Region
Uttarakhand | India
Duration
6 day
Max Altitude
12500 ft.
Trekking Km
20km
Grade
Easy to Moderate
Highlight
- Services from Sankri to Sankri
- Join as an Ambassador & Trek FREE
- Trek again for free
- Avail Special Casual Leave if you’re a Central Govt. employee
- Stargazing with 6" Dobsonian Telescope (Complimentary)
- Base Camp Accommodation: Guest house stay with attached washroom (no bunk beds).
- Complimentary cloakroom at base camp for safe storage.
- Best Route Overview Kedarkantha
- Pickup & Drop Location: Prince Chowk, Dehradun
- Pickup: 6:00 AM | Drop: 6:30–7:30 PM (weather/road dependent) Keep a buffer day and arrive a day early to avoid delays.
Overview
Trek Name: Kedarkantha Trek
Days: 6
Adventure Type: Trekking
Base Camp: Sankri
Season: Summer | Autumn |
Month: January | February | March | April | October | November | December |
Country: India
Altitude: 12500 Ft.
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Rail Head: Dehradun
Stay: Camping (Twin sharing) & Hotel/Guesthouse
Foods: Meals while on trek & at Hotel/Guesthouse (Veg & Eggs)
Location: Uttarakhand
Distance: 20 Km.
Trail Type: Circle trail | Camping in various locations, starting and ending at the same point.
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, which is 28 km away from Dehradun
About
Sankri: Sankri is the first base camp for the Kedarkantha Trek and a small, serene village located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The village has traditional wooden and local houses, with a friendly local atmosphere it also serves as the starting point for various other treks like Har ki Dun, Phullara Ridge, Bali Pass, etc.
Juda ka Talab: Juda ka Talab is a beautiful high-altitude lake that you will find on your first night of the trek. The lake is surrounded by dense forests of Rhododendron, Maple, Oak and Pine. During the winters, the lake looks even more majestic when it is frozen and surrounded by snow fields. The lake holds a local folklore about lord shiva and his sacred hair, adding a mystical touch to its beauty. It is said that lord Shiva once removed a lock of his hair and cast it into the area, which created a pond and since then it has been famous among locals and tourists alike.
Kedarkantha Base: Kedarkantha Base is one of the most preferred locations by trekkers during their journey, the base camp has a calm and serene nature. This will be the camping area for you on the third day of your trek. The base is in an open area, so you can soak in the fresh air that relishes the mind. Being a wide clear area the Kedarkantha base is a perfect location for stargazing, and because of no artificial lights, you can see the stars shining brightly very clearly.
Kedarkantha Peak: The Kedarkantha Peak, situated at an elevation of 12,500 ft, is the major highlight of the trek. When you ascend to the trek, you will be rewarded with views of beautiful Himalayan ranges. The summit has small temples of lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and lord Ganesha. The views that you will be surrounded by when you reach the peak will all be worth the climb. You can also witness the sunrise from the summit. It is majestical, the sky is covered with orange and red color, slowly casting a warm ethereal glow over the snow-capped mountains.
Hargaon Base: Hargaon base is another beautiful campsite, the campsite has alpine trees around and you can see distant views of the mountains. In winters you can spot snowy peaks, and the camping area is also snow-covered. When you wake up in the morning the views are astonishing.
Who Can Participate
Age Requirement: Minimum 9 years
Fitness Criteria:-
The Trekker should have sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance by jogging in 35 minutes without stress or 10 km of distance in 80 minutes without stress
If the trekker prefers cycling he/ she should be able to cycle 10 km of distance in 30 minutes.
If the trekker wants to carry a backpack then he/she should be able to carry a 10-12 kg backpack. If opt Off-load option then the trekker should be able to carry a 3-5 kg backpack.
If a trekker's BMI is more or less than the normal range (18-29), please consult our Trek Coordinator before booking
Kedarkantha Trek Itinerary
Day-1: Arrival at Sankri
Altitude: 1,950m/ 6,400 ft.
Drive Distance: 220 km |10 hours approximately
Day-2: Sankri to Juda-ka-Talab
Altitude: 2800 m/ 9100 ft
Trek Distance: 4-5 km | 5 hours approximately
Day-3: Juda-ka-Talab to Kedarkantha Base
Altitude: 3100 m/ 10,100 ft.
Trek Distance: 4 km | 2.5 hours approximately
Day-4: Kedarkantha base to Kedarkantha peak, Descend to Hargaon camp
Altitude:
Peak - 3,800 m/ 12,500 ft.
Hargon - 2,700 m/ 8,900 ft.
Trek Distance: 6-7 km | 7 hrs approximately
Day-5: Hargaon camp to Sankri
Altitude: 1950 m/ 6400 ft.
Trek Distance: 4 km | 3-4 hours approximately
Day-6: Departure day (Sankri to Dehradun)
Drive Distance: 220 km | 10 hours approx
Note:
- Keep a buffer day in your travel plan.
- If buffer day is not used in the travel then it can be used to Explore Dehradun.
- Read the article Things to do in Dehradun.
- Distance, Altitude, and Trekking hours are approximate and rounded off.
- Keep the original and copy of ID proof handy.
- Come one day early if planning to come by plane.
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