- 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
- The ‘I rule the world’ pose at the top of Kedarkantha Summit will make a wonderful profile pic and with stunning views in the backdrop, it will make your friends jealous too!
- 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
Overview
Kedarkantha is such a popular winter trek that it would be apt to entitle it as the Queen of Winter Treks. Knee-deep snow in winters, mesmerizing view from the top, and the beautiful and easy trails make it popular among trekkers. The ‘easy on endurance’ trail goes through the thick pine forests of Govind National Park. The views from the top are worth climbing to an altitude of 12,500 ft.
Kedarkantha trek will give you an inimitable view of the cosmic sky, lush meadows, snow paths, charming villages, scented pine forest, sky-knocking peaks, tranquil rivers, and some mythological story whispers.
Kedarkantha Trekking Quick Facts:
Start/ End Point of the Trek: Sankri village
Duration: 6D/5N
Kedarkantha Trek Distance: 20 km
Kedarkantha Trek Height: 12,500 ft
Kedarkantha Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate
Kedarkantha Trek Temperature: Day (8°C to 15°C) and Night: (-5°C to 3°C)
Best Time to do Kedarkantha Trekking: November to April
Railway Station: Dehradun is the nearest railway station
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Kedarkantha Trek Package Inclusions:
➔ Accommodation in Guest house/Home stay/Camping
➔ Meals while on trek (Veg.)
➔ Trekking equipments like comfortable sleeping bag, thick mattress, separate kitchen & dinning tent, crampon, utensils
➔ All necessary permits and entry fees
➔ Oxygen cylinder, first aid medical kits and stretcher
➔ Professional Trek Leader (Mountaineering qualified), Guide, and Support staff.
➔ Staff insurance.
Available Group Departures:
➔ October: 1,5,13, 21, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30
➔ November: 1, 3, 5, 6,10, 11, 12, 18,19, 25, 26, 28
➔ December: 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 15 17. 18, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30,31
➔ January: 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30
➔ February: 1, 4, 5,8, 11,13,16,18, 19, 25, 28
➔ March: 4, 6, 8, 11, 15, 19, 22, 25, 26,30
Note: Customization available
How to reach Dehradun:
By Air: Jolly Grant Airport serves Dehradun domestically, with regular flights coming in from major metro cities in India.
By Train: The nearest railway station is the Dehradun junction, which is well connected to major cities from all over India.
By Road: Dehradun is well connected through road network. You can either drive to Dehradun or hire a cab/taxi to reach Dehradun from Delhi or any other nearby cities. Regular bus services also prevail to and fro Dehradun through an excellent roadways network
Itinerary
Drive Distance: 187 kms | Duration: 6-7 hours | Elevation: 1950m
Arrive at Dehradun and start your journey towards Sankri village
Drive along Yamuna and Tons river, with pine forests surrounding your way and enjoy the beauty of nature at its best
After the breezy ride reach Sankri and check-in to the comfortable campsite
Enjoy a lip-smacking dinner at the campsite
Overnight stay at Sankri
Trek Distance: 4 kms | Duration: 4 – 5 hours | Elevation: 3430m
Enjoy breakfast at Juda Ka Talab, and head towards Kedarkantha base
Immerse yourself in the beauty of snow-lined path and patches of green that surrounds your way
In case the weather is harsh, comfort yourself at the safe and equipped Gujjar huts
The imposing view of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks of Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kala Nag and Ranglana will knock the breath straight out of you
Upon reaching the campsite, mark the end of the day with a wonderful dinner and retire to the tents for the night
Overnight stay at the Kedarkantha base
Trek Distance: 6 kms | Duration: 6-7 hours | Elevation: 3800m
Post Breakfast get ready for the ultimate adventure
Start early at around 2 am in the morning and it will take anywhere between 7 to 8 hours to get to the summit
You will get to feel the welcoming and filtered sunrays from the mountains of the Yamunotri and Gangotri range and also of Kinner Kailash ranges.
On reaching the summit, your jaw is going to drop and your eyes will not blink as you see the sun rising from the summit
After spending some time at the summit and will start descending and walk all the way down to base camp
Reach the campsite and end the day with a delicious dinner
Trek Distance: 6 kms | Duration: 4 – 5 hours | Elevation: 1950m
Enjoy the delicious breakfast at the base camp
As you descend to Sankri village, get ready to listen to some interesting local stories shared by your guide
Continue on the trail and admire the views of the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas
Arrive at the tiny Sankri village and share your trekking stories with your friends over a cup of coffee
Overnight stay at Sankri village
Drive Distance: 187 kms | Duration: 6-7 hours | Elevation: 640m
After a mouth-watering breakfast, board the vehicle and start driving back towards Dehradun
Arrive in Dehradun by around late afternoon or evening
Kedarkantha trek package ends here with beautiful memories
Kedarkantha trekking can be done most of the year, but the best time is between November to April when the roads are submerged under a blanket of snow and the snow-covered alpines look beautiful! June to September are months to be avoided for trekking because it rains very heavily and walking gets difficult.
Generally, the recommended period to go on the Kedarkantha trek is between December to April. In these months day temperature is 8°C and night temperature is -5°C to 3°C.
What is the Kedarkantha trek height?
The Kedarkantha trek height is about 3,810 meters, which is approximately 12,500 ft. high. The trek is a perfect 20 KM long trail where you can witness the beguiling beauties of the Himalayas and feast the eyes with snow-covered pathways. The route is arched with the alpine thickets and the wide array of fauna and fauna are a plus to its beauty.
As the trek height is quite high it gets cold as soon as the altitude increases and the oxygen supply also drops. If you are planning a visit to this high altitude make sure that you are not suffering from any breathing problems!
