KEDARKANTHA TREK

PRICE : 6789/- Only

REGION - UTTARAKHAND

5 DAYS - 4 NIGHT

FEET - 12,500

Kedarkantha Peak, located in the highlands of the Tons River

Valley, is a lovely ridge peak that is accessible most of the year,

save during the monsoon season and during peak winters. The

trip is surrounded by a variety of flora and wildlife as it passes

through Govind National Park, making it even more attractive,

adventurous, and satisfying.

The summit is 3810 meters (12,500 feet) above sea level, and

reaching there is particularly gratifying since you have a

360-degree panorama of peaks in Uttarakhand such as the

Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch I & II, Black Peak, and Ranglana,

all of which are part of the Yamunotri and Gangotri ranges.

The Har Ki Dun valley, which stretches below, is visible. On the

northwest, the Himachal Pradesh mountains, which extend

into the Kinnaur ranges, can be seen, while on the west, the

Rupin valley flows into Himachal Pradesh. Villages such as

Purola and Mori may be seen to the east. All novices who enjoy

the snow and high altitude are encouraged to participate in

this journey!

Day 1: From Dehradun to Sankri - 8 h drive

Day 2: From Sankri to Juda Ka Talab - 4 KM : 3-4 h

Day 3: From Juda Ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base Camp- 4 KM : 3-4 h

Day 4: From Base Camp to Kedarkantha Summit and return to

Hargaon- 12 KM: 7-8 h

Day 5: From Hargaon to Sankri to Dehradun; 8 h drive

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

SHORT ITINERARY

The road from Dehradun to Sankri passes through Mussoorie, Nowgaon,

Purola, and Mori, among other cities and villages. We continue our

journey inwards after gaining elevation in Mussoorie and are shortly joined by

the river Yamuna a few kilometres ahead of Kempty Falls. The trip takes you

through a deep pine forest, enveloping you in a pleasant yet strong pine aroma.

You enter Mori after driving through a long stretch of pine trees. From here,

you'll be accompanied by the Tons River, which is the Yamuna's largest

tributary and a popular rafting destination. The scenic trip begins early in the

morning in order to get at Sankri by sunset. The 190-kilometer journey takes

about 8 to 9 hours to accomplish.

DETAIL ITINERARY

DAY 1: FROM DEHRADUN TO SANKRI - 8 H DRIVE

After breakfast, we leave Sankri early and begin our walk to Juda Ka Talab. The

journey from Sankri to the base camp is exciting. The walk begins in the

hamlet, traversing another community, Saud, before reaching the route that

leads to Kedarkantha, with children on their way to school and local village

women beginning their daily errands and chores. After a short distance, the

route enters a pine forest and begins to rise steeply until it reaches a ridge. The

route evens out and expands on the ridge. Because the light cannot penetrate

the thicket of pine and maple trees, the stroll is kept cool by the density of the

forest. Finally, you'll arrive to Juda Ka Talab, a tiny lake known for three floating

landmasses. We arrive to the lake for the night and have supper beneath the

glittering presence of billions of stars!

DAY 2: FROM SANKRI TO JUDA KA TALAB - 4 KM : 3-4 H

A route leads further into the thick pine trees after passing Juda Ka Talab. If you

keep travelling, you'll eventually come to a meadow with shepherd's cottages.

After another thousand feet of ascending, you'll arrive at the day's destination:

Kedarkantha base camp. This section of the hike takes around 2-3 hours to

complete. From Juda Ka Talab to the base camp, the path is breathtakingly

gorgeous and fascinating. It's the ideal spot for photographers and wildlife

lovers alike! Because of the absence of insulation, the base camp is cooler than

the peak. The renowned peaks of Uttarakhand can be seen for miles from the

base camp, making it an ideal location for camping.

DAY 3: FROM JUDA KA TALAB TO

KEDARKANTHA BASE CAMP- 4 KM : 3-4 H