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1-Day Himalayan Village Tour in Soud, Gangad and Osla

1 Day Round trip from Soud Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stay with locals in a traditional wooden house homestay in Soud village
02 Enjoy homely cooked organic food and see organic farms on the mountainside
03 Walk through cedar forests, riverside trails, and hike to Juda ka Talab
04 Witness hand spinning and weaving of sheep wool in Osla and Gangad village
05 Spend time with mountain shepherds and experience traditional village life
06 Go on Himalayan treks from Soud to Gangad, Osla, and Har ki Doon

Visit and explore the villages of Soud, Gangad and Osla on this tour, where you can stay with locals in traditional wooden houses, enjoy homely cooked organic food, and experience mountain village life in the Himalayas. Discover organic farms on the mountainside, learn about the seed bank in Soud village, witness hand spinning and weaving of sheep wool, and spend time with mountain shepherds. The experience also includes walking trails through cedar forests, riverside hikes, and Himalayan trekking routes with beautiful mountain scenery.

Discover organic farms on the mountainside, learn about the seed bank in Soud village, witness hand spinning and weaving of sheep wool, and spend time with mountain shepherds.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Soud, Gangad and Osla Villages with Himalayan Trekking

Stay in a mountain Himalayan village with locals in a traditional wooden house or homestay.
Eat homely cooked organic food at Soud village.
Enjoy walking trails and treks in the surrounding cedar forest areas, along the riverside, and hike to the pond, Juda ka Talab, while staying at Soud. Experience mountain village life, meet locals, see their traditional houses, and visit the Temple of Diety.
See organic farms on the mountainside and learn about a seed bank in Soud village.
Witness hand spinning and weaving work of sheep wool in Osla and Gangad village.
Enjoy spending time with mountain shepherds in Osla and Gangad village.
Go for Himalayan treks from Soud to Gangad, Gangad to Osla, and Osla to Har ki Doon, then return.
Enjoy camping at Har Ki Doon (Kalkati Dhar).

Where this trip takes you

Soud village, Juda ka Talab, Har Ki Doon (Kalkati Dhar)

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Stay with meals
Local Indian tour guide

Know before you go

As per the number of days available with guests, this tour can be arranged.
A minimum of 2 days is recommended, as this region is very remote and it takes about 8 hours to reach the village from the main city of Dehradun.

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