Sankri

2 daysBest: Apr–Jun, Nov–MarAdventure#trek base#snow trek#village

Base for Kedarkantha and Har Ki Dun treks

Why this weekend?

Kedarkantha trekHar Ki Dun trekTali village

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The base
- Village walk
- Forest stop
- Gate visit
Day 2 · The trail
- Snow trail
- Orchard stop
- Return

Geography & terrain

Sankri lies in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand at about 1,950 m, 220 km from Rishikesh and 60 km from Purola — the trek base of the region, its snow trails, the Har ki Dun gate and the village lanes set on the Govind Pashu Vihar's edge.

History & culture

The village's story runs with the 1990s trek era — the trek base of the Har ki Dun trail and the 1990s-era tourism life, with the village's modern role as the base of the Uttarakhand circuit and the home of the snow treks and the 2010s-era homestays and the forest department gates; the village's history of the 2000s-era trail era and the apple orchards and the village's growth, gives Sankri its trek-base character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Trek bases
Snow trails
Forest walks
Village lanes
Orchard groves

Eat & drink

Kafuli (spinach curry)
Bhatt ki dal (black soybean)
Aloo ke gutke
Bal mithai (Almora sweet)

Getting there

Fly: Dehradun (DED)
Train: Haridwar, Kathgodam, Dehradun stations
Road from Delhi: 250–450 km depending on valley
Getting around: Shared taxis and buses on hill roads

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹8,500–15,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,000–5,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹1,200–1,600
Per day · Activities: ₹2,000–2,400

Month by month

Jan · Snow: −5–8°C · Snow rain
Feb · Snow: −3–10°C · Snow rain
Mar · Good: 2–14°C · Light rain
Apr · Best: 7–20°C · None rain
May · Best: 12–25°C · None rain
Jun · Good: 16–30°C · Moderate rain
Jul · Monsoon: 18–28°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 17–27°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Best: 14–26°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Best: 8–20°C · None rain
Nov · Cold: 2–14°C · None rain
Dec · Snow: −2–9°C · Snow rain

Practical info

Language: Hindi (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Apr–Jun, Nov–Mar
Connectivity: Patchy in high valleys — offline maps essential
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Apr–Jun, Nov–Mar) holds the trails
The treks ask the walking shoes
The cold asks the warm layers

Frequently asked questions

What is Sankri?

The trek base of the Har ki Dun.

What is there to do?

The trails, the gates and the village.

How long is the visit?

Two days.