Kedarkantha Trek Event Basic Details

Location: Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand.

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights

Grade: Easy to Moderate

Maximum Kedarkantha altitude 3800 meters / 12500 feet above sea level

Date : Your Choice (Multiple Batches 23rd Jan , 30th Jan, 13th Feb)

Kedarkantha Trek Package  cost : Rs. 7,500 + 5% GST. (Per person – Dehradun to Dehradun)

Kedarkantha Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Dehradun – Sankri(6500ft)- 8 hour drive

The journey will start at 6.00 am from Dehradun Railway Station to Sankri and it will take around 9 hrs. We will drive via Dehradun and Mussoorie, alongside the Yamuna and also pass by beautiful pine forests. On reaching Sankri, we will explore the scenic hamlet to prepare for the trek. Overnight stay at Sankri.

Day 2: Sankri Base Camp to Juda-ka-Talab – 4 Km (9100 Feet)

Our trek commences from today for a distance of 4km. We will start our trek to Juda-ka-Talab by moving out of Sankri, towards Sor and upwards on an inclined road that moves parallel to a beautiful stream. We cross many babbling brooks amidst the dense forest, whilst walking on a lush carpet of maple and pine leaves. The sounds of the streams mingled with the Twitter of birds and the calls of the langur greet your eyes. Juda-ka-Talab is a pristine lake surrounded by pines. It is situated at a height of 9100 feet. Overnight stay in tents.

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

Today we start our trek to the Kedarkantha base camp which is at a height of 11,200 feet and is 2.5km away from Juda-ka-Talab. The distance can be covered at a leisurely pace post breakfast. We enter the beautiful forest once again and as we climb higher, the ridge gets steeper. As if to compensate for its steepness, the landscape is dotted with charming not meadows. We will reach the campsite by the afternoon. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 4: Kedarkantha base camp to Kedarkantha Summit (3,810 m) and back to Hargaon/ Juda ka Taal (2,713 m)

This is the day you’ve been working hard for! The trek from the base camp to the summit is not a long one. On reaching the summit, your jaw is going to drop and your eyes will not blink. The Kedarkantha summit is marked by an arrangement of stones with a Trishul that points to the sky. The summit offers an astonishing 360-degree view of the peaks of Uttarakhand and the Chaainsheel Pass and Kailash ranges of Himachal. From the top, you can also see the Har Ki Dun valley below. The story behind Kedarkantha is an interesting one. The name literally means the throat of Lord Shiva (Kedar refers to Lord Shiva and Kantha means Throat). The legend has it that this peak was supposed to be the original Kedarnath temple but Lord Shiva, who disguised himself as a cowhiding from the Pandavas was disturbed during meditation by the villagers. The interruption made him change his location from this peak to the present Kedarnath temple. We hike back to the base camp after spending a good time on the summit. Post lunch we head towards Hargaon (2 km trail). Hargaon is a large camping area en route to Sankri. An overnight stay is required before saying goodbye to the beautiful place.

Day 5: Hargaon/Juda ka Taal to Sankri and drive back to Dehradun

On this day we descend down to sankri after breakfast. There are views of the snow clad mountains and also you can see the downhill villages during your descent. After reaching Sankri, you will be provided with certificates for the completion of the trek. Then we will depart and drive back to Dehradun and reach Dehradun by 7-8 pm. Here we say goodbye and see you on other trips and treks with our team.

Inclusions :

• Transport support from Dehradun to Dehradun: Starting from a pickup on Day 1 to drop on Day 5
• All vegetarian meals starting from dinner on day 1 breakfast to day 5
• Professional guide, cook and support staff
• Rent for camping equipment
• Forest entry charges
• Porter and mule support to carry camping equipment.
• Please note that personal luggage can be carried by mules and/or porters on a chargeable basis.
• Tented accommodation throughout the trek on a triple sharing basis. Guesthouse accommodation on Day 1 on triple sharing basis (INR 2000 extra for twin sharing)

Exclusions:

• Transport to reach Dehradun from hometown and return
• Personal expenses like tips, personal medicines, phone calls, etc.
• Any transport support during the trek other than those specified in Inclusions
• Accommodation in Dehradun
• Porter/mule charges for personal luggage per bag per person (< 12 kg)- INR 300 per day
• Any cost arising due to unforeseen events like bad weather, roadblocks, medical evacuation, etc.
• Rent for walking poles: INR 50 per pole per day
• Rent for trekking shoes: INR 200 per pair per day

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