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Per PersonGet Ready to trek the most popular and adventurous Kedarkantha Trek located in Uttarkashi, Uttrakhand, India. Fringed with pine trees and decked with the prettiness of snow, Peak is often considered the best snow-trekking destination across the globe. Located at an altitude of 12,500 ft. above sea level, the trek to this mountain pass in Uttarakhand provides diverse levels of challenges to the voyagers. If you want to experience nature at its best and enjoy a wonderful trek then this Winter Snow Trek is definitely for you. During the trek, you will pass through mesmerizing picturesque views, rich forests, fields as well as snow trails. You need to know that Kedarkantha Summit is nestled in Govind wild life National santuary Park of Uttarkashi. This beautiful peak is encircled by several scenic river valleys, this valley is also known as upper valley of garwal, remotely situated villages the villagers of these villages are living here since Mahabharat Period. Kedarkantha is considered as top most winter snow trek in India, beginners can also do this trek in the Himalayas that you need to experience at least once in your life. Best time to do this trek is from the first week of November to the last week of April, you can find a lot of snowfall here. The campsites of this trek are beautifull all camps are covered with snow after mid november.
Although every trek in the Himalayas is special and known for its own beauty. Trekking often gives you a dose of nature which is not possible in the cities and also offers you the chance to stretch your psychological & physical limits. This Trek is one of those treks in the Himalayas that induce you to witness the beauty of nature that too in its pure form. Right from snow-capped mountains, green pastures forest, frozen lake to a pleasing divine summit, it offers everything that you wish for as a trekker. The summit ascent of trek is extremely rewarding and sure to give you amazing memories. All these views are seen from the starting point Sankri base camp till summit.
As you begin your trek in the early hours of the morning and gradually climb up the steep hill, you will experience breathtaking nature views. Kedar Kantha is popular mainly as a winter trek that starts right from a famous village called Sankri. This beautiful village is almost 210km away from Dehradun.
Generally, in the mountains, winter is quite harsh when it comes to weather. When the snowfall begins, the temperature drops down to minus that further blocks several roads, making most areas unreachable. All these things often make trek exciting and popular because here you can actually experience what winter feels like in the mountains. The temperature here drops to 10 degrees at night and even less but remember such kind of temperature is bearable only with a bit of carefulness. This is the reason why several tourists head towards the base village of this trek called Sankri, especially in the month of December, January, February, and March each year.
The drive from Dehradun to mussoorie and to sankari is one of the most stunning and charming drive in the Himalayas. So, don’t forget to carry your camera. On the way, you will come across the paths filled with snow as well as meadows that are going to offer you a mesmerizing glimpse of the Himalayan Peaks. The silent and peaceful streams along with tranquil lakes are sure to treat all your trekking tiredness and give you a tenderness in nature. You can do ski, if you are good at doing skiing then make sure you try it during the Winter. Skiing will give you the chance to experience an amazing view of the medows of himalyas covered with snow. Get ready to experience the pleasant view that will definitely soothe your eyes because while trekking you will come across rich forests that are wailed with recent snowfals n month of december. Not only this, but the gentleness and kindness of the Local people will surely impress you. This Trek is also considered as the place of Shiva, the ancient Hindu Lord, this trek is no less than a paradise. Silence, as well as the peacefulness of this trek, gives you an amazing feeling and even make you fell like you are in heaven. The paradise sky sight, and sky-knocking mountains, are sure to give you a feeling like you are standing on the edge of the earth. When it comes to this trek, there are several mythological stories behind it. It is believed by the locals of sankri that kedarnath temple initially was here, However, local people still believe that Kedarkantha is the only place of the Lord Shiva Live. Even if you are new to trekking, This Trek is the best trek of all time. Get ready to explore the stunning beauty of the view from Burane range to Bandarpoonch 1 and 2 and in between, you will also get the wonderful sights of Rupin range, Har Ki Dun, Swaragrohini 1 to 4 as well as Black Peak, during your trek. Height and altitude of Kedarkantha Trek is 12,500 ft and is an achievable altitude for all beginners and first-time trekkers. If you are fond of trekking and want to experience nature at its best then do plan for this trek once.
Included and Excluded
- Stay: 3 Nights of tented accommodation at individual campsites of Xplorethedreams on twin sharing and 2 nights at sankari in Xplorethedreams Luxury Hotel on multi sharing basis.
- Meals: Xplorethedreams will provide freshly cooked meals during the trek starting with Dinner on Day 1 to tea, coffee on day 6 (Meals are simple, nutritious, and vegetarian)
- Trek Insurance (Optional): TXplorethedreams recommends that all trekkers consider getting trek insurance. This is optional, but highly recommended. Trek insurance covers unexpected events that may occur during your trek. The cost of the insurance starts from INR 210.
- Trek Equipment: Sleeping bag, Sleeping tents, Kitchen tent, Dining tent, Toilet Tent.
- Amenities: All utensils, sleeping mattresses (Black foam mats), Crampons, and Gaiters for snow.
- Health & Safety: First Aid Box, Oxygen Cylinders, Stretchers, Oxi meters, BP Machines, health.
- Permits: Forest Permits and Camping Permission Fee
- Trek Crew: High Altitude Chef, Helpers, Trek Leader & Guides, and other support teams.
- Potters & Mules: Potters and Mules are to carry all trekking equipment, ration, and vegetables.
- GST 5% (it is Mandatory)
- Any Meals/accommodation beside the itinerary or not mentioned in the program.
- Any Bus / Airfare to/from trek start/end point
- Personal Medical expenses do carry your medication.
- Any personal services such as Laundry, phone calls, liquors, mineral water, etc.
- Any still / video camera fee
- Any Entrance fee Monuments, Monasteries, Museums, Temples – Pay directly on the spot.
- Mules or porter charges to carry private baggage (Offload Charges for bag 365 per day, per bag if paid online (at base camp 2,550). Note: Bag weight should not be more than 10 kg.
- Any emergency evacuation charges
- Any services that are not mentioned in the cost inclusion section.
Highlights of the Tour
- Summit climb to the Kedarkantha peak at 12,500 ft with 360-degree views of the Himalayas.
- Camping amidst snow-covered landscapes at Juda ka Talab and Kedarkantha Base.
- Trekking through dense pine forests, open meadows, and experiencing the beauty of winter in the Himalayas.
- Explore local culture and life in the quaint village of Sankri.
Itinerary
Sankri is located at an altitude of 1920 meters and 6,400 feet. Dehradun to Sankri 220km drive which will take almost 10 hours. All the trekkers will be pickuped from Hotel garand which is near Dehradun Railway station at 6:30 AM in a Bolero (6-7 seaters), Innova (7 seaters), Tempotravellers (12 seaters) & Bus. You will be reaching at Sankri till 05 in the evening. Jio & BSNL network available. Night stay in guest house and hotel. Your trip will start from Dehradun for the Kedarkantha Winter Snow Trek. All the trekkers need to arrive at Dehradun before 6 am because till 06:30 am, we will start our drive to Sankri. You need to know that the distance between Dehradun to Sankri is almost 220km which will take approximately 10 hours to reach. Sankri is located on the National Highway 123 and is a beautiful drive. While driving from Dehradun to Sankri, you will be spell-bounded with the beauty of valleys as well as forests. Before reaching Sankri about 22km, all the trekkers will get an amazing feeling of serene Himalayas as well as greenery. You will also come across Govind National Park which is well-known for its huge collection of Flora. In this park, you will find the Flora which is available only in this region and nowhere else in the country.
On this day we will to 9100 ft from 6400 ft. Trekking for 4km will take 2.5 long hours. The path will pass through maple trees, oak forests, water streams, and stunning meadows. Night stay in tents (twin sharing). On day 2, you will begin the trek towards Juda Ka Talab which is located at an altitude of 9,100 feet. Till afternoon, you will cover almost 5km which takes 5 hours but this can also vary on the capability of the trekker. Get ready to experience the diverse adventures on the trail. While walking, ice and slush might bother you a little but the guides of Xplorethedream will help you out so don’t worry. The trek will start with a beautiful pine & maple forest that will further rise alongside the wildlife as well as pastures. As you trail upwards, you will spot some beautiful huts alongside the fields. While trekking, you will see a goliath lake on the left and thick pine & oak backwoods on the other side which is a perfect example of beauty. You will get the Luke warm water all around the lake and the rest water will be colder. In winters, you can see a sheet of ice instead of water, giving you an eye-catchy view. This lake also has a big natural tunnel that offers water to the villagers. Primarily, you will be climbing through the bridges and one of the exciting things about this trek is that you will find Himalayan Languor. You need to know that they are shy animals and hardly anyone gets the chance to see them. You might also witness boars, hares as well as martens in this region. Juda Ka Tal is a beautiful destination in the thick pine and oak forest. At night, you will be served with hot & healthy dinner. Your night stay will be scheduled in a camp where you can enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature’s lap.
today we will trek to 11250 ft from a height of 9100 ft. Trekking for 4kms which will take time of 2.5 hours. Most of the trail is on a ride and under the beautiful oak trees You will be passing through some pastures where shepherd log huts can be seen. Night stay in tents (twin sharing), giving amazing views of nature. Get up early in the morning and witness the breathtaking sunrise that will definitely leave you stunned. On day 3, we will begin the trek for Kedarkantha base which is located at a height of 11,250 feet. Kedarkantha Trek Base i.e Lohasu from Jadu Ka Talab is almost 4kms and it takes 2.5 hours to cover at a moderate speed. You need to know that Jadu Ka Talab is a wonderful lake that is surrounded by pine trees that often gets freeze at the time of winters and also turns out to be a spot for adventures as well as fun activities for the trekkers. Gradually, the trail will get steeper as you keep on moving upwards. Your trek guide will teach you different skills for snow slopes, so be attentive and listen to him carefully. He might also guide you about how big your footsteps should be. Your trekking will again start from the dense forest of pine and oak trees. The trail also passes through the steep ridges. As you gradually walk towards the path and reach a height of 10,400 feet, you will witness the snow traces that will definitely give you magnificent views of nature. Get ready because the spectacular views are still waiting to shock the trekkers because before reaching the base camp all the trekkers can observe the stunning views of different arc-shaped ranges that are covered with snow like Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kala Nag as well as Ranglana that are standing with great pride in the lap of Mother Nature. At night, you will be served with delicious dinner in your tents only.
We Will WakeUp Early Mornig for the summit push / peak. Trekking for almost 7 hours for 6kms trek You will see sun rise if we reach on time to summit Served with lip-smacking lunch at the camp base only After lunch, descending towards Hargaon For snacks time we will reach Our next Campsite Hargaun Night stay will be organized in tents (twin sharing). Day 4 is going to be a long one because you will be heading towards the Kedar Kantha peak. Today, you will be trekking from 11,250 feet to 12,500 feet and trek for almost 6kms which will be covered in 7 hours. It is necessary for you to know that the trail will be steeper, so be prepared accordingly. At the time of trekking, you will see the magical colors of nature as well as the majestic sights of different ranges including Rupin. The reason for calling it Kedar Kantha, rumors from villagers is; 1st they tried to build Kedarnath temple in that peak but they heard some animal’s sound which means omen for a divine event. Till then they constructed Lord Shiva’s statue till neck ad in Hindi neck is called Kanth as well as Lord Shiva has a lot of names and Kedar is one of them. This is the reason, why it is known as Kedarkantha. In Kedar Kantha peak, you can treat your eyes with appealing views of Bandarpooch, Swargarohini, Kalanaag, Gangotri as well as Yamunotri. After reaching the summit, the captivating views of nature will definitely balance your emotion and leave you stunned. On the top, you will also find a small temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati along with a small shrine of Lord Ganesh too. Apart from this, we will also start descending to Hargaon camp on the same day. A night stay will be scheduled at the campsites, giving you beautiful views of valleys and nature.
Returning back from Hargaon camp (8,900 feet) to Sankri (6,400 feet) Trekking for 6kms which will take almost 4 hours Descend 2,500 feet through dense pine woodlands Day 5 is marked for descending further to Sankri from Hargaon Camp. We will be descending from 8900 feet to 6400 feet. The time for descending the 6kms long trail will take almost 4 hours and even more if you follow a moderate speed. The day has arrived when you need to leave the regal views of the Himalayas as well as snowcapped mountain ranges because we will be heading back to Sankri. It is important for you to know that the trek is going to simple as the distance is short. Sankri is the stoppage village for several treks like Bali pass, Borasu pass, and many more. The morning at Hragaon camp is going to welcome you with a stunning sunrise right between the pine trees. After having breakfast, you will pack your back and start descending through a clearly marked paved pathway and reach Sankri.
Back to Dehradun which is 220km from Sankri. The drive will take almost 8 to 10 hours but, on the way, you will come across beautiful scenes. By Tata Sumo or any other vehicle, you will be dropped at Dehradun Railway Station. On day 6, you will be heading towards Dehradun from Sankri which will take almost 10 hours as you need to cover 220km. You will be leaving Sankri early in the morning so that by evening you reach Dehradun. By 7 – 8 pm in the evening, you will be reaching Dehradun, so get your bookings done for your hometown accordingly. Make sure to collect all your memories while driving back to Dehradun.
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Frequently Asked & Question
The trek usually starts from Sankri, which can be reached by road from Dehradun or Mussoorie. From Sankri, the trekking route leads to Kedarkantha
The best time to visit is from December to April when the region is covered in snow, making it ideal for winter trekking.
The trek is considered moderate in difficulty, suitable for both beginners and experienced trekkers. Some prior trekking experience is helpful but not necessary.
Highlights include panoramic views of peaks like Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, and the surrounding valleys, as well as the stunning Kedarkantha Summit.
Yes, the trek is generally safe, but it’s important to follow safety guidelines, trek in groups, and take precautions against altitude sickness.
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