Kedarkantha Trek
Kedarkantha trek takes you towards giant mountains, and past picturesque lakes of the state of Uttarakhand. The trip commences from Dehradun, from where you drive to the small, but pretty village of Sankri. The village is inside Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to diverse species of flora and fauna.
Fixed Departures
23rd Dec -27th Dec
25th Dec -29th Dec
30th Dec -3rd Jan
Itinerary
We board cabs from Dehradun early in the morning and move towards Sankri a beautiful hill village the road head for this trek, the journey takes around 10 hrs. and goes via the towns of Purola, Mori, Natwar. On arrival at the campsite, check-in at your camp and rest for the day.
As soon as the morning unfolds, you will be guided for some exercise as a warm up for the trek. Post breakfast at around 8 AM, you will start on your trek to Juda Ka Talab, which is the second campsite. The camp is settled around a small pond, completely surrounded with pine and oak trees, and you will have a stunning view of snow-laden peaks as you settle in for the day. The fragrance and serenity of nature will completely rejuvenate you.
Get up early in the morning to see the sunrise and watch the snow-peaks turn gold as the sunlight slowly washes over them. Then, have your breakfast and get ready to start the trek to Kedarkantha Peak base, which is the next campsite and would take around 4 hrs to reach. On reaching the base, you will be served hot lunch. Explore the area near the campsite, or just relax and marvel at the nature’s sheer beauty.
The trek on the fourth day will be long, as you will hike for 7-8 hours up to the summit of Kedarkantha peak, and then descend to the base as well. On reaching the summit, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Yamunotri and Gangotri ranges. Enjoy a hot lunch, and take some time to revel in the stunning beauty that surrounds you, before heading back to the Juda ka Talab for Night camps.
Trek down back to Sankri via Hargaon on a well-marked trail of cobblestones. Your route will pass through thick forests of pine and maple trees, and you will have splendid views of the Har ki Doon valley.
On reaching Sankri, drive back to Dehradun, which is around 200 km away. Enjoy the scenery along the route, and keep the memories of your amazing trek etched in your heart forever as you proceed for your homeward journey.
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Costing
INR 9990 + 5% GST – per person(Dehradun to Dehradun)
INR 10990 + 5% GST – per person(Dehradun to Dehradun)
Other Info
Inclusions:
- Stay in Rooms/tents (accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis).
- All entry fees and guide charges
- Accommodation during the trek
- Nutritious and wholesome meals
- Permits and Camping Charges
- All Technical and common Equipment (tents )
- First aid and medical kit
- Services of an expert trek leader
Exclusions:
- Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls and alcoholic drinks
- Any Kind of Insurance
- Any claims due to natural calamity such as landslide/Road blockage
- Any service not mentioned under tour inclusion
- Food during transit and Road Transportation
- Anything apart from the inclusions