KEDARKANTHA SNOW TREK
KEDARKANTHA
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- 9 Days 8 Nights
- Difficulty - Moderate
Feel the essence of fresh winter snow upon lush green meadows as you begin your journey upon a road earmarked by tall pine trees. A carpet of leaves of the darkest brown will greet you at the very outset. Make sure to freeze your initial view of a frozen lake encompassing the campsite in your lens. It will take a whileto reach the summit, but oh! the complete 360 degree view of snow clad peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas is sure to take your breathe away. From the serene and calm mountains to the absolute daring rapids of the Ganges, battle through the high currents of River Ganga, feeling a headrush in the white waters at Rishikesh
Highlights
Base Village: Sankri
Altitude: 12500 ft
Difficulty: medium
Time - 4hrs per day trek
Best Season: Winter (Nov To
march)
We board the Train from Bandra Terminus Or (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus), Depends on Train (Pls confirm train name and timings at booking time
Individuals originating from Pune commence their travel in the morning by embarking on the Pragati Express, subsequently uniting with us at the Thane location.
Trains - 12171 LTT HW AC EXP (only for new year batch) or
190019 BDTS HW EXP OR MUMBAI TO DELHI BY TRAIN THEN
(BY TRAIN OR BUS)
Reach Haridwar railway station then we start travel towards Rishikesh . Once reach rishikesh proceed to the hotel for chek in (Hotel / Hostel )
After freshen up you have free time to explore Rishikesh we also do Thrilling River Rafting
Stay in Rishikesh
The journey will start at 6.00 am from Haridwar / Rishikesh to Sankri and it will take around 12 hrs. We will drive via Haridwar and Mussoorie, alongside the Yamuna and also passes by beautiful pine forests. On reaching Sankri, we will explore the scenic hamlet to prepare for the trek. Overnight stay at Sankri. Morning Breakfast and lunch on the way during journey. Overnight stay at guest House/Hotel at Sankri
After having breakfast, we will set out on a moderate hike which, for the most part, goes through the forest. We will walk to Saur village and then climb up till we reach a small pond, Juda-ka-Talab, which is frozen during winters. As we continue climbing, we will get fleeting glimpses of the snow- capped Himalayan peaks. Our Campsite is near by juda ka Talab overnight stay in tents
Kedarkantha base becomes our destination for the day and we start for it post breakfast. Today will be a busy day for the shutterbugs as the trek route is beautiful with open views on all side and vast snow fields decorated with green patches. However, our destination is even more impressive. Imagine a vast open, snow fields, the size of two football fields, a stream running by and misty mountains forming the background - this is the Kedarkantha base where we will camp overnight in tents. We told you it was impressive
Now imagine, if the Kedarkantha base is that stunning, what will the viewfrom the summit be like? The distance to the summit is not long but the climb is steep and depending upon the snow conditions then, we will pick the best route - and it will take about 2-3 hours. As for the view from top will be able to see all the mountains of the Yumnotri, Gangotri and the Kinner Kailash range, plus the valleys. Next,
we will descend the peak and trek all the way down to Juda-ka- Talab or an alternate campsite, depending on which route we choose. Overnight in tents.
Hargaon camp - Sankri Dehradun / 2 Hr Trek / 10 Hr Drive
Today, we have a short trek and Overnight stay in Haridwar / Rishikesh .
Overnight stay at guest House / Hotel at Hardwar Today we explore Haridwar and local markets for shopping
Today we Board train for Mumbai from Haridwar railway station and then start return journey Towards Mumbai
Reach Mumbai by 8-9 PM. The glorious trip ends Here with lots of unforgettable memories
Hosted by
Maharashtra Desha Adventure
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Trekking / Travel Company based in Mumbai / Pune we organise treks in Maharashtra / Himalayas India. Also we organise Backpacking Trips in Maharashtra and all over India Maharashtra Desha Adventure was established in 2017. As Traveller ourselves, we believe in doing adventure activity yet be responsible.
Reviews
Bhakti
My most awaited trip to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar with Maharashtra Desha was an amazing, power packed experience. I was extremely satisfied with the itinerary and management. Team members were friendly.
Highly recommended for people travelling solo, with group or with family.
Thank you once again Maharashtra Desha team. Looking forward to more travels with you
Pranav Lad
It was a great experience with Maharashtra Desha Adventure. I went to Sambhajinagar trip with them and the overall journey & the arrangements were so good.
They not only cover all the iteranary on time but also they shown us some additional places too. Trek leaders were punctual, friendly and cooperative in all manners.
Overall it was a great happy trip, I would definitely recommend Maharashtra Desha Adventure group to my friends & colleagues.
Thank you !!
Inclusions
- Mumbai / Pune To Haridwar & Return Train Tickets (SL / AC As per your booking and availability
- Transport from Rishikesh to Sankri & return Haridwar
- Stay in comfortable, clean and hygienic tents / Hostel / Hotel (Triple/ Four sharing basis)
- During Trek Brekfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
- All entry fees & permits for diffferent locations mentioned in the Itineray
- First aid kit.
- Our expert certified leader who is going to be cherry on top to make sure you have amazing experiences to conquered one of the beautiful peak of Himalayas .
- All toll taxes Fuel charges, Parkings, Driver allowances
Exclusions
- Any Meals & Accommodation which is not mention in Package inclusion
- Any type of meals During Transit (Train / Bus)
- Lunch on Haridwar / Rishikesh stay
- Mules / Porters to carry personal luggage
- Double Sharing rooms
- Any kind of personal expenses / Extra meals order During trip
- Natural calamities ( Land slide, Floods) Any accident, medical evacuation, riots, Strikes, flight train cancelation due to this
THINGS TO CARRY
- A photocopy of your Identity Proof (Passport / Voter ID Card/PANCard/Aadhar Card/ Driving License)
- Rucksack – If you are offloading your Rucksack, you will need a smalldaypack to carry your basic essentials
- Good trekking shoes and a pair of slip-on, if required for campsite
- 2 Water Bottles (1 liter each)
- Woolen or Fleece Gloves and a pair of waterproof gloves
- Cotton socks and woolen socks (2 pairs each)
- Balaclava, Woolen scarf – If you do not have a Balaclava, you can carry a Monkey cap instead
- Thermal Inners
- Fleece Jacket, Snow Jacket, or Padded Jacket (1 each)
- Windcheater or Poncho
- 2-3 pairs of trek pants
- 2 collared and full-sleeved t-shirts – Do not carry loose t-shirts as they tend to make you feel cold
- Camera or Binoculars ( Optional)
- Ready to eat snacks, Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D Powder – Carry nuts, dryfruits, energy bars to munch during the trek. They provide instant energy whenever it hits the lower base.
- Cap, Sunglasses – Do ensure that your sunglasses are UV Protected.
- Do not carry reflectors.
- Headlamp/LED Torch – Mandatory
- Toiletries – Sunscreen, Moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste, Hand Sanitizer, Mosquito repellent, if required
- Polythene Bags or Zip-lock Bags – These help to segregate wet
- clothes, used wet wipes or sanitary napkins on trek
- Any medicines that you normally consume – Please consult your doctor in this regard
Policy and Terms
In case of cancellation from the organiser’s end (due to Lockdown, Or any Natural calamities including,snowstorms, thunderstorms, floods, landslides, earthquakes, bad weather or unexpected political unrest, terrorism activity, curfews, riots, or government orders), We will Refund the amount in 30 Days
In case a client wishes to change the trek date, Maharashtra Desha Adventure reserves the right to do so, provided the request is made 30 daysprior to the initial departure date.
Booking amount is Non-Refundable
Refunds will be made within 7-14 working days from the date of cancellation
The refund amount will be calculated from the total fee, in case any partial payment has been made
No refund is applicable on cancellation if Advance Amount is Paid to Book the Trek.Cancellation charges are based on the total trek fee, irrespective of the amount paid either full or partial.
If the cancellation is from the client’s end at any point of time post the. registration refund will be provided as per the details mentioned below:-
1. Cancellation made 30 days before the trek/ Trip - 90% refund
2.Cancellation made between 29 days and 15 days before the trek- 50% cash refund
3.Cancellation made between 14 days and 1 day before the trek– No Refund
4.If the Cancellation is made on the Starting day of the trek or there is no Show on thestart day of trek, there will be No Refund
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