Kedarkantha Trek Start/End point of the trek: Dehradun
Kedarkantha Trek Start Time of the trek: 7:00 AM (Day 1)
End Time of the trek: 8:00 PM (Day 5)
Kedarkantha is a beautiful mountain peak situated at an elevation of 12500 ft (3800m) in the mighty Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India.
It is located in the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarkashi district.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT KEDARKANTHA TREK
Day Temperature: 8°C to 15°C
Night Temperature: -5°C to 3°C
Maximum Altitude: 12,500 ft
Trek Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Railway Station: Haridwar/Dehradun is the nearest railway station
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Trek Itinerary
The journey will start at 7.00 am from Dehradun Railway Station and it will take around 9 hrs to reach Sankri. We will drive via Dehradun and Mussoorie, alongside the river Yamuna, rejuvenating ourselves by passing through beautiful pine forests. On reaching Sankri, we will explore the scenic hamlet to prepare for the trek. Overnight stay at Sankri.
After having breakfast, we will set out on a moderate hike, which for the most part goes through the forest. We will walk to Saur village and then ascent up till we reach a small pond, Juda-ka-Talab, which is frozen during winters. As we continue climbing up, we will get fleeting glimpses of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks. One more hour of hiking will take us to the meadows where we will camp overnight, in tents.
Kedar Kantha base becomes our destination for the day and we start for it post breakfast. Today will be a busy day for the shutterbugs as the trek route is magnificent with open views on all side and vast snow fields decorated with green patches. However, our destination is even more impressive. Imagine a vast open snow fields having the size of two football fields, a stream running by and misty mountains forming the background − this is the Kedar Kantha base where we will camp overnight in tents. This campsite is often occupied when there is heavy snowfall at the upper area of Kedarkantha, the summit of Kedarkantha is clearly visible from this region.
Now imagine, if the Kedarkantha base is that stunning, what will be the view from the summit be like! The distance to the summit is not long but the climb is steep and depending upon the snow conditions then, we will pick the best route − and it will take about 2−3 hours. As for the view from the top − you will be able to see all the mountains of the Yamunotri, Gangotri and the inner Kailash range, plus the valleys. Next, we will descend the peak and trek all the way down to Juda−ka−Talab or an alternate campsite, depending on which route we choose. Overnight in tents.
Today, we have a short trek and drive straight to Dehradun. You will reach Dehradun by 8.00 pm. The glorious trip ends here.
BASIC ESSENTIALS
Glucose, Chocolates, biscuits and nuts
Personal Medical kit (If you require)
Couple of water bottles (Avoid Bisleri Bottles)
Back Pack & Rain Cover (50-60 litre)
Day Pack & Rain Cover (20-30 litre, if you hire mule or porter)
Original ID Card
Torch (With extra batteries)
Walking stick or trekking pole.
Hiking Shoes (Should be water proof and ankle support)
T-shirts – 4 Nos. (2 Full Sleeves, 2 Half Sleeves)
Sweater – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Woollen)
Jacket – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Down feather)
Thermal Wear – 1 Nos.
Gloves – 2 Nos. (1 Woollen, 1 Waterproof)
Socks – 5 Nos. (3 Cotton, 2 Woollen)
Warm Inner wears
Rain Coat / Poncho – 1 Nos.
Handkerchief/towels – 1 Nos.
Slippers – 1 Nos.
Sunscreen lotion
Advisory
Pay heed to the trek guides and instructors in order to enjoy a safe and sound trek.
Avoid consumption of alcohol or any other intoxicants during the trek.
Do not disturb the local life while trekking.
Do not encourage trekking during the night; this might lead to unforeseen mishaps.
Avoid using earphones during the trek; this might hinder your audibility.
Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destination.
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