Location : Uttrakhand
Average Trekking : 72 Km
Duration : 6 Days
Difficulty : Easy to Moderate
Altitude : 12,500 Ft
OVERVIEW OF KEDARKANTHA TREK
The queen of winter treks : Kedarkantha is situated within Govind Sanctuary in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The mountain is covered in snow during the winter season and is a treat for the eyes of the trekkers. Snow capped mountains, frozen lakes, water streams, deep forests are some of the many views that one might witness while hiking on the trail. The total altitude of the trek is 12,500 Ft. and is not the challenging one except on days when the weather is extremely harsh.
Starting your trek from the base camp village of Sankri, the village itself is a beauty to watch and beholds beautiful views of the Himalayas, second day will actually mark the starting of your trek when you will trek towards Juda Ka Talab and then next day you will march towards the base camp, from the base camp you can spot the peak of your final destination which is Kedarkantha Summit.
The picturesque view from the summit of Kedarkantha is absolutely stunning and you don’t want to miss that. Also the trek towards the summit is one of the best ones, waking up early in the morning starting your trek at 3 A.M. and reaching the summit and witnessing the best sunrise, justifying why the trek is called as the queen of winter treks.
INCLUSION
• Dehradun to Dehradun
• Veg meals: breakfast, Lunch, Evening snacks and dinner
• Tents(triple/double sharing), SleepingBags, Sleepingmatts
• Gears: Micro spikes and Gaiters as per snow conditions
• Accomodation in hostel / Guest house on Day1
• Experienced and Qualified Guides
• Friendly and Supportive staff
• Forest permits
• Medical Amenities: First Aid Kits, oximeter, oxygen cylinder
• Sanitised and Hygienic camp site and hostels
• Mode of Transportation
• Numbers of people (1-4): Hatch back - Alto, Swift or Equivalent Vehicle
• Numbers of people (5-8): tata sumo/Mahindra bolero or equivalent
vehicle
• Numbers of people (9-12): Temp travel
EXCLUSION
• Anything not mentioned in the list
• Meal during transportation
• Any kind of personal expenses during trek
• Porter/mule-charges (Personal), Backpack offloading charge
• Unscheduled or extended stay due to road blocks, landslides, bad weatherandsnowfall
• Cost of evacuation in-case of an emergency
CANCELLATION POLICY
We get that a travel and adventure enthusiast like you will be as bumped about cancelling a trek as us but we also understand that you may have to cancel the trek for any unforeseen reason and therefore the Cancellation Service of DPHolidays does not return the advance amount paid by the trekkers instead we provide a voucher for the exact amount which is equivalent to the amount paid by you.
DETAILED ITINERARY OF KEDAR KANTHA TREK
DAY 1Dehradun to Sankri
Drive Distance: 220 KM
Drive Duration: 7-8 Hours (Approx)
Your journey will start from the capital city of Uttrakhand: Dehradun at 6:30 AM. Our team will collect you and drive you to the village of Sankri which serves as the base camp village for many treks including the trek of Kedarkantha. The drive to the village is however a long one taking at least a minimum of 7 to 8 hours, but you’ll cross beautiful cities on your way one of which is Musoorrie, you’ll drive along with rivers like yamuna and not to miss the long, dark and deep woods and you’ll reach the village just like that. The village of Sankri is small and recently has started a zip line activity.
After reaching the village you will be served some hot and freshly made snacks and tea, you can relax for the day now.
There are some local cafes in the village you might explore them as well later in the evening we will serve freshly cooked food as dinner, have it and depart early to bed as tomorrow your day will start early and will mark the beginning of your trek.
DAY 2 Sankri to Juda ka Talab
Trek Distance: 4 KM
Altitude Gain: 6,400-9,100 Ft.
Your trek for the day will start from long pine trees and include a steep ascent and friendly dogs. You will mostly trek through the forests that day and will discover a path of snow some 1 KM away from the campsite of the day.
There are a lot of folk stories which try to justify why the lake is named “Juda-ka-talab” one such is that lord shiva was meditating in the forests and wanted to drink some water but since there was no water he plucked a strand of his hair from his bun (Juda) and threw it on ground which formed a water body.
Some locals also say that many years ago there were two separate water bodies which later conjoined to form one which in hindi means juda therefore the name. As for now we don’t know which story to believe in. It depends on the individual's imagination and beliefs but what these stories do imply is that the place is definitely a very old one and has seen so many seasons, weather, transformation and people. After walking for 1 KM or so in snow you will be welcomed by the Juda lake, it is a frozen lake during the winter season and you’ll be camping around the lake for that day.
DAY 3 Juda-ka -Talab to Kedarkantha Base Camp
Trek Distance: 4 KM
Altitude Gain: 9,100-11,250 Ft.
Waking-up from your cosy sleeping bags coming out from them might come as a challenge to you but don’t worry once you overcome that you will be greeted by beautiful and breathtaking views from the forest. After a good healthy breakfast you will leave for your next destination, the base camp. The trek to the base camp is a rather easy one since it is a gradual ascent. The base camp will take you a step closer to your final destination, you can spot the summit from the base camp.
The base camp also has a lot to oer during the winter months of December and January. It is filled with snow and it is beautiful to watch.
A lot of trekkers who enjoy skiing prefer to ski there.
You‘ll be reaching the base camp before lunch on your arrival. They will serve you lunch after which you can take good pictures with your friends, enjoy the snow, make reels and and and can also try your hands on making a snowman. In the evening you will be served hot tea and after that fill your stomach with dinner. Also you’ll be required to go to bed early on that day as the next day is the most awaited one and you’ll start trekking at 3 A.M. in the morning.
DAY 4 Base Camp to Kedarkantha Summit; descend to Hargaon camp
Trek Distance: 6 KM
Altitude Gain: 11,250-12,500 FT.
In order to watch the breathtaking view and the sun rise you will start your trek super early. The trek is quite a difficult one and you might feel dehydrated so make sure to carry a water bottle at all times with you.
Our team will arrange breakfast and tea in the morning for you so make sure to eat well before you start your trek towards the summit.
Since it is super early in the morning and no sunrise you will wear a head torch and make sure to walk extra carefully in the snow. The path though is a really really mesmerising one but don’t just stop there the view from the summit is worth every climb.
After reaching the final tea point the summit is just 750 metres away and a final climb if you take short breaks and climb nicely you will reach the summit before sunrise and will be able to witness the sun rise from your naked eyes.
There is a shrine made up of stones of lord Shiva, pay your respect there, you will be able to stop the mountains of Garhwals at its complete beauty from the summit, dierent shades of white and blue for as long as your eyes can go, just make sure to capture all that, click good pictures, spend good time with your friends and then get ready to ascent down to the basecamp. While going down you’ll see a temple of lord Ganesha just below the summit, it has a lot of religious importance for the locals. Ascending down you will feel like you are travelling in some winterland. Also make sure to slide down the snow slides created by the trekkers. It is worth the fun.
After resting for sometime and having your lunch you’ll descend to Hargaon camp.You will serve dinner at night and then depart to your tents marking the end of your long and eventful day.
DAY 5 Hargaon Camp to Sankri
Trek Distance: 6 KM
Altitude Loss: 8,900-6400 Ft.
Waking up to new views, pine trees and aroma of hot breakfast get ready to trek down. The descent is easier than the ascent, if you walk with a steady speed you will reach Sankri at day light and will be able to explore the local market as well.
On your trek down you will also see the trek of Har ki doon, also a very famous summer/monsoon trek. You can also plan to come back again this time to Har ki doon, we also provide group discounts and attractive oers for this trek. So if you ever plan this trek mail us your queries or give us a call. After reaching Sankri you will be allocated your rooms in the guesthouse and will be provided evening snacks and dinner.
after that your next stop is Wan village (also known as : Ran ka Dhar) If you want you may spend some time with the locals, click some snaps and then proceed forward towards the road ahead, a car will wait for you to take you to Lohajung. After reaching Lohajung, relax yourself, if you want you can explore the local market and accommodate yourself in the guesthouse.
DAY 6 BHAGWABASA TO ROOPKUND AND BACK TO BEDNI BUGYAL
DRIVE DISTANCE : 220 KM
After breakfast you will return back to Dehradun.
You can also opt to extend your trip by visiting the beautiful hill stations of Uttarakhand: Nainital and Mussouriee or can also visit the yoga capital: Rishikesh.
FAQ
What kind of accommodation will you get on the trek?
You’ll be accommodated in a clean and hygienic guest house for the first two and the last two days of the trek and for the remaining you’ll be accommodated in tents and sleep bags will also be provided.
How many trekkers do we take in a group ?
We’ll dispatch daily batches (almost all days) in the months of August, September and October. Where we welcome large groups and small groups likewise. Though if you want to trek solo or in a small group the trek can be customised according to your need. (Charges may differ according to your needs)
Do we provide accommodation if you come prior to the trek date ? ?
No it is not in our policy though we might help you in finding accommodation, however we are not responsible if there are no guest houses/hotels available, also the charges for accommodation for days before the trekking date and after the trekking date are NOT INCLUDED and the trekker is accountable to bear all the expenses for the same.
Are the required trekking gears available for rent by the DPHolidays?
Yes, we provide all the necessary trekking gears on rent for which the trekker may pay after completing the trek. We also provide mule and porter services the cost of which is totally exclusive from the package and you will have to pay additional charges for the same
What is the age limit ?
There is no particular age bar we welcome anyone and everyone who is a travel enthusiast, but children below the age of 16 are preferred to come along with their parents or gurdain and if they want to do a solo trek a non objection go ahead will be required from their parents end.
How safe is it to trek with DPHolidays ?
The sole purpose of DPHolidays is to provide its trekkers with the best trekking experience with quality as well as safety. We take extra precautions when it comes to the safety of our trekkers.
- We have a team of well trained and certified trek leaders.
- We have high end quality trekking gears and equipment.
- We have 24*7 medical assistance.
- Our staff is not only well behaved but also good at heart and will be available at your service 24*7
- We can proudly assure you that our team is the best in the field work it conducts to ensure you don’t go through any problem.
BASIC ESSENTIALS
• An identity card-original (MANDATORY)
• Bagpack and Rain cover(50-60 liter )
• Day pack And Rain cover (if you hire mule or porter)
• 1liter of Water Bottle
•Slipper and TrekKing Shoes (Waterprof is Preferred)
•LED Torch/Headlamp(With extra batteries)
•Poncho, Raincoat or Umbrella any one is must.(Poncho is preferred, since it is light weighted)
CLOTHING AND OTHER ESSENTIALS
- 2 pairs of Quick Dry T-shirt and Trek Pants (DENIM ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR TREKS)
- 1 pairs of T-SHIRTS for (Full Sleeves or Half Sleeves)
- 3 Pair of Cotton Socks And 2 Pair of Woollen Socks
- 2 weater OR 1 Fleece Jacket
- Thermals (1 is must 2 if going on a long trek)
- Sun Cap, Scarf, Light Towel, Snow Gloves
- Woolen Cap or Balaclava that cover Your ears (For the protection from coldwaves)
- UV sunglasses
- Carry few plastic bags incase your clothes get wet.
- Wind sheeter, Snow Jackets, One Down Feather Jacket (Carry any one from the mentioned)
HEALTH SKIN-CARE KIT
- Personal Toilet kit, Toilet Paper, Sanitizer, Tooth Brush and Paste
- Lip balm , Cold Creame , Mistiriser and Sun Screen Lotion(SPF 40)
- Personal Medicine Kit (With basic First Aid kit and your regular medicine)
- Anti Fungal Creame : Carry an Anti Fungle Creame if you are sensitive to Sweating and prone to skin irritations around genital or groin area due to lack of bathing.
EATABLE-QUICK ENERGY DURING TREK
- Glucose, Chocolates, Biscuits, Energy Bars
- Toffees and Dry fruits and Nuts
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