Kedarkantha Trek ( 5 Days/4 Nights )
Overview
Kedarkantha – A Popular Trekking Expedition in the Kedarkantha Region of the Indian Himalayas. It is a 5-day and 4-night adventure that takes outdoor enthusiasts through breathtaking landscapes and offers a thrilling experience. Participants typically start their journey from a base camp and trek for several days, reaching the Kedarkantha summit, which is known for its stunning panoramic views of snow-covered peaks.
This trek is suitable for both beginners and experienced trekkers, as it provides a chance to witness pristine forests, meadows, and alpine lakes while experiencing the thrill of camping in the wilderness. It’s a perfect getaway for nature lovers and adventure seekers looking to explore the Himalayas on a relatively short but rewarding trekking expedition.
Best Time to Visit: December to April
Trek Distance: 20 km
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Included/Exclude
- All veg meals starting from Day 1 Dinner to Day 5 Breakfast
- Camping gears like Sleeping bags, Tents, Thick mattress, separate kitchen, Dinning tent & Utensils
- Forest entry charges for Indian Nationals only
- Guesthouse/Hotel stay for 1 night at Sankri
- Mountaineering qualified & Professional trek Leader, guide and Support staff
- Porter and mule support to carry camping equipment
- Tented accommodation throughout the trek for 4 Nights
- Accommodation in Dehradun
- Any transport support during the trek apart from what is included above
- Personal expenses like tips, personal medicines, phone calls, etc
- Porter to carry personal luggage
- Transport to reach Dehradun from hometown
Tour Plan
-
Today, the Kedarkantha Trek organizer will begin the exciting trekking. We will start from Dehradun to reach Sankri early in the morning, at 6:30 AM. This 210 kilometer et you make a collection of pictorial views.
-
The entire drive will be pleased with the enticing sights of Garhwal. You will pass through the twisting roads and the exotic locals of Mussoorie, Naitwar on reaching Sankri village, you will create a camp at the quaint village. This is approximately 13 kilometers inside the Govind National Park.
-
Finally, we have reached the ground from where we will begin the trek from Sankri to Juda ka Talaab. Juda ka Taalab has an altitude of 9100 feet.
-
To pursue the trekking, we will start early in the morning after some warm-up exercise for required acclimatization. On the way to trekking, the beautiful village of Sankri will motivate you. The pond ringed by pine and oak trees will propel the night you will stay here.
-
Kedarkantha Trek organizer has planned this day for a trek from Juda ka Taalab to Kedarkantha Base. Juda ka Taalab is a beautiful lake surrounded by pine trees. The winter season freezes it that becomes an enthralling place for all the fun activities.
-
You can walk on the ice and enjoy the slopes. Trek organizer will arrange the guide to teach you some great trekking skills for the slopes. You can make bigger footsteps. After completing this 4 kilometers long journey in around 2 hours, we will reach our destination that is the Kedarkantha base camp. Kedarkantha base camp lies at an altitude of 11,250 feet. The beauty of this place is very promising. You can set the camp amidst the pine and oak trees. Lying on the meadows and seeing the stars will remove all the fatigue you have collected while trekking.
-
The day is more exciting than yesterday as today we will cover a long way to trek. We will begin the exciting journey to conquer the peak. This can be a challenge for you as the climb is so steep to cover. You will gradually reach the peak of Kedarkantha after trekking through the dense forest. Meanwhile, you will witness mountain valleys, ranges, and pine trees. The beauty of feather-like clouds will amaze you. The majesty of Dhauladhar range, Chainsheel Pass, Har ki Dun valley, and Rupin valley is worth to see.
-
Swargarohini, Black Peak, and Bandarpoonch are the other enticing places of this trekking journey. The other peaks include Gangotri, Yamnotri, Jorkanden, and Draupadi ka Danda.
-
You can take a halt at the top and after a few hours, you will head back to the campsite. The ascending journey will include 3,850 meters. After taking sufficient rest in the journey and exploring.
-
The different places of the way, we will get prepared for a descent to Hargoan where we are going to have an overnight stay.
- This is the time to wrap the journey and to start trekking from Juda ka talaab to Sankri.
- After reach Sankri Drive back to Dehradun will witness the majestic views of the Himalayas. The snow-clad peaks will make your journey interesting. When the sun will rise behind the pine trees and will spread the rays on the meadows, your trek will become more pleasant.
- The views of Har ki Doon and its beautiful meadows will give you a chance to click more pictures.
Location
Find a route from your location
Related Tours
Review Scores
Booking Tour
Last Minute Deals
Chakrata ( 3 Days/2 Nights )
Manali and Kasol ( 4 Days/3 Nights )
Tungnath Trek ( 3 Days/2 Nights )
