Kedarkantha Trek

5 Nights 6 Days

The Prominent winter trek in Garhwal Himalayas. Uttarakhand INDIA

Kedarkantha is considered one of the most winter hiking location and trek in Uttarakhand, India Altitude is 12500 feet, It is best trek to fulfill your satisfaction about trekking. Kedarkantha trek is quite special because it has stunning views and it provides the best views of the entire mountains cape. Today Kedarkantha is the topmost trek of Uttarakhand Himalayas. Kedarkantha is an incredible place to stay there and enjoy the sunrise and sunset. The Trek is a classic winter trek provides a great opportunity for trekkers to explore something new about the nature, and experience the life of remote villages of Garhwal Himalayas.

The view from the Kedarkantha Summit

The quite unique thing about the Kedarkantha trek is that from here also the most beautiful mountainrange of Himalayas is seen. Which are Swargarohini Peak -I. II.III (6300 meters), Black Peak (6387 meters), Bandarpunch Peak (6300 meters) and all the mountains are seen from here like Rupin pass range, Supin range, Khimloga Peak, Baraadsar Lake range, Vishkhopri range, Ranglana Peak 5800 meters, etc.


Key Points Kedarkantha trek


Brief Trip Facts

Duration:
5 Nights 6 Days from Dehradun to Dehradun
Base camp:
Sankri Market - Our Property -Hotel Swargarohini
and The Grand Shiva Home Stay
Summer Temperature:
Day (5°C to 15°C) Night (2° C to 5° C)
Winter Temperature:
Day (-2°C to -5° C) Night (-5°C to -10°C)
Kedarkantha Altitude:
3800 Meters- 12,500 feet
Trek Level:
Moderate
Trek distance:
On foot 23 Km – By taxi 420 km

Altitude we are going to cover Per Day


Day Place Distance
Day -01 Sankri 1920 m
Day -02 Juda Ka Talab 2700 m
Day -03 Kedarkantha Base Camp 3200 m
Day -04 Kedarkantha Peak Summit 3800 m -12500 feet
Day -05 HarGaon 2600 m
Day -06 Sankri 1920 m

Short Itinerary Kedarkantha Trek -2022

An Adventure Trekking Company - Himalayan Snow Runner

Day 01

Pickup to you from Dehradun railway station 07:00 am – Drive to Sankri Market – 190 Km (7/8 Hours (1920 Meters) overnight stay our swargarohini hotel Sankri & The Grand Shiva Home Stay

Day 02

After breakfast Trek from Sankri to Juda ka talab (05 km) (4/5 Hours) (2700 m) overnight stay Camp

Day 03

Trek from Juda ka Talab to Kedarkantha base camp (03 km) (2/3 Hours) overnight stay Camp

Day 04

Early morning Trek from Kedarkantha base camp to Kedarkantha summit (12500 feet) (3800 Meters back to Hargaon camp site – 9 km) (5/6 Hours) (2600 Meters)

Day 05

Trek from Hargaon camp to Sankri base camp – (04 km) (3/4 Hours) (1920 Meters)overnight stay hotel

Day 06

Trek from Hargaon camp to Sankri base camp – (04 km) (3/4 Hours) (1920 Meters)overnight stay hotel


Group Size:

We will have a minimum group size of 5 people and maximum 35 people, if someone has to be private for their group, then you will be given a full date.


Group Age:

My personal belief is that people can do this trek from a minimum of 8 years to 55 years.

  • But it is necessary to be fit to do this trek
  • And you can do this trek in the year; these are the plan for both summer and winter
  • For Winter Trek, I think it is necessary for people from 10 years to 55 years
  • This trek will be a relief and joy for the first time visitors. This trek will increase new energy and confidence in you

  • Transport from Dehradun to Dehradun – Tempo Traveller 13+D+ Bolero taxi
  • Forest Permit and entrance fee
  • Accommodation in our Swargarohini Hotel and The Grand Shiva Home Stay at Sankri 02 nights
  • Accommodation in tents on twin/three share basis
  • All meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea, coffee, snacks, soup and Dinner
  • Radio Walkie Talkie for Communication
  • High quality tents
  • Sleeping bags
  • Mattress
  • Liner
  • Separate Toilet tents – Ladies and Gents
  • Dining Tent
  • Dining table
  • Camping Stole
  • Helper
  • Kitchen team
  • Good Experience Trek Leader guide and Technical guide
  • Medical Kit
  • Oxygen Cylinders
  • Technical Equipment for your safety
  • Gaiters or Crampons
  • Personal Insurance
  • Personal toiletry Items
  • medical certificate is mandatory for age of 50 above and 02 Dose vaccination Certificate
  • On the first day en route to base camp the breakfast and lunch are not included
  • last day en route lunch and dinner are not included
  • If you don't pick up your trekking bag yourself then if you need porters for that then its cost Per Bag Per Day . 300.00 pay directly in the base camp
  • It is good to make your booking two months prior in advance. In the event of cancellation of any trek/adventure activity due to any reasons, it is compulsory to notify us in writing. Cancellation charges will only be effective from the date we receive your request in writing.
  • If the trek is cancelled by us due to any reason (heavy snowfall, rainfall, natural disaster etc.) then the refund would not be initiated but you can go on the same trek another year

  • The cancellation charges are as follows –


  • (Bank charges deducted are not Refundable)
  • Up to 30 Days – 90% cost is Refundable
  • Between 21 to 30 Days – 50% cost is Refundable
  • Less than 20 Days – No Refund
  • (Refund is initiated within 7-8 business days
  • Backpack of 50 -60 ltrs
  • Sturdy hiking boots: preferably all leather upper as it provides better ankle support. If you do not own a pair yet, it is advisable that you buy one as soon as possible & wear it often so that they are well broken. This will help prevent blisters
  • Lightweight tennis shoes/sandals: for wearing in camp
  • Wool socks: 2 pairs: preferably thick wool socks.
  • Nylon socks: 2- Pairs, of the type you wear daily to be worm under the wool socks to prevent blisters
  • Hiking shirt: 1 Preferably long sleeve
  • Long John top: 2 also known as thermal underwear, preferably wool to be worm as the first layer
  • Warm shirts & pants for camp : 2 each
  • Rain cot/ Poncho 1 each • Warm Jacket: 1
  • Wool gloves: 1 pairs as thick as available in the market.
  • Long John bottoms: Preferably wool to be worm as first layer.
  • Under wear: 2-3 changes Hiking shorts/ pants: 1
  • Sun hat: Cotton or nylon. Sun Glasses: Preferably with an anchor
  • Sun Protection Lotion: optional Lip balm/chap stick: optional
  • Water bottle: 2 Bottles of 1 Liter capacity (Pepsi bottles work well) please insure that they do not leak.
  • Head lamp / flashlight: Preferably a headlamp as it leaves your hands free to work please bring extra batteries.
  • Toilet articles: Tooth brush, tooth paste, etc+ And personal medical kit small one