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Kedarkantha Trek

₹13,500  (flat 40% off), ₹ 8,100, (dehradun to dehradun), service tax @ 5% (gst),  + ftg (100% refundable*): ₹ 3,000,  + single tent occupancy: ₹ 2,000,  + backpack offloading: ₹ 1,500, batch availability.

• Overview & Itinerary

The Kedarkantha trek is a popular hiking destination in the Indian Himalayas. The trek package typically includes accommodations, meals, and a guide. Prices vary depending on the length of the trek and the level of amenities provided. The base camp for the Kedarkantha trek is located at an altitude of approximately 11,250 feet, and the summit reaches a height of 12,500 feet. The trek offers stunning views of snow-capped peaks and is a great option for both experienced and novice hikers. Whether or not you have any experience, beginners are encouraged to take part in this beautiful excursion. On the path, you can expect unique campsites scattered among the mountains and different scenery throughout the year. As a culminating achievement, trekkers will have stunning 360° views of the Dhauladhar ranges and surrounding peaks like Swargarohini, Banderpooch, and Black Peak.

Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit Kedarkantha for trekking is generally during the months of December, January and February. During this time of year, the snow-covered peak is perfect for trekkers and offers a stunningly beautiful view. Despite some chilly temperatures, the sun will help warm you up during your excursions, making it one of the most ideal times to enjoy a trek on Kedarkantha.

Trek Itinerary

The drive from Dehradun to Sankri is an enchanting hill drive of 8-9 hours stretching over a 200 Km ride via Mussoorie, Damta, Naugaon, Purola, Mori, and Naitwar. You will see the beautiful valleys and forest cover throughout the journey. Sankri is a little village within the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand and the last road head to Govind Wildlife Sanctuary. Stay will be in a Guest House/Home Stay/Camp on a sharing basis. The trail will commence the next morning at 07:00 AM with a light breakfast and a brief session of the Kedarkantha trek by the Trekkaro team.  We arrange shared taxis for  trekkers from Dehradun Railway Station to Sankri and drop you back from Sankri.

Initially, the trek from Sankri village to Juda Ka Talab will give you an altitude rise of about 2700 ft., this is about 4-5 hours of the trek through the dense forest trees and the thick carpet of maple and pine leaves all brown in color and witness the captivating beauty of nature. The trail goes through Saud village and which is a mild climb. Juda Ka Talab campsite will be surrounded by tall pine and oak trees and mountain slopes. Camp here for an overnight stay and enjoy the serenity scattered around this place with evening sunset and glittering sunrise in the morning.

Today’s trail is short and again begins through dense forests of pine and oak trees only and through the steep ridge and much more dense areas, it takes 2-3 hours to reach the open highlands below the summit. This is one of the greatest stretches in this trek as the natural beauty is unbelievable and promises to depart behind an unforgettable reminiscence. As you move ahead into the forest abruptly at the end of forest trails you begin to see an extensive meadow stretching in front of the mighty Dhauladhar Ranges. This camping site has tremendous picturesque views and is the main highlight of the trek. You can roam around this place without any difficulty and can soak all the fresh tidings of nature's gift. Camp here for an overnight stay.

It is a long day today, but the excitement of the journey and conquering the peak would be far greater and much more worthy in comparison to the challenges that lay ahead for the visitors. The climb is steep however absolutely worthwhile and one with rewarding views. As soon as you move slowly dense forest trails surrounding Pine trees start to disappear slowly. It takes about 2 hours to reach there. On the summit, you are surrounded by mountain valleys and ranges. Panoramic sights of the mighty Himalayas range mixed with dark blue and white clouds scattered like a painting sketched by nature just for you. You will see the Dhauladhar range, Chainsheel Pass, Har ki Dun Valley, and Rupin Valley. Swargarohini also comes into view along with Black Peak and Bandarpoonch. Some of the other peaks you see include Gangotri, Jaonti, Yamnotri, Jorkanden, and Draupadi ka Danda. After spending some time on the top, you head back to the campsite, have lunch at a middle point of descending at the base camp, and head towards Juda Ka Talab. After a wonderful day, spend the night in tents.

Today is the last day of the trek and you will be heading towards Sankri from where it all started an approximately 4 km long trail counting about 3-4 hours. After breakfast, we will descend through a more marked well-paved path, laden with stones. A trail further leads to a ridge from where you get an awesome view of Har Ki Dun Valley. After reaching Sankri, sign off preferably before 01:00 PM since the journey takes 7-8 hours. We  arrange shared taxis for  trekkers from Dehradun Railway Station to Sankri and drop you back from Sankri.

How to reach

Jolly Grant airport is located 25 kilometers from the city, serving Dehradun. Daily flight from Delhi to Dehradun.

Take the train from Delhi to Dehradun overnight

Nanda Devi Express(12205):- Departure:- 23:50; Arrival:- 05:40

Dehradun Express(12687):- Departure:- 21:10; Arrival:- 05:00

Regular bus service is available from Delhi (ISBT Kashmere Gate) to Dehradun. We suggest that you take only government buses from the ISBT Kashmere Gate. Private buses run from outside ISBT Kashmere Gate and they are not trustable.

Usually, the buses left you in the Dehradun ISBT. From there you have to come to Dehradun railway station via Ola/Uber Cab/Auto Rickshaw/Shared Three Wheeler.

Things to carry

• Basic Gears
• Accessories
• Mandatory Documents

• Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres)

• Trekking Shoes  (included in FTG)

• Trekking Pole  (included in FTG)

• LED Torch/Headlamp

• Two Water Bottle (one liter each)

• Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)

• Trekking Jacket  (included in FTG)

• Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers

• Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)

• Two collared t-shirts

• Thermals

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen Lotion (SPF 50/70)

• Lip Balm (SPF 30)

• Sun cap

• Synthetic hand gloves

• Two pairs of Socks

• Raincoat/Ponchos

• Daypack (20 liters), if you opt to offload your backpack

• Toiletries

• Cutlery & Lunch Box

• Plastic cover (for wet clothes)

• Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Passport, Aadhaar Card, Driving license, or voters ID)

Terms & Conditions

1- Accommodation: Full-load camping arrangements on the mountain with a large mess tent and tables. Stay from Day 1 to Day 4 (Sankri to Juda Ka Talab). In Sankri, Stay will be in a Guest House/Camp/Home Stay on a triple/quad sharing basis. You will camp on the trek (3 people per tent).

2- Meals: All meals during the trek starting with dinner on Day 1 till breakfast on Day 5. (Simple Nutritious Vegetarian food) Tea/Coffee/Soups/Snacks will be served throughout.

3- Camping charges:  All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included (if any).

4- Leaders & Guides:  Trek leaders are assisted by certified and experienced local guides.

5- Trekking Equipment: High-quality tents, sleeping bags, ice axes, ropes, micro spikes, gaiters, etc. as required.

6- Safety Equipment: First aid, medical kit, oxygen cylinders, stretchers, etc. will be available at all the campsites to deal with emergencies.

7-  Transport to and from the base camp:  We arrange shared taxis for  trekkers from Dehradun to Sankri and drop you back from Sankri.

8- Trekking Gear:  Shoes, Jacket(-10°C), and Pole (Included RENT: Rs. 600/-)

1- Food during transit to and from the base camp.

2- Backpack offloading charges: Rs. 1,500/- for the full trek + 5% GST. The backpack cannot weigh more than 9 kg. Suitcases/trolleys/duffel bags will not be allowed. Please note that charges will vary for the last-minute offloading in case you decide to offload your bag after reaching Sankri.

3- S ingle tent occupancy: Rs. 2,000/- per tent for the full trek + 5% GST. Our single tent occupancy option is perfect for individuals who prefer to have their own private space during the trek. This option also accommodates couples who wish to share a tent. The tent is spacious enough to comfortably accommodate one person or two people. With this option, you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of your tent or share the experience with a loved one. Regardless of whether you choose to stay alone or with a partner, our single tent occupancy ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

4- Anything apart from inclusions.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation requests are not taken over the phone.

In case you wish to cancel your trek please e-mail us at  [email protected]

1- Cancellations up to 21 days prior to departure date -  70% refund

2- Between 21 days to 14 days prior to departure -  50% refund

3- Between 14 days to 10 days prior to departure-  30% refund

4- Less than 10 days of departure –  No refund  or you can transfer your trek (same batch date & same trek) to your dear one OR apply for TREKCASH Voucher 1 0 days before your trek date  which comes with 2-year validity.

a) Change of trek batch date is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch.

b) In case of transferring a trek to your dear one, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements laid down by Trekkaro.

c) Trekkaro holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice.

Refund Policy  The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 working days. If we have to cancel/suspend your trek before the date of departure or at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rains, earthquake, landslides, strike, curfew, etc.), then you will get the TrekCash Voucher of the total fee you have paid to us and you can redeem it within 2 year on any trek but where this is of a higher price, you will be expected to pay the difference. The TrekCash voucher will be generated within 10 working days and sent to your email address by us.

Note: In the instance of exchanging a TrekCash Voucher for your dear one, he/she ought to fulfill all the obligatory necessities set around Trekkaro.

Trekkaro team will specifically ensure your safety with...

1.  Daily oxygen saturation & pulse reading (if required in trek) :- We go on treks that feature a different lifestyle to the one we typically lead. Everyday living generally overlooks healthy habits, yet when it comes to trekking and surviving in an unfamiliar environment for more than a day, our bodies must adapt. Oxygen saturation measures the ratio of oxygen-saturated hemoglobin to total hemoglobin in the bloodstream. To ensure everyone remains in good health, our team will carry out oxygen saturation and pulse readings before we set off. It is important that everyone is conscious of their well-being.

2.  Oxygen cylinders and medical kit :- During high-altitude treks, the body does not get enough oxygen. It isn't always that you cannot survive high-altitude treks, but to be safe, we are always prepared with oxygen cylinders in case you are not accustomed to the environment. On the trek, one of our team members carries an oxygen cylinder and all the essential medicines.

To prevent high altitude conditions - Exercise, cycle, and swim more to prevent high altitude conditions. The more you practice, the easier it will be.

3.  Stretchers on every campsite :- Even though we are physically and mentally prepared for the environment, accidents or uncertain situations still happen. In those cases, we have stretchers at each campsite, so in case of emergency, porters will drop you safely to base camp where we can do further treatment.

4.  High-Quality Trek Gears and Equipment :- High-Quality Trekking Gears and Equipment Trekkaro is the only trekking company in the world that provides Free Trekking Gear (FTG) at no charge/rent only for use during the treks. Decathlon Quechua Trek 100 Shoes, Quechua SH 100/300 Jackets, Trekking Poles, Crampons, and Gaiters are some of the more expensive FTG. Now, before registering for the trek, there is no need to think about the expensive trekking gear, and also, you do not have to buy or rent expensive trekking gear to go on a trek.

You can survive in extreme cold with Trekkaro's quality tents and sleeping bags. Our sleeping bags can hold cold up to -5 to -20 degrees Celsius. Tents are always warmer, so Trekkaro can provide you with quality shelter.

Although we are prepared for the storm, you should let us know if anything concerns you regarding safety.

5.  Radio (for communication between camps and guides) :- Our camps are a bit far from each other. But they connect through radio, although there is a problem with the network in the hills. If you miss anything, if the weather is bad, or if we require medical help from the base, we can still communicate via radio.

6.  Technical team on all snowy slopes All treks come with an adventure. However, safety is an important aspect of all treks. We ensure the turn with our technical team whenever we find risky slopes or areas. We already mentioned that our team is well-trained and knows how to handle hassles in emergencies.

Expectations

When you take an adventurous trek with us, then be assured that whatever we do is more than your expectations. In fact, our wish to excel goes beyond the point where your boots hit the trail – it begins the moment that you get in contact with us, and it never ends. There is nothing more satisfying than hearing from our trekkers that they’ve just had “another trip of a lifetime with  Trekkaro ”.

Your Expectations

•  Safety, of course, is non-negotiable. Safety is embedded in our business and it’s something that we take very seriously in all our treks. It's the primary reason we're very popular in just a year.

•  Personalized Service, Care, and Attention to Detail  For some organizations, this is, surprisingly, negotiable. But it isn’t for us. After safety, if we can do one thing right, every time, it’s to ensure that we sweat the small things.

•  The Best Guides  If you are already trekking with us, then you’d be forgiven for thinking our guides are superhuman. It doesn’t mean a feat to entertain, cook, guide, and facilitate, but our guides, handle it with grace, and all the while the attention is on you.

•  The Best Itineraries  It takes a lot of refinement to make a perfect trek, from dawn to dusk there are a lot of moving parts and the potential for things to go awry. For the last year, we’ve balanced on the tightrope of offering the right amount of activity, flexibility, and trek time. Whilst utilizing the best lodgings in the most unique places.

•  Value  We’re not in the business of making money and providing you with nothing. Our treks aren’t expensive, they represent excellent value for money, and for those seeking to maximize their time, there is no better way.

Our Expectations

It may come as a surprise, but the reality is that it is a two-way street (or trail), and you are ultimately responsible for the nature of the experience that you have with us. And not only that, but you also have an influence on the experience of others in your small group.

•  Attitude  This is your vacation, and the attitude that you bring will set the tone for your experience. We get that at times it’s difficult (we plan to challenge you) and we get that at times it’s a bit uncomfortable (this is not a cruise trip). All we ask you to keep an open mind, a big smile on your face, and readiness for the unexpected.

•  Physical preparedness  Our treks are designed for everyday people. You definitely don’t have to be an athlete, but to be fair to yourself and your group members, you do need to be ready. Worried about it? Do not stress it, our team is 100% dedicated to helping you pick the right trek, bring the right gear, and be physically and mentally prepared.

•  Know who’s in charge As we’ve mentioned, you rightly expect when you join our trek to be in good, safe hands. For us to ensure the entire group’s safety, we suppose you, as our guest, to listen to your lead guide. They are the expert when it comes to decisions made on the trek.

How To Reach

Things to carry, brief description, gallery of this trek, people reviews, short itinerary.

We arrange shared taxis for  trekkers from Dehradun Railway Station to Sankri and drop you back from Sankri.

ATM point and Mobile connectivity

Purola has the last ATM point before you reach Sankri (Basecamp) if you need to withdraw money. Sankri is the last place before starting your trek where you’re likely to get a stable mobile signal (only Jio). Finish all your important phone calls here and inform anxious family members about limited phone connectivity.

Why trekkaro?

We’ve been the leaders in providing Free Trekking Gear (FTG) on treks for more than 5 years. How’d we get here? By redefining the way, everyone must trek. Check out how we’re creating the future of trekking around the globe.

Trekkaro is the world's only free trekking gear company, providing high-quality gear from the Decathlon brand to trekkers at no cost. Say goodbye to the hassle and expense of buying or renting gear for your next trek. Trekkaro offers everything from trek shoes to jackets rated for temperatures as low as -10 degrees, as well as poles, gaiters, and microspikes. Join Trekkaro today and experience the freedom of trekking without the burden of expensive gear.

Trekkaro offers free cancellation policies for all trekkers. If you need to cancel your trek for any reason, we provide a TrekCash Voucher that is equal to 100% of the amount you paid. This voucher has a 2-year validity, so you can use it towards any future trekking adventure with us. We want to make sure that our trekkers have the flexibility they need to plan their trips with confidence.

Trekkaro is the best trekking company in India, according to its impressive 4.9/5 rating on Facebook and 4.8/5 rating on Google. Customers rave about their experiences with Trekkaro, leaving glowing reviews and recommending the company to others. With such high ratings, it's clear that Trekkaro is a top choice for anyone looking to explore the beautiful landscapes of India through trekking.

We always help keep you safe from the moment you book to the moment you (reluctantly) head home.

No matter the trek difficulty, our treks balance well-planned itineraries with the flexibility to do your own thing and make the experience your own.

When you trek with us, you experience first-hand our commitment to making the trek a force for good in everything we do.

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Kedarkantha Trek

Kedarkantha Trek - Gods Own Land

• Price: Rs. 5,999
• Duration : 5 Days
• Distance : 22 km
• Altitude : 12,500 ft.
• Grade : Easy - Moderate

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Kedarkantha trek - overview.

Kedarkantha Trek is one of the most famous winter treks in India . The trek starts from a village called Sankri in the Uttarkashi district and gains the maximum height of 12,500 feet (3,800 m) at the Kedarkantha Peak . There are other routes that can connect you to the Kedarkantha Peak, like an eastern ridge, western ridge, and Phulara ridge . But, the villages connected to these areas are not much explored so most of the trekkers use the Sankri route .

Being a winter trek, the Kedarkantha Trek receives heavy snowfall and is one of the best treks for beginners. It is not a short trek, it takes around 5-6 days to the summit and back (if you are starting from Dehradun). Kedarkantha trek is located in the range of Govind Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand and the best time to visit is from December to April .

As soon as you arrive at Sankri, you start to capture the wonderful views of the mountains and the diverse flora & fauna of the area. With these amazing imagery in mind, you move forward to Juda ka Talab from Sanakri and you see clearings in the middle of the forest, multiple colors, meadow, and sun rays shining down the lovely forest will make you mesmerized and amazed.

A stunning view of snow capped ranges like Har ki dun from Juda ka Talab will make you feel lost in the beauty of nature. In winters, Juda ka Talab is completely frozen due to a minimum temperature of -7 degrees , and this lake is also known as a frozen lake of India.

Finally going from base camp Juda ka Talab to Kedarkantha peak is one of the best feelings in the world. To witness the beauty of the sun rising from the peak can bring joy to your mundane life. This is just magical to see such a splendid view that strikes you at once.

In addition, you can explore more at the Sankri village while we stop there for a few hours. On your way to the Sankri village, you can also visit a village called Lakhamandal. Based on ancient beliefs, this village keeps a mythological history of Mahabharata . According to this belief, the fifth brother of Pandava named Sahadeva visited this place and buried lakhs of Shivling under the range of this village and much more.

In order to reach Kedarkantha trek from Delhi , you need to travel to Dehradun and catch the bus to Sankri from Dehradun Railway Station.

Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri (Kedarkantha Trek itinerary)

The Kedarkantha Trek starts from Dehradun city . Trekkers are advised to reach Dehradun a day before the pickup date in order to avoid any last minute hassles. On the day of the commencement of the trip you will be picked up at around 6:30 am from Dehradun ISBT.

Once picked up from Dehradun, we will begin our journey to Sankri village which is located at a distance of 230 K.m. from Dehradun and takes around 7-8 hours . It's a long journey but through the beautiful Himalayan mountains . The journey itself is very exciting and thrilling and you will pass through Mussoorie, Purola, Mori to finally reach Sankri. As we reach close to Sankri we will be passing through the Govind National Park which is famous for its flora and fauna which is not found anywhere else in the country.

Be sure to make your important phone calls before Mori because only the BSNL network is available after that with limited connectivity. On reaching Sankri, you will be checked in The Crazy Mountaineers Homestay where you will spend the night & get ready for the Kedarkantha trek which begins tomorrow.

• Altitude: 6,400 feet
• 230 km drive - approx 8 hours
• Trekkers will be picked from Dehradun Railway Station / ISBT
• Expected arrival time at Sankri – 5:00 pm
• Jio & BSNL network - Limited Connectivity

Day 2: Sankri to Juda ka Talab

After having breakfast, we will start our trek and move towards Sor village . The Kedarkantha trek distance is 18km. After we cross Sor village, we move along a stream that leads us towards Kedarkantha. We would cross some bridges & pass through the dense forest of Maple & Pine. It's an amazing view that leaves the travelers mesmerized . The forest remains calm and you can hear the various streams flowing but they won't be coming into view until we go a bit further.

We will cross various villages and you will be able to see locals working in the area going about their day. Walking through the forest, you might be able to get a glimpse of Himalayan animals . On the way, we will cross a few more streams as the trail climbs into a sharp accent and through the dense Oak forest we will reach Juda Ka Talab. The unique beauty of this place leaves trekkers speechless every time.

Juda Ka Talab is a perfect camping destination . A huge lake on one side and the thick forest on the other makes for a fascinating view. You can explore the area around the camp and take pictures. The night sky at Juda Ka Talab is a different experience all together . On a clear night it this 5-thousand star hotel will make you forget all the 5-star hotels you have stayed in. We will be spending the night here for today.

Brief Overview of the Day

• Altitude: 6,400 feet to 9,100 feet
• 4 kms trek, approx 5 hours
• The trail passes through dense pine forests, maple trees, few streams and finally opens out to beautiful meadows
• Stay in tents

Day 3: Juda ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base

On the third day of Kedarkantha trek we continue our journey and our next stop will be Kedarkantha base which is located at an altitude of 11,250 ft . and about a distance of 4 km. It will take us around 2 and a half hours to reach there.

We will set out for our Kedarkantha base after having breakfast. The trail is pretty much easy and passes through the dense forest of Oak & Pine . If you are trekking in winters you will start to see snow when we hit the 10,400 feet mark. Walking forward you will see nature at its best, and will be able to view the snow capped peaks of Kala Nag, Swargarohini and Bandarpoonch .

The view at the Kedarkantha base is fascinating, the evening sky is beautiful with glowing stars and shining mountain peaks . We will spend the night here as we prepare for the final push towards the Kedarkantha peak.

• Altitude: 9,100 feet to 11,250 feet
• 4 kms trek, approx 2.5 hours
• Most of today's trail is on a ridge, under oak trees
• You will also pass through some meadows where you can spot shepherd log huts
• Peaks :- Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kala Nag and Ranglana stand among the others

Day 4: Kedarkantha base to Kedarkantha peak & descend to Base Camp Overnight stay at Juda Lake Camp Sight.

The fourth day of the trek is destined to conquer the Kedarkantha Peak . Today the trekkers need to hike an elevation from 11,250 feet to 12,500 feet . The schedule of the day includes hiking to Kedarkantha peak and then again descending back to Base camp.

Today is a long day but looking at the sun as the first rays hit the Kedarkantha peak will make you forget all your worries and it's totally worth the challenge that lies ahead of us. There are a lot of different trails that we can take on from here but we follow the main trail.

We will once again cross through oak forest but it's an easier trail which gets a bit tricky as we get closer to the peak. At the top of the peak, you will find a small temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and a small shrine of Lord Ganesha. From the peak, you will be able to see an amazing 360 degrees view of the snow-clad Himalayan peaks . It is something which is difficult to put down in words and can only be experienced at a personal level.

After spending some time at the peak we start to descend down to the basecamp Overnight stay at Juda Lake Camp Sight through the same trail that we came from. As we reach the base, this will mark the end of the day today as we retire to the tents to have some rest after dinner.

• Altitude: 11,250 feet to 12,500 feet to 8,900 feet
• 6 km trek, approx 7 hours
• Spend some time at the summit and descend back to the base camp by noon for lunch

Day 5: Juda Camp to Sankri via Hargawn And drive back Dehradun on a same day.

Today we start descending down further towards Juda Camp to Sankri via Hargawn after having breakfast in the morning. On our way down we will pass through the same Oak forest and small streams that we encountered on the first day. A bit down the trail there is a ridge from where you can catch the view of the Har Ki Dun Valley . Upon reaching Sankri The Crazy Mountaineers Homestay Around 11:00 Am. you will be travelling back to Sankri to Dehradun as today marks the last day of the Kedarkantha Trek. The 200 Km journey will take around 8 hours and you will reach Dehradun by late evening

• Altitude: 8,900 feet to 6,400 feet
• 4 km trek, approx 3 hours
• Descend 2500 feet through dense pine forests
• Distance: 200 km drive, approximately 8 hours
• You will be dropped at Dehradun station in a Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle

HOW TO REACH

Jolly Grant Airport is the airport serving Dehradun, located about 25 km from the city. There is a daily flight from Delhi to Dehradun

By Train :-

Take the overnight train to Dehradun from Delhi

• Nandadevi Express - Train no: 12205 (Departure 11:50pm; Arrival - 5:40am)
• Dehradun Express - Train no: 12687 (Departure - 9:10pm; Arrival - 5:00am)

There is regular bus service from Delhi to Dehradun, from Delhi?s ISBT Kashmere Gate.

We would suggest you to take only government buses from ISBT Kashmere Gate. Private buses ply from outside ISBT and they are not trust worthiness.

Usually buses drop you at Dehradun ISBT. From there you have to come to Dehradun Railway Station

• 5 to 8 Members Bolero, 8+ Members Tempo Traveller or similar vehicles will pick-up you from Dehradun Railway Station at 6:00am.
• Pick-up is included in the cost of the trek
• You will reach Sankri by 5:00 pm
• Food from dehradun to Sankri is not included in the trek cost

Kedarkantha Trek COST TERMS

Inclusions :-

• Accommodation. (Home stay, Camping).
• All vegetarian nutritious meals on trek (Veg. + Organic Food).
• Breakfast, Lunch, Tea/Snacks, Hot soup, Dinner, coffee.
• Trek equipments: High-quality Dome tents (Triple/Quad sharing), Sleeping bags, Sleeping mattress, Liner, Kitchen tent, Dining tent, Utensils, Toilet tents, Helper, Kitchen team, Oxygen cylinders, Microspick, Gaiters, and crampon (if required), Local Team, Cooks, Porters, First aid box.
• Technical equipment for safety, Walkies-talkies for communication.
• Good Experience with Hindi, English guide.
• All necessary permits and entry fees.
• First aid medical kits, stretcher, and oxygen cylinder.
• Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, and Support staff (Certified Team).
• Available. 24X7 Customer Service. 50+ Professional Team.
• 100% Safety.
• No Hidden Charges.
• Transport from Dehradun to Sankri and return (According to itinerary) On additional charges +2000 per head.
• PICKUP POINTS Dehradun Railway Station 6:30 AM to 7:00 AM to DROP POINTS Dehradun Railway Station 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
• All transfers in a shared taxi.

Exclusions :-

• Any kind of personal expenses.
• Food during the transit(Dehradun to Sankri & Sankri to Dehradun).
• Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
• Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
• Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
• If you're a group of 5+ members then transportation is available from Dehradun to Dehradun and if not then we will shift you with our other group (if we have one) otherwise we will shift your package from Sankri to Sankri.

Charges of offloading backpack:-

INR 1200/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance

INR 2000/- if you inform us after reaching Sankri

The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.

Kedarkantha Trek Essentials

Kedarkantha Trek Cancellation Policies

In the event of cancellation of trek/adventure activity services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reasons we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows: -

Cancellations prior to 24 days from the start of the trek

Book any other trek till one year or get 95% refund (Note: If the trek charges are more, the balance needs to be paid by the trekker)

Cancellation between 24 days and 14 days to the start of the trek

Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the trek

Choose to go on the same trek, in the same season, with any other batch or get 50% refund.

Cancellation less than 10 days to the start of the trek

Transfer your trek (same trek, same batch) to your friend. No cash refund.

• Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch.
• In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by THE CRAZY MOUNTAINEERS.
• THE CRAZY MOUNTAINEERS holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice.

Kedarkantha Trek Route Map

A rough map of Kedarkantha Trek Route, not to scale.

Kedarkantha Trek Faq's

Q1. What is the distance of the KedarKantha trek from Sankri?

A1. The total distance from Sankri to Kedarkantha Peak & back is 23 Km.

Q2. Is there any Temple on the summit of the trek?

A2. Kedarkantha trek should not be confused with Kedarnath trek. There is no temple at the peak but you will find a small shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Q3. What is the nearest ATM from Sankri?

A3. The last ATM on the way to Sankri is located in Mori, but sometimes due to network or cash problems, the withdrawal becomes difficult. Before Mori, you will also find an ATM in Purola. To avoid any last minute hassles and unnecessary problems, it is advised to withdraw cash from any ATM in Dehradun.

Q4. What is the snowfall time in Kedarkantha?

A4. You can expect to see good snow in Kedarkantha if you plan your trip from mid December to early April.

Q5. What is the altitude of KedarKantha?

A5. The maximum altitude of the Kedarkantha trek at the peak is 12,500 ft. (3,800m) above sea level.

Q6. Can visit Kedarkantha in summer?

A6. Yes, ofcourse, the Kedarkantha trek is a 12-month trek and you can visit here at any point of time.

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Kedarkantha trek reviews, jiban kumar mandal.

Month: March last 2024

We do keadr kantha trek with this crazy mountaineer company. Their management is outstanding. Tent accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner are all excellent. Guide Arun Jasta Vai is very good.

Neeraj kumar rawat

Month: December

The crazy mountaineers is the best for this trek. The accommodation ,food and everything . The trek guide was well trained and was very helping.

Rohit Chauhan

Fantastic mind-blowing it was amazing tracking in my life

Month: Dec end

Had an unforgettable Kedarkantha trek with Crazy Mountaineer! The food was delicious, tent locations provided stunning views away from the crowd. Arun Bhai and Orion Bhai were exceptional leaders, offering insights into the local area. Their support during high altitudes and extreme weather was crucial. As a solo traveler, I found a new family among fellow trekkers. Celebrating my birthday and New Year on the trek made it the best ever. Can't wait to trek with Crazy Mountaineer again!

Anamika Singh

Month: January month

10 Jan 2023, complete my trek with crazy mountaineers, comfortable and good quality equipment's, treking geairs, food also very tasty and organic.. thank you so much the team of the crazy mountaineers thanks guys see you soon in next trek

Kanika Sharma

Exquisite snow trails. A must for any trekker. One of my best treks ever. Do carry proper gear.and helpful trek leader healthy super delicious food.thanks crazy mountaineers...

Month: December month

I am done my kedarkantha trek 22 December 2022 with the crazy mountaineers.it was my first trek .the experience was with crazy mountaineers so so amazing all team members very nice, mucky bhai trek leader , Rohit bhai oner of this company very simple and friendly person... thanks for giving me amazing experience.... next trek confirm with crazy mountaineers....????????

Kunal Sharma

My experience was wonderful with the crazy mountaineers team. The crazy mountainous team very friendly and supportive they are guide me very friendly and honestly . Food was very tasty juda,kedarkantha base camp and homestay saur.uncal anty also very nice ???? they treat us as family members

Month: 10 February 2023

1,(Guide )are done our trek with the crazy mountaineers Guide Rohit Bhai, he is amazing person.all the team crazy mountaineers are very nice and helpful. 2(accommodations) sleeping bag, mattress, tent, metro spikes greater tracking pole everything is good quality and very comfortable, 3(food) food was very tasty healthy with organic ragi sweets they provide gulab jamun jalebi. 4(home stay) very nice clean comfortable, anty uncal also very nice their

Month: February month

One of the best trekking company the crazy mountaineers.they guys very nice people or friendly . kedarkantha the beauty of snow, mountain and along with that, the struggle of trekking at the end of the day makes you a better person and also make you think for the environment hich we all should do to save it.thanks the crazy mountaineers team

Neha Sharma

I started my trek year 2022 December 22 with the crazy mountaineers.. By far this is one of my best trips in anywhere in this world and in this lifetime. The beauty of snow, mountain and along with that, the struggle of trekking at the end of the day makes you a better person and also make you think for the environment hich we all should do to save it... The crazy mountaineers team or guide are very friendly...and home stay food was ver very delicious ???????????? thanks to you all the crazy mountaineers team.

Vijay Ragavendiran S

Month: end of Jan or MID/END of Feb

Good explaination of the trek

Bajrangi kumar

Month: 12/21

Kedarkantha tracking most amazing in tracking in uttarakhand.

DEBASIS SWAIN

Month: February

The trek was awesome had an amazing experience. The hospitality, food, homestay was great. Everything was just perfect. Planning the next trek with crazy mountaineers for sure. #SubhashbhaiOP

Sakshi Sahoo

The trek was amazing, the treatment they provide, the food, the hospitality, everything was amazing. Would definitely plan the next one with the crazy mountaineers.

Pranjul Sahu

First of all I thank to our guide Debashish bhaiya and Rohit bhaiya for grt hospitality hai support. The food was like our home . They told us everything about the nature, weather and place. It was a grt experience ????????

Dipannita Singh

Kedarkantha trek was an amazing experience with The Crazy Mountaineers. The hospitality was heart warming and the guide was very supportive. Overall, it was a beautiful journey with lots of memories. ????????

Suhas Katti

Did a Kedarkanta Trek with The Crazy Mountaineers in 2nd week of February 2021. Since it was my 1st trek with them; i was bit concerned about the quality of service, trek guide, homestay, etc. However; my interactions with Auro & Rajani in their office and trekking the Kedarkanta with HariMohan removed all doubts. Our stay in Sankri with Rohit's family was very pleasant and "ghar wali feeling" . Harimohan - our young trek guide is friendly, able & a expert. He was very patient with me & always motivating us during the trek. Our camps at Juda ka Talab and Kedarkanta base was very comfortable and we were given tasty but nutritious breakfast, lunch & dinner. They provide you with basic equipments - gaiters, spikes & walking stick. You can also rent other gear like trekking shoes, headlamps, trekking pants , gloves etc. This saves the headache of carrying heavy gear from your hometown. The jeep ride with Rohit back to Dehradun was very pleasant and he was very informative throughout the journey. It was a very pleasant experience with Mountain Trekkers and would recommend them for personalized and professional services. Also a big shout out to my fellow trekkers - Kaushik & Smit, the base camp assistant - Bijay, Harimohan, Rohit, and Rohit parents - who took good care of us at homestay. #suhaskatti

Manoj Bhandari

Month: Jan 2021

This is my second trek with The Crazy Mountaineers when I was visited the first time, I wasn't too confident with this company but the hospitality and trek experience I got with them on Har Ki Dun bound me with these super trekker team. Again on the trek of Kedarkantha everything was so organized and as per expectations. I Will plan again with them in the future.

Rajneesh Singh

Month: Feb 2021

I would love to trek with The Crazy Mountaineers again and again. It was a mesmerzing experience. Everything was so fantastic. Great team leader, strict discipline, good food, cooperative fellow trekkers, extra activities, safety measures, everything was so well organized and coordinated.

Himani Chauhan

My experience with The Crazy Mountaineers was really good. As this was my first and solo trek, I would say it didn't felt like a solo cause the people I met on this trek gelled up so well that it came out as an awesome experience. And the food was delicious especially the locals and organic I never expected that.

Govind Rathord

The Crazy Mountaineers is best service provider. We 13 people got a chance to reveal trekking service in Dec-2020 for KedarKantha trek and got best services. We stayed at home in Sankari and ate organic food. I personally loved the Kahwa Tea, really awesome. Everyone in staff was helpful throughout the trek. Rohit, our trek guide is awesome person by nature. I would like to big thank The Crazy Mountaineers for providing best services at reasonable price.

Poonam Rawat

Month: Jan Frist week

Osm trek ... The crazy mountaineers team was osm .... They provide everything.... Food was osm and organic .... Stay also ???????????????? amazing team they are very friendly ......

Month: November

I have very high ambitions and The Crazy Mountaineers just fulfilled my wish. I wanna summit on my trek but weather was not good all other treks companies just gave up but only The Crazy Mountaineers was able to do summit. If you wanna to some adventure just go with The crazy Mountaineers.

Annika Khatoon

Month: Novemmber

It was an amazing experience . I did this trek with The crazy Mountaineers and I enjoyed a lot . I always wanna go on natural place where i can feel connected to the nature and this trek just gave me same feeling.

Mountain Trails

Month: January

I must say overall experience was awesome with the team. We reached late at around 21:15 in Sankri and it started raining as it was waiting for us to arrive. Next day we started our trek while it was raining heavily. As we moved nearer to Juda ka talab we met with heavy snowfall which have washed away all the path towards our tents. There could have been better communication between staff at Sankri and Juda ka talab through some porter or other guides so that team at Juda ka talab would have been expecting us to reach at night. Although i have seen better arrangements during my previous treks but I suppose no one at Juda ka talab was prepared for such a heavy snowfall, so in my opinion arrangement was at par my expectations. Also our’s was the only team to try summit next day and that experience was something for which i go on treks. In Sour Sankri Sharma ji and his family took very good care of us and fulfilled our need. Thank you for that.

Talyan Cherry

This trek was the most memorable experiences of my life. Completely overwhelmed with the mesmerising views, the shivering cold, the tent and trekking experience, new friends, the people I got to know while trekking. Though it wasn’t an easy trek as all the websites say, but it’s one to definitely encounter once in your life. A big thanks to our trekking guides .

Aswini Panda

We 4 people went kedarkantha trek on 4th jan with crazy mountaineers. One thing i can say about company "Amazing , Excellent and Wow". What else can describe more for the company? We are all in love of "ragi ka halwa". If another chance comes to join them no doubt we are going to grab this.

We went on Kedarkantha Trek in the first week of January 2021 with Crazy Mountaineers. The experience was amazing. The trek was full of picture perfect sceneries. The hospitality provided at homestay as well as in the tents were amazing. No one of us were expecting freshly prepared Samosa and Jalebi at 9,000ft in a snow covered tent. Couldn't do the summit due to heavy snowfall. But no one should be blamed for that. The guides were very helpful as well. Thanks for hosting us

The Crazy Mountaineers is best service provider in Trekking field. We 5 people got a chance to reveal trekking service in Nov-2020 for KedarKantha trek and got best services. We stayed at home in Sankari and ate organic food. I personally loved the Kahwa Tea, really awesome. Everyone in staff was helpful throughout the trek. Rohit, our trek guide is awesome person by nature. I would like to big thank The Crazy Mountaineers for providing best services at reasonable price.

I did my Kedarkantha Trek with The Crazy Mountaineers Team from 29th Dec 2020 to 2nd Jan 2021 and this was the first time i was doing this sort of trekking and trust me it came out as one of the best trek experiences i ever had in my life. My group was led by Mohit(Rohit's younger brother) and he was so helpful and cooperative that he was taking care of each and every member of the group. Someone rightly mentioned that if you do your trek with them you feel like you are their family member because this is how they treat you from morning tea to home made dinner provided at their homestay by uncle and aunty and even on the height of 6,400ft you get pancakes and jelebies and best food ever you can ever expect then you can't be more blessed then this. Plus it gave a best start to my new year 2021. I would highly recommend to do trekking with them specially if you are a beginner. Thank you guys and i am planning to do my next trek with them for sure.

Irshad Khan

Month: 20 Nov 2020

We(4) had visited this place the first time and starting our Kedar Kantha trek(12500 ft) from 22nd Nov 2020 morning at around 10 AM and finished on 24th Nov 2020 at around 7 PM. During these 3 days, we experienced a lot of things 1s how to live in a tough and cold condition where you don't have water to use for the toilet, 2nd what to eat to survive.

We had opted for The Crazy Mountaineers for our trip organizer and it was totally a great experience or say beyond expectations. Especially our Guide Rohit Bhai, Malya ji who are so kind, wonderful, energetic person. The whole crew members never let u felt that you are living in tough conditions they served us the best available food options(even bournvita milk at night at this height)and Rohit Bhai always motivates us to finish the trek.

I am very thankful of The Crazy Mountaineer's crew( Rohit & Malya ji (Guide), Govind, Uncle & Aunty for delicious dinner) for all the hospitality and recommend others to give one chance to serve.

Pruthvi Raj

Month: Nov 2019

As this was my first trek and it was high altitude had lots of questions about how things work until i meet Rohith (trek leader) was very supportive and ensured the safety of the squad, He took us to the spots where we got the best views need to appreciate, It was kind of difficult coz of the first trek but once reached the top it was worth reaching the summit(12490ft) Food was really good perfect for hiking, Chia n soup was the best thing, Planing to make one more trek with crazy mountaineers

Shravan sarda

Month: Feb 2020

If u want to go on trekking just go with these guys they are just amazing. The Most Important thing is food very nice here and the price is very less as compared to other trekking companies and Rohit Sir, He is the best person I've met on this trek he is very supportive and a big problem solver and at last, I remember the 1sentence whenever I asked him something. ki sir ye ho gaya kya complete he be like "of course hoo gaya" just want to go with them again

Nikhil Kharat

Month: Jan 2020

Excellent experience I had with Crazy Mountaineers.

I got surprises all the time with their unexpected hospitality.

No doubt we have seen some really wonderful creativity of our nature with so much fun, efforts & had a will to reach the summit of Kedarkantha. If anyone wants to go for trekking, I would recommend to go & plan with The Crazy Mountaineers...

Reasons to choose:

• 1) Well organized trekking
• 2) Kind and caring people
• 3) They will always motivate you to reach onto the mountaintop and last but not the least
• 4) You don’t have to eat Maggi at all throughout your trek and camping. They will serve you a fresh and absolutely healthy food.

Big Thanks to The Crazy Mountaineers Team Special thanks to Rohit Rawat and His Family.

Shubham Rawat

I did my Kedarkantha Trek with The Crazy Mountaineers Team from 1st Jan 2020 to 5th Jan 2020. I met many good people and they become my friends. Rohit ji is a superb guide who not only helped us to do the summit but we could know many other things which hardly possible with any other company. If you are going KedarKantha with Crazy Mountaineers you will definitely do the summit. They are really amazing people with amazing skills and very helpful always recommended trekking company!

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Kedarkantha Trek – Nov’23 to March’24

Updates for kedarkantha trek:.

• Upcoming group departure for Kedarkantha trek (Nov to March) from Dehradun. Snow usually starts depositing  on trail from the later half of November and remains till late March to early April.
• Private/customised tours to Kedarkantha for your own group/family is open as per your preferred date. TREK FEE will be same for a group of 8 to 9 persons i.e. ₹ 9950 + 5% GST per person (Sankri to Sankri) and will be proportianately lower for 10 persons or more in a private/customised tour.

Below is your Complete Guide to Kedarkantha trekking tour 2024  and will help you to navigate through this detailed page information. Click a link to jump to a specific part of information.

Introduction Itinerary Altitude and distance graph Campsites Temperature & clothing How to reach the trek base Snow during spring Snow conditions during 2019-20 season

About the trek:

Probably you have searched for a winter or snow trekking trail in India and  landed on our Kedarkantha trek details page. It is indeed the most popular winter trekking destination in India. Kedarkantha  peak (Latitude 31.02257° N & Longitude 78.17185° E) is a low altitude mountain peak  at ~3810 m/12500 ft. The peak and trail are on the fringe of Govind National Park, Uttarakhand.

The region marks the boundary with its neighbouring state Himachal Pradesh and situated in western flank of Uttarkashi district. Naturally the area is surrounded by Shivalik hills and approaching to high Himalayan snow peaks. From summit you can see a 360° panorama, very special during sunrise. Peaks like Swargarohini, Bandarpunch, Black Peak create the backdrop.

Winter and Spring add snow and blooming of flowers, a nearly ideal experience for your Himalayan hiking destination. Surrounding Tons river valley, dotted with remote villages, snow capped mountain ranges in the horizon, and rich flora and fauna of the national park makes the short and easy hike to the Kedarkantha peak an enjoyable hiking experience.  In winter or spring, the trail remains covered with fresh snow. Snow patches amidst giant pine forest and snow covered meadow in this altitude, even late till spring, makes this trek a special one. Campsites in winter are mostly on or around snow. In spring during March and April another added bonus is the blooming of Rhododendrons. Temperatures are warmer than the harsh winter days but residual snow remains intact on higher altitude, specially on top and even till base camp.

Winter summit to the Kedarkantha peak is indeed special. You will remember the summit push while breaking the dawn for long in your memory. Pictures can give you some feel, but not all 🙂

We believe that our HT support team can give you one of the most memorable experience of your lifetime. This is how you feel on the trek wit HT:

 Kedarkantha trek brief itinerary: 

Day 1: Drive from Dehradun to Sankri (~1930 m/6360 ft) – 200 Km – 9 to 10 hrs. Lodge or a guest house accommodation on a triple sharing basis. Day 2: Trek to the campsite near to Juda Tal (~ 2800 m/9185 ft) – 5 Km- 4/5 hours. Twin sharing tent. Day 3: Trek to Kedarkantha base (~ 3440 m/11285 ft) – 5 Km – 3 hours. Twin sharing tent. Day 4: Trek to Kedarkantha Peak (~ 3800 m/12465 ft) – approx 2 to 3 hours climb – spend some time at the summit and back to Kedarkantha base – total 7 Km – 6/7 hours. Twin sharing tent. Day 5: Trek to Sankri — 8 Km – 4/5 hours. Lodge or a guest house accommodation on a triple sharing basis. Day 6:  Drive from Sankri to Dehradun – 200 Km – 8/9 hours

Important note:

• You need to reach on your own to Dehradun on  Day 1 morning (latest by 7 am)  or the previous night. Return to Dehradun on  Day 6 evening (by 7 pm) .  Arrange your tickets for inward journey and return from Dehradun accordingly. We will arrange transport to reach Sankri and return but are  NOT included in the TREK FEE .
• Last ATM  is at Mori, 25 Km before Sankri but don’t depend till you reach  here. Withdraw cash well in advance either in Dehradun,  Naugaon or Purola.
• Only BSNL and Jio network may work at trek base Sankri, that too with limited connections. Make a phone call back to home from Mori while reaching Sankri. After Sankri there is no presence of network.

 Altitude & Distance Profile Graph for Kedarkantha TREK:  

Here you will get a pictorial idea, before going to some facts and details.

Campsites during winter Kedarkantha trek:

In winter Juda Ta Talab starts freezing around mid December and by month end the area receives moderate amount of snow (around 6 inch up to a feet). Surrounding conifer jungle set up creates the perfect back drop and a sudden snowfall can turn this site powdery and surreal :-). Snow remains as late as mid of March in this campsite.

Temperature range during Kedarkantha trek:

Winter (Dec to Feb) temperature: From December to February during winter the daytime temp remains cool and nights are cold. Night/early morning temperatures (when it usually reaches minimum) will be approximately as following

Sankri: 2°C to 0°C Juda Tal: -2°C to -5°C Kedarkantha base: -5°C to -10° C.

Note that the temperature will be around 6° to 8°C warmer at a given place inside the tent, and still, the temperature inside the tent can be freezing. Keep adequate warm layers with you.

Spring (Mar-Apr) & Autumn (Oct-Nov) temperature: Day time weather remains pleasant and nights are cooler.

Night/early morning temperatures at camp sites  can be from 8-10°C (lower camps/Juda Tal) to 0-2°C (higher camps/Kedarkantha base)

What type of clothing should I bring for this trek?

It is important to carry proper clothing on this trek. Three layers of clothing are recommended at the campsite in the early morning or evening while you are outside your tent.

• Base layer (moisture-wicking layer; use synthetic and avoid cotton): A quick-dry base layer (dry-fit t-shirt, half or full sleeves) & trekking pants (synthetic, preferably quick-dry, and some wind- or water-proof material is useful)
• Mid layer (warm clothing): Usually a warm jacket (synthetic, hollow fibre, fleece, or down jacket, etc.), but you may use combinations of layers as well (e.g., a light jacket + hoodies + a sweater or a thermal, which you may already have with you).
• Outer layer (weatherproofing): a windproof and waterproof jacket with a hood is best, or a poncho or raincoat.

Note that we don’t have any gear renting facilities, although at some bases, you may get a few on the spot. You may read our opinion on whether should you buy or rent your trekking gear  to get a broader understanding.

Check a comprehensive List of things to carry in a himalayan trek  or  download  the PDF. Also read  how to choose right trekking gear  before purchasing any gear.

Access to trek base Sankri:

We may arrange a pickup  from Dehradun to Sankri and return. This will be on a cost to cost basis and shared by the availing team members. You pay directly to the driver, sharing equally.  The fare is ₹ 6000 for a Tata Sumo, one way and can accommodate 5 to 6 people. Whereas a Tempo Traveller charges ₹ 900 (10 to 12 seats) one way. Approximately, ₹ 2000 per person when you avail both ways. This cost is not included in the TREK FEE.

Or else you may  reach Sankri independently and join us here. Here is a road map with major points en route to Sankri.

 Do we get snow in Kedarkantha trek during spring (March/April)?

Being in Uttarkashi district and due to proximity with the Himachal border, Kedarkantha trail normally receives moderate to heavy snowfall from December to February. Quite naturally winter snow deposition remains as late as April. Also a fresh snowfall in not rare even in spring on altitude around ~ 3000 m/10000 ft or above.  In general you will get patches of snow in and around Juda Tal campsite. As you climb higher, you will encounter more snow. From Kedarkantha base to the summit, normally the trail will be covered with moderate snow (around 6 inches). Another advantage of Kedarkantha spring trek is that the temperature will be warmer comparing to winter months and more conducive to trekkers who don’t feel like getting into subzero temperature throughout. Plus blooming of Rhododendron in the stretch between Sankri to Juda Ka Talao is definitely a bonus in spring :-).

Past snow updates for Winter-Spring:

Check here for latest update from Kedarkantha trail along with fresh photos during early December 2019. You will have an understanding of current snow condition and forecast for the season. You should get moderate snow in mid to late December . Heavy snow from December end to January end is expected this time. February is normally not conducive for this trek due to harshest winter conditions with heavy deposited snow. March and April, i.e. spring season is ideal for snow spring trek, when weather starts getting warmer.

As of beginning of March, 2019, Kedarkantha peak may have accumulated “4 foot snow barrier “. February is always been the harshest month on mountains, cold and snowy. This winter promised good snow by mid December.  Till mid Jan 2019 we got expected snow of 1 to 2 Ft varying from Juda Tal to the Kedarkantha peak.  Then came the snow storm which poured more than 2 Ft snow at Sankri in itself. Summit to Kedarkantha peak was a mini expedition (just joking) mostly in February. Groups trekked to Juda Tal, camped there , hiked around and returned frequently. Occasional small sized groups reached the summit.

As the spring approaches, our spring trek groups are starting from 10th March, 2019. It is needless to say that Kedarkantha trail will remain covered with moderate to heavy snow in March and could very possibly till end of April 2019. Till mid of March it will be challenging to reach the summit, but will ease out if there is no further significant snowfall.

Finally Kedarkantha summit opened again on 18th March’19, as the first team after a long break reached the summit of Kedarkantha. Entire February and till mid of March snow was just too much to deal with and no team was able to reach summit. These are the pictures of our team who summit Kedarkantha on  24th March’19. This year snow will remain on summit till May beginning for sure.

Why treks with HT?

  Duration:  4 days of trekking; Walking from Sankri to Kedarkantha summit and back to Sankri. 6 days from Dehradun to Dehradun.

  Prerequisite:  No prior trekking experience is required. Good physical fitness is always desired in any trek.

 Grade:  Easy

 Physicality:  5.5/10

  Trail Length: 25 Km

  Highest Point: Kedarkantha  peak ~ 3820 m/12500 ft

  Seasons:  March/April (Spring/Snow),  October/November (Post Monsoon/Fall), & December to February (Winter/Snow)

 Further Option:  Har Ki Dun trek can be combined.

  Access:  Trek starting point (trek base) is Sankri, 200 Km from Dehradun.

  Rail station:  Dehradun (Station Code: DDN)

  Airport:  Delhi, Jolly Grant in Dehradun (Airport Code: DED)

Upcoming scheduled dates for Kedarkantha trek:  

• You can check the scheduled Fixed Departure dates in the calendar available inside Booking Form or inside REGISTER NOW form. Tour starting Dates are highlighted as per our itinerary ( Day 1 of  6 days itinerary ).
• At present BOOK NOW functionality is disabled . You can get all the information in your email by submitting the REGISTER NOW form.
• If you are a group of people and available dates are not matching then you may select Custom date mode  (by clicking the Select your custom date) and fill in the displayed form.
• You can also check all the available dates at a glance in our TREK CALENDAR .
• Trekkers need to reach Dehradun on Day 1 morning (latest by 8 am) or the previous night. Return to Dehradun on Day 6 evening (around 7 pm). Arrange your tickets for inward journey and return accordingly.

How to reach Sankri (The trek base):

  Nearest Rail station:  Dehradun (Station Code: DDN)

  Nearest   Airport:  Delhi, Jolly Grant in Dehradun (Airport Code: DED)

Based upon your request we will arrange a pick up and drop from Dehradun to Sankri and back. This will be shared equally by the team members on actual basis. You pay directly to the driver/transporter. The fare is Rs 5500 for a Tata Sumo/Mahindra Maxx one way. This can accommodate 6 to 8 people. A Tempo Traveller charges Rs 9000 (12-14 seat) one way.  This is NOT included in TREK FEE and to be paid directly to the driver/owner.

If you wish to reach our Trek Base Sankri on your own by public transportation:

• There are 2/3 privately operated buses from Dehradun (near DDN railway station on Gandhi road) To Sankri. The 200 Km journey will take around 10/12 hours. The busses start at  5:30/6/7 am.
• While returning from Sankri take the morning bus to Dehradun/Vikasnagar and reach by 7 pm.

How to reach Dehradun:

For the treks at Uttarkashi district in Garhwal , one has to reach the capital city of Uttarakhand, Dehradun, specially the trek starting from Sankri, Yamunotri etc. Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun are 3 nearby cities in the area and one can move from one to another by public vehicles like bus or shared Jeeps.

For more options to reach Haridwar you can check  here .

Haridwar to Dehradun: 55 Km and may take one and half to 2 hours.

Dehradun to Rishikesh: 45 Km and may take around one and a half hour.

You can fly or by train reach New Delhi as per your convenience from any part within India.

There are direct trains from Kolkata to Dehradun.

KUMBHA EXPRESS – Train No. – 12369  ( Very good option to reach Haridwar by 5 pm; You can take a bus from the terminus just opposite to the railway station referred as Roadways bus stand/ISBT and reach Dehradun in one and half hour. Spend the night in Dehradun and start your onward journey by car next morning.)

UPASANA EXPRESS – Train No. – 12327  ( Very good option to reach Dehradun directly by 5 pm; Spend the night in Haridwar and start your onward journey by car next morning)

DOON EXPRESS – Train No. – 13009 ( Don’t book this train when you plan a long onward journey immediately in the morning)]

Avoid booking wait listed (WL) tickets in AC classes (1A/2A/3A) or Chair Car (CC). Book Sleeper class (SL)/Second Sitting class (2S) tickets which have normally more seats/berths and hence much better chance to get confirmed.

You can reach Dehradun easily  from New Delhi by train or bus (~ 6/7 hours) and is around 260 Km.

Following trains are good to reach Haridwar and run daily.

DDN JANSHTBDI – Train No.  12055  (Arrives DDN in the evening @ 9:10 pm, good choice when you stay the night in Dehradun and have a long drive ahead next day) NANDA DEVI EXP – Train No.  12205  (arrives DDN early morning @ 5:40 am)

Always avoid booking waitlisted (WL) tickets in AC classes (1A/2A/3A) or Chair Car (CC). Book Sleeper class (SL)/Second Sitting class (2S) tickets which have normally more seats/berth and hence much better chance to get confirmed.

Govt. Road Transport (Roadways of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab etc.) buses are frequently available in day time and night from Kashmiri Gate ISBT ( http://www.delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/doit_transport/Transport/Home/ISBT/Fare+Chart ). Tickets are available on board for these regular type buses. From Delhi Airport or Station you can reach ISBT Kashmiri Gate via Delhi Metro service ( http://www.delhimetrorail.com/metro-fares.aspx ). It is only 4 Km from NDLS and can be reached easily by booking an auto rickshaw.

For privately operated bus, you can book online from different portals. Select a boarding point suitably. Overnight Volvo/A.C/Push back buses are available. Normally these buses take up to 7 hours to reach Dehradun ISBT. You can book an auto rickshaw for Railway Station (5 Km away)/Hotel Drona (GMVN) or take a shared auto (Route No. 5) from ISBT.

[There are two major bus terminus in Dehradun. The buses from Delhi/Haridwar goes to the ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminus) and the other one is the Parvatiya Depot (Hill Depot, from where you can get the buses going up the hills like Uttarkashi, Barkot, Purola etc) located just beside the Railway station.

Nearest Airport Jolly Grant is 25 Km away from Dehradun. book a private taxi to reach Dehradun city. This airport is accessed from Dehradun, Haridwar and Rishikesh easily. The flights are mostly via Delhi.

For night stay in Dehradun:

Trekkers reaching on the previous day before the journey to the actual trek base need to stay the night in Dehradun. There are several options in Dehradun for spending a night while staying in Premium, Standard or Budget accommodation. Options vary from Privately operated Hotels/Lodges, to state run Tourist Rest Houses.

State run GMVN (Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam) operates Hotel Drona complex is 10 minutes walking from the railway Station. You can book an auto rickshaw. From ISBT it is around 5 Km. You can book an auto rickshaw to Hotel Drona (GMVN) or take a shared auto (Route No. 5) from ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminus). This is a reliable and a decent choice for Standard accommodation. The have restaurant and room service. Check the following for online booking of the above:  http://www.gmvnl.com/newgmvn/tour/booktrh.asp You can call or visit GMVN nearest office or even send an email for more information.The information is available at: http://www.gmvnl.com/newgmvn/online_reservation/#

Return from Dehradun:

Normally you reach Dehradun from any trek base  by 6/7 pm in the evening. You can take any train after 9 pm or regular bus service as mentioned above to reach Delhi or directly to your homeward journey in the same night.

Drive from Dehradun to Sankri – 200 km – 10 hours

Today morning we start our trip from Dehradun.  200 Km long drive takes at least 10 hours to reach Sankri, our trek base.  It’s advisable to start latest by 7 am in the morning.

Initially after crossing Mussoorie town the road enters the Yamuna valley and we continue along the river for a while. It gets better after crossing the town of Purola. The car goes up the winding road surrounded by blue pine forest.  From Mori we follow the course of Tons river. You’ll enter Govind National Park after you cross Netwar and after Netwar you will be following the course of the river Supin. The road gets bumpy at times but you won’t feel much because of the astounding beauty of the surroundings. On your way you will experience dense conifer forest, scattered apple orchids, farming fields and open valleys in between.

Sankri may appear comparatively busy in a trekking season than the villages you may have visited interior in the Himalayas. But if you look carefully, you’ll find that most of the people around you are either trekkers or the local support staff.

We will arrange your accommodation in a home stay at Saur village or in a lodge at Sankri. This will be on sharing basis and on the basecamp always expect a dormitory style room.  Saur is actually bigger than Sankri and in the ‘Pahari’ essence too. It is just two minutes’ drive from Sankri. If the sky is clear and you reach Sankri/ Saur before sunset, you can’t miss the vibrant orange and purple hue on beautiful snowcapped ranges of Mt. Swargarohini from here. Over a hot cup of tea, you’ll be discussing the trail with our coordinator/trek guide keeping that beautiful painting into the backdrop.

Trek to Juda Tal - 5 Km - 4/5 hours

Today morning after breakfast we start our trek to Juda Tal also referred Juda Ka Talao.  Initially we follow the road which connects Sankri to Taluka for about five minutes. Then we leave the motor able road and turn right to take the trail which leads to Kedarkantha.

The climb for today is throughout of moderate gradient and can be tiring at stretches. The trail starts gaining height among sparse conifers at the beginning.

After following the trail for about an hour on the mountain slope, you will find a cement bridge lying on a small stream. The foot trail splits into two and we take the left one.  The tree line clearly starts to change by then. You’ll see more Maple and Oak trees in the forest. After ascending for another hour or so you’ll cross a huge fallen trunk to reach a glade inside the forest.  Surprisingly a single walnut tree stands tall in the middle. We take a well-deserved rest here. After all we completed halfway to the Juda Ka Talao.

Continue climbing after taking a good rest at the “Fallen Trunk” meadow. Before reaching the last meadow of the day we cross another meadow in between. Both of the meadows share surprisingly same characteristics. Both are covered with lush green carpet of soft grass. If you have any time or energy left, allow yourself to walk a few steps barefoot on it. But certainly not at all if it’s cold and snow covered. These are the small pleasures of life what we city dwellers miss back at home. Both the meadows have shepherd huts nearby.  Hop inside.  Imagine spending a lonely night there sharpening your knife, cooking your own food on a wooden fire and praying all night long that bear doesn’t attack your sheep as does the shepherd. Not really that lonely, huh? Well, you can imagine as many sheep as you want with you!

However, let us take a break from our imagination and let us get back to the trek. We turn right from the last meadow and climb for 15-20 minutes more and we’ll reach our campsite for the day. The total distance is hardly 5 Km but it may take up to 5 hours!

Judatal is a really pretty campsite. Imagine an undulated wavy meadow amidst a dense Maple-Oak forest and at the left corner of the clearing there’s a small lake which remains frozen in most of the winter. So, what do you think? Pretty enough?

There are quite a few stories about Juda Ka Talao. Locals say that this small lake is somehow channelled with a well of Saur villages. Long time ago, a small shepherd boy got drowned in the lake. That little boy loved to play his flute. He carried his flute everywhere he would go. Almost after a week of the tragedy, the flute was discovered from that well in the Saur village. True or not? You be the judge.

Today we trekked only about 5 km but remember that we have climbed three mountains and gained considerable altitude. Today’s trek was not that easy as it appears. After an early dinner we call it a night and get into the cosy comfort of the sleeping bag inside tent.

Trek from Juda Ka Talab to Kedarkantha base – 4 km – 3 hours

The trail towards Kedarkantha base is clearly defined across Juda Ka Talab campsite.  After about 5-10 minutes of climb we reach a vantage point on the slope from where you get a full view of the pristine lake and the grassy meadow. Take out your camera for sure! Climb further and you’ll see the trail going straight forward keeping the ridge to your left. Don’t take that trail but wait for your guide here. That route will take you straight to another campsite called Hargaon. You are supposed to climb the ridge to your left. The trail goes inside the Oak, Conifers and Maple. In winter the snowline would have begun by this point.

Can you see the triangle shaped peak right above the tree line peeping ahead? Yes, that is Kedarkantha 🙂

Continue about an hour of steep climb we reach a spot where stands a solitary shepherd hut.  The ascent gets gentler after this point and we’ll reach today’s destination after maximum one more hour of trekking. Spend few minutes here, enjoy the surroundings.

As said before, after walking another hour you’ll see a vast opening with few desolated shepherd huts. A thrilling view of a 180 degree arc of majestic snow capped Himalayan ranges with significant peaks like Bandarpunch, Swargarohini, Kalanag and Ranglana can be seen from here. Yes, cheer up, we have reached today’s camp site. Now don’t get too carried away with the view. Look left to the arc. You are supposed to start before the break of the dawn next day to reach the top on or before sunrise! We serve the dinner early in the evening, as the last scattered light remains on the horizon.

Get into the tent and pack your light day pack, if you have one. Otherwise keep at least a bottle of water and some dry food/chocolates with you during summit. Tomorrow expect tea to be served by 3 am in the morning.

Trek to Kedarkantha top and back to base: 8 Km - 7/8 hours

Today we start as it has been planned. In December/January it will be pretty cold at the onset of the dawn. Wear warm jacket and certainly a windproof on top. A pair of gloves is a must, if not a waterproof one. Take out your torch, a headlamp is always better as it keeps your hands free.

The first hour of the hike takes you through dense Oak/Kharsu forest but as you climb further the forest recedes.  You may come across something quite interesting to attract your attention during the initial walk. You may spot pug marks on snow larger than human. Ha-ha, you haven’t discovered “Big foot” or “Yeti” pug marks but probably of the Himalayan Black Bear. And yes, Govind National Park has quite a number of Himalayan Black Bears in its wild life chart. But unlike their pug marks you have to be really lucky to spot one.

However, after almost an hour of gentle climb you’ll reach a clearing with a shepherd hut from where there are mainly two trails on the way to the top.  Depending on the conditions, especially on snow in winters most of the hiking teams take the left one while climbing and descending the other way.

From here the trail gets steep. After climbing for another half an hour or so, you’ll find yourself above the tree line. The structure of the shrine at the top is clearly visible from here. Usually dawn starts to break by this time.  After this point we climb the steep ridge to the top.  Follow your guide and his footsteps as he takes you to the top through the switchbacks.

The trail can be slushy and icy at stretches in the morning.  We will provide you a pair of Anti Slip Grip/Crampon that help you get a better hold. After hiking another half an hour that way you’ll find yourself right in front of the shrine. Don’t stop there. Take left and climb for five more minutes and you reach the top. Yes, it’s a summit, essentially every peak has one.

Majestic 360 degree view of the Himalayas waits at the summit. In the southerly direction you can see the wide valleys sloping down. A number of high peaks in Gangotri and Yamunotri ranges can be seen towards the north. Your guide will help you to spot the Swargarohini range, Mt. Kalanag/Black peak, Hati parvat, Ranglana and more. Snow capped ranges of Kinnaur forms the backdrop in west. Savour the summit to your heart’s content and head back towards base camp.

While going down we may take the alternative route. In winter this trail is fully covered with soft snow and be careful while descending. Use your heel to get a better grip.  At times a glissading can be the icing on the cake.

It will take around 2 hours to get to the base camp from summit. Have your hot lunch and enjoy the well earned rest after the tiring summit :-). We camp overnight at Kedarkantha base.

Trek to Sankri via Hargaon: 8 Km - 4/5 hours

Today is the last day of our trekking and it’s all the way down to Sankri. There’s no hurry and we’ll enjoy the morning and then start going down to Sankri.

For the first half an hour we retrace our steps to the Shepherd hut where we took a good rest while reaching the base camp. From here we take a different route through dense Maple-Oak forest to the opening of Hargaon campsite. From the clearing the entire Har Ki Dun river valley is distinctly visible dotted with villages on both the sides of the carving Har Ki Dun nallah.

Another hour of hike will take you to the cement bridge which we crossed on the first day of our trekking. Saur is not far from here. It takes maximum one hour to reach the Saur village from here and another 5 minutes to Sankri. If you have any more energy left, explore around the Saur village or just stroll around Sankri bazaar.  Accommodation will be in lodge/home stay.

Drive to Dehradun: 200 Km - 10 hours

If you start by 6:30-7 am in the morning, expect to reach Dehradun by 6 pm latest. The trip ends here, but not the memories!

P.S.:  Distances and altitudes are approximate and may not be exact.

  TREK FEE: ₹ 9,950 + 5% GST per person, Sankri to Sankri  

• The above cost is applicable for Fixed Group Departure treks . If such dates are published for this trek, then you can see the  Green coloured  dates inside the calendar available in the Booking Enquiry Form on the trek details page or in the Upcoming Treks Calendar .
• If you have your own group or would like to have your own private tour, then you may customise this trek for your team only and as per your preferred dates. A customised trek’s cost depends on the number of persons and the inclusions. TREK FEE will be the same as mentioned here if you are a group of 8 to 9 people with the same inclusions and exclusions as mentioned below (i.e., the Fixed departures). The cost will increase if the number of persons decreases, and it will decrease if the number of persons increases.
• To book a trek, first you need to submit the Booking Enquiry Form on the trek details page so that we can send you all the relevant details by email and call you to discuss. You will get the package as well as preparation details and payment instructions. Choose from the radio button for a Scheduled date (i.e., a group departure, if available) or your Custom date.

Inclusions:

2 night’s accommodation at Sankri (Day 1 & Day 5) in a lodge/guest house on a triple sharing basis and dinner. We will provide separate room(s) for male and female member(s) for the group departure treks.

  All meals during the trek. Regular Indian style nutritious vegetarian food during the trek (including occasional eggs), breakfast packed/hot lunch (depending upon the time you reach a campsite), light evening refreshment, and dinner. Tea is served during breakfast and the evening.

Excellent Trekking Guide , who will be a local to this particular area and has profound knowledge of the trekking trails around.

Specialised Cook, Support staff, Porters/Packed Animals for carrying the central logistics of the trek.

Twin sharing tent during the trek. We will provide separate tent(s) for male and female member(s) in the group departure treks.

Camping equipment/gears like Sleeping bag, Carry mattress, Gaiters, Micro spikes/Crampon. (If you have a high altitude specific personal Sleeping Bag use it for better hygiene). You need to bring a personal rucksack, trekking shoes and suitable clothing for the trek.

Kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent (with a toilet seat) as required during the trek.

All permit fee, camping charges, forest levy required for the trek.

Basic Medical & First Aid kit. Always bring your personal medicines kit.

Travel insurance cum   Accidental Insurance Policy covering high altitude trekking tours (For Indian nationals it is included in the TREK FEE, up to 60 years of age). It covers your trek as well as Dehradun to Dehradun, for a duration of 7 days.

Exclusions:

Transportation from Dehradun to Sankri and back (₹ 6,000 for Tata Sumo/Bolero and ₹ 9,000 for a Tempo Traveller. Approximately ₹ 1000 per person one way for the pick up or drop when shared with fellow trekkers). One way bus ride is ~ ₹ 600.

We assume that you will carry your personal Rucksack/Backpack with all your personal belongings. If you want to offload your Rucksack and be carried by thorse then you need to pay an additional ₹ 1200 for the entire duration of the trek. The Rucksack should not weigh more than 10 Kg. Always carry your personal daypack in case you opted for rucksack offloading.

Any tip/gratuity to the HT support staff.

Anything that is NOT mentioned in the “Inclusions” or personal in nature.

• We assume that you have read and understood our “Terms & Conditions” ( https://himalayatrekker.com/terms-and-conditions ) before Booking a trek/tour.
• To reserve your place in a scheduled Fixed Departure trek or a Customised/Private trek  pay 25% of the TREK/TOUR FEE  as the initial  “Booking Deposit” . You can pay by Net banking/Draft/Cheque/Credit/Debit/AMEX cards. This will ensure your participation in the desired trek and we will reserve your place in the scheduled date. You need to pay the remaining amount at least  15 days before Trek Starting Date .
• If you book a Trek/Tour before 14 days or less from Trek/Tour Starting Date, you need to pay the full TREK/TOUR FEE .

  Cancellations:

• “Booking Amount” i.e. 25% of the TREK/TOUR FEE is Non-Refundable  at any stage.
• If in case you are not able to make it due to unavoidable reason(s), we provide you a  very flexible choice of Shifting to another trek within next one year . One year is counted from the starting date of the trek/tour you booked initially with us.
• In case you postpone your trip you need to inform minimum of 15 days before  the trek/tour starting date. (Though we suggest to inform us earlier if known)
• In case you postpone a trek/tour before 15 days of the scheduled Trek/Tour Starting date or prior , you may shift to another group of the same trek/tour scheduled in the same season or within next one year. You may shift to another suitable route also. For changing any, you need our approval first. Your request must be in written communication through your registered email with us.
• If you cancel/postpone a trek/tour from 14 days to 8 days before tour starting date , your Booking Amount is Non-Refundable. We will not take any request of shifting dates. We will charge 50% of the amount as Cancellation Charges and process refund of remaining 50%. You may also shift to another group within next year but 25% Booking Amount will be deemed as Cancellation Charge and the rest amount will be transferred to the shifted group.
• If you cancel a trek/tour  7 days (i.e. a week) before Trek/Tour Starting Date or later , there will be NO REFUND.
• In case of any unforeseen incident including but not limited to natural calamities like flood, earthquake, landslide, forest fire or any political unrest, if we are compelled to cancel the trek/trip, you will be entitled to redeem the full amount for the same/similar kind of trek/trip within next one year.

If you need more clarifications write in to [email protected]

Tour Reviews

I did Kedarkantha Trek with HT in April 2022. This was the first time, I had enrolled with them. Overall my experience was superb. Right from home stay at Sankri till the summit completion, arrangements were an amazing. Everyday we were given hot and delicious mouth watering meals with deserts, which wasn’t expected at the heights of mountain s… On the Summit day, after a certain point, I thought of giving up the trek as it was tiring, however the trek guide (Arjun) and his team supported and motivated me a lot and due to which I was able achieve the summit!!! At the beginning and end of each phase of the trek, the trek lead gave us detailed briefing, which helped me understand how the day would be.. Every day, he took stretching sessions, so that we can achieve our goals. He also taught us how to setup the tent. I would definitely like to do more treks with HT in future !!!

This was my first ever long trek and that too a winter one. I did not go with any expectations but I would say they have set their standards so high that you won’t be disappointed even if you had your expectations high. They are quite professional and provide good and foremost experienced guides which is quite essential for such types of treks and along with good food. These people take in small number of groups unlike the other trekking companies which is an added bonus as this makes sure that you will be well taken care of. We were a group of 9 people (15 os their limit) and we were provided with 2 guides which meant that even the slow trekkers like myself were very much part of the group and not left in between the long journeys. And the guides made sure that we competed our treks (all we needed was their help and support during the entire journey)

The whole trip was organised and Executed well. We all had a great time in the Mountains.. Just a request that the micro spikes should be made available in all sizes.. The spikes were of nearly same size, and some people faced issues as they were loose.

Hello Rhik, the trip was a very well organised one. Food was great, Prakash and Sonuj were perfect guides.Very good experience for us, thank you very much!I also want to thank the entire group for great company, warmth and friendliness! One suggestion from me is to provide better sleeping bag in Juda lake camp site as it wasn’t warm enough. Base camp sleeping bag was much better and quite warm.

Thanks HT team.. special thanks to Prakash, Dev, Vijay n others. Food & Hospitality – as expected from HT.. Stay – great effort by HT team (day & night) to keep the tent intact in spite of the heavy snowfall. Trekking guidance – excellent work by Prakash, and helping us make it to summit even after losing a day. Emergency response – special thanks to Prakash to have taken care of the team whenever medical assistance was required. Overall, we are satisfied with our experience with HT again.

Snow snow everywhere!!!But all in all it was a wonderful trip..organised beautifully! Very thankful for the hot food provided by very warm HT folks up there at an altitude of 10k ft. Thanks HT for giving us this beautiful experience!

There’s always something special about doing something for the first time! My First Himalayan trek that was Kedarkantha were with Himalayan trekkers (HT), had one of the great experience all thanks to team HT, me along with 6 other people from Mumbai had the best of times there at Kedarkantha trek, its an summit trek which involves trekking 3 days upto 12500 feets in snow, pines forests and where temperature could get freezing at night, we did all quite comfortably, Sapta the founder of HT explains really well about the trek before at the time of inquiring and very helpful and understanding about the needs and situation, the guide along with local people ensured we are comfortable in the tricky times and were provided with best of guidance,food and help whenever needed,the ground staff are amazing, warm, knowledgeable and serves with the smile, i Strongly recommend everyone to choose Himalaya trekker and live those memorable moments in lap of nature.

Kedarkantha trek – This was my first Himalayan trek and I was in two minds to go with Himalaya trekkers intially. Having understood the way the niche market they operate in, the restrictions on the group size, I gave it a shot, and the experience was nothing less than breathtaking!

The food, the facilities, and the support staff provided utmost care and support.

The local guide, Chandra Prakash, was best in class. Knows in and out about the trek and yet has been modest through out the trek. Trekking with Prakash has been more than an adventure trip. Being a local, he has connected to each member at a personal level. He kept engaging with the group telling us how the life in mountains is and how important it is to remain modest as any amount of experience would not help if the mountains intend to pull you down. He has simple anologies of connecting nature to the behavioural instincts, say, asking us to bend our heads down to the low height doors of the houses in the mountains and connecting it to the fact that mountains teach to bow the head down always, to avoid calamaties.

Apart from the great technical experience he’s got in guiding the members over a trek, he has rubbed off his charm over all of us, and has shown us an all new perspective of what it demands to be a human. His basic gestures to voluntarily offer a solo traveller one of his own crampon (spikes) and trekking with one crampon during the night enabled a young soul to reach the summit and watch the beautiful sunrise!

With Prakash and team, we never felt left alone. He always went the extra mile to take care about the safety of the members. He views the trek more as an opportunity to provide an unforgettable and a safe experience to the members than just mere business.

I’m glad I chose Himalaya Trekkers, and I sure am looking forward to do more treks with them! Thanks team. Best Regards, Hari

Great team at Himalaya trekkers for Kedarkantha trek. I have trekked with different groups but this is far the best trekking company. Small group size and details were taken care of. I would recommend Himalaya Trekkers and definitely trek again with them.

This was my first Himalaya trek and it was a really wonderful experience, the support staff during the trek was really very well trained, the food provided to us during the trek was like the food we get at home A-1 quality, and the best part which I experienced by choosing HT was the small group which was really continent. I’ll defiantly choose HT For my next winter trek 🙂 .

We went to Kedarkantha on DEC 16,2017 with you. We had an incredible experience which we’ll cherish it forever. Every thing was very well organised right from transportation, food, guide and accommodation. Our trek guide Mr.Chandra Prakash took care of us really well. We’re glad to have trekked with you.Hope to do many more treks with Himalaya Trekkers in the future.

We went on the Kedarkantha trek with Himalaya Trekkers in Dec,06 and experience was breathtaking, staff was friendly always ready to help in any way they can. Who could have imagined we would be eating such delicious foods at the height of 13000 ft. They made it possible. They offer you freedom and peace to enjoy nature as you like. So GO For It, and GO With HT 🙂

We went on the Kedarkantha trek with Himalaya Trekkers in December 2016 and we had a fabulous experience with the team. They specialize in small groups offering a very personalized experience, without compromising on the professional management aspect. The staff went out of their way to accommodate every request we made and always served with a smile. They were highly knowledgeable and experienced, and became our friends by the end of the trip. The best part of HT, as against many other “renowned” operators, is they offer you freedom and peace to enjoy nature as you like, without intruding on your personal space and bombarding you with unnecessary rules or regimen-like group activities. So if you are just looking to enjoy nature, listen to the silence of the mountains, or bond with the local smiling faces, HT is the best trekking partner for you..if you are looking for a college excursion party, look elsewhere…

It really feels great when you go up a mountain, reach its summit, spend good one hour dazing the snow-capped peaks around, looking down upon the clouds and return with the tales of achievement. It is not just the four days of trekking amidst the pine trees or on the snow, but the entire phase of planning, preparation (both physical fitness and logistics). Would it not have been the guidance that I received regarding the choice of clothing, shoes, physical training schedule, right at the onset, completing the summit could be difficult. No, it was not just the walk, but knowing the place, people, their lifestyle, listening the tales of other trekkers, setting up a camp and sleeping in the blue tent under the starry sky. I will look forward for another trek with you guys, in some other magical destination.

I am very much happy with your service especially the hospitality and service … Amit was so informative and gelling up with us easily … Kind hearted person and will take care of people very nicely. Special thanks to Chandra Prakash, Rana for supporting Aunties to climb the peak and Thanks to Upendra for delicious timely food. Please avoid giving Bread and Jam for breakfast …. I feel it is dry and cant eat more …

Excellent trek. Very co-operative and helpful staff. Very good guide. They were giving lot of things to eat. Cheerful and very much friendly – great place.

Firstly, I would like to thanks Sapta for arranging KK trek within very short notice. I usually not prefer to go with trek agency due to miss management but here I found everything was arranged in proper way like camping, equipment, and food. Our cook Kamal prepared very good food during the trek. For every trek the team members and team size is very important. If team size is limited then guide can take proper care and I found the same is here. It was really memorable trek for me. Thanks Himalaya Trekkers for given opportunity to walk with you. Cheers.

My first trekking was with HT. Initially, i was so scared, but later on i really enjoyed a lots throughout the Trek. Starting from day 1 up to last day HT team guides us very carefully and properly. Those days were unforgettable to me. All the arrangements were very good. But one Suggestion from my side is, It would be better if HT provides the Trekking Shoe to those who are really need that. During trekking,I saw that some people (including me) were facing really difficulties.

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Kedarkantha Trek

Sankri, Uttarakhand

Pickup Point

Railway Station, Dehradun

Minimum Age

• Kedarkantha trek is an   Easy and simple trek to start with. One of the best treks for beginners.
• Kedarkantha Trek is considered to be one of the best winter treks in the Himalayas. It is snow-clad from the middle of December to the middle of March. 
• This Trek consists of some of the prettiest campsites in the Himalayas. The setting in the vicinity includes forests with abandoned broken huts. You can witness jaw-dropping sunrise and sunset standing on one of the rocks by the campsite. 
• The view from the top of the summit will take you to a fairyland. The alluring snow-clad mountain peaks will take your worries of life. You can see the mighty Gangotri and Yamunotri ranges along with Black Peak, Swargarohini and Bandarpoonch ranges.

Although the  Kedarkantha trek  is mesmerizing all year round, the   best time to do the Kedarkantha trek  is in the month of December and January and then again from March and April because during this part of the year there will be plenty of snow which will make the Kedarkantha trek experience even more magical.    Imagine yourself standing amidst the lush green valleys, clear blue skies, adorable flora and taking a clean and deep breath while witnessing the picturesque view of a place that you always dreamt to be at. Did it feel good? Obviously, it can tear your heart apart with tranquillity. The elegant Himalayan treks are a must if you consider yourself to be a wanderlust and a nature lover. The enchanting views in the vicinity, the vivacious colors of the diverse flowers, the serene cold and crystal clear water and the melting of snow will leave you spellbound with the marvelous view that nature has to offer. Dusting the snow off your shoulders after a long ascent up a valley and watching the sun-kissed, snow-laden mountains right in front of your eyes will surely take your breath away. If this doesn't give you travel goals, nothing else can. Please Check our Kedar Kantha Trek Gallery.

Kedarkantha Trek Elevation & Distance

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From Dehradun, we For reaching Kedarkantha, first, you have to arrive at Dehradun which is the capital of Uttarakhand. Dehradun is connected by roadways, railways, and airways. The roadways are well connected and the landscapes are alluring throughout. The nearest railway station is the Dehradun railway station which directly connects major cities of India like New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata and many more. Most of the cities have premium train services like Shatabdi, Rajdhani, Duronto which makes the journey faster and comfortable. The air network is also very good. The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. You can get daily flights from most of the cities of India.have to reach Sankri, a small village which is situated at an altitude of 6,455 feet. A drive of 198 kilometers on the National Highway 123 will advance you to the Sankri base camp where the trek actually starts. The scenic beauty throughout the trail is mind-blowing. A feeling of immersing yourself into the magnificence of nature will surely accumulate your body with an immediate adrenaline rush. The picturesque setting and serenity of the place is something to look out for. Amidst the whole journey, you can enjoy your lunch. The last 20 kilometers on the journey to Sankri is most exhilarating because it passes through Govind National park which has a name for its diverse collection of flora which is exclusively found at this location of the country. You are expected to reach Sankri by evening. The arrival at Sankri village can get a bit delayed because the road is not completely smooth and it includes a lot of undulated areas. After you reach Sankri, stay at lodge/home-stay. Dinner will be served and a small briefing session will take place. There will be overnight staying at Sankri to get well acclimatized of the conditions at such high altitudes. The mobile network in Sankri is erratic and you will most probably not find any network.

Day 2 : Trek from Sankri to Juda Ka Talab

The next step on the way to Kedarkantha Trek is 4 kilometers of a trek from Sankri to Juda Ka Talab. Juda Ka Talab is situated at an altitude of 9,100 feet and it takes around 4 hours to reach here from Sankri. The trail passes through dense pine forests, maple trees, few streams and finally, opens out to beautiful meadows. Although the journey starts from Dehradun, the actual trek commences from Sankri village. After having an early start to the day with a healthy and delicious breakfast, you will commence your trek towards Juda Ka Talab. The trail commences by moving out of Sankri by following an extension named Sor. The moment we cross the village, the road takes a wide curve and a sharp ascent is observed. Following the stream, we will come across a road that proceeds towards Kedarkantha. The first few climbs would be along many bridges through dense pine and maple forests. The wide trail constitutes the sounds of the running gusty streams. We will pass through remote villages where we can see women and children carrying bundles of logs and dried leaves for cooking and overnight fire. You can even see the Himalayan Languars leaping from one tree to another. Among the other faunae, boars and martens are quite popular in this region. After crossing some streams and making our way to the sharp trails of dense oaks, we will reach the beautiful campsite of Juda Ka Talab. As the name suggests ‘Juda Ka Talab”, you will get to witness a huge lake that appears to be magical for the trekkers. After reaching the campsite, we will have a little rest. One can go out and explore the beautiful photography options available at this place. Lunch will be served at night and tents will be set up for the overnight stay. At night, you can also engage the complete group with some fun activities and enjoy some warm tea below the clear skies. You can have a good night’s sleep after this in your cosy tents

Day 3 : Trek from Juda ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base

The main objective of day 3 is to trek from Juda Ka Talab campsite to Kedarkantha base. Kedarkantha base is located at an elevation of 11,250 feet from the mean sea level. The whole trek objective has a distance of about 4 kilometers and it takes roughly 3 hours to complete the trek. After having early and healthy morning breakfast, we will set out for the next trail which is like straight forward and intervisible. Most of today’s trail will be on a ridge, under oak trees. You will also pass through some meadows where you can spot shepherd log huts. When you reach the elevation of 10,500 feet, you will start finding traces of snow if you shall choose to trek this peak during the winter months. Prior to the Kedarkantha Base Camp, you can get to witness the mighty ranges of Bandarpooch, Kala Nag, Swargarohini and Ranglana completely drenched into the snow to showcase its magnificence. After reaching the Kedarkantha Base Camp, a place will be selected to set up the tents keeping in mind all the rules of campsite selection. The night sky, however, is a treat to the eyes with bright and shining stars creating a magnificent aura that is enjoyable for all trekkers. As the night starts to grow older, the sight becomes more alluring with the stretches of Milky way being visible in the open sky. The dense group of stars and blistering peak altogether incorporates a mind-blowing view in the vicinity. At this elevation, the intensity of cold waves gets very high and hence the need for layered clothing is mandatory. We will camp for some time under the sky while having our dinner. Overnight sleep in the tents will mark the end of this day.

Day 4 : Trek from Kedarkantha base to Kedarkantha Summit and descend to Hargaon/Stay at Base Camp

This is the biggest and most important day of the trek. We are destined to conquer the Kedarkantha summit and then descend back to Hargaon. The kedarkantha summit is located at an altitude of 12,250 feet while Hargaon is located at 8,900 feet. The total trekking distance is around 6 kilometers and it will take approximately 6-7 hours to complete the day’s journey. This is ideally a long day but the exhilarating journey to conquer the peak will be worth the challenges that may lay ahead in front of us. We shall start the day early with a healthy breakfast and set our foot on the journey to the Kedarlkantha summit. The amazing view of the sunrise as we will start to ascend from Kedarkantha base camp is breathtaking. The fiery rays of the sun will incorporate some positive energy amidst the tough terrain. You can even visualize the magnificent peaks from the meadows which will certainly upgrade your excitement level. You will again have to pass through oak forests but the trail is somewhat easy and hence you can climb faster. The ascent through the forest will make you reach the Kedarkantha summit in no time. The trail gets a little tougher at the top of the trek, especially for the first-timers. Everything aside, the view from the top is worth the tough effort. You can find a small yet beautiful temple of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati at the top of the peak. Along with this temple, you can even find a shrine of Lord Ganesh as well. The alluring 360-degree panoramic view of the snow-clad mountains of Himalayas will be a mind-blowing experience which you are gonna cherish throughout your life. We will spend some time at the summit and descend back to the base camp by noon for lunch. Post lunch, we will descend down to Hargaon through the same dense oak forests, maple trees, broken shepherd huts, and serene streams. Overnight stay at tents and a delicious dinner will bring us to the end of this tiring yet beautiful day.

Day 5 : Trek from Hargaon/Kedarkantha Base to Sankri

The schedule for today is to descend from Hargaon to Sankri which is located at an altitude of 6,400 feet above the mean sea level. We have to descend around 2,500 feet through dense pine forests. The total trekking distance is 6 kilometers and it will take approximately 4 hours to complete this journey. After having early and healthy morning breakfast, we will set out for the next trail which leads you to the Sankri village. The trail from Hargaon to Sankri is well marked and has a well-defined pathway, completely laden with small pebbles. The sunrise striking the thick pinewood is delightful to watch. We will pass through some slow-flowing streams from where we can fill our bottles for the left out part of the trek. A little below the trail, you will come across a ridge from where you can witness an elegant view of Har Ki Dun valley. You can embrace the beauty of the place and indulge yourself in photography. The trail is somewhat a tortuous one with the lovely sights of flora and fauna in the vicinity. A further descent down the trail through the dense forest will show the signs of habitation. From here, we can know that Sankri is nearby. We will reach Sankri by evening. Get freshened up and if the energy is still left, you can go again to explore the lovely village of Sankri and buy some hand made stuff that will serve as a souvenir of the location. A lot of mela and fairs are organized here where you can witness the tradition and culture of this place. You can recollect the memories of the summit from the newly met souls at the inception of the trek who might have turned into friends by now. The good time is followed by a warm sleep and this will mark the end of the last night of the trek.

Day 6 : Depart from Sankri to Dehradun

This is the last day of the trek. We will drive back to Dehradun from Sankri village. A return drive of 198 kilometers on the National Highway 123 will advance you to Dehradun where it all began. You will again pass through the Govind National Park. Don’t forget to take photographs this time. In the middle, we will have our lunch and play some games on the way back to Dehradun. You’ll reach Dehradun in between 6 pm and 7 pm. This will mark the end of your journey along with us. You can book your travel any time after 8 pm or else you can stay back at Dehradun and enjoy the sightseeing. The interesting places in and around Dehradun include Sahastradhara, Tiger Falls, Robert’s Cave, Mindrolling Monastery, Tapkeshwar Temple, Tapovan and many more. You can also visit Kempty falls. All these places are amazing and if you have an extra day, we suggest you go out and explore the beauty of Uttarakhand. The scenic beauty and impeccable natural landscapes are something to look out for. We can assure you that all along the return journey, you will keep thinking about the beautiful Kedarkantha trek. The Kedarkantha trek is a paradise on earth. The beauty of trekking in the Himalayas will cast a magical spell that you will continue to cherish throughout your lifetime. One of the many things you should be grateful for in life is that you get to witness so many incredible places. Behind every corner, there is something waiting for you to explore. It gives you an ample amount of time to know that the world is really simple. It helps you to understand what really matters to you. For once in your life, try to embrace the happiness of not knowing what’s ahead and you tend to realize that the rulebooks are for shelves. Life is right there out in the open waiting for you to embrace it.

We can arrange a cab for you from the pickup point in Dehradun, the charges for the same are not included in the package. The cost of the cab can be shared among the trekkers joining the trek. For communications purposes, we will create a Whatsapp Group before the departure date of the trek and will share the details regarding the transportation. The drop at Dehradun after the trek will be arranged in a similar way.

How to reach Kedarkantha Trek Base camp ( Sankri ) :

Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport to Dehradun and is easily accessible, it is just 25 km away from the city. Daily flights from New Delhi are available to this airport.

Dehradun railway station. Overnight trains that hail from Delhi are Nandadevi Express and Dehradun Express. People often prefer railways over airways because with trains you get to see the landscape in its full glory, it is also cheaper and you will definitely enjoy your way till Dehradun.

Regular bus service is available from Delhi ISBT Kashmere Gate which plies government buses that are safe and you can rely on them more than the private buses.

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• Accommodations at Trek:  All accommodations on the trek will be on twin sharing basis in Tents or Homestays. Any accommodation in a hotel/guest house/hostel will be in a budget hotel.
• Trek Leader and Guides:  An experienced and certified Trek Leader , as well as a professional guide, will accompany you for the trek. The team will have years of experience and well equipped for any emergency situation.
• Services of a Professional Trekking Team:  A team of an experienced Cook, Camp Staff, Porters/Mules will accompany you for all the arrangements on the trek .
• Meals:  All Meals on the Trek are included. We will serve Vegetarian Indian food on the trek which will be cooked by our high altitude chefs. It will be a five-course meal plan.
• Camping and Safety Equipment:  All the camping equipment such as Tents, Sleeping bags, Toilet Tents, Dining Tent, Mattresses, and other things will be provided by us and we guarantee the quality. Safety Equipment including Medical kit, Oxygen Cylinder, Oximeter, Crampons & Gaiters(if required) will be provided by us. We recommend you to bring your own sleeping bags if possible.
• Trek Permits and Forest Camping Charges:  Only for Indian Clients, All the applicable trekking permits, Camping Charges, Forest Entry Fee, etc will be paid by us. Foreigners have to pay these charges if not mentioned.
• A Life-Changing Experience:  We assure you that by trekking in the Himalayas you will have a life-changing experience and we will do everything we can to provide you with the best services and make your venture in the wild an unforgettable one. 

Note: Prior to booking any adventure with Trekmunk, it will be mandatory to sign the waiver form and get a medical certificate from a doctor in due time, without these, you will not be allowed to start the trek. All this will be done online without using any paper.

• GST and Other Taxes:  The goods and services tax is not included in the price mentioned with the trek. They are subjected to change according to the government rules of India.
• Accommodation and Food in Dehradun:  Food and stay in Dehradun and during transit to Sankri and back are not included in the package. You can book your hotels or homestays in Dehradun, we can recommend a few good options.
• Flights and Transportation to and fro base camp:  Flights or other means of transport are not included in the package. Transportation from Dehradun to Sankri and Sankri to Dehradun is not included in the package. We can arrange a cab for you according to your requirements but you will be liable to pay for the same. Any expenses occurred during the journey are not included in the package cost.
• Personal Equipment:  Your Rucksack, personal clothing, shoes, trek poles, and other personal trekking gear is not included in this package. You have to bring your own gear according to the weather and difficulty of the trek.
• Portage of Personal Bags(Offloading):  We highly advise you to carry your own burden (your rucksack) but due to any reason, if you wish to not carry your rucksack, we can arrange for a porter/mule to carry it. For this service, you will be charged over and above the trek cost. The charges for offloading vary with every trek.
• Travel Insurance:  Travel Insurance is not included in this package. We recommend you to have travel insurance before opting for such adventures. You can buy insurance from us while booking the trek, it is optional.
• Personal Expenses:  Any personal expenses incurred (Laundry, Bottled Water, Beverages, Snacks, Orders at tea houses or dhabas, Tips for guides, Camera fees, etc) are not included in the package.
• Emergency Expenses:  Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as accidents, bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control are not included in the package.
• Anything not mentioned in Inclusions of the package.

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a) You can postpone your booked trek for a period of two months (61 days) but Trekmunk will charge a 20% processing fee. The last date for the postponement will be 15 days before the start of the trek. You can book any slot for the same trek in the next 2 months (61 days) which will totally depend on the availability. You will have to confirm your slot for your future trek 15 days prior to that trek. Failing to book the slot in 2 months (61 days) time, would be considered a cancellation with no refund of any kind. The 2 months (61 days) time frame will be from the start date of the initial trek you booked for. Postponing a booked trek can only be done once. If it is postponed 45 days before the departure date, we will not charge any fee.

b) You can transfer your booked slot for the trek to any fit person till 15 days before the trek. You just have to mail us the request and rest we will handle. The new person has to get all the mandatory documents duly signed for the trek and is bound with this booking contract. It is the participant's responsibility to read and agree to all these terms.

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1. We Trek for a Cause: For overall development of the areas we run our operations in, we donate Rs 100/- per booking from our profits which are used for the upliftment of the local people and conserving nature. We have named this initiative as - Trek for a Cause. For more details, follow:  https://www.trekmunk.com/trek-for-a-cause

2. We are paperless: We are focusing on Sustainable Tourism and to do that we are trying all measures to convert our trek operations to be Eco-Friendly. Going Paperless is one step closer to our aim. 

3. Single-Use Plastic: Trekmunk does not encourage the use of single-use plastic items. We are ensuring that our team is working together to reduce the problem and educate those around them. We will send you instructions on how to go plastic-free on your adventures.

4. Preparing for your Holiday: Getting some additional exercise makes a lot of sense to spend time before coming on a trekking adventure. The fitter you are, the more enjoyable you will find the experience. Hiking in the hill country is the best training but jogging, squash and swimming are also good for developing cardiovascular fitness and stamina. To read more on how to get fit, follow:  https://www.trekmunk.com/get-fit-for-trek  

5. Electricity Supply & Plug: You will get electricity supply till the starting point of the trek. If not Indian, We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at:  http://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/

6. Currency:  The unit of currency in India is the Indian Rupees.

7. Health & Vaccinations: 

Severe Allergies: If you have a severe allergy please inform the Trekmunk office before you travel. We will do all we can to help, but we cannot guarantee an allergy-free environment on trekmunk trips. You will need to carry your own treatment for the allergy with you, as 'adrenaline auto-injectors' are not carried as standard by our leaders and staff. You should inform your leader on the arrival of your allergy, and let them know where you keep your adrenaline pen.

Vaccinations: You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella, along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis is not usually required for trips in the mountains, however, if you are visiting rural and remote low lying areas then they might be necessary. 

8. Passport & Visas/Identity Proofs: If foreigner, Validity for 6 months, should have blank pages, and should be kept with yourself all the time.

9. Water: If you are on a trekking or cycling holiday, water is supplied to fill up your individual bottles. This will be boiled or filtered. Additionally, you should take purification tablets or a filter bottle (such as a LifeStraw, Sawyer Filter) to treat your water when in towns or where water is not supplied. We do not encourage the purchasing of single-use plastic bottles.

10. Altitude: This adventure involves going to a very high altitude. This is not something that you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but it is important that we follow some simple rules in order to acclimatize successfully. We will send you the information in your mailbox about Acute Mountain Sickness and trekking in high altitudes. On this trip, we carry bottled oxygen for use in emergencies.

11. Guidance on Tipping: Tipping is the accepted way of saying thank you for good service. Normally the guide and any other trek staff are given their tips at the end of the trek and this is best done as a group. The main guide will make sure that the tip is appropriately distributed among all the staff members on the trek.

12. Spending/Emergency Money: Approximately Rs. 8000-10000/- (in Indian Currency)should be carried for miscellaneous expenses including porter and trek crew tips, drinks, soft drinks, etc. We recommend that you carry your travel money in the form of cash as the availability of ATM is less in these remote areas. This can also serve as your emergency spending money.

13. Travel Insurance: It is recommended to have travel insurance for these kinds of adventures. When taking out insurance please ensure the policy you choose covers you for the activities and altitude included in your itinerary. We will ask for the Travel Insurance Details over a mail. Indians can buy insurance from us while booking the trek.

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About Kedarkantha Trek

Kedarkantha trek is everything a trekker can dream about; crystal clear mountain, the verdant expanse of rich flora, unexplored mountain terrain of Uttarakhand, jaw-dropping campsites, the serenity of mountain villages, and a glimpse into the distinct culture of locals, the trek is a wholesome package of fun and adventure.

Experiencing the local culture and feasting on local meals is another attraction of the Kedarkantha trek. The warm hospitality of locals is such a rewarding experience that it leaves you wondering at their magnanimity.

A glance at some amazing facts about Kedarkantha

• Region- Uttarakashi, Uttarakhand
• Trek Altitude- 12,500 feet
• Trek Difficulty Level- Easy to Moderate
• Trek Duration- 6 Days
• Trekking Distance- 20 km
• Temperature- Average day temperatures vary degrees Celsius to 20 degrees Celsius and average night temperatures hover between -10 degrees Celsius to 3 degrees Celsius.
• Nearest Railway Station- Dehradun
• Nearest Airport- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
• Last ATM- Purola near Sankri has the last ATM

Trek Details

• Pickup Point on Day 1- Dehradun Railway Station
• Departure time from Dehradun Railway Station on Day 1- 7 am
• 2nd Pickup Point on Day 1- Kitab Ghar bus stand, Mussoorie
• Pick up time from Mussoorie- 7:45 a.m.
• Drop Point on Day 6- Dehradun Railway Station
• Arrival time on Day 6 at Dehradun Railway Station- 6 pm
• Base Camp- Sankri
• Distance from Dehradun to Basecamp, Sankri- 210 km
• Cloakroom: There is no separate cloakroom available. You can hand over your luggage to our team and collect it while returning. We will be keeping it safely at Sankri in the same Homestay.
• The shared vehicle will be a Tata Sumo, Bolero, or so and may be shared with a few other local passengers. The cab will be arranged from Dehradun to Sankri and Sankri to Dehradun.
• We charge Rs.1200/- per person each side .
• The cab is a 7-seater.
• The whole cab costs 7500/- from Dehradun ( one way ).
• Trekkers may choose to travel by bus or local cab to reach Sankri.
• The forest permits for international clients will be as actual and are to be paid by the trekker at the base camp only.

About Kedarkantha

Kedarkantha, a spectacular Himalayan peak in Uttarakhand, stands towering and formidable at an altitude of 12,500 feet, Govind Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park is home to it. Regardless of whether you are trudging on icy wintry routes or crossing your path amid lustrous verdant pine woods, the Kedarkantha journey will thrill you with a diverse assortment of vegetation and animals.

The name Kedarkantha conjures up fantastic images in your head. One of the first pictures that enthrals you is Lord Shiva seated over an enormous Himalayan peak, bestowing his benediction on the earth below. Standing at a height of roughly 12,500 feet, the Kedarkantha pinnacle is the magnificent mountain peak lodged in the Himalayas of Uttrakhand.

Even though Kedarkantha Trek is an ideal destination during all seasons, it is one of the most sought-after winter treks in India. Trekkers marvel at this amazing trek which flatters you with snow till the end of April. The snow-capped peaks encompassed by tall trees offer mesmerizing views from altitudes as low as 10,000 feet.

How to reach Kedarkantha

Sankri is the starting point for the Kedarkantha trek. To go to Kedarkantha from Dehradun, you must first travel to Sankri. Sankri is around 200 (197) kilometers from Dehradun, and it takes about 8 to 10 hours to travel this mountainous path. To go to Kedarkantha from Dehradun, use the government bus, which departs from Mussoorie Bus stand at 8:00 a.m. After about the 7th hour from the starting point, the bus will leave you off in Sankri.

If you by chance miss the morning buses then you can also board the Hanol bus which travels via Mussoorie. According to the route availed by this bus, you have to get down at Mori, and from there you can book a private taxi to Sankri.

You can travel to Dehradun from Delhi by Nandadevi Express which departs at 11:50 pm and reaches Dehradun by 5:40 am. From Dehradun again, you can take a taxi or board a bus to Sankri.

Board a flight from Delhi to Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. It will take about 1 hour to reach. From here again, you can follow the directives as mentioned above.

MYTHOLOGY SURROUNDING KEDARKANTHA

Kedarkantha trek is steeped in mythology and that’s what makes it all alluring. The place gets its name from “Kedar Khand” which translates to “Section of Lord Shiva”. It is the historical name of this region. Kedarkantha translates to Throat of Lord Shiva. Legend has it that Lord Shiva once meditated in Kedarkantha and then relocated to Kedarnath.

According to Hindu mythology, Juda Ka Talab owes its origin to the water droplets that fell from Lord Shiva’s hair. Synonymous with its name, a lake (Talab) was formed where water from Lord Shiva’s bun (Juda) touched the ground.

The Godly peak of Swargarohini, one of the glittering attractions of this trek is said to be the stairway to heaven. It is believed that Yudhishitra along with his dog reached heaven trudging up this sacred peak.

The journey to this beautiful abode starts at Sankri which is located at a distance of around 197 km from Dehradun. It takes around 7 hours by road from Dehradun to Sankri and the journey takes you along zigzag roads in the backdrop of lofty mountains with mountain rivers bubbling effervescently nearby. En route, you cross Mussoorie, Damta, Nain Bhag village, Purola, Harsaadi, and Natwad before reaching the remote village of Sankri. Throughout the route, you are treated to the magnificent views of Mussoorie, and awe-inspiring views of high-altitude mountains and rivers such as Yamuna, Ganga, Kedarganga, Supin, and Tons rejuvenate you with their sparkling waters.

At an elevation of about 6,400 feet, Sankri is a quaint village located in the foothills of the Himalayas. It serves as the base camp for the Kedarkantha trek. The trekking route from Sankri takes you to Juda ka Talab, the sacred mountain lake, as you journey along local trails and dense forests.

You are treated to the magical panorama of amazingly beautiful campsites en route to your trek to Kedarkantha.

Juda Ka Talab, the first campsite, is a picturesque campsite located at an altitude of about 9,000 feet. Juda Ka Talab captivates with a beauty so serene that you blink twice to see if the place exists. A thicket of mighty oak and tall pine trees with colossal mountains in the background surround the glacial lake imparting the look of a protective shield. Juda Ka Talab weather ranges from -12 to -1 in winter months, 15 to 17 degrees in spring and summer months, and -2 to 8 degrees in the fall season.

From Juda ka Talab, you trek around 4 km through pine and oak trees to reach the open highlands just below the Kedarkantha summit. Just as the forest ends, you reach a wide meadow which is Kedarkantha base camp. Located at an elevation of 11,250 feet, Kedarkantha base camp is the second campsite in the Kedarkantha trekking trail.

From Kedarkantha base camp, you take a challenging uphill trek of 3 km to reach the Kedarkantha summit located at an elevation of 12,500 feet. The 360-degree view of colossal mountain ranges from the Kedarkantha summit leaves you awestruck.

It is an ideal trek for that it journeys you through a beautiful vista of Himalayan beauty. Kedarkantha trek base camp leading to the majestic summit treats you to a magical panorama of open highlands, expansive meadows, steep slopes, and lofty mountain ranges.

At the summit, a 360-degree view of mountain peaks sweeps you off; not just the famous peaks like Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kalanag, Gangotri, Yamunotri, and DhaulaDhar ranges but also hundreds of other untouched and untainted virgin mountains welcome you with a warm embrace. This picture-perfect scene is absolute bliss, each frame looks like a postcard image; it is a sight that stays with you for a lifetime.

Kedarkantha Trek is one of the easiest and most alluring treks in the Uttarakhand Himalayas. This all-season trek is one of the best and most comfortable treks in India. But the beauty of the trek is at its best in the winter.

Kedarkantha Trek Length

The Kedarkantha trek length is 20 Km which is covered in 6 days. Kedarkantha Trek is an easy to moderate-grade trek that can be done by beginners or first-timers also if they have a basic fitness level. The trek from Sankri to Juda ka Talab is approx 4km and from there another 4km trek to the Kedarkantha base camp. The next day you will be trekking 6km in total from basecamp to summit and summit to Hargaon. On your return to Sankri, you will be trekking to a length of 6km from Hargaon.

Kedarkantha Trek in Summer

Kedarkantha is one of the most favored treks and the summer season also brings an opportunity for adventure seekers to experience this trek with the awe-inspiring landscape and the dense forest cover of oak and pine. The summer months of April, May, and June are the times when the temperature varies from 0 degrees Celsius at night to 12 degrees Celsius in the day.

Kedarkantha in April: It is a time when the leftover winter snow can be encountered throughout the trek route, melting and revealing the beautiful landscape beneath. It is the best time for those who want to experience the pleasing breeze with the perfect amount of bearable chill. Woolen clothes are recommended if you plan to trek in April.

Kedarkantha in May: This is the time when you can witness vast green landscapes throughout with a variety of sweet blossoming flowers. During this month the trek is easiest to perform as there are no thick sheets of snow or the monsoon to make it slippery and difficult to carry out. The temperature during May is generally around 5 degrees to 15 degrees.

Kedarkantha in June: To experience the multitude of vibrant blooming flowers and the freshness of the beautiful Kedarkantha valley this is the perfect time for the adventure enthusiast and nature lovers. The chances of rain are slight during this month but the valley is at its best to enliven you.

Kedarkantha trek in Winters

During the wintertime, the pastures of Kedarkantha are blanketed in heavy snow, giving the area a dreamlike appearance. The snowfall begins in early December, and the terrain remains snow-covered until April. Because of the frost, the path turns a bit more challenging, but with due caution and safeguards, even amateurs may attempt a winter trek in Kedarkantha.

During the cold season, the streams stay iced due to the hostile weather conditions and heavy snowfall. The bewitching Juda ka Talab turns utterly immobile. The beguiling campground positions allow you to enjoy the imposing panoramas against the starry night sky to your heart's content.

Kedarkantha Trek Best Time

Kedarkantha is an all-season trek that captivates you with a distinct beauty in each season. Spring and summer boast clear skies and fresh landscapes that treat your senses with the fragrance of blooming flowers. The glossy green pine forests look inviting and the green landscape allures you with a magical freshness that is simply irresistible. The fall season offers a unique experience; trekking on the trail bedecked with dried multi-hued leaves is an amazing experience.

However, winter is still considered the best time to visit Kedarkantha . The snowy trails lined with tall snow-drifted trees, frozen mountain lakes incandescent in the moonlight, and snowy peaks glittering at dawn and dusk in amazing hues of golden and red; the panorama of winter landscape leaves an indelible impression on your mind. Kedarkantha Peak at an elevation of 12,500 feet shimmers beautifully in the winter sun and at night the moonlight casts a magical glow to the lofty mountain. The panoramic view of the stunning mountain ranges of Swargrohini, Bandarpoonch, Kalanag, Gangotri, Yamunotri, and DhaulaDhar from the Kedarkantha summit looks ethereal in winter.

The beautiful slopes covered with snow during winter make Kedarkantha a wonderful ski destination as well.

Kedarkantha Weather and Temperature

Trek to Kedarkantha is an all-season activity. However, you can better plan your trip if you visit it during the season that best suits you. You might love to explore Kedarkantha in its greenest glory when the meadows, trails, and campsites are fresh with new leaves and blooming flowers. The region gets enough rainfall during the monsoon months and you witness pretty waterfalls sprout up in the hills. The dark and grey clouds hovering over the mountains make for a beautiful sight. However, heavy rains may cause a lot of landslides during the monsoon months.

If you are seeking a snowy rendezvous then you might want to trek Kedarkantha in the winter months. Kedarkantha trek in December is the beginning of winter when the falling snow transforms the landscape into a wintry fairyland. Snow remains on the trail till the last week of April. The temperatures vary from -10 to 8 degrees in winters and you might face harsh weather conditions such as slippery slopes and severe winds. Trudging your way through thick snow is also a divine experience offered by the  Kedarkantha winter trek .

• Summer months of April-June- 6 degrees to 20 degrees
• Monsoon months of July-August- 3 to 16 degrees
• Fall/Autumn months of September-November- 2 degrees to 15 degrees
• Winter months of December-March- -10 degrees to 8 degrees

Difficulty Level Of Kedarkantha Trek

The difficulty level for Kedarkantha Trek is easy to moderate. Kedarkantha Trek is best done in the winter season which is from mid-Dec to the end of April. During this time the temperature can drop to -10 degrees as the weather in the Himalayas is highly unpredictable. One has to carry proper clothing for protection from the rough weather. So, for beginners, the Kedarkantha trek in winter can be a bit challenging if not properly taken care of. For the summer months, from April to June, the temperature varies from 0 to 20 degrees Celsius. During these months, the weather is cool, breezy, and pleasant which makes the trek easy to do as compared to the wintertime.

The difficulty of the Kedarkantha Trek can be decided on the basis of weather and terrain.

• On the Basis of Weather: The best time to do Kedarkantha Trek is in the winter season as you get to experience ample snow throughout the trek. From the base camp, Sankri to the Kedarkantha summit you come across a thick blanket of snow that whets the sense of adventure that trekkers are looking for. The trail during winter becomes somewhat tough but with proper gear and fitness, one can easily reach the summit. Good health is mandatory with no pulmonary or cardio-vascular difficulties to carry out the Kedarkantha Trek. The view of peaks like Gangotri, Swargarohini, Yamunotri, Dhauladhar Range, and many virgin mountain ranges welcomes you for a lifetime experience. On the other hand, Kedarkantha Trek in summer becomes an easy trek for both beginners and experienced trekkers.
• On the Basis of Terrain: The trail throughout the trek is easy, surrounded by thickets of oak and pine treks. The campsites are mesmerizing. Be it the snowy winter trails or the crackling brown leaves covering the forest. One has to trek a maximum of 6-7 km a day. With proper physical fitness to trek the ups and downs, this distance is easy to trek in summer as the trails are non-slippery as compared to treks in winter.

Is Kedarkantha Trek Safe?

One of the easiest treks of the Uttarakhand Himalayas, the Kedarkantha trek can be your best bet if you are a beginner. It is a 6-day trek that requires you to trek 4-6 km every day. Kedarkantha is a safe trek to undertake in all seasons except monsoons. The rains are unpredictable and there might be a lot of landslides.

Fitness Required for Kedarkantha Trek

Some basic preparations are required for undertaking the Kedarkantha trek. You should be physically fit, have the endurance to walk 6 km daily, and have no medical issues. You can prepare for the trek by doing a brisk walk every day for 30 minutes and then increasing your speed each day. This should be done a minimum of 2 weeks before the trek.

Trekking is always fun, it takes you back in time. With the right attitude and adequate preparation, you can conquer the invincible. The trick is to be well-equipped so that you undertake your trek with utmost confidence and conviction.

Day 1 :  Arrival at Sankri From Dehradun

• Early start from Dehradun in the morning at 7:00 a.m.
• Altitude 6,400 feet.
• 210 km drive
• 10 hours of Travelling, Expected arrival time at Sankri – 5:00 pm.
• Accommodation and food in Guest House.

The drive from Dehradun to Sankri is an enchanting hill drive of 10-11 hour stretching over approx 210 Km ride via Mussoorie, Damta, Naugaon, Purola, Mori and Naitwar. A pick up will be arranged at Dehradun and the pick-up points and timings will be coordinated by email prior to your bookings of the trek. The booking excludes the lunch for the day and the transportation from Dehradun to Sankri. And from Sankri, we will be taking care of your fooding and lodging.

Day 2 :  Start from Sankri to Juda ka Talab

• Altitude Gain From 6,400 feet to 9,100 feet.
• 4 kms Trekking
• 5 hours of Trekking
• Camping at Juda Ka Talab
• Accommodation & Food in tents.

Your second day will start with a chilled morning, locals doing their daily works, mules passing by and lots Himalayan Bhutia dogs trying to get friendly with you. Post breakfast trek starts from the local Sankri road entering into the local trails and then dissolving into the forest of broad leaves trees. The path goes through Saud village and it is a gentle climb. A lot of locals, mostly women and children will be seen on the way carrying wood and dried leaves for their cattle. Walking trails of this day will be steep sometimes and sometimes it will be levelled grounds with green and dense forests running alongside you. End of the day we will be setting up our campsites which is located near to Juda Ka Talab and is a closed camping site surrounded by tall pine and oak trees and mountain slopes. We will be reaching the campsites by afternoon and staying in camps enjoying the serenity scattered around this place with evening sunset and glittering sunrise in the morning.

Day 3 :  Juda ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base Camp

• Altitude Gain From 9,100 feet to 11,250 feet.
• 2.5 hours of Trekking
• Camping at Kedarkantha Base Camp

We start post breakfast from JUDA KA TALAB and trek through the pine and oak trees to reach the open highlands below the summit. As you move forward into the forest suddenly at the end forest trails you start to see a wide meadow stretching in front of mighty Dhauladhar Ranges. This camping site has excellent picturesque views and is the main highlight of the trek. There are green pastures nearby and the views towards Himachal are unending. You can roam around this place easily and soak all the fresh tidings of nature's gift .We camp here for the night.

Day 4 :  Kedarkantha base to Kedarkantha peak then descend to Hargaon

• Altitude gain from 11,250 feet to 12,500 feet, then descend to 8,900 feet
• 6 kms Trekking
• 7 hours of Trekking
• Reach the summit and then return to the base camp for lunch.
• After lunch, descend down to Hargaon.
• Reach Hargaon by evening.
• Accommodation & Food in tents.

It's a long day today as we are climbing on steep slopes from the west ridge of the mountain and then after reaching the summit, we return back to the basecamp and post lunch we move to Hargaon campsite. We will start early in the morning post breakfast and try to reach the top by the next morning to experience the sunrise. As we move forward slowly dense forest trails surrounding by Pine trees start to disappear. It's a rigorous and tiring uphill climb of over 2 hours but the scenic views around you will keep your adrenaline rush high in anticipation of the view from the top. At some point of this walk you will be awestruck by the 360-degree view and once everyone reaches the top, believe us it's a win-win situation for everyone. Panoramic views of mighty Himalayas range mixed with dark blue and white clouds scattered like a painting sketched by nature just for you. After spending some time on the top we head back to our campsite, have lunch at a mid point of the downwards journey from the basecamp and head towards Hargaon. Stay for the night in tents.

Day 5 :  Hargaon camp to Sankri

• Altitude: 8,900 feet to 6,400 feet.
• 6 kms trek, approx 4 hours
• Descend 2500 feet through dense pine forests.

Today we will be heading towards Sankri from where it all started approximately 6 kms long trail counting about 4 hours. After breakfast, we will descend through a more marked well paved route, laden with stones. A trail further leading to a ridge from where you get a splendid view of Har ki Dun valley. And by the evening we reach Sankri. Small handmade goods, wooden toys and wooden home décor items can be bought from here. Local delicacies can be tasted here for a memorable experience. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 :  Sankri to Dehradun

• 210 km drive, approx 10 hours.
• Travel Back From Sankri to Dehradun
• You will be dropped at Dehradun station in a pre-booked vehicle or cab.

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Region :- Sankri Uttarakhand Duration :- 5 Days Grade :- Easy Max Altitude :- 12500 Ft. Approx Trekking Km :- 19 Kms.

Day 1 : Dehradun to Sankri; Drive 198 km/ 7-8 Hrs.

• Altitude – 1920m
• Drive – 198km
• Time – 7/8 hours
• Trekkers will be picked up from Dehradun Railway Station
• Food during transit will be payed by trekkers only, our Meal Plan will start after reaching Sankri.
• Erratic Jio, BSNL network available at Sankri , Wifi available
• Trek equipments available at Sankri base camp market
• Night stay at Hotel, Homestay.
• Last ATM and Bank available at Purola, do carry cash with you since no online payment facility at Basecamp
• Route : Dehradun – Mussoorie – Kempty Fall – Naugaon – Purola – Mori – Netwar – Sankri - Himalayasgriffon Hotels

Trekkers will be picked up from Dehradun railway station or Petal Nager at 7 AM. It is going to be a long drive but the entire route is going to offer amazing picturesque views, making you feel excited to reach the destination for trekking. Before 22kms to Sankri, you will enjoy a lot and also go through Govind National Park. In the evening by 5PM, we will be reaching to Sankri and after freshening up you can explore the Sankri sour village.

Day 2: Sankri to Juda-Ka-Talab (9,100 ft); Trek 4km/4-5 Hrs.

• Altitude – 6300ft to 9200 ft
• Trek Distance – 4km
• Time – 4/5 hours
• Camping - Stay in tents
• Trek will start From Sankri base camp ( Himalayasgriffon hotels)
• Route : sankri -Sour Village -jenola camps & - juda-ka-talab

We start the trekking from Sankri to Juda-Ka-Talab which is almost 4km. Juda-Ka-Talab is located at an altitude of 9,100ft, offering you breathtaking views of nature. During the trek, you will go through dense forest and carpet of pine & maple leaves which will definitely amaze you.    After crossing a few streams and oaks forests, you will reach a stunningly picturesque place known as Juda Ka Talab which will offer you eye-catchy views of nature. The overnight stay in tents will make you feel like resting in the laps of nature. 

Day 3: Juda-Ka-Talab to Kedarkantha Base (11,250 ft); Trek 4km/4-5 Hrs. 

• Altitude – 9200 ft to 11300 ft
• Trek Distance – 3 km
• Time – 4 hours
• Stay in tents

In the early morning, we will start the trek to Kedarkantha base which is located at a height of 11,250ft. You will go through the dense forest of Pine and Oak forest which will later open into beautiful meadows. You can also have a jaw-dropping view of popular Himalayan peaks like Kala Nag, Bandarpoonch, and Swargarohini.  The night stray will be scheduled in tents which will give you the opportunity to enjoy a perfect view of shining stars.

Day 4: Kedarkantha Base to Kedarkantha Summit (12,500 Ft.); descend to Juda-ka-talaab camp.

• Altitude – 11300ft to 12500ft and return to 9200ft
• Trek distance – 11 km (4km ascend takes 4 hours and 7km descend takes 4 hours)
• Trek starts at around 3AM so you can reach at Summit/Peak by Sunrise, enjoy the best Sunrise view of your life ever, what better than sky light up in a colourful cornucopia whilst illuminating one of the most beautiful place on earth.
• Today wear your gaiters and microspikes to climb the summit
• While you descend enjoy the snow sliding under the guidance of your trek guide
• Night stay in tents juda Taal

On day 4 trek will start around 2AM in the morning so you can enjoy the sunrise at Kedarkantha peak , After having a light healthy breakfast we will start our trekking for Kedarkantha Summit which is located at a height of 12500ft. During the trek hydrate your body after every 15 min., while get ready to experience cold weather at the peak because of winds. This will be the most difficult day as the temperature will goes down as we climb up the summit. The temperature will fall up to -15 degree. You will get the 360-degree sight of Himalayan peaks. After reaching the Kedarkantha peak, you enjoy spectacular and paranormal prettiness of nature. After spending 30min we will descend back to juda ka talaab via hargaon and in between you will enjoy snow sliding.

Day 5: Juda-ka-talaab to Sankri (Trek 4km/2 hrs) ; same day return Sankri to Dehradun (8-9 Hrs).

• Altitude – 9200ft to 6300ft.
• Trek distance – 4 km
• Time taken - 2 hours
• Drive – 198km aprrox 8 hours
• Reach Dehradun by 9 PM
• You will be dropped at railway station.

After having breakfast you will start your trek back to Sankri. This is the last day of the trek and we will be returning back from Juda-ka-talaab to Sankri , the trek will take about 2-3 hours to descend back to sankri. while on the trek in between you will see beautiful view of sankri valley on your way back to sankri. The forest surrounding the path grows denser, before finally opening up to reveal the sankri. Say goodbye to an amazing trekking trip as you will be returning back with some lifelong reminiscences. However, you will be dropped at Dehradun railway station by 9 PM.

Inclusions :-

Exclusions :-

Cancellation Policy

• The cancellation policy is based on the original booking time and original start date of the trek.
• Cancel before 30 days of trek start date and get full refund after deduction of 1.99% payment processing fee.
• Cancel before 15 days of trek start date and get refund after deduction of 20% of total trek fee.
• Cancel before 10 days of trek start date and get refund after deduction of 40% of total trek fee.
• Cancel before 5 days of trek start date and get refund after deduction of 60% of total trek fee.
• Trek fee is non-refundable if you cancel within 4 days before trek start date.

Things To Carry

• Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres) • Trekking Shoes • LED Torch • One Water Bottle (one litre) • Basic Medications (or prescribed if any) Clothes • Trekking Jacket • Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers • Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry) • Two collared t-shirts • Thermals • Extra Pair of Clothes • woolen sweater Accessories • Sunglasses • Sunscreeen Lotion (SPF 50/70) • Lip Balm (SPF 30) • Sun cap • Normal Cap • Synthetic hand gloves • Three pair of Socks • Raincoat/Ponchos • Plastic cover (for wet clothes) Mandatory Documents • Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Passport, Aadhaar Card, Driving license or voters ID) etc

Highlights of kedarkantha Trek

• Kedarkantha is a trek blushing with beauty, giving photographers a perfect opportunity to capture the snow falling from the pine trees that looks like magic dust • Experience the lovely campsites, where every site is unique in its own way and does not match the beauty with any other campsites in the journey • Get a chance to camp around frozen Juda ka Talab where was once a place for meditation of Lord Shiva • Experience walking in the middle of the night in, the head torches lighting the way and watching the sunrise from the top of a mountain before you reach Summit

Safety of Kedarkantha — Altitude wise

In this trek, you are climbing around 6,300 ft in the first three days and reaching a maximum altitude of 12,500 ft. Naturally, you can get hit with AMS. Few aspects of the trek that helps mitigate AMS: The campsites are placed well within a normal altitude gain for each day. With a steady pace, the chances of getting AMS is less. The second day is shorter in length and altitude gain. This gives you ample opportunity to rest and acclimatize before the long summit day. The third day, you lose a lot of height. This helps recover from most AMS symptoms that might occur on the summit day. However, there are still chances of getting hit by AMS. In this trek, the symptoms can start right from day 1. Most trekkers present with the starting symptoms of AMS – usually headache or tiredness mixed with perhaps lack of appetite or sleep. The immediate step to take would be to start on a curative course of Diamox which is 250 mg, every 12 hours followed by ample rest. The earlier you treat these symptoms, the higher the chances of recovering and completing the trek.

How to Reach

By Air :- Take a flight to Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, Hire a cab to reach Dehradun City as the airport is 29 km away.

By Train :- The Dehradun railway station is located in the centre of the city which is well connected to all the major cities of the country.

By Bus:- Dehradun is easily accessible from major cities of the country as it has an excellent road connectivity with other major cities and towns of North India. There are state-run and private buses that offer a regular service.

Kedarkantha Temperature And Weather

This snow trek is operates between Dec to mid-April when the region has had good snowfall. Contrary to the popular belief winters is a good time to be in the mountains if one is equipped properly. Most locals inhabiting higher reaches of the mountains don’t mind the problems associated with snowfall and seem to have a good time during these months. Also there are lots of local festivals in these months. In these months weather is generally clear most of the days. Day time is normally pleasantly warm with one getting to enjoy sitting out in the sun. Temperature would be around 12-17 °C. Evenings are quite cold and one would need to be inside a tent/room or sitting outside next to fire with proper winter clothes. The evening temperatures will be around – 3 to 5 °C. Nights can be very cold with temperatures in the range of – 7 to 0 °C. Please keep in mind that the above information is not exact and does not account for sudden changes. Whatever the temperatures and conditions rest assured we will be prepared to handle it with ease as we use equipment of very high specifications

Fitness Required for Kedarkantha Trek

At high altitude as the air gets thinner oxygen becomes less abundant.The percentage saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen determines the content of oxygen in our blood. After the human body reaches around 2,100 m (7,000 feet) above sea level, the level of oxygen in our hemoglobin begins to plummet. However, the human body has both short-term and long-term adaptations to altitude that allow it to partially compensate for the lack of oxygen. *The Kedarkantha Trek is an easy trek suitable for first time trekker with basic fitness, Trekking Experience Ideal trek for a beginner. Fitness Required: The Kedarkantha Trek falls in the category of Moderate treks. The trail is fairly laid out path and has very few steep ascends or descends. Water is available through out the trail. But still if you are thinking of your first big Himalayan trekking experience its better to be prepared. Here is the training schedule to prepare for the trek.

Health & Safety

Before starting the trek, calculate your BMI (Ideal BMI should be between 18.5 and 24.9) Health and Safety checks mentioned below should be made before getting prepared for the trek A balanced mind and body is the first thing that should be given importance before taking off, because this is what will bring out the best of you in every condition. Your body should be fit enough to cover the entire trek with the backpacks on your back along with your body weight. That is why proper stamina and strength is needed. Also because trekking is done in uneven multi terrains and not on smooth paths. So in order to gain leg strength, perform simple squats. Flexibility is very important when it comes to trekking. A good flexibility will be an advantage while walking on trails, climbing and river crossing etc. Attain flexibility by simple stretching or yoga. As the Himalayan treks are basically ascending and descending the slopes, you will need a proper transmission of Oxygen from the lungs and heart to the body muscles. For this, trekkers should have a good cardiovascular endurance that can be gained by doing cardio exercises like running, swimming, cycling playing any physical game like football , badminton skipping ,& jogging etc

Shoe price ₹ : 500/- for complete trek

Trekking bag ₹ : 700/- For Complete trek

Jacket ₹ : 500/- for complete trek

Trekking pants ₹ : 500/- for complete trek

Walking stick ₹ : 150/- for complete trek

Trekking heads ₹ : 100/ for complete trek

Ponchos ₹ : 150/ for complete trek

Sock 100 for complete trek

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*Kedarkantha is a trek blushing with beauty, giving photographers a perfect opportunity to capture the snow falling from the pine trees that looks like magic dust *Experience the lovely campsites, where every site is unique in its own way and does not match the beauty with any other campsites in the journey *Get a chance to camp around frozen Juda ka Talab where was once a place for meditation of Lord Shiva *Experience walking in the middle of the night in, the head torches lighting the way and watching the sunrise from the top of a mountain before you reach Summit

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Kedarkantha Trek

The Perfect Summit Trek for Beginners

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Brief description.

Located close to Govind Pashu Vihar National Park in Uttarakhand, Kedarkantha is a thrilling summit trek perfect for beginners. Resting at an altitude of 3810 M, the summit offers glorious 360 degree views of some well-known Himalayan peaks like the Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, Black peak, Ranglana in the Yamunotri and Gangotri ranges.

The climb to the summit is one of the reasons behind the popularity of this trek. Starting in the wee hours of the morning in frigid temperatures, with headlamps lighting the way under a breaking dawn, the trails of Kedarkantha combine all the nuances and challenges of a summit experience, but on a much smaller scale.

Stretching over 20 km over a span of 5 days, this trek is suitable for first time trekkers because of the limited distances to be covered each day. The trek begins from Sankri village which is a common starting point for various treks in Uttarakhand. The trail from Sankri runs through dense Maple and Oak trees across several wooden bridges and streams before reaching the first campsite, Juda-ka-Taal.

Next day, the trek gradient is steeper as we head towards the Kedarkantha Base Camp, 4 km away. The trail runs through dense Oak forests thatopen up to several clearings on the way.

Keep an eye out for the rich flora and fauna including Rhododendron trees, Chir Pine, Black Eagle, Golden Eagle and many more. The Kedarkantha Base Camp offers some lovely 180 degree viewsof lofty snow-capped ranges like Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini and Kalanag. The snow-clad Kedarkantha Peak also appears closer from here, shining brighter than the moon on most nights.

The trek to the summit the following day is a riveting one. The steep ascent, gushing winds and freezing temperatures during the winters makes this the most challenging section of the Kedarkantha trek. To understand the nature of terrain, the skills and gear one would require to complete the Kedarkantha trek, click here.

What warrants this trek as an adventure haven is the wholesome experience it offers to the trekkers. Majestic snow covered landscapes, tall Oak & Pine trees, and camping beside a lovely high-altitude lake are only some of the attractions of this trek. Read more about the highlights of the Kedarkantha Trek here.

The best time to do Kedarkantha Trek (for snow) is December to February. On this page, you will find all the essential information like - Kedarkantha Trek Temperature, Weather, Route Map, Photos, Videos, and Reviews. Scroll to the end to read Kedarkantha trek blogs.

Brief Itinerary

Detailed itinerary.

Arrive in Sankri (1950 m)

Distance: 197 kms (Dehradun to Sankri)

Duration: 9-10 hours

The journey begins from the capital city of Dehradun. The vehicles arranged by Bikat Adventures can be boarded at ISBT, Dehradun latest by 7 AM. Sankri is a common starting point for various treks in Uttarakhand like Har Ki Dun, Borasu Pass, Bali Pass, Ruinsara Tal and others. It is located at a distance of 197 km from Dehradun and would take about 9-10 hours to cover, gaining an altitude of 1950 M.

The road trip is beautiful right from the start. It begins witha drive through the spectacular hills of Mussoorie and the majestic Kempty falls tucked in high mountain cliffs. The roads are long and winding letting you absorb every bit of the picturesque beauty around. Swift mountain streams run parallel to the roads in many sections.

After crossing Mussoorie, the road runs along a sparkling Yamuna River for a while. Eventually, the landscape shifts from deep gorges to an enchanting canopy of blue pine forests flanking either side of the road.

The last 22 km to Sankri, however, steals the show as we make our way through the Govind National Park embracing a variety of exotic flora and fauna. The roads can be rough and bumpy in some sections but the breathtaking views of the dense coniferous forests, Tons river valley and scattered apple orchids will more than make up for it.

We will be reaching Sankri at around 5pm. Sankri is a lush-green village hosting some unparalleled views of Mt. Swargarohini, especially during sunset time. During peak winter season, that is December to February, you will encounter snow right from Sankri itself.

The stay today will be in guest houses. After check-in,trekkers can freshen up and explore the surrounding areas.

Sankri to Juda-ka-Taal (2773 m)

Distance: 4 kms

Duration: 5 hours

The trek starts at around 9AM after a fulfilling breakfast. Packed lunches will be provided for the day.

During peak winters, your trek leader will provide you with spikes and gaiters before you start the trek. There will be a short briefing session on how to use them over the snow trail.

The path from Sankri takes you through another village, Saud, before leading you to the trail ofKedarkantha. There will be several bridge crossings along the way. The floor of these forests is thickly carpeted with maple leaves and is surrounded by dense foliage of pines everywhere. You will also be able to hear a stream burbling that you’ll come across later in the trek.

During winters, this very path looks no less than a winter wonderland with soft snow covering the branches and the floor below as a pleasantly warm sun shines above. And if you’re lucky enough, you may even witness snowfall during the trek.

The trail gradually ascends in a zigzag manner through the woods. An hour into the trek, you will come across a wooden bridge on your right. This marks a quarter of the day’s trek. Close ahead, you’ll catch up to the water stream you had been hearing so far. The tree line changes beyond this point to denser Maple and Oak trees.

After another hour or so, you will come across a gigantic fallen trunkresting in a glade right before the forest. At almost 2400 m, you are half way to the campsite for the day.

Continue trekking through the clearing into the Oak-brown forest. You will notice the air here carries the woody scent of the forests. The forest eventually clears up to a meadow with two small huts serving snacks and beverages. We will be halting here to have our packed lunches along with a cup of hot tea.

The trail that leads out of this clearingrapidly climbs through the woods eventually opening up to an exquisite lake, teardrop silver in color and guarded by a thicket of emerald-green Oak and Pine forests on one side.

This is the Juda-ka-Taal, a small high altitude lake on the Kedarkantha trek and our campsite for the day.

Juda-ka-Taal to Kedarkantha BC (3413 m)

Duration: 3 hours

The trek gradient today is steeper than yesterday and goes through dense primeval Oak forests. After breakfast, we begin the trek towards the Kedarkantha Base Camp at 9AM.

Follow the trail that runs out of the Judaka Taal campsite. As the trail ascends on to a ridge veering further into the forest, you will notice the lake retreating slowly below.

A brief trudge through asnow-laden path will eventually lead us to glimpses of a tall mountain peak peeping through the woods – this is the Kedarkantha summit.

During late winters and early spring, you are likely to encounter residual snow on the trails from here on. Although the flora on the trek may not be in bloom yet, you will be greeted by semi-grown buds of Rhododendrons all the way. Come April, you will find bright orange and pink coloured Rhododendrons in full bloom and fresh grasslands waking up from their hibernation.

A short trek through umber-brown Oak forests brushed with snow leads to a stunning snowfield enveloped by towering woods on one side and a grand panorama of snow-clad peaks on the other. This is the Kedarkantha Base Camp.

Try spotting the Kedarkantha Peak, Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini andKalanagfrom here.

On clear days, the Milky Way gleams through the sky at night witha sheet of white snow shining all around. Early spring still carries residual snow in some sections of the Base Camp and the summit. The snow melts away by April, however, flushing out spring colors everywhere.

Have an early dinner and prepare to sleep well in time since the trek starts at around 3AM the next day.

Kedarkantha BC to Summit (3810 m) & back to Juda ka Taal (2773 m)

Distance: 3 kms + 7 kms

Duration: 4 hours + 3 hours

The trek to Kedarkantha summit starts at around 3 AM in order to catch the sunrise from the top. Be prepared for trekking through numbingly cold temperatures and icy mountain winds all along. The initial trail is easy with a mild ascent and runs through dense Oak forests for about an hour.

After this, the forests begin to recede and opens up to a clearing out of which two trails run to the summit. The trek leader decides which path to take for the ascent based on the condition of the snow.

This section is steep with an inclination of 45 to 60 degrees. The snow here can sometimes run knee-deep during the winter months. From March onwards, the snow starts to dry and disappears completely by April.

After about half hour, you trek through various switchbacks to finally reach the surreal summit of Kedarkantha at the break of dawn. The summit opens up to a fantastic360 degree view of some renowned mountain peaks and ranges in the region like Gangotri, Yamunotri, Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini and Har Ki Dun amongst others.

There is also a square arrangement of stones at the top, dedicated to Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati, marked by a Trishul pointing to the sky as a shrine.

After spending some time at the summit, we trace our steps back to Juda ka Taal. We will be setting up camps here for the night and bask in the star-lit skies past dusk as we mark the end of an exhilarating day.

Juda-ka-Taal (2,773M) to Sankri (1,950M). Depart from Sankri

Distance: 4 kms + 197  kms

Duration: 3 hours trek + 9-10 hours drive

We have come a full circle as we head out of Juda ka Taal post breakfast to make our way back to Sankri. After a short break at Sankri, have a final look at the lovely views around as we leave for Dehradun with a lifetime of memories.

Note: We are likely to reach Dehradun by 8-9 PM. If you are planning on traveling to Delhi overnight, please ensure you book Volvos that leave between 11 PM and 12 AM to account for any unexpected delays on the road.

What's Included

• Meals during the trek
• Dinner on arrival day in Sankri
• Forest Permits/Camping Charges (only if availing transportation through Bikat Adventures). Included only upto amount charged for Indian Nationals
• Tents, Sleeping bags, mats
• Safety Equipment includes static rescue rope, seat harness, carabiners, pulleys
• Trek guide, cook, helpers, porters & mules for carrying common luggage
• Services of a Certified Trek Leader

What's Not Included

• Meals during road journeys
• Transportation from Dehradun to Sankri and back to Dehradun.
• Carriage of Personal Bags during the trek
• Any kind of Insurance
• Any expense of personal nature
• Any expense not specified in the inclusion list.

Are you Eligible for this Adventure?

Resting at an altitude of 3,800M and spanning over 20 km, this trek packs all the nuances and challenges of a summit experience but on a much smaller scale. Kedarkantha trek is perfect for beginners looking to embark on their first summit trek in the Himalayas.

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BRS Level Required

Kedarkantha Trek is a level 2 adventure on the Bikat Rating Scale.

Since it is a beginner’s trek, you need no special prior experience. Although one is required to have mental preparedness and stamina before he/she begins the trek.

If you do not know what level of BRS trek would suit you best, worry not! Fill out this Form:

we will send you a progression chart to help you comfortably get out of your comfort zone in order to level up and ultimately reach your highest potential in the big, bad world of outdoor adventure.

The Kedarkantha trek is blessed with diverse vegetation, dense forests, lovely meadows and majestic landscapes all along. The beauty of the Kedarkantha trail lies in the fact that, although, the gradient gets steeper each day, the path is still easy to navigate until the summit. On the Kedarkantha trek, you will be covering a distance of 4-5 km each day that takes anywhere between 4-5 hours to cover. The only exception to this is the day of summit when you trek almost 9 km in a day (7-8 hours). The trek gradient is mostly easy with a blend of gradual and steep ascents in some sections.

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Prequisite Skills

The climb demands a few basic mountaineering skills:

fitness benchmark

If you can do the following, physically you are ready to take on this trek:

Packing List

This is a list of essential items for individuals doing the trek with Bikat Adventures. This list contains only those items which the participants are required to bring with them. The list excludes those items which are provided by Bikat Adventures on the trek. We have divided the items into five categories. All the items in the list are essential except for those marked as optional.

Trekking Gear

• Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1
• Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day
• Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1
• U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1 Here is how you can choose the best sunglasses for trekking.
• Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each
• Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle trekking shoes Qty -1
• Pair of light weight Slipper/Sandals Qty -1
• Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty - 2
• Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
• Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking
• Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1
• Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking
• Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1
• Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1
• Rain wear ( Jacket & Pants ) . Qty-1
• Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1
• Woolen cap. Qty-1
• Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1
• Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream, etc.)
• Sun screen lotion small pack. Qty -1 Here is your Sun Protection 101 to stay safe in the bright sunny outdoors.
• Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1
• Small size, Light weight & Leak proof lunch box. Qty-1
• Plate. Qty- 1
• Spoon.Qty-1
• Tea/Coffee (plastic) Mug.Qty-1

Miscellaneous

• Camera (Optional)
• Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
• Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)

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Small Group Size

Our batch sizes are capped at 15 for smaller treks with the trek leader and trekker ratio of 1:8. This ratio, in our years of experience, has proven to deliver the best trekking experience for individuals as well as groups. Capping the size of the group ensures individual attention to each trekker so that no signs of distress or need during the trek go unnoticed. It also helps to form a more cohesive cohort with better group energy which helps define the rhythm and pace of days on the trek. As you go higher up on the BRS scale, since the stakes are higher, expeditions have an even smaller group size with the ratio of expedition leader to climber set at 1:2.

Qualified Trek Leaders

We follow a rigorous regime of hiring and training our experts in the field. Each trek leader is a certified mountaineer with years of experience in the field. In addition to their qualification, they also go through practical and situational training to tackle any and all kinds of sudden conditions that may present themselves on the ground. Being unpredictable is the core nature of the mountains but being ready for any circumstance as best as possible is a controllable asset that we try to nurture. Our field experts are also trained in basic medicine and first-aid response. Watch: Forerunners - The Making of A Trek Leader At Bikat Adventures

Guided Progression

Since Bikat Adventures is a learning-based organization, we help you climb up the ladder of difficulty within the sphere of outdoor adventure systematically. Our on-ground training modules are designed to handhold you through the upskilling process so that you are ready to take on bigger challenges.

Equipment Quality and Check

All the gear used on our treks and expeditions is tried and tested, maintained for good quality, and is overall top-notch in quality and condition. We are continually looking to obtain the best of everything there is in the market so as to ensure optimum safety.

Support Systems

Along with the staff you see on-ground, we have a team of superheroes working in the background to give you the best experience possible. Our background team also comprises local staff from each area who know the region best. Having local support helps with studying the area, pre-planning, execution, and in receiving timely support in case of emergencies in these remote locations.

Communication

Our on-field staff is in constant contact with our teams based in primary locations so as to eliminate any avoidable delay in reaching additional help and support when required. We try to use the best tools for communication available, including satellite phones, in regions where they are not restricted.

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Why Choose Kedarkantha Trek

Trek Fact:  “the first recorded ascent of Kedarkantha was made in 1883 by British mountaineer William Martin Conway.”

The  Kedarkantha trek  is a mesmerizing journey through the pristine snow-covered landscapes of the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. Known for its accessibility and stunning beauty, it’s a popular choice for both beginners and experienced trekkers.

This trek offers a diverse experience, from dense pine forests to open meadows and snow-clad trails. The highlight, of course, is the Kedarkantha summit, standing tall at 12,500 feet, which offers panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks like Swargarohini, Black Peak, and Bandarpoonch.

The trek usually begins from the quaint village of Sankri. Along the way, you’ll encounter charming villages, each with its unique culture and warmth. The local Garhwali people are friendly and welcoming, adding to the trek’s cultural richness.

In the winter months, the entire region is blanketed in snow, creating a winter wonderland. It’s perfect for those who want to experience the magic of snowfall and trek through a snowy paradise.

Kedarkantha is also an excellent trek for birdwatching, with a chance to spot some rare Himalayan species. Whether you’re an adventure enthusiast or a nature lover, this trek promises an unforgettable experience. So, pack your bags, put on your trekking shoes, and get ready to explore the breathtaking beauty of Kedarkantha.

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Highlights of Kedarkantha Trek

• Spectacular Summit: At 12,500 feet, the Kedarkantha summit rewards trekkers with breathtaking 360-degree views.
• Winter Wonderland: Kedarkantha is especially enchanting in the winter months when the entire region is blanketed in snow.
• Accessible for All: Kedarkantha is suitable for both beginners and experienced trekkers.
• Camping Delight: Spend nights under the starry sky in cozy campsites, adding a touch of adventure and romance to your trekking experience.

Kedarkantha Trek Available Dates

Fixed Departures Every Week.

Call 8090993036 for more information for group treks.

Kedarkantha Trek Itinerary

Total Drive Distance: 197 km Total Duration: approx 10 hours Avg. Elevation of Sankri Village: 1960m (6430 ft.)

Total Trek Distance: 4 km Total Duration: approx 5 hours Avg. Elevation of Juda ka Talaab Campsite: 2700m (9100 ft.) Total Height Gain: 740m (2427 ft)

Total Trek Distance: 4 km Total Duration: approx. 3 hours Avg. Elevation of Kedarkantha Base Campsite: 3429m (11250 ft.) Total Height Gain: 729m (2391 ft)

Total Trek Distance: 6 km Total Duration: approx 5 to 6 hours Kedarkantha Top Altitude: 3800m (12500 ft) Total Height Gain: 370m (1213 ft)

Total Trek Distance: 6 kms Total Duration: approx 7 hours

Total Drive Distance: 197 kms Total Duration: approx 10 hours

Trek Inclusions

• Accommodation - 2N Stay at Hotel in Sankri, 3N Camps (Twin Sharing)
• Meals while on trek
• Transport from Dehradun to Sankri Village and Return (as per selected package)
• Trekking Permit
• Qualified Trek Leader
• Trekking Equipments
• Mules to Carry Central Equipment

Trek Exclusions

• Meals During Transit
• Any Personal Expense / Shopping
• Personal Luggage Carriage - Can be Availed at Extra Cost
• Anything not mentioned in inclusion.

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Kedarkantha Trek Detailed Itinerary

Morning (6:00 to 6.30 AM):  Rise with the sun, your heart brimming with excitement for the journey ahead. Gather at Dehradun, where our team warmly welcomes you. Double-check your gear and essentials, ensuring everything is in place for the adventure.

Scenic Drive to Sankri:  The journey begins as you board our comfortable vehicles. Settle in as the picturesque landscapes of Uttarakhand unfold outside your window. Each bend in the road reveals a new vista, preparing you for the natural wonders to come. Engage in conversations with fellow trekkers, building bonds that will last a lifetime.

Arrival at Sankri   Sankri, the gateway to the trek, greets you with its rustic charm. Check into your cozy accommodation, a refuge nestled amidst the hills. Take a moment to absorb the serene ambiance, allowing the mountain air to invigorate your spirit.

Evening at Leisure:  After settling in, the evening is yours to explore the village. Wander through Sankri’s lanes, discovering its local culture and traditions. Engage with the villagers, gaining insights into their way of life. As the sun sets, the village acquires a golden hue, casting a magical spell on all who witness it.

Dinner and Trek Briefing:  Gather for a hearty dinner, savoring local delicacies that energize you for the trek. Post-dinner, our experienced guide conducts a detailed briefing. Listen attentively as the route, safety measures, and the trek’s spirit are shared. Feel the excitement build within you as you anticipate the adventures awaiting you.

Night Stay at Sankri:  Retreat to your comfortable bed, enveloped in the mountain’s quietude. Let the anticipation of the trek ahead guide your dreams, promising a day of exploration and awe.

Awaken to the melodies of nature, a symphony orchestrated by the birds and the rustling leaves. Enjoy a nourishing breakfast, prepared to provide the energy needed for the day’s trek.

Trek to Juda Ka Talab:  The trail unfurls before you, weaving through dense pine forests, where sunlight dances through the foliage, creating patterns on the forest floor. As you ascend, the air becomes crisper, and the scent of pine envelops you. The path reveals hidden meadows and babbling streams, painting a picturesque landscape. Reach Juda Ka Talab, a pristine lake mirroring the azure sky above. Set up camp by the tranquil waters, your home amidst nature’s serenity.

After a sumptuous lunch, explore the surroundings of Juda Ka Talab. Listen to the whispers of the wind, watch butterflies flit among wildflowers, and feel the earth beneath your feet. Immerse yourself in the sheer tranquility of the lake, where the mountains reflect their magnificence on its surface.

Campfire, Stories, and Stargazing:  As twilight descends, gather around the campfire, its flickering flames casting a warm glow on the faces of fellow trekkers. Share stories, laughter, and perhaps a song or two, creating memories that will forever be etched in your heart. The night sky above transforms into a canvas of stars, inviting you to gaze upon the wonders of the universe.

Night Stay at Juda Ka Talab:   Retire to your tents, the night symphony of the forest serenading you to sleep.

Awaken to the crisp mountain air, revitalizing your senses. Engage in some light stretching and yoga to prepare your body for the day’s trek. A wholesome breakfast awaits, ensuring you’re fueled for the upcoming journey.

The trail ascends with determination, leading you to the revered Kedarkantha Base Camp. As you climb, the Himalayan peaks come into view, their majestic silhouettes inspiring every step. Witness the changing landscapes, from dense forests to snow-kissed paths, heightening the thrill of the adventure. Arriving at the base camp, you’re greeted by the grandeur of the mountains surrounding you.

Spend the afternoon acclimatizing to the high altitude and exploring the base camp’s vicinity. Engage in conversations with fellow trekkers, sharing experiences and camaraderie. Capture the intricate details of the surrounding peaks, preserving the moment through your lens. Find a quiet spot to meditate, connecting deeply with the natural world.

Campfire, Cultural Exchange, and Dinner:  Gather around the campfire, its warm glow illuminating the faces of newfound friends. Engage in a cultural exchange, learning local songs and dances from the region. Share stories of your respective cultures, fostering bonds that bridge distances. Dinner is a delightful affair, featuring local cuisine that tantalizes your taste buds.

Stargazing and Nighttime Serenity (9:00 PM onwards):  As night descends, the sky transforms into a tapestry of stars. Lay back and gaze at the celestial wonders, pondering the vastness of the universe. The silence of the mountains embraces you, offering a serene backdrop for a night of restful sleep.

Early Morning Start and Breakfast:  Begin your day in the predawn hush, savoring a nourishing breakfast to fortify yourself for the summit push. The Himalayan giants await your arrival, promising unparalleled vistas from the summit of Kedarkantha.

Summit Ascent:  Embark on the exhilarating trek to the Kedarkantha Summit, your ultimate goal. The path is both challenging and awe-inspiring, leading you through snow-laden trails and rocky terrain. With each step, the anticipation builds, and the surrounding peaks come into sharper focus. Reaching the summit, an elevation of approximately 3,857 meters above sea level, is a triumph of spirit and determination.

Panoramic Himalayan Views and Photography:  At the summit, you’re greeted by a breathtaking panorama of Himalayan peaks. Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kalanag, and the revered Black Peak stand tall, their snow-clad majesty captivating your senses. Capture these moments through your camera lens, preserving the grandeur of the mountains.

Reflection, Picnic Lunch, and Descent:  Spend ample time at the summit, reflecting on your journey and absorbing the Himalayan tranquility. Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch, your feast enhanced by the mountain air. As the afternoon unfolds, begin your descent, retracing your steps back to the base camp.

Return to Hargaon and Campfire Tales:   Descend to Hargaon, where your campsite awaits, nestled in nature’s embrace. As evening sets in, gather around the campfire. Share tales of your summit experience, reliving the challenges and triumphs. The evening resonates with laughter, camaraderie, and the shared spirit of adventure.

Dinner and Farewell to the Mountains:  Indulge in a delicious dinner under the starlit sky, savoring the flavors of local cuisine. As you dine, express your gratitude to the mountains for the lessons learned and the memories created. Bid a fond farewell to the peaks that have become your companions, promising to return someday.

Night Stay at Hargaon:  Retire to your tents, the day’s experiences echoing in your heart. Under the vast, star-studded canvas of the Himalayan night, find solace in the knowledge that you have conquered not just the summit, but also the limits of your own potential.

Begin your morning with a moment of quiet reflection, appreciating the journey you’ve undertaken and the lessons imbibed. A leisurely breakfast provides the necessary energy for the trek back to Sankri. Reach Sankri, where your trekking journey began. The village welcomes you with its serene ambiance and warm hospitality. Check into your accommodation and relax after the day’s trek.

Spend a peaceful morning in Sankri, savoring your last moments in the mountains. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and take in the scenic views one final time.

Homeward Bound: Bid farewell to Sankri and embark on your journey back to Dehradun. The scenic drive allows you to reminisce about the trekking adventure, with the majestic Himalayas fading in the distance.

Safe Travels: Arrive in Dehradun, bringing your trek to a close. Depart with a heart full of memories, newfound friendships, and the indomitable spirit of adventure. Carry the essence of the mountains with you, promising to return for more trekking adventures in the future.

Please note that trekking plans are subject to adjustments based on the group’s pace, weather conditions, and the guide’s recommendations to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Safe travels and may the Himalayan spirit guide your way!

What Mountains Teach Us About Life

In the embrace of the mountains, we discover not just the peaks and valleys of nature but also the heights within ourselves. Our journeys, whether planned or spontaneous, trek us through uncharted terrains and unpredictable weather, mirroring the challenges and triumphs of life itself.

How to Reach Kedarkantha Trek Base Camp

Options to Reach Dehradun:

• Railway:  Dehradun boasts excellent rail connectivity, linking it to major cities like Delhi, Lucknow, Allahabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ujjain, Chennai, and Varanasi and to the rest of the country through other trains.
• Bus:  Dehradun is well connected through bus network from delhi, chandigarh, shimla & other cities.
• Flight:  Dehradun Airport is the Jolly Grant Airport, located 20 kms away from city centre.

Outside Dehradun Railway Station, Private Buses and Taxis are available towards Sankri. Other option is to get bus towards purola and from there get another bus or taxi towards Sankri.

Transport Provided by RoamingIndian:

Pickup Place:  From Dehradun, Our Vehicle will pick you up at around 6 a.m

Dropping Point:  Dehradun Railway Station.

What to Pack for Kedarkantha Trek

Avg. Temperature in Kedarkantha Trek:

Throughout the year, Kedarkantha experiences temperatures ranging from  -2 to 17 degrees Celsius , and each month brings its own unique charm to this region.

• Backpack with Rain Cover: Preferably 50 – 60 ltrs
• Walking Stick: Advisable
• Water Bottle: 1 ltr
• Snacks: Energy Bar Etc.
• Poncho (Rainwear)
• Loose Pants/Trekkers.
• Light Woolens will be required in Evenings and Mornings. ( For trekking in winter heavy woolens is required).
• Woolen gloves.
• Trekking Shoes: Preferably High Ankle
• Cotton Socks: 3 pairs
• Woolen Socks: 2 pairs
• Gaiters: 1 pair (RoamingIndian will Provide)
• Diamox – 10 tablets (to prevent AMS)
• Crocin – 6 tablets (fever)
• Avomine – 4 tablets (motion sickness)
• Combiflam – 4 tablets (Painkiller)
• Disprin – 6 tablets ( headache)
• Digene – 10 tablets (acidity)
• Band-aid – 10 strip

Mandatory Documents:

• Govt. Identity Card
• Medical Certificate
• Self Declaration

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Recommended Exercise  Before you Commence for Kedarkantha Trek: Start Jogging for at least 30 mins daily at least 4 weeks before commencing the trek.

Kedarkantha Trek Map

The Kedarkantha trek map is a detailed guide revealing the picturesque route through the mesmerizing Garhwal Himalayas. It highlights key locations such as Sankri, Juda ka Talab, and the summit. This comprehensive map aids trekkers in navigating the varied terrain, ensuring a seamless and memorable journey in the snow-laden landscapes.

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Frequently asked questions.

The best time to trek to Kedarkantha is during the winter months, from December to February, when the region is covered in snow, creating a picturesque winter wonderland.

The total trekking distance to the Kedarkantha Summit is approximately 20 kilometers, with varying distances covered each day.

Yes, the Kedarkantha Trek is suitable for beginners. The trail offers a moderate difficulty level, making it accessible for novice trekkers with basic fitness levels.

 Trekkers can travel to Sankri by Govt. or Private Buses available outside Dehradoon Railway Station. Sankri is  a Hill Station and Base Camp for Several Treks in Uttarakhand, which serves as the starting point for the trek.

Trekkers usually need to obtain a forest permit, which is facilitated by the local trekking agencies. It’s essential to check updated regulations and obtain necessary permits before the trek.

Essential items include warm clothing, waterproof layers, trekking shoes, a backpack, water bottles, a first aid kit, sunscreen, sunglasses, and high-energy snacks.

Accommodation options along the Kedarkantha Trek route primarily include tented campsites organized by trekking agencies. These camps provide basic amenities for trekkers.

The Kedarkantha Trek is of moderate difficulty. While it involves steep ascents and descents, the well-defined trail and gradual terrain make it manageable for trekkers with some prior hiking experience.

Basic medical facilities are available at the campsites and nearby villages. However, trekkers are advised to carry their personal medications (if there is any prescription) and a first aid kit.

Safety precautions include trekking with a certified guide, following designated trails, staying hydrated, wearing appropriate gear, and being aware of weather conditions. It’s crucial to acclimatize, listen to your body, and trek responsibly.

Cancellation Policy

In case, you are unable to travel or willing to cancel the trip, you can transfer the trip to any of your friends/known persons.  Please note that this feature is applicable only when the status of the Booking is “Paid” and there are at least 5 days remaining before the departure date (departure date minus 5). Drop an email to [email protected]

Please note that the replacement would not be applicable to any Volvo/Train transport booked for the original participant. The same would be automatically canceled. This is simply because the seats booked in such transport mediums are not transferable.

The Refund of the amount will be processed as per deduction guidelines outlined below:

* If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 10% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees or get the full amount of the RoamingIndian trek voucher, which can be used later to book another trek.

* If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 40% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.

* If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees or get a RoamingIndian trek voucher of 50% of the amount.

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“ I have done treks before but this was my first winter Trek(Kedarkantha 23 dec). I would really like to thanks JustWravel for arranging wonderful trip in such a difficult conditions. I would like to mention @shadab Ahemed name. He helped us everywhere while trekking. He has great skills to handle bunch of people at a time. He used to provide briefing daily just before starting the day. He has great experience of trekking. He gave us do's and dont's while going to the trek. He has a great sense of humor which help others to keep motivated themselves. I can't thank enough to @JustWravel and @Shadab for making this trip successful. I would love to go again and again with JustWravel. ”

Prateek Sisodiya

“ I booked a trip with JustWravel for the kedarkantha trek. We were briefed on the essential things to take on the trek and our doubts were cleared by the JustWravel team. The whole package was from Dehradun and back. On the trek, our trek lead,Nishant was very enthusiastic and informative. It was fun to be around him and It became one of the best treks I have done due to their arrangements and proper planning. Food was served hot and had variety. Micro- spikes were provided from Base camp to the summit. ”

Kapil Gautam

“ Amazing trek experience to Kedarkantha with justwravel, each and every arrangement was perfect and taken care with good concern, and our trek lead Nishant bhaiyya was awesome and he stood in position of elder brother, learnt alot of things from him, overall the experience was great ! I would highly recommend justwravel ! 5/5 ”

“ A trek to kedarkantha with justwravel was an amazing experience. In terms of amenities; it was worth for money. Whole trek was very well planned basically in terms of timings and resting periods. ”

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Elevated at 12,500 ft. Kedarkantha is one of the majestic peaks of the great Himalayan range.  One of the most popular winter treks, Kedarkantha fascinates numerous hikers and trekkers from all over the country and is perfect for both beginners and experts.  

This 4-night 5-day trek is curated after keeping in mind the wishes of people who love the serenity as well as the adventure that nature, with its unpredictable trails and mystical valleys, can provide them. 

Popular because of the spectacular view of snow-capped mountains that it offers after finishing the trek, some of the ranges that are visible from the summit are Black peak, Swargarohini, Gangotri, Yamunotri ranges, etc.

The subject of many mythical stories and legends that are mostly associated with Lord Shiva, the name of the summit translates to “The throat of Lord Shiva”. The local myths and folklores just add more to its charm and make the experience even better. 

On this long weekend trip to Kedarkantha,  we begin our journey from Dehradun to make our way to the small village of Sankri which is the base camp for this 20 km long trek. We will spend a night at our designated homestay or hotel, introducing ourselves and exchanging stories before retiring to bed for the night.

The next day, after a briefing session from our trek leader, we will proceed towards our first checkpoint Juda ka Taal, and spend a leisure day at the campsite, having lunch as well as dinner. We will have an amazing view of the ridges of the Swargarohini mountains. 

The next morning, we will begin our trek to the Kedarkantha base camp which is elevated at a height of 11,200ft above sea level. After feasting on hot lunch and indulging in fun activities like snowball fights, we will prepare for an overnight stay at the base camp itself. 

Finally, after witnessing the highs and lows of this brief trek and watching magical sunsets, we will begin our trek to the Kedarkantha summit before dawn pours all over the sky as the best part about this entire Kedarkantha trek package is the early sunrise that you get see after reaching the top. Trust us, it makes you forget all about your exhaustion and you will feel entirely at peace with yourself. 

One thing that separates the Kedarkantha trek from the rest of the treks is that it falls under the category of a moderately difficult trek. So, it is beginner-friendly and it rewards you with a mesmerizing 360-degree view of the great Himalayan ranges, making the experience satisfactory all over. 

The coldest area along the trek route has to be Juda Ka Taal with the Taal being completely frozen during the winter months. The sunlight glistens on the surface like diamonds giving it a golden illumination. Even after that, the path only becomes more beautiful and you can enjoy picturesque views all along the way. You might encounter snowfall if you are lucky enough but it depends entirely on the weather which can be unpredictable. 

People who come to Kedarkantha can never stop themselves from coming back over and over and it’s not just because of the summit, but also because of the local culture and of course the cuisine. The famous Red Rice that is homegrown in Kedarkantha regions keeps the body warm and is a must-try when going on this trek. 

It is advised not to carry electronic devices that could only be used with network connections or are majorly dependent on them. The reason is that the network vanishes just before reaching Sankri Village, which is the starting point of the whole trek.

So, if you’re carrying all that electronic stuff such as a phone, laptop, and wifi dongles, then there’s a high chance that they’ll end up getting discharged and would only add to the extra baggage, weighing you down.

Although the Kedarkantha trek is accessible all year long, the majority of people prefer visiting during winter to witness the ivory snow, mainly in December and January but the best time to visit Kedarkantha is from November to February.

Kedarkantha trek is one of the few places where one cannot capture the full essence of the experience on their first visit and hence, trekkers repeatedly keep coming back here.

Lastly, going by the popular opinion and the mass appeal of the Kedarkantha Trek, one can easily categorize it as ‘The Best Winter Trek to do In India’. So, if you’re overwhelmed with multiple choices of winter treks to do in India and are confused about ‘what to choose, then Kedarkantha should be an easy choice.

So, make some room for Kedarkantha Trek in the year of 2024 travel bucket list you have on your wall, and keep your backpack ready for this winter season. 

Drive From Dehradun To Sankri Base Village (198 Kilometers, 8 Hours Drive )

Trek from sankri to juda ka taal (4 kilometers, 4 hours trek), juda ka taal to kedarkantha base camp (3 kilometers, 3 hours trek), trek to kedarkantha peak | back to juda ka taal (9 kilometers, 8 hours trek), juda ka taal to sankri (4 kilometers, 4 hours trek) | back to dehradun (8 hours drive), age limit (trip wise).

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Things To Pack

You must pick a good quality backpack with a comfortable fit and straps that won’t give you shoulder pain. You can check out your nearest Decathlon store for a good trekking backpack.

Day Bag / Day Pack :

When you head towards the summit, you are required to carry only a few necessary items and for that, you need a day backpack as you will leave your bigger one on the campsite.

Hiking Shoes :

Durable footwear designed for rugged terrains.

Floaters or Sandals :

Although the entire trek requires a good quality shoe, you still need to let your feet breathe to avoid chafing and blisters. When you are at the camp, a good pair of sandals and floaters will help you to move freely.

Tees / Tshirts :

You must keep at least three pairs of quick dry tees so that you can wash them in between stops for proper hygiene.

A poncho is an evolved form of a raincoat that provides coverage to your body as well as your bag and ensures total water protection from rain.

Quick Dry Towel :

A quick dry towel will help in maintaining proper hygiene. It must dry quickly because the wet fabric will only increase the chance of bacterial growth.

Sanitizer :

Essential for maintaining cleanliness while trekking.

Sun Cap / Hat :

A lightweight sun cap with side flaps is perfect to keep your head cool and avoid sunburns on a sunny day.

Sunscreen SPF 40+ :

To avoid sunburns and chafing, you need to put on sunscreen as well as cold cream.

Water Bottle (Re-usable) :

Hydration is extremely important when it comes to trekking. Carrying a water bottle that you can refill with Himalayan water is a must.

Personal Toileteries :

A bag with all your essentials including napkins, toothpaste, sanitizers, paper soap, etc should be carried in a ziplock bag.

Personal Medication / First Aid :

A few cuts and bruises are almost inevitable when you are on a trek so carrying a medical kit with bandages, Dettol, etc is necessary.

Sun Glasses / Reading Glasses :

Photochromatic glasses are specs that are designed to transform into anti-glare shades depending upon exposure to the sun. They are good when it comes to eye protection but one can also opt for clip-on glasses etc.

To keep your electronic devices powered during the trip.

Power Bank :

Ensures your devices stay charged when there are no outlets.

Personal Documents & ID's :

Identification proofs like Aadhar Card, Drivers License.

Laundry Bag (Waterproof) :

In case your clothes get wet or your garments don’t dry, you can carry them in polythene. However, make sure that all the plastic that you are carrying into the woods leaves with you. Don’t litter in the mountains.

Track Pants :

A good pair of track pants made of polyester will let your skin breathe. They’re lightweight, dry easily, and comfortable to walk around in. You can easily avoid chafing and rashes by investing in a good pair of track pants.

Trekking Shoes :

A good trekking shoe is comfortable, provides ankle support, and has a good grip as well. They shouldn’t be chunky, instead, they should be lightweight and sturdy.

Cotton Socks :

Cotton socks are extremely comfortable to move around in and are lightweight as well which is why you can always count on a good pair of cotton socks while trekking. However, keep in mind to change them and avoid wearing them when they are wet.

Woolen Socks :

A good pair of woolen socks, especially merino, are comfortable, limit odors and provide adequate insulation from the cold so you can wear them at night.

Woolen Gloves :

Insulated gloves help in maintaining proper body heat in your hands and also provide a better grasp on trekking poles.

Main Jacket :

It’s emphasized that you need to carry proper layers so you can avoid getting cold which is why you need to carry a heavy jacket that you can put on over your other clothes.

Woolen Cap :

A woolen cap will help prevent cold when you ascend to high altitude. You can also cover your ears to avoid any pain and discomfort you might face in them when going at high altitudes.

A versatile layering option for various temperatures.

Scarf / Balaclava :

Along with sun rays and chilly winds, you also get hit by dirt and grime during treks which is why it's important to carry a scarf or balaclava so you can cover your face when needed.

Head Lamp :

You can’t rely on moonlight when you are in the mountains. A torch or even a headlamp with a fresh pair of batteries is always a good idea to bring along.

Trekking Pole :

The trekking pole assists in more than one way. It saves energy while also providing stability and helps you to maintain proper balance.

This should be obvious. To make sure that you get to capture all the great moments from your trek. Make sure that you have enough storage and some extra batteries as well.

Riding Gear :

If your trip involves biking or motorcycling.

Moisturiser & Cold Cream :

Your lips can become chapped due to the harsh cold winds so it's important to keep them moisturized.

Sanitary Pads :

Essential for feminine hygiene.

Insect Repellent :

Guards against pesky bugs and insects.

Emergency funds for unexpected situations.

Thermal is a piece of garment that helps in keeping your body warm in cold temperatures. It is a necessary item that you need when going on a high-altitude trek.

Snacks / Dryfruits / Energy Bar :

Provides quick energy on the go.

Positive Attitude :

The most important item for a successful trek or trip, keeping your spirits high and adaptable to the challenges of the journey.

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Have any Doubts

When is the best time to go to kedarkantha trek.

Except for the monsoon season, there aren’t any restrictions when it comes to this trek. The ideal time is from December till the middle of March. For snow fanatics, the best time is from December till the middle of April.

How long is the Kedarkantha trek?

The distance that we cover in this trek is around 20 Kms.

Read More: https://www.justwravel.com/blog/kedarkantha-trek-guide/  

Where is the Kedarkantha trek located?

Kedarkantha trek is located in Sankri region in Uttarkashi district (Uttarakhand).

What gear is necessary to carry for the Kedarkantha trek?

We share an extensive list of all the necessary items you will need for this trek once your booking is done.

Which type of shoes are required for the Kedarkantha trek?

Good quality shoes are always recommended for trekking. You need to be careful about your purchase and make sure that the soles have a good grip and that the shoes are water repellent/waterproof with high ankle length. We recommend you to check out Decathlon.

How to get safe drinking water on the treks?

Himalayan water is considered the purest water there is and is totally safe to drink. But for health purposes, we boil the water or use chlorine tablets before drinking or cooking with it.

In case you find a clean resource for water while trekking, make sure that you store it from a place where it’s running from instead of from a stagnant water body.

Can I take my child along on this trek? What is the age limit?

The minimum age limit for the Kedarkantha Trek is at least 18 years. However, in case a minor wants has to join with his/her family, they have to be atleast be 13 year old. Parental advisory and companionship is necessar for anyone below 18 years.   

How can I book the Kedarkantha trek with you?

After selecting the trip/trek, you can book your slots by clicking on the 'Book now’ button or you can contact us directly and we will guide you through the process.

What type of on ground transportation is used in this trek?

Depending on the number of participants,  We use cars like Bolero / Sumo / Innova / or Tempo Traveller.

What are the washroom/toilet facilities like on the Kedarkantha trek?

In Sankri base camp, we have Homestay with Western toilet facility. During the trek, we use separate dry pit toilets for Males and Females.

Will a doctor accompany us on the trek?

No, but all of our trek leaders are certified and have done the Wilderness First Aid course. They always carry a first aid kit, Oximeter and oxygen cylinders on high altitude treks. 

How many trekkers will be in one tent?

It depends entirely on the group dynamics. If there is a couple traveling with us, we can give them a separate tent for privacy reasons. If there are an odd number of people, then there would be triple sharing.

If I cannot carry my rucksack/bag on the trek, can I offload it?

We always recommend that you carry your rucksack during the trek because it helps in maintaining your body posture. In case you cannot, then we can provide you a mule/porter to carry your rucksack to relieve you of your baggage. You will have to inform us at least 1 week before the trek and the charges for offloading would be INR 1200 per person per bag for the entire program. Extra charges would be applied if your rucksack weighs more than 10kg. 

Should we bring some medicines with us?

Yes, it is always advisable to carry your own medical kit with medications for headaches, nausea, etc.

What type of food is served during the trek?

 It’s extremely important to make sure that you eat nutritious food so you can maintain your energy during the trek. We serve eggs to make sure you get proper protein intake and serve different kinds of Indian cuisine.

How difficult is the Kedarkantha trek?

Kedarkantha trek comes in the easy to moderate category and the variation depends entirely on the weather.

How to reach Kedarkantha base village?

Generally, transportation from Dehradun to Sankri and back is included in Justwravel Package but if you opt for traveling on your own, then you will have to reach Sankri village, which is the base camp for the Kedarkantha Trek. In order to reach Sankri Village, you can take a Private cab/Sharing vehicle from Dehradun Railway station. Public Buses are also available in the morning but in limited numbers and are often unreliable.

I am the only girl in the group, is it safe for me to travel / trek solo?

Definitely! One of the most integral priorities of our treks and trips is the safety of women.  Every person going on this excursion is carefully handpicked to avoid any kind of trouble. However, you will still need to take care of your personal belongings.

Is Diamox advisable or not?

Not, it’s not but if you are taking it, then make sure that it’s prescribed by your doctor.

Why is the Kedarkantha trek the best winter trek?

There are many reasons why ‘Kedarkantha Trek' is considered to be one of the best winter treks but some of the most significant ones are that this trek is easy to do, is budget friendly, and ends with a picturesque view of snow-capped peaks that leaves the travelers feeling content. It also gives you an opportunity to learn more about Pahari customs and culture. 

Can you customize the Kedarkantha trek?

Yes, it’s customizable but it depends if what you are asking for is something we can afford to deliver.

Who will go along with us during the trek?

All our expeditions are led by professional trek leaders who are certified mountaineers and have years of experience. Apart from them, there will be a local guide, cook, helper and other staff for your convenience. 

Can we change the itinerary?

Yes, we can make changes to some extent but only if we find your suggestions and demands feasible.

Read more about the Itinerary https://www.justwravel.com/blog/kedarkantha-trek-itinerary/  

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Located in the Western Garhwal region in the state of Uttarakhand, Kedarkantha Trek is one of the most popular winter treks going around. This is also one of the few treks where a less experienced trekker can get a winter trek experience in less than a week’s time. The trip commences from Dehradun, from where you drive to the small, but pretty village of Sankri. The village is inside Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to diverse species of flora and fauna. Hiking towards Juda Ka Talab – the highlight of the Kedarkantha trekking tour - come across Saud Village and witness the traditional way of life without modern technologies. Juda Ka Talab is a mesmerizing pond, surrounded by lush pastures, and forests of maple, oak and Morinda spruce trees.

Stay overnight in the camps that are set up close to the lake. This gives you enough time to relax, spend some quality time, and to prepare for the trip ahead. The next leg of the Kedarkantha trekking itinerary takes you to the base of the summit that is a velvety meadow. Hiking through oak and maple trees, immersed in the aroma of various species of flowers, is a treat for the senses. The meadow comes out as an incredible location to set up camps as you get to see awe-inspiring scenery. Spend the night in your camp, and if you are an early riser, then you might just experience an amazing sunrise.

After breakfast, head towards the Kedarkantha Peak, which has a Trishul fixed on a pile of rocks. Make the most of this trek to Kedarkantha by standing on the summit and looking far and wide into the sky or at the valleys below. After spending some time atop the mountain, start descending towards the campsite. On arrival here, relish lunch, and then begin the downhill walk to reach the Sankri village. The stroll will be quite an experience in itself as you will come across numerous small ponds and streams on the way. On arrival in Sankri, drive back to Dehradun.

Detailed Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Dehradun/Sankri 

• 185km Drive - 9/10 Hours
• Orientation Session

Arrive at Dehradun ISBT on your own and take transport to Sankri (extra cost for transportation - INR 1500+GST). The drive is rather long but extremely scenic as you will see beautiful valleys and quaint villages throughout the route. You will pass through Mussoorie, Purola, Mora, and Netwar while following the Tons River as well. On arrival at Sankri, check in at your accommodation and rest. Later, a briefing session will be conducted. Have dinner and stay overnight . Day 2: Sankri to Juda Ka Talab (2772m)

• Distance/Duration - 4.5 km/4 Hours
• Grade - Easy

As soon as the morning unfolds, you will be guided for some stretching exercises as a warm-up for the trek. Post breakfast at around 8 AM, you will start on your trek to Juda Ka Talab, which is a high-altitude lake that serves as the first campsite on this expedition. You will hike through pine forest initially and then gradually climb a bit to the campsite. The camp is settled around a small pond, completely surrounded with pine and oak trees, and you will have a stunning view of snow-laden peaks as you settle in for the day. The fragrance and serenity of nature will completely rejuvenate you. Have dinner and stay overnight.  

Day 03: Juda Ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base (3430m)  

Get up early in the morning to see the sunrise and watch the snow-peaks turn gold as the sunlight slowly washes over them. Then, have your breakfast and get ready to start the trek to Kedarkantha Peak base, which is the next campsite and would take around 4 hrs to reach. The trail again begins through pine and oak trees which get denser along the way. On reaching the base, you will be served hot lunch. Explore the area near the campsite, or just relax and marvel at nature's sheer beauty. Later, have an early dinner and stay overnight.

Day 04: Kedarkantha Base - Kedarkantha Top (3810m) - Hargaon

• Distance/Duration - 6 km/7 Hours
• Grade - Moderate

The trek on the fourth day will be long, as you will hike for 7-8 hours up to the summit of Kedarkantha peak, and then descend to Hargaon. We will start early in the morning and will try to reach as high as we can before sunrise. The trail moves in a zigzag manner so staying with the group is extremely important. You will make it to the summit after trekking around 4 hours. After reaching the summit, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Yamunotri and Gangotri ranges. Enjoy a hot lunch, and take some time to revel in the stunning beauty that surrounds you, before heading back to the next campsite. After reaching the base, we will take a short break and then begin our descent towards Hargaon. Reach the campsite and stay overnight.

Day 05: Hargaon to Sankri (1920m)

• Distance/Duration - 6 km/4-5 Hours
• Grade - Moderate 

This morning you will begin to trek early, down towards Sankri. Start your day with a healthy breakfast and trek down back to Sankri on a well-marked trail of cobblestones. Your route will pass through thick forests of pine and maple trees, and you will have splendid views of the Har ki Doon valley. The descent is steep on some stretches so you will need to stay cautious. Arrive in Sankri in the evening and stay overnight.  

Day 06: Sankri to Dehradun 

185km Drive: 9-10 Hours

This day brings an end to these 6 days of Himalayan adventure. Take a transport to Dehradun at the earliest possible so that you can reach Dehradun back before sunset. On the way, you will drive through some picturesque villages and valleys. Reach Dehradun in the evening after traveling for 9-10 hours.

FAQs for Kedarkantha Trek

What is the best time to do Kedarkantha trek? Snow starts to set in around the middle of December and stays as late as the first week of April, which makes this a perfect choice for people who are looking to trek in winter. If you want to walk through verdant green forests and myriad flowers with views of snowy peaks, then summer is the time to go. Whichever month you choose, you not be disappointed. The trek is great throughout the year except from the monsoon months, and it will be a tough choice to make when you want to go on this stunning trek. What kind of fitness level is expected for Kedarkantha trek? The trail to Kedarkantha is a well laid out path that is mostly straight and ascends as you gain altitude.This trek is for beginners, but you still need to be physically prepared for the trek, especially if you have a sedentary lifestyle. We recommend you start working out 3-4 weeks before the trek, by jogging or walking briskly for at least half an hour everyday, and doing aerobics, which will help build up your stamina. What is the scenario of network connectivity here? Kedarkantha is a very remote place, so most of the mobile networks do not work here, but you can carry a BSNL sim, which offers better connectivity than others. Should I carry medicines for the trek? Yes, it is always best to carry a medical kit. What distance will I be trekking each day? You will be covering around 4-6 km everyday which will take an average of 4-5 hours. However, the longest you will trek will be on the day you summit Kedarkantha peak, because you will return to the basecamp on the same day. Can I drink alcohol or smoke on the trek? Drinking alcohol on mountains is always a bad idea, as the alcohol makes your body dehydrated and in the mountains, dehydration is one of the major causes for altitude sickness. You also shouldn’t smoke, because then you would require more oxygen, and the mountains have thin air to breathe.

Package Details

Kedarkantha trek, price (per person):   ` 8,500, duration:   6 days, cancellation policy   |   payment policy.

Region: Uttarakhand Duration: 04 Nights/ 05 Days  Highest Point: Kedarkantha peak (3810m) Grade:  Easy in Summer & Moderate in Winter because of snow Best Time to go to Kedarkantha Trek: October to April

Important Point:  4 trekking days/Approx. 21 KM. Dehradun to Dehradun in 5 days Day 01:   Assemble time & Point will be 07:00 A.M at Dehradun Bus stand Day 05:   Drop off time & Point will be around 06:30 P.M. at Dehradun Bus stand

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Inclusions:

Exclusions:.

• 02 Night Homestay / Guest House / Hotel accommodation in Sankri on triple sharing basis (Double sharing for couples).
• 03 Nights tent accommodation on triple sharing basis, inc sleeping bags and mats.
• All Veg Meals from Day 1 Dinner to Day 6 Breakfast.
• Morning – Evening Tea/Coffee with light snacks.
• All fees and Permit (for Indians).
• Basic First Aid Medical kit with Oxygen cylinder and Oximeter.
• Qualified and experienced Trek Leader with support staff.
• Transport to reach Dehradun from hometown.
• Personal expenses like tips, personal medicines, phone calls, etc.
• Any transport support during the trek apart from what is included above.
• Cost Escalation due to "Force Majeure" and evacuation charges.
• Cost escalation due to change in itinerary Natural reason of unforeseen conditions like Landslides, Road Blockage, Bad Weather, Social or Political Unrest, Strikes, sudden shut down of any govt office, etc.
• Equipment such as Gaitors, Microspikes, etc if required.

Reviews for Kedarkantha Trek

Since I had no experience in walking on the snow-trail, Kedarkantha was one of the most fabulous trek for me. I took this trek last year in the month of November along with few of my friends. Walking over the white carpet of snow was a thrilling experience! My trek leader motivated me every step of the way! I look forward to doing more such treks with Adventure Nation.

There was so much to explore and see during our Kedarkantha trek. The trek leaders guided us throughout the journey in the Garhwal Himalayas. The path to Kedarkantha top was fully laden with nature's magical beauty on our way. Most of the trek was easy to hike, however for some it might be a bit of challenging, depending on the fitness level. Thanks to everyone-the trek guides, helpers, cooks and especially Adventure Nation for such an amazing experience!

Kedarkantha trek was a life changing trek for me. I was so thrilled to view the ravishing beauty of the Garhwal Himalayas! This is the an easy trek to take on a long-weekend in Uttarakhand and I recommend it to every mountain lover. A hearty thanks to everyone who helped us and made this brilliant experience a possibility. I look forward for more such treks with Adventure Nation.

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Kedarkantha Trek

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Duration: 5 days

Max Altitude: 12500 ft.

Total trek distance: 24 KM

Pickup Point: Dehradun (Prince Chowk)

Best Time: January to March, October to December

Price: ₹5999 (Book @ ₹2000)

Kedarnath Trek

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Reviews (3), things to take, available dates, include / exclude, kedarnath temple  trek the india’s most popular destination in uttarakhand himalayas, complete information 2024 yatra trek .

Kedarnath Trek is a remote but highly celebrated pilgrimage site of the famous ‘Char Dham’ in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. At an astounding location of 3583m Kedarnath lies near Chorabari Glacier, the birthplace of Mandakini River and is surrounded by various snow-capped peaks. The famous Kedarnath Mountain also lies in the vicinity to the site of Kedarnath. The Hindu pilgrimage site is visited every year by thousands of devotees from all around India.

Many Peoples thinks the Kedarnath Trek and Kedarkantha Trek are the same but these both are different Treks and also located in different location. Kedarnath Trek located in Rudraprayag district and Kedarkantha Trek located in Uttarakashi district in Uttarkhand.

In local dialect ‘Kedarnath’ means ‘lord of fields’; according to a local legend it is believed that Lord shiva hid in an assumption of a bull trying to avoid the Pandavas. Bhima, one of the brothers from Pandavas, recognized lord Shiva and tried to capture the bull through its tail and hind legs. Just before Bhima could fully grasp the bull, it disappeared into the ground only to later appear in many forms across the region. The hump of this bull appeared in Kedarnath where it is believed that Pandavas built the temple and later worshipped it.

Kedarnath should not be mistaken as any easy trek, hikers not accustomed to long journeys and altitudes might face some problems, hence it is generally advisable that trekkers practice a reasonable amount of physical fitness.

Kedarnath Temple is a revered Hindu shrine located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India. Here are some of the highlights of the temple:

• Ancient Temple: Kedarnath Temple is one of the oldest temples in India, believed to have been built by the Pandavas during the Mahabharata era.
• Dedicated to Lord Shiva: The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the most important deities in Hinduism.
• High Altitude: The temple is located at an altitude of 3,583 meters (11,755 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest temples in India.
• Magnificent Architecture: The temple’s architecture is a beautiful blend of ancient and modern styles, featuring intricate carvings and a unique design.
• Unique Rituals: The temple has several unique rituals, including the Abhishekam ceremony, in which the idol of Lord Shiva is bathed with water, milk, and other offerings.
• Char Dham Yatra: Kedarnath Temple is one of the four shrines that make up the Char Dham Yatra, a pilgrimage tour that is considered one of the most sacred in Hinduism.
• Importance in Hindu Mythology: According to Hindu mythology, Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, which are considered to be the most sacred abodes of Lord Shiva. It is also believed to be the place where Lord Shiva absolved Pandavas of the sin of killing their own brothers during the Mahabharata war.

Overall, Kedarnath Temple is a significant pilgrimage destination for devotees of Lord Shiva and Hinduism, and a beautiful site for tourists to visit and admire the ancient architecture and natural beauty of the surrounding region.

A special place of Lord Shiva in Himalayas of Uttarakhand

Kedarnath is a place where a special form of Lord Shiva is seen. Kedarnath Temple is one of the holy pilgrimage sites in the state of Uttarakhand, northern India, located on the banks of the Mandakini river and is a beautiful place in the lap of Himalayas, which is known as Kedarnath. The name of the historical heritage of this area is “Kedar Khand”. Kedarnath temple is a special part of Char Dham Yatra and Panch Kedar in Uttarakhand state and it is known among the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India.

Kedarnath This is the most remote place among all the Char Dham sites where Shiva is the Taposthali, and is surrounded by snow-capped mountains that attract thieves and people to itself. Known for its ancient Shiva temple, a visit to Kedarnath Dham is a beautiful and mind-blowing exhilarating experience. Like other places, Kedarnath temple closes on the first day of Hindu month Kartik October-November and every year Baba Kedarnath ji’s door opens again for his devotees in Vaishakh April-May

Where do worship Lord Kedarnath in Uttarakhand ?

When Lord Shiva is shifted from Kedarnath to Ukhimath Dham, this Shiva temple remains submerged in snow for almost half a year 6 months. Where sages dedicate themselves to the feet of Baba Kedar even in the winter season, they worship him and do meditation yoga. According to a legend, it is said that Lord Shiva is seen in various forms such as arms in Tungnath temple, face in Rudranath temple, stomach in Madmaheshwar temple and head in Kalpeshwar temple with his hair. give. Kedarnath and the above four temples are considered as Panch Kedar. Where Lord Shiva is worshiped in all the Dhams.

Key Points of Kedarnath Trek

Some of the trek highlights of kedarnath trek.

Even before the trek starts trekkers are introduced to many lavishing vistas of Rishikesh, Devprayag and Rudrapryag. The magical confluence of Alaknanda & Bhagirathi at Devprayag and Alaknanda with Mandakini at Rudraprayag is an inner outer experience. Beautiful temples at every few kilometers clearly stamps that yes trekkers are indeed at the Land of Gods ‘Uttarakhand”.

The trek officially commences from Gaurikund covering many campsites along the way. Jungle Chatti, Bheembali, and Linchauli are some of the camps we pass during the trek.  The entirety of journey trekkers would find devotees chanting and celebrating the trail. Echo of “Har Har Mahadev” fills you with an exceptional spiritual embodiment.

The final reach of Kedarnath is enough to overwhelm devotees with the chants of “Mahadev”. Temple covered in long ribbons of marigold garlands, long happy queues of devotees and the calmness of the Kedarnath. Everything about this place will capture you in its essence.

The trek to Kedarnath Temple offers several beautiful and scenic locations that you can visit along the way. Here are some of the most popular places to visit during the Kedarnath trek:

• Gaurikund: Gaurikund is the base camp for the Kedarnath trek and is located at an altitude of 1,982 meters (6,503 feet) above sea level. It is believed to be the place where Goddess Parvati meditated to win Lord Shiva’s heart.
• Rambara: Rambara is a picturesque location located around 7 kilometers from Gaurikund, and is an ideal place to take a break during the trek. It is situated at an altitude of 2,835 meters (9,301 feet) above sea level and is surrounded by beautiful valleys and waterfalls.
• Kedarnath Temple: Kedarnath Temple is the main attraction of the trek and is located at an altitude of 3,583 meters (11,755 feet) above sea level. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in Hindu mythology and is considered to be one of the most sacred sites in India.
• Vasuki Tal: Vasuki Tal is a serene lake located around 6 kilometers from Kedarnath, and is surrounded by beautiful mountain peaks. It is situated at an altitude of 4,150 meters (13,615 feet) above sea level and is a popular spot for camping and trekking.
• Gandhi Sarovar: Gandhi Sarovar is a glacial lake located around 2 kilometers from Kedarnath, and is named after Mahatma Gandhi. It is situated at an altitude of 3,900 meters (12,795 feet) above sea level and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges.

Things to Look out for-

• Souvenirs from Rishikesh are great for memories.
• There are countless photogenic vistas, so we recommend that you prepare yourself for any aesthetic shoots. The best pictures are those taken under a blue sky with snow-covered peaks in the background.
• Explore the tranquility of this holy site and submerge yourself in “Baba Kedar’s” blessings.

The altitude covered in Kedarnath Trek 

• Rishikesh-340 m
• Sonprayag-1829 m
• Gaurikund-1982 m
• Kedarnath-3583 m

Best Time to Visit  Kedarnath Trek & Opening or closing  time every year 

Kedarnath Temple, located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, usually opens for visitors in late April or early May each year, and closes in the first week of November before winter sets in. The exact dates of opening and closing of the temple are determined by the Char Dham Devasthanam Board, which oversees the management of the temple. However, it’s important to note that the dates may vary slightly from year to year, depending on various factors such as weather conditions and other local considerations. If you are planning to visit the temple, it’s a good idea to check with the official website of the Char Dham Devasthanam Board or local authorities for the exact dates of opening and closing before making travel arrangements.

Kedarnath temple is best visited during the summer months of April to June. and September to Last October.  Families and friends can enjoy the mild temperatures of these months. The unfavorable temperatures and precipitation make this trek a per and post monsoon season trek. Temperatures typically range from 15 to 20 degrees Celsius during the day, with substantially colder nights.

The most popular time to visit Kedarnath Temple is during the Char Dham Yatra season, which typically runs from April/May to October/November, depending on the weather conditions. During this time, the roads leading to Kedarnath are open, and the temple is easily accessible.

To reach Kedarnath from Haridwar, you can take a shared taxi or bus to Gaurikund, which is the base camp for the trek to Kedarnath. The trek is approximately 14 kilometers long and takes around 6-8 hours to complete, depending on your pace and physical fitness level. Along the way, you will pass through several scenic locations, including waterfalls, lush forests, and picturesque valleys.

During the Char Dham Yatra season, there are several facilities available for pilgrims, including accommodation options, medical facilities, and food stalls. It is advisable to carry warm clothing, sturdy trekking shoes, and basic first aid supplies when trekking to Kedarnath, as the weather can be unpredictable and the terrain can be challenging.

Overall, visiting Kedarnath during the Char Dham Yatra season can be a memorable and spiritually uplifting experience, as you will be part of a large community of devotees who are all journeying towards a common goal.

1) Is it safe?

2) Difficulty level

3) Weather conditions

4) Things to carry

5) Connectivity and transaction

6) How to reach

7) Short Itinerary

Is Kedarnath Trek is safe?

Set amidst the high altitude ranges, concerns regarding Kedarnath Trek safety are undeniably very valid questions. Yes the trek to Kedarnath is indeed very safe and reliable, new trails and much clearer safety protocols are sure to easy anyone’s concern.

Difficulty level in Kedarnath Trek

Because the top is relatively high in elevation for any beginner level trekkers we strongly recommend a reasonable level of physical fitness. We advise trekkers to physically and mentally prepare themselves prior to this trek. 

Any medical assistance that is required will be provided at any point of the journey; however, trekkers must consult their professional care before beginning any trek. We also strongly advise trekkers to learn about altitude sickness and to notify our teams as soon as any symptoms appear.

Weather conditions

Weather conditions depend on the time of the year trekkers are travelling. In the months leading up to and following the monsoon season, the daytime temperatures are moderate, but the nighttime temperatures are significantly lower. Monsoons receive moderate to heavy rainfall.

Short itinerary of Kedarnath Trek

Day 1       Drive from Haridwar via Rishikesh to  Sonprayag   202 km by taxi (1982 m overnight stay hotel

Day 2      Aftre breakfast Sonprayag to   Gaurikund same day trek  to Kedarnath temple 15 km (6/7 hours) (3553 m) overnight stay Hotel

Day 3     After Arti Darshan   trek from Kedarnath to Gaurikund same day drive to Sonprayag  over night stay Hotel

Day 4      Drive from Sonprayag to Haridwar via Rishikesh 202 km

Note: – Our service will remain from Rishikesh to Rishikesh – for more details please check includes or excludes 

Things to carry in Kedarnath Trek

1) Because nights at elevations tend to be considerably colder, we suggest having well-graded, warm and comfortable clothing along with good quality shoes.

2) Despite the fact that we handle medical crises, we urge individuals to keep their emergency kits at hand in any case of personal underlying illnesses.

3) Since the journey provides you with a picturesque view of many peaks, don’t forget to bring your camera along with extra batteries.

4) Our staff will consult with fellow trekkers about their luggage and, if lacking, will assist trekkers in obtaining any necessary equipment. Only the relevant luggage should be brought, as a result.

Other trekking Essentials-

Connectivity and Transactions

1) Because connectivity along the route is unpredictable, we urge people to do all of their work ahead of time.

2) Last ATM transactions available will be at Gaurikund but we recommend travelers to collect cash beforehand or while in Rishikesh as ATMs available at other places might not dispense cash at times.

How to Reach Kedarnath Trek

If you are travelling from any metropolitan city in India or from outside India, getting to the capital city of Delhi may be the first and most important step. All major modes of transportation, such as air, road, and rail, can take you to Delhi.

Rishikesh is connected to most major cities in India via all chief modes of transportation. Trekkers could perhaps conduct extensive research for their direct mode of transportation to ensure a much smoother arrival.

By air – Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport to Rishikesh. It is well connected to Delhi and many chief cities with daily flights.  How to reach Rishikesh from Delhi

By road -Delhi has direct road routes to Rishikesh. Trekkers will have to book either a bus or private cabs. Prior booking for cabs and buses are easily available at various sites.

Delhi> Rishikesh >Sonprayag>Gaurikund

By railway – Nearest Railway station to Rishikesh will be Rishikesh Railway station . Since Rishikesh is connected to all major railway routes, trekkers can opt for a direct route or via Delhi. They can also opt for direct trains to Dehradun or Haridwar and the take cab or bus to Rishikesh.

.Some important points to note-

• Please note that we don’t provide timings schedules for transportation before Rishikesh. Subjected to various conditions the scheduled timings and availability of particular rides may differ. We recommend trekkers to reach out to our teams for any queries. You can drop an email or call us for an initial guided session.
• Our teams will be collecting trekkers at fixed points of airports, railway stations and bus stands.
• It is recommended that unless any delay arrives, trekkers are advised to reach the destinations at least 2 hours prior.

Things Himalayan Hikers Recommend

As previously stated, a camera, as well as spare batteries and memory cards, are recommended. We can assure and guarantee that you will be stopping frequently along the trail to observe the grandeur of the trekking experience.

We strongly recommend trekkers to prepare beforehand for the journey ahead. Regular practicing physical fitness and mental endurance will surely assist trekkers in great time.

After the trek, we strongly encourage trekkers to tag us on social media when they post any memories from the trip; this will not only prove invaluable to us with our work, but will also serve as a motivational example for all of our experts.

Why you should choose us

We’re here to give you the greatest experience possible through the eyes of highly skilled and qualified specialists who have a passion for adventure sports. We are community members attempting to promote our favorite adventure sports while also supporting local businesses. We, at Himalayan hikers, dedicate ourselves to providing you with an unforgettable experience.

What we do during an emergency breakout in the Kedarnath Trek?

First of all, the safety of trekkers is much more for us, if you see in the trek, then there are all the risks, which I do not think about.

Himalayan Hikers worry more about you that no one should ever have any problem in the trek.

What should we and you keep more safety in the trek

• Whenever you are going for kedarnath trek, it is very important that you go completely fit and ready.
• Kedarnath trek is Moderate, if you make your feet and your mind calm and strong, you will find the trek very easy.
• While trekking, keep in mind that you are walking on the right route or not always with your guide.
• Most people look somewhere and where they are walking, this can cause twitching in your legs, which can ruin your entire trek.
• It is important to ask your doctor if you have any medical problems
• I should always keep my medical kit with me, it is very important.
• Himalayan Hikers always keep a medical kit with you, such as oxygen cylinders, medicine to be given in emergency on the kedarnath trek
• If any trekkers have any more problems, then they are brought back to the base camp by laying them in the stretcher.
• Our Hotels in Kedarnath trek is around the 6000 feet to 11,000 feet where you can not have any problem of oxygen, this is tree line area
• In case of any medical problem, the help of your guide or a well-informed trekkers should be taken
• If there is major health problems in Kedarnath trek , then Nearest Hospital is in Rudarparyag / Gaurikund / Karanparyag which is about  69  Kms away from Kedarnath trek  last option in dehradun and Rishikesh the distance is 257 kms
• Along with the trek we keep getting acclimatization

  Self-Certificate of Emergency Breakout

Trekking in the Himalayas is not a cup of tea but it is a rewarding experience. However, it’s important to keep things in mind when it comes to Safety. One must know about the weather conditions, the altitude gain, fitness and other factors that can wreck your experience. In such adverse conditions, you are solely responsible for your well being and act maturely.

Also Read About – Safety Tips For Safe Trekking.

Preparations before the Trek

You’ve to understand that treks are away from cities and medical help is not always easily available. So, if you are heading for an adventurous trekking trip, stick to certain trekking guidelines and tips. Following these simple tips will help make the trek more fun and experiential for you as well as your fellow trekkers.

These tips and guidelines cater to useful and requisite information about your fitness training, packing and health precautions to be taken before and during the trek.

• Firstly, when you start, target 5 km in 40 minutes
• Then gradually increase your pace by running at least 4 times a week. Then try to bring it down to 5 km in less than 37 minutes
• If you are a person who prefers cycling over running then your target must be 22 km means you should be able to cover 22 km in 60 minutes.
• Walking is a great exercise that gives great shape to your legs and your body. It helps in burning calories and cut down excess weight and strengthens the heart.
• Jogging is effective in increasing the human lifespan and makes your lungs stronger. It is an aerobic activity that requires a lot of oxygen. This is a great exercise for fighting obesity and staying healthy.
• Squats are the best form of functional exercises to improve stability. They also strengthen your legs, thighs, hips, and hamstring.
• Another great cardiovascular exercise is pushing your body upstairs after stairs. This is regarded as the best exercise for increasing strength and power

What to pack for Kedarnath Trek

Warm clothes, sleeves, wind shelter, comfortable clothing, and extra warm clothes so that you can enjoy trekking. A raincoat is the necessary

Footwear: A well-fitted trekking footwear shoes are highly recommended. If you wear an uncomfortable pair of shoes, your feet will be hurt.

Day 1: Drive from Rishikesh to Sonprayag 

Our teams will pick up trekkers at Rishikesh and then they will be taken to Sonprayag. The entire journey of the holy river Ganga will accompany us. Trekkers can relish in the beauty of the journey. Buses will be stopping at Devprayag and if lucky trekkers might get a chance to witness the great confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi. After crossing another confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini at Rudraprayag, trekkers will finally reach Sonprayag. Check in to respective hotels and rest for the night

Day 2 :  Gaurikund to Kedarnath

Next day after breakfast teams will be dispatching for Kedarnath temple trail via Gaurikund. Jungle Chatti, Bheembali, and Linchauli are some of the camps we pass during the trek.As the teams reach Kedarnath temple after covering a long distance of new trail, trekkers will be stopping to visit the temple and receive Lord Kedarnath’s blessings. Since teams will be staying overnight at camps, hikers will be getting a great opportunity to explore the surroundings. The tranquill grim of this place will leave trekkers yearning for more.

Day 3 : Kedarnath to Gaurikund same day Drive sonparyag 

After attending the morning ‘Aarti’ teams will prepare for their return. Trek from Kedarnath to Gaurikund and same day drive to Sonprayag/ rudraprayag on the same day.

Day 4: Sonprayag  to Rishikesh

Trekkers will be dispatching for Rishikesh from Sonprayag early in the morning. Come across the beautiful vistas of the journey. Interacting with our teams and other locals in the entirety of our journey can provide an opportunity to learn more about the local culture.

Note- reaching Rishikesh on the date decided is trekkers’ sole responsibility. We can only offer assistance after their arrival in Rishikesh.

Mandatory Documents

Please carry the documents given below.

Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Aadhar Card, Driving License, Voters ID, etc, Passport and Visa important to foreigners Medical Certificate (First part should be filled by the Doctor and Second part by the Trekker) Declaration Certificates

Note: –   Many trekkers commit the same mistake of carrying unnecessary items on a trek which only makes the backpack heavy. It is important to know the right items to carry. It differs from season to season if you are trekking in summers then carry less layers of warm clothing and if you are trekking in winters carry enough layers to protect yourself against chilly cold.

Necessary Items for trekkers

Backpack (50 to 60 liters) A strongly built backpack with good support is compulsory for a trek. (Rain cover is important)

Sturdy Trekking Shoes The shoes should be strong enough with good support. The people ask if sports shoes would be comfortable but it is good to bring the right trekking shoes.

The Clothes You Should Bring On a Trek Avoid keeping extra clothes because it only makes you backpack heavy.

Trek Pants – The jeans are never suitable for a trek so you need at least 2-3 trek pants for treks carry more for longer treks.

Jacket – Jackets are very important to carry on a trek it protects you against the chilly weather. So carry 2 jackets on a week long trek.

Layers of warm Clothing  Carry warm woolen layers or fleece. Carry more layers during winter season (at least 2 to 3) and less during summer.

Thermals – The Temperature decreases at night so you might be need thermals for Night.

T- Shirts – Bring those t shirts which dry fast.

Poncho –They are needed if you are trekking on a Rainy day to keep you dry.

Hiking Pole

Water Bottle 2

Cap or Balaclava

Woolen and Waterproof Gloves

Socks (Woolen and Regular)

Torch head light

Personal Toiletry Items –  (toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper, sanitizer etc.)

Carry Personal Medical Kit

Personal Medical Kit (Carry minimum 5 tablets and maximum 10)

Diamox – (Prevents altitude sickness)

Digene – (It cures discomfort in stomach, acidity)

Crocin Advance – (Cures fever and headache)

Aspirin/Combiflam – (Pain reliever)

Disprin – (Cures headache)

Avomine – (Prevents motion sickness)

Avil – (It treat allergies)

Norflox TZ & Lomofen – (Prevents Diarrhoea)

Ranitidine – (Reduces the amount of acid in stomach)

Volini/Moov spray – (For sprains)

Betadine/Savlon – (Antiseptic cream)

Stretchable/Elastic bandage

Note:- Use medicines only when prescribed by the doctor. In case you face any problem during your trek, discuss and take advice from the Professional guide.

09 May to 12 May 2024 (open)

12 May to 15 May 2024 (Open)

17 May to 20 May 2024 (Open)

18 May to 21 May 2024 (Open)

19 May to 22 May 2024 (Open)

24 May to 27 May 2024 (Open)

25 May to 28 May 2024 (Open)

26 May to 29 May 2024 (Open)

01 June to 04 June 2024 (Open)

02 June to 05 June 2024 (Open)

03 June to 06 June 2024 (Open)

07 June to 10 June 2024 (Open)

08 June to 11 June 2024 (Open)

09 June to 12 June 2024 (Open)

14 June to 17 June 2024 (Open)

15 June to 18 June 2024 (Open)

16 June to 19 June 2024 (Open)

21 June to 24 June 2024 (Open)

22 June to 25 June 2024 (Open)

23 June to 26 June 2024 (Open)

28 June to 01 July 2024 (Open)

29 June to 02 July 2024 (Open)

September-2024

What is included in this trek.

Transport Facility from Rishikesh to Rishikesh

Forest Permit and entrance fee

Accommodation in Hotel on twin share basis

All meals: breakfast, packed lunch, tea, coffee, snacks, soup and Dinner

Radio Walkie Talkie for Communication

Good Experience Local Trek Leader guide and Technical guide

Medical Kit

Oxygen Cylinders

What is Not Include In This Trek?

Personal Insurance

Medical Certificate

Personal toiletry Items and Personal Medicine kit

3 reviews for Kedarnath Trek

Arijeet Das – June 14, 2023

I want to visit kedarnath temple & tungnath temple in one trip, can I get a customised package for that?

Himalayan Hikers – June 15, 2023

Please contact or WhatsApp us at +91-9756197558

dilip varadharajan – May 11, 2023

HI i planned for kedarnath during 29 to 2nd june 2023 im travelling fron uae and will i be able to complete and travel back on 02nd june 2023

Himalayan Hikers – May 13, 2023

Please Email us at [email protected] and call or Whatsapp us at +91-9756197558.

Nishant prajapati – December 3, 2022

I want to go Kedarnath

Himalayan Hikers – December 4, 2022

Hi Namaste please feel free call us 9756197558

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