Kedarkantha Trek Uttarakhand - 5 Days

Kedarkantha Trek Uttarakhand – 5 Days

A Complete Guide to Kedarkantha Trek

  • Kedarkantha Trek Uttarakhand is quite possibly the most wonderful trip which takes you to the place that is known for the absolute best perspectives which you will treasure for a lifetime.
  • This colder time of year trip will take you through an excursion of a portion of the obscure spots with the best perspectives on the mountains.
  • During your trip, you will travel through probably the most lovely sights with snow-covered mountains, verdant valleys, and frozen lakes.
  • Get an opportunity to observe the distinctive widely varied vegetation of the locale as you proceed with your journey.
  • Each of the campgrounds is known for its stunning environmental factors with the excellence of pine trees.
  • Soak in the stunning excellence of the locale while you keep journeying across the lavish glades, thick pine backwoods, falling excellent streams, and lovely maple trees.

About the Kedarkantha Trek:

For those of you who are searching for some exciting experience then the Kedarkantha journey is totally made for you. Improved with the mysterious greatness of falling days offlined with pine trees, The Kedarkantha Peak is a champion among the most searched for after snow traveling objections in India. You will begin this journey from Dehradun which is another lovely objective. The drive to Kedarkantha takes you through Mussoorie, and a portion of the beautiful magnificence of the locale till you arrive at Sankri.

During your trip, you will run over a portion of the grand sights of the snow-covered Himalayas, the verdant greenery, lavish scenes, a bunch assortment of verdure, and frozen lakes. As you proceed with your journey you will likewise see far-off towns where women and kids are occupied with taking, packs of wooden logs, wooden sticks, and dry leaves to utilize them for concocting and set huge fires around evening time. Kedarkantha journeying bundle gives you that ideal traveling experience that you have been long-sitting tight for.

Kedarkantha means Throat of Lord Shiva.

Best Time to Go Kedarkantha?

The best and ideal opportunity to visit the Kedarkantha journey is in the long periods of December to April. The whole area is covered with a shimmering white day off the base of elevated trees is half-lowered with it. In the event that the blanketed mountains draw in you, this the best and ideal opportunity for you to observe the genuine excellence of nature. The long periods of June to September are the storm months and one should try not to travel right now. The traveling course stays open in the mid-year yet the magnificence in the cold weather months is genuinely paradisiacal that makes it the best and ideal opportunity to visit Kedarkantha.

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Facts About Kedarkantha Trek:

Temperature: Day: 8°C to 15°C and Night: – 5°C to 3°C

Kedarkantha Trek Distance: 20 km

Most extreme Altitude: 12,500 ft

Kedarkantha Trek Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate

Railroad Station: Dehradun is the closest rail line station

Air terminal: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

ATM: Purola has the last ATM point before your journey starts.

Things To Carry

  • Shirts/T-shirts – 2/3, Warm shirt/light miniature wool pullover/full sleeve T shirt
  • Traveling Pants that are water safe/anti-agents and having inside coating for additional glow 2
  • Windproof/water safe external shell (coat) of good quality with an appropriate hood
  • Down coat with min 600 fill power rating, Thick Fleece/Full-sleeve Woolen sweater
  • Warm inward wear (upper and lower)
  • Woolen cap, Inner downy gloves, Outer water evidence gloves
  • Thick woolen socks and customary socks (4 – 5 sets), Scarf/suppressor (discretionary)
  • Agreeable waterproof Trekking/Hiking shoes that accompany a thick sole and high lower legs
  • Camp shoes like shoes/sport shoes
  • Parka/Poncho
  • Little lightweight towel
  • Protected water container and hydration pack (discretionary)
  • Cap/floppy cap to get the solid sun far from your face, Sunglasses with UV assurance, and capacity to cut the glare (significant while navigating through a day off)
  • Durable strolling stick/Trekking shaft
  • Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm
  • Light/Flashlight (with additional batteries)

Kedarkantha Travel Tips

  • Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.
  • Pay heed to the trek leader or instructor in order to enjoy a safe and sound trekking experience.
  • Do not consume alcohol or any other intoxicants during the trek.
  • Avoid trekking during the night.
  • Before undertaking the trek, consult a physician.
  • Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the trek.
  • The trek takes place through an eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites.
  • Fresh & clean sleeping bags with inner lining/hot water bottle to keep you warm in cold winters.
  • Basic First Aid Medical kit with Oxygen cylinder and Oxi meter (tour guides are certified in handling first aid situations)

How Many Possible routes for Kedarkantha Trek

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Juda Ka Talab during Summer

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Overview

Accommodation in Kedarkantha Trek

As Kedarkantha is a mainstream winter journey, just audacious adventurers visit this spot. There are no inns,

resorts or guesthouses at Kedarkantha Summit or at Base camp. The adventurers take tents alongside

them and camp along the path when they end around evening time. Tents can likewise be leased from the town near

the headquarters. The visit administrators for the most part give the outdoors gear. The closest market or

roadhead is at Sankri. You can remain at Meraki Sankri Homestay during first and the previous evening of your journey.

Kedarkantha Trek Food Guide

It isn’t feasible for anybody to discover a side of the road dhabas on the way to Kedarkantha as it is a spot that is uninhabited by individuals. Despite the fact that a few shacks are open during not many months of the year at 2 or 3 areas, however, you ought not totally to rely upon them. Travelers take the food supplies with themselves that they bought at lower elevations, ideally prior to beginning the journey or a traveling organization will fare thee well of every one of your suppers during the journey.

History about Kedarkantha Trek

Any article on popular vacationer locations in Uttarakhand is deficient without the notice of its legendary implications related to the spot. Vacation spots in Devbhumi Uttarakhand are spread in legendary undertones and Kedarkantha is the same.

Kedarkantha – Lord Shiva’s retreat

Kedarkantha is otherwise called Bal-Kedar and as indicated by a neighborhood legend; it should be the site of Kedarnath. It is said that when Shiva was meandering at Kedarkantha in his bull symbol, to stow away from the Pandavas, the nearby inhabitants upset his tranquility. Hence, he escaped to the present Kedarnath site. The locals of Sankri accept that the pike of Lord Shiva, raised at Kedarkantha secures them and keeps the Himalayan Rivers renewed.

Short Itinerary

Day 1: Dehradun to Sankari- Night Stay in Sankari

Day 2: Sankari – Juda Ka Talab – Base Camp, stay in camps

Day 3: Base Camp – Kedarkantha Summit – Base Camp, Night Stay at Base Camp

Day 4: Trek down to Sankari, Night stay at Sankari

Day5: Back to Dehradun.

Itinerary

Day 1
Dehradun - Sankri (2000M) (Drive / 6-7 Hrs), 187 Km

– Start the trip from Dehradun to Sankari which is 187 Km and it will take 7 hr.
– This is a pleasant drive at first along the Yamuna and towards the last part along the lovely Tons River.

– There are exceptionally wonderful pine woodland segments along the drive today.

– After arriving at Sankri we will look into the beautifully found campground.

– Overnight stay at Sankri

Day 2
Sankari - Juda Ka Talab - Kedarkantha Base Camp

Distance: 8 Kms Trek
Time Taken: 7 – 8 Hours
Altitude: 3450 Mtr
On 2nd day, start trek to Kedarkantha base camp via Juda Ka Talab. Sankari to Juda ka Talab is around 4 km and base camp is also 4 Kms.
Once reached Juda ka Talab, you can also stay few moments and enjoy the scenic views then head to the base camp.
Pitch your camp at campsite and night stay there.

Day 3
Kedarkantha Base Camp - Summit - Kedarkantha Base Camp

Distance: 6 Kms Trek
Time Taken: 7 Hours
Altitude: 3450 – 3800 – 3450 Mts
– Wake up early morning and head to the Kedarkantha summit. If you will able to reach before sunrise you will be a witness to mesmerizing sunrise view.
– During winter, the peak is fully covered with thick snow and the white natural beauty is incredible.
– Summertime is also beautiful and whole mountains and valleys are covered with green pine and oak trees.
– After spending a little time then back to base camp and stay the night at base camp.
– If you have less time then you can also return back to Sankari directly. And 1 day will be saved

Day 4
Kedarkantha Base Camp - Sankari

Distance: 6 – 7 Kms Trek
Time Taken: 4 -5 Hours
On day 4th you can back to Sankari and reach till afternoon or evening and night stay there if you will able to reach before 10 am then you can get a local bus and start back to Dehradun.

Day 5
Sankari - Dehradun

Distance: 188 Kms
Time Taken: 7-8 Hours
Start way back home and it will take whole day journey and reach till evening.

Do you have any doubt about this trek?

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Is this trek safe for solo female traveler?

Yes completely safe for both male and female solo travelers.

Can we do Kedarkantha trek in Monsoon also?

Monsoon is risky for mountain treks, we suggest you avoid trek

Kedarkantha is difficult trek?

Yes, the Kedarkantha trek is an easy to moderate level trek. Beginners can do this trek.

Can I do Kedarkantha trek without any guide?

Yes, you can do without a guide, the trails are defined and the terrain is also kept guiding you.

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Kedarkantha Trek Uttarakhand

Trip Facts

  • 5 Days
  • Easy-Moderate
  • Whole Year (except monsoon time) Winter Snow time is best
  • 3800 Meters
  • Day: 8°C to 15°C and Night: -5°C to 3°C
  • Juda Ka Talab & Kedarkantha Base Camp
  • Cab or Bus
  • Tent
  • Physically and Mentally fit
  • Trekking
  • Hindi, English
  • 10
  • 60