Kedarkanta Trek
Dehradun
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- 5 Days 4 Nights
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- Difficulty - Moderate
- For 18+ years
- Best Season - January February March June July November December
About Kedarkantha Trek
Covered with a pristine white blanket of snow in winter and flanked by verdant forests of deodar, chir and oak, the Kedarkantha peak is among the most sought-after snow trekking of India.
The white cover on the pathways of the trekking route enhances the beauty of the trek, which becomes the centre of attraction for the trekkers undertaking the ascent. They feel themselves in the lap of Mother Nature, which leaves them spellbound.
The powerful Himalaya presents a spectacular view of its snow-capped ranges. The Kedarkantha peak stands tall at an altitude of 12,500 ft. it offers mesmerizing and awe-inspiring visuals of Black Peak, Bandarpunch, Swargarohini, Devkyara, Vijay Top, Rupin Pass and Chainsheel Valley.The peak offers panoramic view of the region.If you wish to feel like an eagle with a bird’s eye view, this trek is for you. So don’t miss out on views of Purola, Mussoorie and Dhungiri.
The ascent to the peak is marked by following a trail, which keeps the group intact without the fear of being lost in the wilderness.
This is an ideal trek and covers a consolidated distance of 18 km. The trekking trail facilitates the first-time trekkers to be cast into trekking while they enjoy the breathtaking views en route. Apart from the view of the sublime peak, the trek has multiple things to offer - which include rich and diverse flora and fauna, the frozen lakes, the burbling streams, the replenished water sources, the chilling breeze, the roaring cataracts and the vibrant culture and tradition of the quaint region - to the trekker who takes back not merely memories but many such moments to cherish.
The stunningly incredible views and the moments of adventure are the main attraction on the trek trail. This is an ideal destination for a nature lover who enjoys every moment far from the madding crowd.
Kedarkantha peak is situated in Uttarakashi district of Uttarakhand in the West Himalayan region and houses Govind Wildlife Sanctuary too. This is an easy trek and can be undertaken by those who have little experience of trekking as well. Physical fitness is of utmost importance. You must ensure that you cover at least 4 km in 30 minutes before enrolling for the trek as the Himalaya is a reservoir that tests your endurance as well. This is required to maintain the stamina required to successfully complete the trek.
History Of Kedarkantha
Legends have it that the Kedarkantha had been selected as a place by Shiva for his abode. But a cow from a village called Sirga (which is at the same altitude as Kedarkantha) mooed and disturbed the lord during his penance. So as destiny had it, he decided to move to the place where currently Kedarnath stands. Had it not been so, Kedarkantha would have been one of the Chaar Dhaams.
Note:-
- Will transport all your belongings for you so that you only have to carry your day pack with camera. water bottle and jacket.
- We serve three meals a day including snacks and drinks.
- We provide a variety of tasty healthy food including Indian, Chinese and Western meals Wlth lots of vegeta bles and fruit.
Highlights
What makes this tour special
- Kedarkantha is a trek blushing with beauty, giving photographers a perfect opportunity to capture the snow falling from the pine trees that looks like magic dust
- The ‘I rule the world’ pose at the top of Kedarkantha Summit will make a wonderful profile pic and with stunning views in the backdrop, it will make your friends jealous too!
- Experience the lovely campsites, where every site is unique in its own way and does not match the beauty with any other campsites in the journey
- Get a chance to camp around frozen Juda ka Talab where was once a place for meditation of Lord Shiva
- Experience walking in the middle of the night in, the head torches lighting the way and watching the sunrise from the top of a mountain before you reach Summit
Private Vehicle
Zeep
Homestay
on triple quad sharing basis Standard tents/hotels/Guest House with attached washroom in Sankri
Dinner
(Unlimited Meals)
- The group will assemble at the pickup point at 06:00 AM.
- We'll drive towards Sankri village which is the base camp for the Kedarkantha Trek.
- Upon reaching Sankri, we'll check in to our designated homestay. The rest of the day is at leisure and travelers are advised to rest.
- In the evening, Dinner will be served followed by an overnight stay in Sankri Village.
Note: The pickup point will be Dehradun Railway Station. (tentative)
Trek
2,700 metres
Tents
triple/quad sharing basis
All Meals
(Unlimited Meals)
- After early morning breakfast, a small briefing session would be conducted by the trek leader where all the necessary details about the rest of the day will be shared.
- We will start our trekking journey. En route to our campsite, we'd be traversing through lush green forests consisting of pine trees with the Swargrohini Massif in the backdrop beckoning you closer.
- We will reach Juda Ka Taal after five hours of trekking. Upon reaching our campsite, we will have lunch.
- The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay at Juda Ka Taal Campsite.
Trek
11,250 ft
Tents
triple/quad sharing basis
All Meals
(Unlimited Meals)
- The day will start with morning tea followed by breakfast.
- The Trek Leader will give you a briefing about the day before we proceed.
- Afterward, we'll start the trek towards the Kedarkantha Base Camp, which takes about 3-4 hours.
- Upon reaching and checking into the campsite, we'll have a warm lunch.
- The rest of the day is at leisure and we'll relax by indulging in activities like snowball fights and other fun games.
- Lastly, we'll have dinner at the campsite followed by an overnight stay at Kedarkantha Base Camp.
Trek
12,500 ft
Tents
triple/quad sharing basis
All Meals
(Unlimited Meals)
- We will finally begin our trek towards Kedarkantha Peak.
- We'll get up at 02:00 AM as we'll be needing an early start.
- Afterwards, the group will trek up to the Kedarkantha Summit.
- After reaching the summit, we'll enjoy the view from the top and witness the beautiful sunrise from the summit.
- Shortly afterward, we'll head back to the Kedarkantha Base Camp once again.
- Upon reaching, Lunch will be served at the campsite.
- It's the last night at the campsite so we will have a farewell bash.
- Overnight stay at Juda ka Taal campsite.
*Additionally, you get a 360-degree view of the whole Himalayan Region from the Kedarkantha Top. Some of the peaks are Gangotri, Swargarohini, Banderpooch, Kinner Kailash, etc.
Private Vehicle
Zeep
Stay Not Applicable
Breakfast
(Unlimited Meals)
- After early morning breakfast, we'll head down towards the Sankri Village from Juda ka Taal.
- Upon reaching Sankri, we'll stop and freshen up at our designated hotel, and lunch will be provided.
- Shortly afterward, we'll proceed towards Dehradun. (Reach Dehradun by late evening.)
- The group will disassemble here and be on their separate ways with a heart full of contentment and a mind full of memories.
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Reviews
Khushi Patel
We are thankful to this company for organising significant trek for kalsubai this place is magnificent. Our sherpa (Smit) and (Kapil) was very interactive , entertaining , magnanimous and knowledgeable of history. I will not hesitate to recommend this company to my colleagues , family and friends. Thank you
Rahul Chauhan
The best trek I’ve ever gone to. I’ve travelled with many other tours but they are the best. From travelling to climbing, I was never bored. The trek leader is so interactive that you won’t feel lonely even if you go solo. They are punctual about their time and also they provide all the necessary services as per our needs. Enjoyed a lot during this trek and hoping to go on the same with this tours and travels.
Shreyas vane
Great team of admirable and fun people. Made the trek and the whole tour very enjoyable. The best part is the team actually takes interest in making the trip fun for everyone as a group
Vaibhavi Naik Pagare
Had an amazing trip to kalsubai wid Bhatakna ppl , well coordinated & yess dey keep u motivated throughout d jurney Local food was yumm😊 for begginers ~ dnt worry dey dnt leave u alone unless d trekk gets over #adrenaline rush👌👍thumbs up👍
Sanika Shirwadkar
Awesome trip, well must say organizers- Sameer, Abhijeet & Pranay were bang on & very helpful. About the camp - movies under the stars is one of your USP, food was great, fabulous arrangement. In short had a great time. Thank u Bhatakna team.
Rahul Gurjar
Had an amazing trip. The local food was delicious. The people are extremely welcoming and treat you well. The overall experience was very good. The only thing which I could suggest is that the washrooms could have been cleaner. Overall enjoyed it :)
Inclusions
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
- Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required)
- Welcome refreshment
- Three times meals (Veg+egg): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- All necessary permits and entry fees
- First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
- Mountaineering qualified & professional guide and Support staff.
- Transport from Dehradun to Sankri and Retun (According to itinerary)
- Porter or mule charges for carrying camping equipment and rations
- Morning Tea
- Evening Tea with snacks
- Guide Charges
- Hot drinking water
- approved trek completion certificate
- Dry fruits, chocolates, biscuits, toffees provided during the trek
Exclusions
What is NOT included in the tour
- Porter/mule for personal bags
- Any meals or services not mentioned in inclusions
- Any charges for video cameras or still cameras
- Charges for soft drinks or any other beverage
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry or telephone calls
- Any costs arising from unforeseen circumstances like landslides, bad weather or road blocks, etc
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Food during the transit.
- Insurance.
- Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
- Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
THINGS TO CARRY
You Need To Get :-
- Shirts/T-shirts – 2/3
- Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
- Trekking pants – 2
- One full-sleeved sweater
- Good quality windproof jacket – (optional)
- Woolen socks – 1 pair, for the night only
- Regular socks for trekking – 2 or 3 pairs
- Scarf/muffler (optional)
- Raincoat / Poncho
- Small lightweight towel
- Water bottle-2
- Cap/hat to keep the strong sun away from your face
- Sun glasses
- Walking stick/trekking pole
- Sunscreen lotion
- Lip balm
- Torch/flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Day pack for essentials
- Rain cover for your bags
- Plastic/waterproof bags for belongs in case of rain
- Camera if you like (with fully charged batteries)
HOW TO REACH
How to reach Dehradun:
By Air: Jolly Grant Airport serves Dehradun domestically, with regular flights coming in from major metro cities in India.
By Train: The nearest railway station is the Dehradun junction, which is well connected to major cities from all over India.
By Road: Dehradun is well connected through road network. You can either drive to Dehradun or hire a cab/taxi to reach Dehradun from Delhi or any other nearby cities. Regular bus services also prevail to and fro Dehradun through an excellent roadways network
Policy and Terms
- Cancellation 30 days before the starting date of the trip — Get your full trip fee back in an Bhatakna Cupon OR get a monetary refund with 15% cancellation charges.
- Cancellation between 30 days and 20 days before the starting date of the trip — Get 80% of the trip fee in an Bhatakna Cupon OR get a monetary refund with 50% cancellation charges.
- Cancellation less than 20 days before the starting date of the trek — No monetary refund, get 50% of your fees in an Bhatakna Cupon.
- Cancellation less than 15 days to Departure:No refund will be provided for any amount paid.
- Cancellation incase your not well and could not join:Incase you are unwell it is advisable to take rest however kindly note that you can find a replacement for yourself no refund or transfer is applicable incase of any illness or covid cases
Terms and Conditions
- Cancellation 30 days before the starting date of the trip — Get your full trip fee back in an Bhatakna Cupon OR get a monetary refund with 15% cancellation charges.
- Cancellation between 30 days and 20 days before the starting date of the trip — Get 80% of the trip fee in an Bhatakna Cupon OR get a monetary refund with 50% cancellation charges.
- Cancellation less than 20 days before the starting date of the trek — No monetary refund, get 50% of your fees in an Bhatakna Cupon.
- Cancellation less than 15 days to Departure:No refund will be provided for any amount paid.
- Cancellation incase your not well and could not join:Incase you are unwell it is advisable to take rest however kindly note that you can find a replacement for yourself no refund or transfer is applicable incase of any illness or covid cases
Frequest Questions
Where is Kedarkantha Trek?
Kedarkantha Peak is based in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. From Dehradun, it is approximately 215 kilometers away.
How to reach Kedarkantha Trek?
By Air:
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, is located about 20 km from the city. You will find a daily flight from Delhi to Dehradun.
By Train:
Overnight train to Dehradun from Delhi
By Bus:-
From Delhi's ISBT Kashmere Gate, regular bus service from Delhi to Dehradun is available
Is Kedarkantha Trek safe for female travelers?
Yes! Kedarkantha Trek is safe for Female Travellers.
What is the age limit for Kedarkantha Trek?
Between 12 to 50.
Are there any extra charges other than Kedarkantha Trek Package cost?
There are no hidden charges, but if you choose things that are not included in the Kedarkantha Trek Package, we will take an extra charge.
How can you reach Sankri from Dehradun?
You can get direct buses from Dehradun to sankri. Remember, you don't need to pre-book these buses.
What is the minimum cost for Kedarkantha Trek?
INR 5,999 per person
What is the best time to visit Kedarkantha?
The best time to visit Kedarkantha is winters, i.e., November to March.
What is the minimum size of the Kedarkantha Fixed Departure Group?
The minimum size of the Kedarkantha Fixed Departure Group is eight people.
How much does Kedarkantha trek cost?
The average trekking price for Kedarkantha from sankri vary from Rs 6000 to Rs 12000 per person for 4 nights tour and around Rs 7000 to Rs 14000 for 5 nights tour. The Kedarkantha trek cost depends on the services offered, group size, stay quality in Sankri, Season and off season time and other factors.
Is Kedarkantha trek easy?
The difficulty level for Kedarkantha Trek is easy to moderate. Kedarkantha Trek is best done in the winter season that is from mid-Dec to the end of April. During this time the temperature can drop till -10 degrees as the weather in the Himalayas is highly unpredictable.
Why is Kedarkantha trek famous?
Kedarkantha trek is so famous because it offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan range, snow-capped peaks, and lush green meadows. The trek is also relatively easy and can be completed by beginners.
Which month is best for Kedarkantha trek?
Best Time and Weather for Kedarkantha Trek
Although Kedarkantha remains cold throughout the year, the winter months of December, January, February, and March bring in the maximum snowfall and make for the best time to trek the mountain.
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