Kedarkantha Winter Trek
The journey for the beautiful Kedarkantha peak commences from the city of Dehradun.
From Dehradun it’s a long drive to Sankri located at an altitude of 6400 feet and takes
about 10 hours to reach. It’s a distance of 210 km km from Dehradun. The trekking trip
starts from Sankri the next day towards Jadu Ka Talab which is based at 9100 feet and
takes about 5 hours trekking to reach the destination.
During this trail one can experience the beauty of lush meadows, dense pine forests,
cascading beautiful streams, and gorgeous maple trees.
Here is the first campsite where the trekkers need to stay in tents. From Jadu ka talab on
the following day one needs to trek up to 11,250 feet towards Kedarkantha base which
is again a distance of approximately 4.5 kms. In this trail the trekkers pass through lush
meadows and for the first time catch the view multiple snow capped peaks standing tall
encircling the location. The next destination is the Kedarkantha peak which is based at
a height of 12,500 feet and this trail can be a little challenging in compared to others.
However the views of the fascinating Himalayas make it up for all the hard work with its
breathtaking views. On conquering the peak it’s a journey back where the first stop
would be at Horegaon camp at 8900 feet which can be reached on the same day
evening. The next day it’s a trail back to Sankri through dense pine forests. From Sankri
it’s a journey back to Dehradun and way forward.

 

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION  Ahemdabad
DEPARTURE TIME 8 : 30 PM
RETURN TIME
WEAR Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen.
INCLUDED
Transportation Food
Accommodations – Tent / Home stay accommodation on a triple/quad sharing basis. Expert trek Leaders
Equipment – Tents on sharing basis / Sleeping bags / Sleeping Mats • Forest Permits and camping charges.
Basic First aid Kit
NOT INCLUDED
Any Type Of Personal Expenses
Food during Travel
Anything not listed above

Day:- 01
Haridwar to Sankri Village ( 220 KM 9 hrs Approx )
Dinner at Sankri Village
Over night Stay
• Early start from Haridwar / Dehradun
• Altitude 6,400 feet.
• 210 km drive
• 10 hours of Travelling, Expected arrival time at Sankri –
5:00 pm.
• Accommodation and food in Guest House.
The drive from Dehradun to Sankri is an enchanting hill
drive of 10-11 hour stretching over approx 210 Km ride via
Musoorie, Damta, Naugaon, Purola, Mori and Naitwar. A
pick up will be arranged at Dehradun and the pick-up points
and timmings will be coordinated by email prior your
bookings of the trek. The booking exclude the lunch for the
day and the transportation from Dehradun to Sankri. And
from Sankri, we will be taking care of your fooding and lodging.

Day : 2
Start from Sankri to Juda ka Talab
> Altitude Gain From 6,400 feet to 9,100 feet.
> 4 kms Trekking
> 5 hours of Trekking
> Camping at Juda Ka Talab
> Accommodation & Food in tents.
Your second day will start with chilled morning, locals doing
their daily works, mules passing by and lots of Himalayan Bhutia
dogs trying to get friendly with you. Post breakfast trek starts
from the local Sankri road entering into the local trails and then
dissolving into the forest of broad leaves trees. The path goes
through Saud village and which is a gentle climb. A lot of locals
mostly women and children will be seen on the way carrying
wood and dried leaves for their cattle. Walking trails of this day
will be steep sometimes and sometimes it will be levelled g
rounds with green and dense forests running along with you.
End of the day we will be setting our campsites which is located
near to Juda Ka Talab and is a closed camping site surrounded
by tall pine and oak trees and mountain slopes.
We will be reaching the campsites by afternoon and stay in
camps enjoying the serenity scattered around this place with
evening sunset and glittering sunrise in the morning.

Day : 3
Juda ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base Camp
> Altitude Gain From 9,100 feet to 11,250 feet.
> 4 kms Trekking
> 2.5 hours of Trekking
> Camping at Kedarkantha Base Camp
> Accommodation & Food in tents.
We start post breakfast from JUDA KA TALAB and trek through the pine and
oak trees to reach the open highlands below the summit. As you move
forward into forest suddenly at the end forest trails you start to see a
wide meadow stretching in front of mighty Dhauladhar Ranges.
This camping site has excellent picturesque views and is the main
highlight of the trek. There are green pastures nearby and the
views towards Himachal which are unending. You can roam around
this place easily and can soak all the fresh tidings of nature’s gift.
We camp here for the night.

Day : 4
Kedarkantha base camp to Kedarkantha peak back to campsite
to Hargaon
> Altitude gain from 11,250 feet to 12,500 feet, then
descend to 8,900 feet
> 6 kms Trekking
> 7 hours of Trekking
> Reach the summit and then return to the base camp for lunch.
> After lunch, descend down to Hargaon.
> Reach Hargaon by evening.
> Accommodation & Food in tents.
The fourth day of the trek is destined to conquer the Kedarnath
Peak. Today the trekkers need to hike an elevation from 11,250
feet to 12,500 feet. The schedule of the day includes hiking to
Kedarkantha peak and then again descending back till Hargaon
camp which is based at 8900 feet.
The total journey comprises of 7 kms altogether and takes about
7 hours of time in a moderate speed. Ideally it is a long day but
the excitement of the journey and conquering the peak would be
far greater and much more worthy in compared to the challenges
that lay ahead for the visitors.
The day begins early with a filling breakfast and enjoying the
sunrise from the Kedarkantha meadows which is a simply
amazing, pure and divine. One can bask in the first rays of the
morning sun and gain as much energize possible for the day
ahead. One can even visualize the beautiful peak from these
meadows which elevates the excitement.

Day : 5
> Hargaon camp to Sankri / Dehradun
> Altitude : 8,900 feet to 6,400 feet.
> 6 kms Trek, approx 4 hours
> Descend 2500 feet through dense pine forests.
The last day of the trip is the departure day where the trekkers
need to travel back to Dehradun. Tata Sumo or a similar make
car will be provided for a travel back of 210 kms to the city.
Start the day early by enjoying morning sun once again from
Sankri and then enjoy a healthy and relishing breakfast at the
hotel.
Pack the bags and take all the belongings and check out of the
hotel by 8 am approximately so that the journey to Dehradun
can be started early. The distance takes about 10 hours to reach
excluding the break times so the earlier one starts its always the
better.
The return will again be through NH123, though there are other
routes available too through Mori Sankari Road or through
NH72. However it’s better to take the initial NH123 route only
as it is the shortest and have much less traffic. Scenic ambience
and lovely surroundings mark the roads back to Dehradun city.
Cherish the picturesque beauty of the location, the avid beauty
of nature, the stretched landscapes, the verdant meadows and
splendid ambience that pleases the heart in every way

We will be arranging Transportation from
• Ahemdabad to Ahmedabad
• Vadodara to Vadodara
• Surat to Surat

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