Overview
Region: Uttarakhand
Duration : 4 Nights / 5 Days
Grade: Easy To Moderate
Max Altitude : 12,500ft
Approx Trekking Km: 20Km.
Group Size: 12-15
Age Group: 12 to 50 Years
Base Camp: Sankri
Kedarkantha Peak is Situated in the lofty Garhwal Himalayas, the Kedarkantha peak offers a very accessible trek, any time of the year. The Kedarkantha Trek takes you on a memorable journey starting with the Govind National Park which is a treasure house of flora and fauna such as leopards, bears, musk deer, and many birds! The uniqueness of this trek lies in the way it mixes beautiful scenery with a challenging route. Days will be warm but nights are to watch out for as sub-zero temperatures are a common phenomenon. All the challenges aside, at an altitude of 3800m/12,500 feet, the trek promises a sweeping view from the peak.
COST OF THE TRIP
Dehradun -Kedarkantha - Dehradun
Trek Charges: 8500/-
Travel Guide Till Dehradun from Mumbai
Before 2 Days take Garibrath Exp in Evening From Mumbai To Delhi. (Train fare 900/- 3AC)
Then the next day you will reach Delhi by 10.00 Am
After that take Dehradun Volvo Bus from ISBT Delhi. ( Bus fare 600- 800/-)
The bus will take 6 hrs to reach Dehradun.
Take a room in Dehradun.
The next day we will pick you for Kedarkantha trek in Morning at 06.00 AM
Itinerary
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Sankri
Altitude: 6,400 feet
220 km drive - approx 10 hours
Trekkers will be picked from Dehradun at 6:30am in a Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle
Expected arrival time at Sankri – 5:00 pm
BSNL network erratic
Day 2: Sankri to Juda-ka-Talab
Altitude: 6,400 feet to 9,100 feet
4 kms trek, approx 5 hours
The trail passes through dense pine forests, maple trees, few streams and finally opens out to beautiful meadows
Stay in tents
Day 3: Juda-ka-Talab to Kedarkantha Base
Altitude: 9,100 feet to 11,250 feet
4 kms trek, approx 2.5 hours
Most of today’s trail is on a ridge, under oak trees
You will also pass through some meadows where you can spot shepherd log huts
Peaks :- Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kala Nag and Ranglana stand among the others
Stay in tents
Day 4: Kedarkantha base to Kedarkantha peak; descend to Hargaon camp
Altitude: 11,250 feet to 12,500 feet to 8,900 feet
6 kms trek, approx 7 hours
Spend some time at the summit and descend back to the base camp by noon for lunch
Post lunch, descend down to Hargaon
Reach Hargaon by evening
Stay in tents
Day 4: Kedarkantha base to Kedarkantha peak; descend to Hargaon camp
Altitude: 11,250 feet to 12,500 feet to 8,900 feet
6 kms trek, approx 7 hours
Spend some time at the summit and descend back to the base camp by noon for lunch
Post lunch, descend down to Hargaon
Reach Hargaon by evening
Stay in tents
The Things to Carry :
Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres)
Trekking Shoes
LED Torch
One Water Bottle (one litre)
Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)
Clothes
Trekking Jacket
Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers
Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)
Two collared t-shirts
Thermals
Extra Pair of Clothes
woolen sweater
Accessories
Sunglasses
Sunscreeen Lotion (SPF 50/70)
Lip Balm (SPF 30)
Sun cap
Normal Cap
Synthetic hand gloves
Three pair of Socks
Raincoat/Ponchos
Plastic cover (for wet clothes)
You do not carry:
Jholas / sling bag.
Do not wear sandal, floater, chappal or ballerinas.
Please avoid wearing Jewelry.
Alcohol or any narcotic substance.
Caution:
Wear full clothes.
Avoid wearing jewelry
