Kedarkantha Trek Important Facts:
Kedarkantha peak height: 12,500 ft
Kedarkantha trek distance: 23 kms Approx.
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See: Kedarkantha Premium Trek
Kedarkantha is not just a trend starter but also one of the most popular and best winter treks of India. There are various reasons for this.
It has gained its popularity due to the views, terrain, flora, fauna and easy with which someone can complete it.
The name of this trek is derived from two words Kedar + Kantha, literal meaning – ‘Throat of Lord Shiva’. This trek has a whole lot of fascinating mythical stories attached to it.
Also See: Har ki Dun Trek
Also See: Brahmatal Trek, Uttarakhand
Kedarkantha is not to be confused with Kedarnath, as these two are completely different.
This 6 days long trek takes place in Govind Pashu Vihar National Park. As you begin your climb up the trek, you will be able to view peaks of Swargarohini, Bandarpunch, Kalanag, and Draupadi ka Danda around you on all days of your trek. The star studded sky in the night is one of the best that you will ever see.
On your way up, you will come across large clearings or open grounds that will provide you not just excellent view but also a sense of nature’s beauty.
The place was initially just a grazing ground for shepherds and a temple for villagers. Over the period it has gained its popularity among trekkers and turned into a buzzing place for tourists.
Thanks to the thrill thirsty Indians!
One of the earliest discovered commercial winter treks in India, Kedarkantha peak has held mind and heart of millions of Indian trekkers throughout its history.
The sheer beauty it holds captivates your eyes and heart.
Trekking on Kedarkantha is much more than what it looks over a couple of photos on your screen. It gives you a sense of satisfaction and achievement.
How is the weather like?
In Summers:
Kedarkantha is an all-round year trek and however, the views you
will get to see depends on the weather conditions.
The temperature during summer months varies from 10 – 20 degrees
Celsius.
The warm weather and ample of sunshine results in lush green
landscapes and trees filled with leaves and flowers.
Also See: Chadar Trek, Ladakh
One of the best things about Kedarkantha trek in summers is the
flourishing trees and flowers. While trekking, you pass through several trails
of stunning rhododendrons and gorgeous oak trees.
As the temperature remains very moderate, the entire route becomes
extraordinarily colorful too.
In Winters:
During winters Kedarkantha trek is packed with heavy snow and offers
your beautiful views of snow-topped Himalayan mountains.
Sun’s reflection from the snow studded mountains makes the mountains
glow.
The weather becomes extremely cold in winters and the actual
temperature dips to -5 degrees in winter. Due to wind gusts, the temperature
feels like -10 to -15 degrees.
Your campsites are placed in grounds full of snow. An itinerary
planned for half-day treks and balance half rest period make sure that you get
ample time to enjoy the snow.
What’s the best time to visit?
Honestly, the best time to visit Kedarkantha winter trek depends
much on the trekkers.
This trek in itself is a beautiful trek, but the experience varies with
the changes in the season.
People who like to trek amidst the green environment with
comfortable weather, summer is a good time to take on this trek.
But if you are looking for some excitement winter is the time to go. The fresh snow fall, trees covered with snow makes it an amazing time to visit the place during the winters.
Though it is difficult to set out a particular month as the best
time to undertake this adventure, but the majority of the trekkers choose
winters to conquer this peak.
Also See: Sar Pass Trek
How difficult is the terrain throughout the trek?
The entire trek is located in one single national park which is
Govind Pashu Vihar National Park, and terrain changes according to the height.
The trek takes you from Sankri (located at a height of 6455 ft.) to Kedarkantha
summit (located at a height of 12,500 ft.)
The trek starts with a steep gradient for a short distance and then
eases itself during the middle sections.
Kedarkantha trek route comprises of several narrow streams and at
times the terrain becomes slippery and muddy.
The terrain also has some rocky patches and you might encounter
several boulders marking your way. The last one KM climb to the summit is the
steepest one and takes the longest time.
The best thing about this terrain is the flora and fauna that you
encounter on the way. The trek route has ample of oak, walnut, chestnuts, maple
and apple trees.
Majority of the trail is fairly easy but sometimes it turns into a
little harder ascend. Especially during the summit climb, the trail becomes
steep, but because you have ample time, trekking over that trail is not a
problem.
What about your stays and washroom facilities?
During the five day stays trek you stay three days in the dome tents
and two days in the guest houses.
While you are in Sankri, we provide you with extremely hygienic and
clean rooms at the guesthouses with proper bathing facilities.
One of our specialities is the dual occupancy tents. We provide you
the best of alpine dome winter camps in India with the maximum capacity of two
trekkers.
Of course, if you wish to stay in triple occupancy tent, we can
surely arrange that for you.
The best thing about a trek is the night sky in the clear weather that you encounter and the glowing tents.
At 12,000ft and clear skies, you can fulfil your star gazing dreams
with a sky full of stars that you never see in a city sky.
Well, our campsites our placed at ideal spots from where you can
experience the perfect stargazing moment.
Trekking in the wild also teaches us a lot of things. One of them is
to adjust in the most vulnerable situations.
At high altitudes there is no permanent construction, hence there
are only dry toilet facilities.
How delicious your food is going to be?
The food that you get on the trek is locally procured to help
sustain the local villages and is vegetarian.
A vegetarian healthy diet helps keeps your bowel movements in order
throughout the expedition. Your food consists of lentils, chapattis, cooked
vegetables and rice.
This trek is one of the most magnificent treks in the entire
Himalayas. This is the perfect trek to get started on your trekking
expeditions.
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Option 1
Kedarkantha Trek 5D/4N
From Sankri to Sankri - Rs.4999 + GST
From Dehradun to Dehradun - Rs.6699 + GST
Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri
Altitude: 6,455
Drive: 6-7 hrs. (187 km)
Meal: Dinner
Stay: Stay at a guesthouse on a sharing basis.
Day 2 : Sankri to Juda Ka
Talab
Altitude: 8,859 ft.
Trek: 4 km (4-5 hrs.)
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay: Stays in tents on a sharing basis.
Day 3: Juda Ka Talab -
Kedarkantha Base Camp
Altitude: 11,250 ft.
Trek: 4 km (3-4 hrs.)
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay: Stays in tents on a sharing basis.
Day 4: Base Camp to
Kedarkantha Top, Descend to Hargaon
Altitude: 11,250 ft. - 12,500 ft. - 8,900 ft.
Trek: 6 km (6-7 hrs.)
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay:
Stays in tents on a sharing
basis.
Day 5: Hargaon to Sankri
and back to Dehradun
Altitude: 8,900 ft - 9,100 ft
Trek: 4 km (2-4 hrs)
Drive: 187 km (7-8 hrs)
Meals: Breakfast
Trek ends here!!
Option 2
Kedarkantha Trek 6D/5N
From Dehradun to Rishikesh - Rs.7699 + GST
Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri
Altitude: 6,455 ft.
Drive: 6-7 hrs. (187 km)
Meal: Dinner
Stay: Stay at a guesthouse on a sharing basis.
Day 2 : Sankri to Juda Ka
Talab
Altitude: 8,859 ft.
Trek: 4 km (4-5 hrs.)
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay: Stays in tents on a sharing basis.
Day 3: Juda Ka Talab -
Kedarkantha Base Camp
Altitude: 11,250 ft.
Trek: 4 km (3-4 hrs.)
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay: Stays in tents on a sharing basis.
Day 4: Base Camp to Kedarkantha
Top, Descend to Hargaon campsite
Altitude: 11,250 ft. - 12,500 ft. - 8,900 ft.
Trek: 6 km (6-7 hrs.)
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay: Stays in tents on a sharing basis.
Day 5: Hargaon to Sankri
Trek and Drive to Rishikesh
Altitude: 8,900 ft. - 9,100 ft.
Trek: 4 km (2-4 hrs.)
Drive: 200 km (8-10 hrs.)
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Stay: Stay at a Hotel in Dorm beds.
Day 6: Check Out
Meals: Breakfast
Trek ends here!!
Air: Take a flight to Jolly Grant (Dehradun) airport and from there take a Shared / Private cab or a local bus to reach Dehradun.
Road: Volvo transfers are available from Delhi to Dehradun, It takes around 6 hrs to reach Dehradun from Delhi.
Rail: Dehradun has a railway station so book a train to Dehradun railway station direct and if there in no direct train available from your city then book a train to delhi and from there either you can book another train or take a bus to Dehradun.
Before booking a cab or bus to or from Sankri, it is advisable to contact the trek operator first as they have the local transport facility running which usually borne and shared between the trekkers.
1. Shirts/T-shirts –2/3, Jeans/Trekking Pants -2
2. Windproof jacket of decent quality (no flimsy wind cheaters please!) preferably with a hood
3. Warm and thick Fleece/Full-sleeve Woollen sweater
4. Thermal inner wear (upper & lower), Scarf/muffler (optional)
5. Woollen cap, Woollen gloves, Woollen socks & regular socks (3-4 pairs)
6. Comfortable Trekking/Hiking shoes (Waterproof shoes with a thick sole are recommended)
7. Lightweight floaters/sandals/slippers
8. Raincoat/Poncho, Small quick dry towel
9. Water bottle (sturdy ones, no empty plastic bottels bottles!!)
10. Cap/Hat to keep the strong sun away from your face
11. Sun glasses (polarized/UV Protected), Walking stick/Trekking pole
12. Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm, Torch/Flashlight (with extra batteries)
13. Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
14. Personal toiletries
15. Day pack/small bag in case if you are planning to offload your regular backpack
16. Hand Sanitizer
17. Extra face masks
18. Camera if you like (with fully charged batteries)
Inclusions:
1. You will be greeted by our trek team on your arrival to Sankri.
2. All stays included from Sankri to Sankri on sharing basis:
3. Guest house on day 1
4. Alpine/Dome tents on day 2, 3, 4.
5. Hotel on Day 5 (Only applicable for option 2)
6. All meals included from Day 1 dinner to Day 5 breakfast. Vegetarian meals will be served throughout the trek.
7. Skilled local staff who have ample knowledge of the route
8. Hot water in buckets can be provided on request depending on availability while staying at guest houses in Sankri only.
9. Kitchen, dining and toilet tents will be used during the trek.
10. Cooks/Helper for carrying common equipment like rations/tents/utensils/groceries.
11. All trek essentials included–
Accommodation - tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats etc
Safety equipment - microspikes, gaiters as per requirements and basic first aid kit with a portable oxygen cylinder.
12. Permit - forest and camping fee included.
Exclusions:
1. The above trek charges do not include the GST charges (5%).
2. Transportation - The charges of transportation on day 1 and 6 are to be borne and shared between the trekkers.
3. In case if your trek remains incomplete or uninitiated because of "force majeure" or by personal choice after you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get refund, reschedule or replace any services that remain unutilized by you.
4. Any additional cost incurred due to changes in Government Guidelines related to travel/trek/COVID-19 will be borne by the Guest.
5. Anything which is not included in Inclusion.
6. Separate tents on request, will be charged extra (INR 1,500 per tent)
1. If cancellations are made 26 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, no cancellation fee will be charged.
2. If cancellations are made between 8-25 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, 25% of the total package amount will be charged as cancellation fee.
3. If cancellations and rescheduling are made within 7 days from the start date of your trek/tour/activity, 100% of the total booking amount will be charged as a cancellation fee.
4. Guest can reschedule the tour/trek/activity between 8-25 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity (Depending on the availability), after this period no rescheduling can be done and no amount can be refunded.
5. Rescheduling of the tour/trek/activity is applicable only once, after that if you want to cancel or reschedule the trek/tour/activity again, it will not be possible and no refund will be processed.
6. If you book the tour/trek/activity by making a partial payment of the total booking amount and fail to make the 100% payment before 26 days from the date of travel. In this case, your booking will get canceled automatically and can only be reconfirmed once you make the full payment, depending on the availability of slots.
7. In case if your tour/trek/activity remains incomplete or uninitiated because of "force majeure", medical emergency, government policy changes, local strikes, or by personal choice after you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get a refund, reschedule or replace any services that remain underutilized by you.
8. In case if your tour/trek/activity gets cancelled because of "force majeure", medical emergency, government policy changes, local strikes between 0-7 days from your date of travel, you will be eligible to reschedule the date of your trek/tour/activity or you can get a credit note of the amount paid, however no cash refund will be possible in this case.
9. Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.
10. The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.
Q1. How long is the Kedarkantha Trek?
Answer: The
Kedarkantha Trek is a scheduled 5 Days / 4 Nights trek. You trek for approx 18
km in a span of 3 days, the rest 2 days will be coming to Sankri and leaving
for Dehradun respectively.
Q2. What is the height of the Kedarkantha trek?
Answer: The
highest altitude gain for the trek are as below-
Q3. What is the Kedarkantha Trek best time to visit?
Answer: Since
the Kedarkantha is a winter trek and the best time to visit would be October to
April.
Q4. Will I find snow on Kedarkantha Trek?
Answer: Yes,
the Kedarkantha Trek is a winter trek and during the months of late Nov. to
February, you will encounter soft fresh snow.
Q5. What will be the Kedarkantha trek route?
Answer: The
Kedarkantha trek starts from the Dehradun to the base village of Sankri to Juda
Ka Talab to Kedarkantha base camp and to Peak Summit, from the peak summit the
final leg goes down to the base camp to Hargaon and to Sankri and a drive to
Dehradun. You can check the detailed itinerary listed on the website.
Q6. What are the clothing and equipment that need to be carried from
our end on the Kedarkantha trek?
Answer: A
proper summarised list of what needs to be carried is listed on our website under
the Kedarkantha trek page. You must check it and prepare accordingly.
Q7. Which type of shoes should I bring on the Kedarkantha trekking
tour?
Answer: We
recommend you to buy high ankle waterproof shoes with a good grip. Also, you
can buy a pair of gumboots for yourself from the local shops of Sankri base
camp.
Q8. How difficult is the Kedarkantha Trek?
Answer: The
Kedarkantha trek is a winter trek and during the hike, you walk over the hard
and soft snow patches. Also, the Kedarkantha trek is listed under the
beginner’s trek, with proper gears and instructions from the trek guide you can
easily win the Kedarkantha Summit.
Q9. What kind of food will be provided during the Kedarkantha trek?
Answer: During
the Kedarkantha trek, you will be provided with proper vegetarian food. While
keeping in mind the supply of goods in the hilly areas the seasonal food
varieties will be provided to you.
Q10. Are Kedarnath and Kedarkantha the same?
Answer: The
Kedarnath and the Kedarkantha sound the same but are very different. The
Kedarnath is a part of the Char-Dham yatra of the Hindus and the Kedarkantha is
a trek in the western Garhwal Himalayas which offers great views of the many
snow-capped mountains.
Q11. How much weight will I have to carry?
Answer: The
backpack which you will carry shouldn’t be more than 10 kg of weight, on day 1,
the trek leader will guide you through the luggage packing.
Q12. What makes Kedarkantha a great trek for beginners?
Answer: The
highest elevation is 12,500 ft on the Kedarkantha trek, the easy ascend and the
well-marked path makes the Kedarkantha Trek great for first-timers.
Q13. Will there be mobile connectivity on Kedarkantha Trek?
Answer: During
the trek of Kedarkantha, the last point of mobile network connectivity will be
Purola which is 54 km before the Sankri Base village.
Q14. How do we reach Sankri?
Answer: You can take a shared cab from
the Dehradun to reach Sankri, also detailed information on how to reach the
Sankri campsite is listed on the website, you must check it out.
Q15. What's the Kedarkantha weather in December?
Answer: During
the month of December in the Kedarkantha Trek, the weather dips to around-15
degrees at the summit point.
Q16. What is the temperature during Kedarkantha Trek?
Answer: The
temperature during the Kedarkantha trek stays between 5 degrees to -15 degrees.
Q17. How much distance will we cover each day on the Kedarkantha
trekking tour?
Answer: Every
day, the trekking distance is different, however, you will be trekking approx 5
km (average) on a daily basis on the trek of Kedarkantha.
Q18. Why plan the Kedarkantha trek in November?
Answer: The
Kedarkantha trek in November is also an early and great time as you encounter
soft snowfalls and the more enriched forest sections.
Q19. What sort of fitness is expected from trekkers?
Answer: Normal
fitness is required for the Kedarkantha Trek, the trekker should be able to jog
2-3 km in a single day.
Q20. What type of vehicles will be used for transportation?
Answer: The
transportation vehicle for the Kedarkantha Trek will be SUV/MUV or the
traveler, the type of vehicle is totally dependent on the group size. Although
as per the respective itinerary, the transportation will be done on Days 1
& 6 if you choose to opt for the transit with us.
Q21.Is Kedarkantha Trek safe?
Answer: The
Kedarkantha Trek is a beginner trek and is totally safe as you pay heed to the
trek guide.
Q22. I am a first-timer. Should I go for this trek?
Answer: Yes,
you should go on the trek of Kedarkantha. The trail is well marked and offers a
great view of many famous peaks. This trek will allow you to walk deep into the
Uttrakhand side of the Himalayas.
Q23. What is Delhi to Kedarkantha distance?
Answer: The
distance from Delhi to Sankri is 432 km which is the base village for the
Kedarkantha and many other treks of the region. The distance will take 12 hours
to complete.
Q24. Can we have liquor or smoke while on the trek?
Answer: No, it
is strictly not allowed to have Liquor or Smoke on the Kedarkantha Trek as it
might cause AMS.
Q25. What are the nearby attractions that I can explore?
Answer: The nearby attraction points that you can cover near Dehradun are -
Robber’s cave - Tapkeshwar Mandir
Dehradun - Rajaji National Park - Malsi Deer Park - George Everest’s House and
many more.
Q26. What is the minimum & maximum age limit?
Answer: There
are no criteria to a minimum or maximum age for the Kedarkantha Trek but we
recommend children of age 8 above should join this trek.
Q27. What will be the accommodation type in this trek?
Answer: There
will be a mixed type of accommodation on the trek of Kedarkantha as you will be
staying in a guest house while in Sankri and in tents during the other
locations on the trek.
Q28. Are there any washroom/toilet facilities on the trek?
Answer: You
will be provided with attached washrooms while staying in the guest house and
dry toilet tents while on the trek.
Q29. If we trek in snow, what equipment will you provide?
Answer: Gaiters
and microspikes will be provided as equipment if you trek in the snow during
the trail of Kedarkantha.
Q30. Is there an option to offload my backpack?
Answer: Yes,
you can offload your backpack at the Sankri guest house after an extra amount
on the ground.
Q31. Is the trekking pole necessary?
Answer: A
trekking pole is not necessary for this trek, however, it will provide extra
support to the legs while climbing or descending.
Q32. Are there any local stores/shops where I can shop trekking
necessities?
Answer: Yes,
the trekking equipment is available on shopping only at Sankri shops, however,
the supply is limited with the local shops.
Q33. Is it safe for a solo woman traveler to trek in Fixed
departures?
Answer: Yes,
it is completely safe for the female traveler to join the fixed departures of
Kedarkantha Trek.
Q34. Will you give certificates on completion of trek?
Answer: Yes,
our team will provide you the Kedarkantha Trek certificates on completion of
the trek.
Q35. In case we opt for the transport with you, where will you pick
us from and where will you drop?
Answer: In
case if you opt for transport with us then the pickup point will be the
Dehradun Railway Station.
Q36. What time will you drop us at the endpoint on the last day of
the trek?
Answer: You
will reach Sankri at around 12 or 1 in noon followed by the leisure stay and on
Day 6 it's an 8-10 hour drive back to Dehradun.
Q37. What are the mandatory documents required for the trek?
Answer: You
must carry your valid government-issued ID proof and their copies. Note - PAN
card copies will not be accepted as it does not have the local address
mentioned.
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