Kedarkantha Trek - Winter Special Trek

Kedarkantha is a mountain peak of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. Its elevation is 12,500 ft (3,800 m). Kedarkantha is located within Govind Wildlife Sanctuary in the Uttarkashi district. The uniqueness of this trek lies in the way it mixes beautiful scenery with a challenging route. Days will be warm but nights are to watch out for as sub-zero temperatures are a common phenomenon.

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Mountains laden with white snow and the perfect sunrise, Kedarkantha is truly the best winter trek in India. Here's everything you need to know about it. The Kedarkantha Trek Peak is one of the most sought after snow trekking destinations in Uttarakhand India.

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Trek Name:- Kedarkantha

Trek Location:- Uttarakhand

Trek Duration:- 4 Nights / 5 Days

Trek Level: - Easy to Moderate

13th Nov – 17th Nov 2021

20th Nov – 24th Nov 2021

27th Nov – 1st Dec 2021

11th Dec – 15th Dec 2021

23rd Dec – 27th Dec 2021

24th Dec – 28th Dec 2021

25th Dec -29th Dec 2021

29th Dec – 3rd Jan 2022

30th Dec – 4th Jan 2022

13th Jan – 17th Jan 2022

16th Jan – 20th Jan 2022

23rd Jan – 27th Jan 2022

25th Jan – 29th Jan 2022

Trek Cost:- 7500/- (Per Person)

By Air

Dehradun brings the closest to our base location with the airport Jolly Grant. It is well connected to all the states and cities with a daily flight from Delhi.

By Train

From Delhi - DDN NZM AC EXPRESS (2205)

From Kolkata - Doon Express (13009)

From Mumbai - Dehradun Express (19019)

From Chennai - Dehradun express (12687)

By Road

Dehradun is well connected by roads across the country with NH 72 connecting regions like Panchkula, Chandigarh, and Shimla. There are ample local and private buses to Dehradun.

Day 1:- Dehradun to Sankri 8 hours Drive

Start the journey around 6 am from Dehradun Railway Station to Sankri and it will take 8 hours. Overnight stay at Sankri

Day 2: Sankri to Juda-ka-Talab 4 km (9100 Feet)

The trail passes through dense pine forests, maple trees, few streams, and finally, opens out to beautiful meadows.

Overnight stay in tents

Day 3: Juda-ka-Talab to Kedarkantha Base 2.5 kms (11200 Feet)

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

Overnight Stay in Tents

Day 4: Kedarkantha base to Kedarkantha peak (12500 Feet) descend to Hargaon camp (8,900 Feet)

Spend some time at the summit and descend back to the base camp by noon for lunch

Post lunch, descend down to Hargaon

Reach Hargaon by evening

Overnight Stay in Tent

Day 5: Hargaon camp to Sankri (6400 Feet)

Today we head down to Sankri. It takes about 2-3 hours to finish this 4 km trek route of the day. For the rest of the day, you can explore the village of Sankri, which is known to be the heart of the Har Ki Dun valley, along with other villages like Gangad and Osla. Sankri is a typical “Pahari” village, with unbeatable hospitality offered by the locals. It is also the last road head to the Govind Ballabh Pant Wildlife Sanctuary

Day 6: Sankri to Dehradun 8 hours rive

Here it is time to say good bye with beautiful memory of the trek.

Note: On Day 6, you’ll reach Dehradun between 6 pm and 7 pm. You can book your travel any time after 9pm.

• Transport: Dehradun to Dehradun

• Meals while on trek (Veg)

• All necessary entry fees and permits

• Accommodation:- Guesthouse, Homestay, camping during Trek.

• Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook, and Support staff.

• First aid medical kits, stretcher, and oxygen cylinder.

• Trek equipment: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils, and crampon (if required).

• Porters/mules to carry central equipment.

• Any kind of personal expenses.

• Food during the transit.

• Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.

• Insurance.

• Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.

• Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.

• Train and Flight Ticket not included

• 1 Pair of Thermal

• 3 Pair of Socks + 1 Pair of woolen socks

• 2 Pair of Hand Gloves (Water Proof & Fleece material)

• Sun Cap

• Woollen Cap

• Neck Warmer (Scarf/Buff)

• 2 Quick Dry Full Sleeves (T-Shirt)

• 1 Full sleeves Fleece

• 1 Wind Proof Jacket (windcheater/Heavy Jacket)

• 2 Track Pants (No Cotton or Jeans)

• Sun Glass

• Sun scream, Lip balm, Moisturizer

• Torch

• Trek Pole

• Trekking Shoes (No Sports shoes or Woodland shoes)

• Poncho ( The Gear used to protect from Rain)

• Day pack (Small one)

• BackPack 60 Ltrs (+ Rain cover)

• 2 Water Bottles

• Toilet Paper & Wet Wipes

• Hand Sanitizer

• Antibacterial Powder

• Tooth Brush

• Quick Dry Towel

• Crocin (1Strip)

• Disprine (1 Strip)

• Locomotive (1 Strip)

• Digene (1Strip)

• Gauze

• Dettol

• Band-Aid – Qty 5

• Neusphorine Powder

• Betadine Tube

• Vomistop/Avomine (Motion Sickness Tablet)

• Diamox Tablet

1. Porter/mule charges for personal luggage per bag per person (< 12 kg)- INR 300 per day

2. Rent for walking poles:- Rs.50/- per pole per day

3. Rent for trekking shoes :- Rs. 200/- per pair per day

4. Minimum Fitness Require

5. Smoking and Drinking is strictly prohibited

6. Age limit 18-40

7. Start the Journey from Mumbai at least 2 days prior to the date of the event.

8. Train Ticket will cost around Rs. 1000 and bus ticket will cost you around Rs. 500 from Delhi to Dehardun.