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KedarKantha Trek

05 N/ 06 Days, Rs 5,999 PP onwards

Places : Dehradun- Sankri- KedarKantha- Sankri- Dehradun

KedarKantha Trek

KEDARKANTHA SNOW TREK
Quick Overview
 Famous for – Snow trekking, summit peak, frozen lake, milky way, snow covered Himalayan peaks,
5am sunrise, gorgeous campsite, Astro photography, local culture etc..
 Region – Uttarakhand Himalayas
 District – Uttarkashi
 Altitude – 12,500ft
 Duration – 6 days and 5 nights
 Trekking Distance – 20 Km
 Difficulty Level – Easy
 Start Point- Dehradun
 End Point – Dehradun
 Base Camp – Sankri
 Nearest Railway Station – Dehradun Railway Station
 Nearest Airport – Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun
 Last ATM – Purola Mori has the last ATM point before your trek begins.
 Mobile Connectivity – Vodafone & Bsnl
 Best time to visit – December to March
 Travel graph – Dehradun – Mussoorie –Kempthy Fall – Purola – Mori – Sankri
 Rivers – Yamuna & Tons

Trek Price:

Option 1: Rs 5,999/- Per Person (Sankri-Sankri) ;

Option 2: Rs 7,999/- Per Person (Dehradun-Dehradun)

Kedarkantha Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Dehradun - Sankri (2000M) (Drive / 6-7 Hrs) Today you will start your drive from Dehradun to reach Sankri. This is an enjoyable drive initially along the Yamuna and towards the latter part along the beautiful Tons River. There are very beautiful pine forest sections along the drive today. Upon reaching Sankri we will check into the scenically located campsite. Overnight stay at Sankri
  • Day 2 - Sankri (2000M) - Juda Ka Talab, Hargaoun (Drive /10 – 15 Mins & Trek / 4-5 Hrs) After a leisurely breakfast, you will set out on the hike. Walking to Saur village and from there you will start climbing up. Reach a small lake/pond called Juda-ka-Talab. Camp here for the night. Overnight stay at Juda – ka – Talab
  • Day 3 - Juda Ka Talab, Hargaoun - Base Camp (2800M) (Trek / 4- 5 Hrs) Post breakfast begin the trek towards Kedar Kantha base, our destination for the day. The route is beautiful with vast fields of snow and patches of green in between them. The Kedar Kantha base campsite is an open snow ground surrounded by trees. This site has been chosen keeping in mind the safety aspect and is a wonderful place to set up a camp. Here one can rest at Gujjar huts for safety back, in case the weather is harsh. From nearby get fabulous views of Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch& Kalanag peaks. Overnight stay at the base camp of Kedarkantha.
  • Day 4 - Base Camp (2800M) – Kedar Kantha Summit (3800M) – Base Camp (2800M) (Trek / 7 - 8 Hrs) The distance to the summit is not long but is reasonably steep and walking on snow makes it more tiring and time-consuming. Depending upon the snow conditions select the best route leading to the summit. Start quite early about 2 am in the morning and it will take anywhere between 7 to 8 hours to get to the summit. You get to see all the mountains of the Yamunotri and Gangotri range and also of Kinner Kailash range and other ranges in Himachal. Also, there are some great views of the underlying valleys. After spending some time at the summit and will start descending and walk all the way down to base camp. Overnight stay at the base of Kedarkantha
  • Day 5 - Base Camp (2800M) - Sankri (2000M) (Trek / 4 - 5 Hrs) After a hot cup of tea and breakfast, we will start descending to Sankri. Continue on the trail and the views get really exciting as we start to get a glimpse of the tips of the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. Arrival at Sankri for the night. Overnight stay at Sankri
  • Day 6 - Sankri (2000M) – Dehradun (Drive / 6 - 7 Hrs) After breakfast board the vehicle and start driving back towards Dehradun. Arrive in Dehradun by around late afternoon or evening. Your trip ends here

Inclusions:  Accommodation (Hotel Stay & wooden Homestays)  Meals (Starting Dinner on Day 1st To till day 6th breakfast)  Forest Permits / Camping Charges, if any (Upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)  Tents, Sleeping bags, mats  Safety Equipment  Trek guide, cook, helpers.  Services of a Trek Leader  Transportation (from Dehradun to Sankri and return Dehradun)  Trekking gears (crampons, gaiters, hiking pole)  Achievements certificate of Kedarkantha summit.

Exclusions:  Cost of any kind of travel insurance  Any expense of personal nature  Any expense not specified in the inclusion list  Portage of personal rucksacks
Tent / Camp and Homestays
Things To Carry  Valid ID proof for each member  Personal toiletries and medication (if any)  Warm clothes like windproof jackets, fleece/full sleeve sweater, thermals, woollen cap and socks, mittens and scarf  Comfortable clothes like tee-shirts, trousers or tracks  Raincoat or poncho to avoid rains  Walking stick or trekking pole  Comfortable trekking or hiking shoes  Water bottles, backpack, energy bars/snacks, etc.  Sunscreen lotion  Sunglasses  Binoculars  Camera  Cap or hat  Flashlight (with spare batteries) TIPS Always trek in a group of two or more Try to keep your Backpack around 10-12 kg. Make sure to take a good camera with you, there will be best opportunities to click photographs of snow clad Himalayan peaks. Also perfect for astro photography and capturing milky way.

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