention, we could reach Dehradun late in the evening. I feel Himalaya Shelter should choose and handle it's transport partners in a better way, so that travellers are not harassed.

Not so good, not so bad - I booked Har ki Dun trek with Mountain Goats. When they informed that I am going to be with Himalay Shelters, I was a bit relaxed as experienced good service during Kedarkantha trek. As before, stay and food were good. But it was found that guide had very less experience and hence, could not manage to strick to itinerary and timings. Other co-trekkers were first time climbers in Himalay and were not given any briefing before trek started. I was asked to alter itinerary as per rest of the co-trekkers to which I strongly objected and informed that last time during Kedarkantha also they changed itinerary due to pressure of other trekkers. This time if it happens, I shall complain to Tourism and Forest Department. Then the guide followed the itinerary and we could complete the trek with no much hassle. I had never experienced such issue with YHAI as I am a regular participant in YHAI events. It was observed that co-trekkers were mostly in picnic mood than trekking. This feedback has been given to Mountain Goats for future reference. If you are in a group of like minded trekkers and experienced guide in handling situations, Himalaya Shelter is also a good option.