Kedarkantha Trek & Rishikesh Camping

Standing tall and mighty at an elevation of 12,500 feet, Kedarkantha is a majestic mountain peak of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand. It is located within Govind Ballabh Wildlife Sanctuary and Govind Ballabh National Park. This place treats you to an exotic array of flora and fauna throughout the trek, whether trekking on snowy winter trails or traversing your way through the glossy green pine forests, the Kedarkantha trek is a trekkers delight. If you are seeking a short rendezvous from the mundane routine of city life then this particular location is bound to soar your spirits.

Duration: 6 days

Length: 20 km

Altitude: 12500 ft

Difficulty Level: Moderate

 ₹9,999/- (Dehradun to Rishikesh)

NOTE : Block your seat at just ₹2000/- and pay the rest 25 days before the trip date.

Note: We will provide you with complete assistance in planning your travel from your hometown to the meeting point. You are free to choose any mode of transportation, be it train, flight or bus as per your budget and convenience.

Day 1: Dehradun – Sankari | River Tons, Pine Forest

Reach Dehradun at 6 am

Altitude: 6,400 feet || Distance: 256 Km || 6-7 Hrs

Let us know our tour-mates and guides before we begin our adventurous journey. We ride alongside the beloved and untamed Yamuna River, later on, enjoy the fresh and chilly breeze from the River Tons. On our way, we will encounter beautiful plains of pine forest. The pine forests are a sight of great attraction. The trek gives a feel of climbing the Himalayas without any technical climbing, which makes the Kedarkantha trek special and unique hence a popular attraction.

Day 2: Sankari – Juda ka Talab | Kedarkantha Trek Begins

Altitude: 9,100 feet || 4 Km Trek || 4-5 Hrs

Post breakfast we visit the nearby villages and meet the local people. We meet our trek leaders and start our Kedarkantha trek, and ascend to Juda ka Talab. Our camp will be located beside the glacial lake amid the snowy mountains. Play with the snow, listen to the local story, understand and grasp the knowledge of the legend behind ‘Juda Ka Talab’. And captivate the flora-fauna of the Himalaya’s. The campsite is not only mesmerizing but also perfect for capturing loads of pictures. Do not forget to captivate the alluring sunset from the mountains. We rest in our allotted camps.

Day 3: Juda ka Talab – Kedarkantha Base Camp | Kedarkantha Trekking

Altitude: 11,250 feet || 4 Km Trek || 4-5 Hrs

We wake up early and witness the dazzling sunrise from within the mountains. After you finish the scrumptious breakfast, we kick start the trek to hit the days destination i.e, Kedarkantha Base Camp. While the trekking is inflow we will witness snowy peaks and numerous summits; the best part is that we will be trekking over them to reach the Kedarkantha Peak. Witness the majestic summits that treat you to the magical panorama of open highlands expansive meadows, breathtaking points and steep slopes. The entire way is snow-covered with occasional pine and oak trees; a perfectly picturesque place. We end the night at the base camp; have a delicious dinner, and rest beside the graceful mountains.

Day 4: Kedarkantha base – Kedarkantha peak – Hargaon | Kedarkantha Peak, Mesmerizing Peak View

Altitude: 11,250 feet – 12,500 feet – 8,900 feet || 16 Km Trek || 8-10 Hrs

We start our day early, have breakfast and begin the trek to reach the highest peak, i.e, Kedarkantha Peak. The Kedarkantha trek is adventurous in itself but on top of that at the summit, a 360-degree view of mountain peaks sways 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. We spend some time on the peak, endure the conditions, and make awesome memories and have snacks and hot tea before we start to trek down. Depending upon the conditions we would choose the best path to descend to Hargaon. We end our Kedarkantha trek and lay off for today at Hargaon.

Day 5: Hargaon to Sankri Trek – Drive to Rishikesh | Camping, bonfires, and smores

After witnessing another blissful sunrise high up the mountains, have a relaxing breakfast at Hargaon. We descend to Sankri via forest trails and the enchanting sounds of the birds and wildlife. Thereafter, drive to Rishikesh from Sankri for an enriching camping experience. We indulge ourselves in camping activities, sing-alongs, games and rest ourselves for the night full of bonfires and smores.

Day 6: Rishikesh River Rafting | Return home with happy faces!

After a heartfelt breakfast, we check out of our Rishikesh camping site. River rafting and Rishikesh swim side by side and that is why we have a surprise for the day ahead! Experience the infamous river rafting of Rishikesh, make vlogs for your Instagrams, and capture your laughing faces and racing hearts. Return home with awesome memories, giggles, and a little bit of the river sands!

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