Region: Uttarakhand
District: Uttarkashi
Duration: 5 Days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Highest Altitude: 3,810 M / 12,500 Ft.
Trekking Distance: 20 Kilometers
About:
Kedarkantha Trek is one of the classic gems of winter treks in the Himalayas. When it comes to trekking in India in winter, the Kedarkantha trek might be your best bet. With falling winter snow its an attractive pictorial view and whats more attractive, is the view of the mighty Himalayas from the trails right to the top lying at the altitude of 3,810 meters/ 12,500 feet. This trek is recommended for all adventure souls who like snow and High Mountains, irrespective of your experience. Beginners are more than welcome to go on this beautiful trek. This trek has the beautiful campsites in the Himalayas, where every site is unique in its own way and does not match the beauty with any other campsites in the journey. This summit is effortlessly accessible any time of the year and offers trekkers a different serene experience in different seasons. In the end, the trail leaves you at the best point of rocky snow included summit from wherein trekkers are rewarded with remarkable 360° birds eye views of DhaulaDhar ranges and Godly peaks like Swargarohini, Banderpooch, and Black Peak.
Kedarkantha Trek Highlights:
- Kedarkantha Trek is one of the most beautiful treks which take you to the land of some of the best views which you will cherish for a lifetime.
- This winter trek will take you through a journey of some of the unknown places with the best views of the mountains.
- During your trek, you will trek across some of the most beautiful sights with snow-capped mountains, verdant valleys, and frozen ponds.
- Get a chance to witness the vivid flora and fauna of the region as you continue your trek.
- Each of the campsites is known for its amazing surroundings with the beauty of pine trees.
- Soak in the amazing beauty of the region while you continue trekking through the lush meadows, dense pine forests, cascading beautiful streams, and gorgeous maple trees.
Quick Facts:
Temperature: Day: 8°C to 15°C and Night: -5°C to 3°C
Trekking distance: 20 km
Maximum Altitude: 12,500 ft
Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate
Railway Station: Dehradun is the nearest railway station
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Base Camp: Sankri (10 hrs drive from Dehradun)
ATM: Purola has the last ATM point before your trek begins.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Sankri
Altitude: 6,400 feet
220 km drive - approx 10 hours
Trekkers will be picked from Dehradun at 6:30 am in a Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle
Expected arrival time at Sankri 5:00 pm
BSNL network erratic
Day 2: Sankri to Juda-ka-Talab
Altitude: 6,400 feet to 9,100 feet
4 kms trek, approx 5 hours
The trail passes through dense pine forests, maple trees, few streams and finally, opens out to beautiful meadows
Stay in tents
Day 3: Juda-ka-Talab to Kedarkantha Base
Altitude: 9,100 feet to 11,250 feet
4 kms trek, approx 2.5 hours
Most of todays 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
Stay in tents
Day 4: Kedarkantha base to Kedarkantha peak; descend to Hargaon camp
Altitude: 11,250 feet to 12,500 feet to 8,900 feet
6 kms trek, approx 7 hours
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
Stay in tents
Day 5: Hargaon camp to Sankri
Altitude: 8,900 feet to 6,400 feet
6 kms trek, approx 4 hours
Descend 2500 feet through dense pine forests
Day 6: Departure day (Sankri to Dehradun)
Distance: 220 km drive, approx 10 hours
You will be dropped at Dehradun station in a Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle
Note: On Day 6, youll reach Dehradun between 6 pm and 7 pm. You can book your travel any time after 8 pm.
COSTS INCLUSION
All transfers in shared Taxi PICKUP POINTS to DROP POINTS/Dehradun to Sankri & Sankri to Dehradun
Permits and Entrance fees.
Accommodation in tents/GVMN Guesthouses
All vegetarian nutritious meals,{DURING TREK/Base camp to base camp} Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Tea/Snacks & Dinner.
All camping gear including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mattress, Liner, Kitchen tent, Dining tent, and toilet tent.
Good Experience Hindi/ English guide, cooks and porters, mules.
First aid box (CREW IS FULLY TRAINED AND EQUIPPED TO HANDLE ANY EMERGENCY)
COSTS EXCLUSIONS
Personal Insurance.
Personal toiletry Items
Personal Medicine kit
Meals during transit. (Dehradun to Sankri & Sankri to Dehradun
Charges of mules/porters/carrying extra luggage. (Rs 500/per bag /pp/prebooking required )
Anything not included under the head
Any cost arising from unforeseen circumstances like bad weather, roadblocks, landslides, etc.
Things To Carry:
Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres)
Basics Gears
Trekking Shoes
Trekking Pole
LED Torch
One Water Bottle (one liter)
Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)
Clothes
Trekking Jacket
Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers
Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)
Two collared t-shirts
Thermals
Accessories
Sunglasses
Sunscreen Lotion (SPF 50/70)
Lip Balm (SPF 30)
Sun cap
Synthetic hand gloves
Two pair of Socks
Raincoat/Ponchos
Others
Daypack (20 liters), if you opt to offload your backpack
Toiletries
Cutlery
Plastic cover (for wet clothes)
Mandatory Documents
Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Passport, Aadhaar Card, Driving license or voters ID)
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EVENT DETAILS
- Start Date: December 07, 2019 06:00:00
- End Date: December 12, 2019 18:00:00
- Type: Paid
- Location: Mumbai
- Category: Events
- Organizer : Bhatakna.com
- Address: Kedarkantha Peak Singtur Range, Uttarakhand 249128, India