Itinerary: Beautiful Kedarkantha – Himalayan Trek

About the place:

Kedarkantha Peak is one of the most sought after snow trekking destinations in India. With falling winter snow it’s a mesmerizing pictorial view and what’s more attractive, is the view of the mighty Himalayas from the trails right to the top. Nestled at a height of 3810 meters which is about 12,500 feet this is an ideal trekking trail which covers a consolidated distance of 20 km

Overview:

Region: Uttarakhand
Duration: 6 Days
Grade: Easy To Moderate
Max Altitude: 12,500 Ft.
Approx Trekking Km: 20 Kms.

Tentative Itinerary for Kedarkantha Trek :

Day 1: ( Dehradun To Sankri)

8 am: Start from Dehradun to Sankri … 220 km drive – approx 10 hours
11 am: Visit Mussorie On the way…Kempty Falls ( if time permits)
5 pm: Arrival at Sankri..(6400ft)
8 pm: Dinner

Day 2 : (Sankri To Juda ka Talab)

8 am: After Breakfast .. Short briefing about the trek
8.30 am: Start Trek to Juda ka Talab (9,100 feet)
–>4 kms trek, approx 3-4 hours
1.30 pm: Reach campsite.. Hot lunch served
–> Rest for the day.. Take some photographs around the lake..
7.30 pm: Hot dinner …
8.30 pm: Camp fire.. Fun time..
9.30 pm: Go to sleep….

Day 3 : ( Juda ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base)

8 am: Start trek after Breakfast
–> This day’s trek is the shortest one.. 3.5 kms
–> enjoy the views of Swargarohini, Kaala Nag( Black Peak), Bandarpoonch
12.30 pm: Reach fully snow covered camp site(11,250 feet)
1.00 pm : Hot Lunch served..
–> Get acclimatize for the temperature
7.00 pm : Dinner and go to sleep…

Day 4 : Kedarkantha base to Kedarkantha peak and back to Hargoan

3.00 am: Wake up call
4.00 am: Start to Summit… push yourself… So that you can see the Sunrise from peak
7.30 am: Reach Summit….. Woah…. (12,500ft)
8.30 am: After photo session, we shall descend to Campsite
12.30 pm: Have lunch
1.30 pm: Descend to Hargoan camp
4.30 pm: Reach Hargoan camp

Day 5 : Hargoan to Sankri

8 am: Start descend to Sankri
–> 6 kms trek, approx 4 hours
1 pm: Reach Sankri..
1.30 pm: Have lunch
4.30 pm: Explore the localities

Day 6 : Drive Back to Dehradun

8 am: Departure to Dehradun ….
6 pm: Reach Dehradun… Say Sayonaraaaa

Note: On Day 6, you’ll reach Dehradun between 6 pm and 7 pm. You can book your travel any time after 8 pm.

Also Read : Kederkantha trek experience by Dheeraj

Inclusions:

• Accommodation (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
• Meals while on trek (Veg.) – Only from Sankri to Sankri
• Experienced staff(guides, trek leaders, cooks,etc.)
• Trek equipment: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required)
• All necessary permits and entry fees.
• First aid ,medical kits, oxygen cylinder.
• Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide and Support staff.
• Transport from Dehradun to Sankri and return (According to itinerary)

Note: Normally we expect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
INR 1200/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance
INR 1500/- if you inform us after reaching Sankri
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/ trolleys/ bags will not be allowed.

Exclusions:

• Personal expenses of any kind.
• Backpack offloading charges.
• Food during transit to and from base camp (Dehradun to Sankri food expenses)
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Mandatory things to carry

Clothing:

1. Backpack with rain cover (40L+)
2. Down jacket
3. Thermals (One Pair)
4. Raincoat/Poncho
5. T-shirts (3-4) & Trek Pants
6. Socks (woollen and Normal)

Gear:

1. Trekking Shoe(Pref. Waterproof) 👞👞
2. Head Torch🔦
3. Pole (Optional)
4. Cap 🧢
5. Waterproof gloves🧤
6. SunGlasses (UV )🕶🕶
7. WaterBottle 🍶🍶
8. Energy Bars ,ORS…🍫🍫

Carry Personal Medication

You can purchase Backpacking Equipment and Other necessary items for your trips. We suggest you purchase Quechua Products

BCF Guidelines And Advisory :

• No Smoking… No Alcohol… No Littering.
• No pollution of water
• This is not a luxury trip but we will try our best to make it comfortable
• We carry basic First Aid, please do inform us if you need any special attention
• If you feel unwell bring to the notice of the organizers immediately
• Organizers are not responsible for loss of any belongings. please take care of your belongings.

How to reach Dehradun??

By Air : Dehradun Airport ( Jolly grant airport) is well connected by flights from major cities across the country.

By Train : Indain Railways runs regular trains to Dehradun from all major cities.

By Road : Uttarakhand RTC has good connectivity from Delhi. You can get Bus from ISBT Kahmiri gate and Anand vihar.

Price Range : INR 9500 – INR 11000

For more details/ group discounts/ quotation/required gear please get in touch with us

Also Read : Kederkantha trek experience by Dheeraj

Few clicks of Kedarkantha Trek

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You can purchase Backpacking Equipment and Other necessary items for your trip

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