KEDARKANTHA SNOW TREK
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- Best Season - January February March December
Kedarkantha is considered one of the best winter hiking location and trek in Uttarakhand, India. Altitude at summit is 12500 feet, It is one of the best trek to full fill your satisfaction about trekking. This trek is quite special because it has stunning views of the entire mountains from Day 3 of our hike. Today Kedarkantha is the topmost trek of Uttarakhand Himalayas. Kedarkantha is an incredible place to hike, stay and enjoy the sunrise and sunsets. The Trek is a classic winter trek that provides a great opportunity for trekkers to explore something new about the nature, and experience the life of remote villages of Garhwal Himalayas.
Who should attend?
Recommended for Age Group of 10 – 60 years with considerable fitness !!
Day 1 - Drive From Dehradun To Sankri Base Village (198 Kms, 8 Hours Drive )
Private Vehicle
Homestay
Dinner
- The group will assemble at the pickup point at 06:00 AM.
- We’ll drive towards Sankri, which is the starting point for the trek.
- Reach Sankri by evening. Arrival assistance followed by the introduction of our Trek leader and Support staff.
- Check-in to our designated hotel/homestay, the rest of the day is at leisure and you’re advised to relax and prepare for the trek ahead.
- The dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay in Sankri Village.
*The pickup point can be Dehradun Railway Station or Dehradun ISBT.
Day 2 - Trek from Sankri to Juda Ka Taal (9050 Ft, 4 Kms,4 Hours)
Trek
Tents
All Meals
- The day will start with morning Tea at around 06:00 AM.
- Afterwards we will have breakfast and receive a briefing session from the Trek Leader.
- Then, we’ll start our trek from the Dense Pine Forest.
- The first checkpoint for the day will be Juda Ka Taal Campsite, which is at a lower altitude than the Taal itself.
- Upon reaching Juda Ka Taal Campsite, we’ll 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.
Day 3 - Juda Ka Taal To Kedarkantha Trek Base Camp (11200 Ft, 3 Kms,3 Hours)
Trek
Tents
All Meals
- The day will start with a 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.
Day 4 - Trek To Kedarkantha Peak (12,500 Ft) and Back To Juda ka Taal (9 Kilometers, 8 Hours Trek)
Trek
Tents
All Meals
- We will finally begin our trek towards Kedarkantha Peak.
- We’ll get up at 02:00 AM in the morning 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 afterwards, we’ll head back to the Kedarkantha Base Camp once again.
- Upon reaching, Lunch will be served at the campsite.
- It’s last night at the campsite so we will have a farewell bash.
- Overnight stay at Juda ka Taal.
*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.
Day 5 - Juda ka Taal To Sankri Base Village (4 Kilometer Trek) and Back To Dehradun (08 Hours Drive)
Private Vehicle
Stay Not Applicable
Breakfast, Lunch
- After an early morning breakfast, we’ll head down towards the Sankri Village from Juda ka Taal Campsite.
- Upon reaching Sankri, we’ll stop and freshen up at our designated hotel, 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 content and mind full of memories.
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Accommodation: 1 Night in a Hotel / Homestay on a triple/quad sharing basis. 3 Nights accommodation in a tent on a triple sharing basis.
Transportation: Surface transfer from Dehradun - Sankri - Dehradun by Sumo / Bolero / Tempo Traveller ( Depends on the number of travelers).
Meals: All Meals from (Day 1 Dinner to Day 5 Lunch) are included. We provide simple nutritious vegetarian food on all days of the trek.
Snacks: Morning / Evening Tea / Coffee with light snacks and soup while on the trek.
Camping logistics: Tent, Sleeping bags, Mattresses, Dining tent, Toilet tent, Sitting Stools
Trek Leader Qualified and Experienced Trek leader and support staff.
Permits: All necessary fees and permits.
Trekking Equipment: Gaiters, Micro Spikes, and Rope if required.
Safety Equipment: Basic First Aid kit with Oximeter and Oxygen Cylinder.
Free access to "Winter Workshops" & One-On-One Briefing Session either Online/Offline at our Office
Exclusions
Any expenses of personal nature.
Meals during transit.
Insurance of any kind.
Any fees and permits (for non-Indians).
Unscheduled delay due to a landslide.
Cost Escalation due to “Force Majeure and Evacuation charges”.
Anything not mentioned explicitly in the above program.
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Non-Refundable Trip
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