Kedarkantha Trek (5200 M)

Altitude: 2800m

Trek Distance: 4-5 km

Duration: 05 Hours

Trekking for the Kedarkantha summit begins from Sankri, the base village for the trek. Today you will trek to Juda ka Talab, a beautiful alpine lake. The lake is situated at an altitude of around 2800m and the trek distance is about 4-5 kilometers. It would take around 5 hours to reach Juda ka Talab.

As you begin your trek from Sankri village, you will walk into the village extension Saur, and then you will walk along a stream then turn towards the forests of pine, Cedar, Oak trees and maple.

Today, the trail would be broader and ascend gradually for about 2-3 hours. During the winters, the trail is covered in snow, and depending upon the snow conditions you would require proper winter gear for trekking. As you move forward you might spot wildlife like Himalayan Langurs, these animals are usually shy and move quickly from one branch to another, making it difficult to catch a proper glimpse. You might spot many other animals like wild boars, hares, and martens and many more.

After trekking a few more hours you will reach the beautiful campsite for the day Juda ka Talab. It is an extremely scenic lake with cedar, maple and oak forests around.

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: 3100m

Trek Distance: 04 km

Duration: 03 Hours

Today we will again start our day early in the morning. We will first have a warm breakfast with a sunrise view then start our trekking for the day. Today we will trek to Kedarkantha base camp. The campsite is at an altitude of 3100 m and the distance from Juda ka Talab to Kedarkantha base camp is around 4 kilometers. Even if you walk moderately, you can cover the distance in around 3 hours. The trail is marked well so it is easy to navigate.

Walking through the trail, you will cross cedar, maple and oak forests, the forests will shortly open into expansive meadows. As you move forward, you will witness the valley of the Himalayan region gradually unfolding in front of your eyes. The Kedarkantha trail is beginner friendly and easy to climb, even during the peak winter the trail is not very tough, making it enjoyable for everyone. During winters you can see snow on the trails while during summers it is lush green.

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: Kedarkantha Peak 3800m

Hargaon: 2700m

Trek Distance: 06-07 km

Duration: 07 Hours

Today is the day when you get to see the views from the Kedarkantha summit. The summit is at an altitude of 3800m. The trekking schedule for today is, trek from the base camp to the Kedarkantha summit, and descend to the Hargaon camp. The journey to the summit and down to Hargaon is about 6 kilometers and it takes around 7 hours.

Today we will witness sunrise from the Kedarkantha summit, so we will begin early in the morning. For today, the trek is a gradual incline, however it gets steep at the end and might test your skills and fitness.

The views around you will rejuvenate you. At the summit, you can also see small temples of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Ganesha.

After soaking in the view and taking pictures, we will start descending downhill to the Kedarkantha base camp and have our lunch there. And then after lunch, we will again descend downhill all the way to Hargaon. Descending downhill is comparatively easier and faster, so you will reach Hargaon soon. Reaching Hargaon marks the end of trekking on day four. We will set our camps and rest here for the night.

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: 1950m

Trek Distance: 04 km

Duration: 03-04 Hours

 Today is the final day of trekking. We will descend from Hargaon to Sankri, from an altitude of 8900 ft to 6400 ft. The trekking distance is about 4 kms and might take up to 3-4 hrs to complete the descent.

Descending the valley is simply wonderful. Relishing the view, we will descend further and once again cross a dense forest that would finally open at the Sankri village. After reaching Sankri we will check into the hotel again, and you can rest or head out to explore the village.

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive: 190 km

Duration: 07 Hours

Today will be the last day of the wonderful trip. Today we will return to Dehradun with beautiful memories. From Sankri a vehicle will be arranged for you to drive back to Dehradun. We will check out from the hotel early in the morning, since it will be a long journey today. The distance from Sankri to Dehradun is 190 kilometers, it might take up to 8 hours.

Meals Provided: Breakfast