Kedarkantha Trek
India’s most popular winter trek
- 360° view of snow capped himalayan ranges
- Mesmerizing sunset view from 12,500 ft.
- All Saftey Checks
- Professional and experienced staff
DURATION
5N/6D
DISTANCE
18 KM
ALTITUDE
12,500 FT.
DIFFICULTY
MODERATE
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PACKAGE INFO
Kedarkantha is one of the best winter treks to commence in the Himalayan region of Garhwal, Uttarakhand. If you are a snowbaby, then you might have an adrenaline rush as the place remains dunked in snow from December to April. Campsites are pitched in the vast clearings of the forest for the trekkers to soak in the beauty of the mountains. The highlights of this trek include Juda ka Talab and the view of Swargarohini peaks.
Kedarkantha is known for offering the best camping experience. One of the biggest reasons to set your foot on the Kedarkantha trail is that it boasts the prettiest campsites, like the Akroti Thach campsite amidst the clearing surrounded by walnut and pine trees. While the other one is the Pukhrola campsite, which is an open meadow that offers an undisturbed view of the Kedarkantha summit.
The drive to Kedarkantha is amazing as it cross many famous places which will make your sojourn wonderful. You’ll cross Mussoorie and Dehradun which are two of the famous places located in the heart of Uttarakhand. Enjoy the scintillating views of the mountain Queen and feast your eyes on the warm culture of Garhwal. Eat scrumptious Pahadi cuisines and open your heart to new experiences.
Kedarkantha Itinerary
Travel Distance: 200 KM approx
Time Taken: 8-10 Hours
Max Altitude: 6400 ft.
• Meet us early morning in Dehradun. Pick-Up Location: Near Railway Station, Dehradun.
• Start driving from Dehradun to Sankri along Yamuna and Tons river covering these beautiful location: Mussoorie, Kempty Falls, Naugaon, Purola, Mori, Naitwar.
• We’ll reach Sankri by evening.
• Accommodation in wooden homestay.
Trek Distance: 3.5 KM
Time Taken: 4 Hours
Max Altitude: 6400 ft.
• After Breakfast, We’ll start trekking from Sankri to Jainola (Our campsite before Juda Ka talab)
• Trek through the trail covered with dense pine forests, maple trees and water streams streams.
• Enjoy the beauty of vast meadows of Kedarkantha trek.
• Overnight stay in Camps
Trek Distance: 3.5 KM
Time Taken: 4-5 Hours
Max Altitude: 9,1000 ft.
• After enjoying the breakfast head towards the Kedarkantha base camp
• Stroll around the himalayan lake called ‘Juda ka Talab’. The lake is completely frozen during extreme winters.
• Step out of your campsite to witness stary sky and spectacular view of Milky way
• Witness the view of Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kala Nag and Ranglana himalayan peaks standing among the others.
• Overnight stay in Campsite
Distance: 7 KM
Time Taken: 6-7 Hours
Max Altitude: 12,500 ft.
• Today we’ll start early in the morning, after breakfast start trekking towards summit.
• Witness the mesmerizing sunrise from 12,500 ft.
• Enjoy the jaw dropping 360° view of Himalayas.
• After spending some time at the summit and descend back to Campsite near Juda Ka talab (Jainola campsite)
• Overnight stay in Camps.
Trek Distance: 3.5 KM
Time Taken: 3-4 Hours
Max Altitude: 6400 ft.
• After Breakfast, We’ll start descending to Sankri.
• Stroll around Sankri and Saur Village.
• Share you stories with your trek mates.
• Overnight stay in Wooden Homestay.
• Today we’ll head back to Dehradun.
• Beautiful views and landscape mark the roads back to Dehradun city.
• Arrival in Dehradun, Your trip ends here but not the bond you have just made with mountains.
**Dates can be customized according to you plan.
Package Options
Kedarkantha Trek Package - (Sankri to Sankri) - INR 5499-/
- this package variant excludes transportation
Kedarkantha Trek Package - (Dehradun to Dehradun) - INR 7199-/
- This package varient provides transportation (Pick-Drop) from Dehradun
- Vehicle: Sumo/Bolero/Tempo Traveller
- Pick Up Time: 6-7 AM
- Pick-Up Location: Near Railway station, Dehradun
What is included?
Inclusions
- Trained and experienced mountain staff (Trek Leaders, guides, cooks, etc.)
- Camping equipments (High Altitude Tents, sleeping bag, thin liner, zero degree mattress)
- Trekking equipments (Microspikes, Gaiters)
- Safety equipment ( Basic first aid medical kit, oxygen cylinder, medical kit, ice axe, ropes)
- Trekking permits and forest camping charges
- Accommodation during the trek (Local Wooden Homestay/Camps) on sharing basis
- All meals during trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, coffee, snacks, soup)
- Separate Bio Toilet tents – Ladies and Gents
Exclusions
- Any Kind of Personal expenses:
- Personal/Travel Insurance
- Backpack offloading charges.
- Hiking pole, shoes, jacket and other renting gears
- Meals during transportaion
- Food items purchased by trekkers during the trek or travel at Local canteen
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks..etc
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
What Trekkers Say?
How To Reach?
Nearest Airport – Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun. ( 213 kms far from Sankri)
- There is a daily flight from Delhi to Dehradun, which take around an hour to reach the city.
Nearest Railway Station – Dehradun Railway Station. (187 kms far from Sankri)
- You can take the overnight train to Dehradun from Delhi.
Nearest ISBT: ISBT Dehradun
- There is regular bus service from Delhi to Dehradun, from Delhi’s ISBT Kashmere Gate.
How to reach Sankri?
Sankri is approx 200 KM far from Dehradun. You can book a taxi or share ride in local vehicle to reach Sankri.
We can also arrange vehicle for you from Dehradun to Sankri and return at an extra cost.
8 Reasons to Do Kedarkantha Trek!
- Kedarkantha is recommended for all Beginners, irrespective of the prior experience.
- Lake surrounded by pine forests, Juda Ka Talab, freezes during winters. One can easily walk on the frozen lake, It’s absolutely a thrilling experience.
- Starting Point of Kedarkantha Trek, Sankri, is quite populor as base camp for other treks like – Har Ki Dun, Bali pass, Borasu Pass, Ruinsara Tal, Bharadsar lake.
- 360° view of Himalyan ranges – Gangotri, Yamunotri, Har Ki Dun, and Rupin mountain range and glimpse of godly peaks like Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, Black Peak Kala Nag and Ranglana
- Trail is filled with beauty of lush meadows, dense pine forests, cascading beautiful streams, and thick carpet of maple and pine leaves
- On Kedarkantha summit there is a beautiful yet small temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati.
- Witness the sunrise from the Kedarkantha meadows
- Camping overnight under the blanket of billions of stars
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Policies
• If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 15% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellations are made within 30-15 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellations are made within 15-0 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled and in such cases the operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However no refund will be provided for the same.
Refund Policy:
The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days. 2% of total amount will be deducted as bank processing fees.
Note: We holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice.
- Respect local folks, culture and be sensitive towards wildlife.
- If you have any Medicaledical condition which may affect the trip, kindly let us know in advance.
- Don’t carry ‘SINGLE USE PLASTIC’
- Don’t throw plastic/garbage on trails.
- Basic First Aid kit
- Experienced and well trained staff
- All safety checks as per gov. guidelines.
- Oxygen Cylinders
- Radios walkie-talkies
- Technical team on all snowy slopes
- Microspikes on all snow treks
- Experienced and Certified Trek Leaders
(For Winter Session)
• Sturdy hiking boots: with good ankle support. If you do not own a pair yet, it is advisable that you buy one as soon as possible & wear it often so that they are well broken. This will help prevent blisters.
• Hiking Bag
• Light weight tennis shoes/sandals: for wearing in camp.
• Wool socks: 2 pairs: preferably thick wool socks.
• Nylon socks: 2-3 Pairs, of the type you wear daily to be worn under the wool socks to prevent blister.
• Hiking shirt/T-shirt: 2 Preferably long sleeve
• Warm shirts & pants for camp: 1 each
• Rain Coat/Poncho: 1 each
• Warm Jacket: 1
• Woolen gloves : 1 pairs as thick as available in the market.
• Under wear: 2-3 changes • Hiking shorts/pants: 1
• Sun hat: Cotton or nylon.
• Sun Glasses : Preferably with an anchor
• Sun Protection Lotion. Lip balm/chap stick
• Water bottle: 2 Bottles of 1 Liter capacity. (Carry 1 Thermos flask)
• Head lamp/flashlight: Preferably a headlamp as it leaves your hands free to work please bring extra batteries.
• Toiletries: Tooth brush/paste, toilet paper, soap. etc
(You Can also rent some of these essential things from us)
Starting from ₹ 8,950
₹ 5,499
– flat 30% off
