Kedarkantha Winter Trek

A mesmerizing trek amidst the snow cladded environs of Uttrakhand come have a journey of a lifetime and soak in the freshness.

Highlights

• A trek for beginner level trekkers.
• Trek to an altitude of 12,000 feet / 3850 metres.
• Service of qualified and experienced trip leader, well-informed guide, and support staff.
• Quality tents and well-maintained campsites.

Detailed overview

The Kedarkantha Trek in Uttarakhand has a maximum altitude of 12,000 feet and can be traversed by beginner level trekkers. This six-day trek is best undertaken during the winter months of December through to April when large, pine forests and flat plain lands are covered with a thick blanket of sparkling, white snow.

Small, cosy little campsites are dotted here and there along the Kedarkantha Trekking route. All the campsites sit at the centre of a ring of snow-capped mountains. Snuggling up in a warm tent, or outside under the starry night sky, is essential to completing any Himalayan trekking experience.

With picturesque snow-clad mountains, sparkling, frozen lakes and a myriad of rich, alpine flora, the Kedarkantha Trek promises to impress upon trekkers the best of the Himalayas. 

Itinerary

Day 1 - Dehradun – Sankri | Drive 210 km / 8hours

• You will have to report in Dehradun, you will be received by your hosts upon arrival.
• Post-arrival you will be driven on twisting roads, which present the most scenic sights of the Garhwal as you pass through exotic locales of Mussoorie.
• Also, you will pass by Barkot to finally arrive at the last motorable village Sankri, 13 km inside the Govind National Park.
• You’ll camp in this quaint village and stay overnight.

Day 2 - Trek from Sankri to Juda ka Taalab | Trek 4 hours

• On the second day, after a wholesome breakfast and some warm-up exercise to help you acclimatise with the local weather conditions, you’ll begin your trek from the beautiful village of Sankri.
• You will head towards Juda ka Talaab. This remote lake tucked away in the grandeur of the snow-capped mountains is the ideal place to camp for the ever-changing scenes brings alive the natural kaleidoscope with every change in light.
• Retire for the night by a pond ringed by pine and oak trees.

Day 3 - Trek from Juda ka Talaab to Kedarkantha Base | Trek 7 hours

• On the third-day post a breakfast, start on the day’s trek to the base of the Kedarkantha peak.
• This is one of the finest stretches on this trail as the natural beauty is unbelievable and promises to leave behind an unforgettable memory.
• You will be trekking through forest heavily occupied by pine and oak trees that give these mountains its distinct charm.
• Arrive at an open meadow at the summit’s base, where you will set up camp for the night and retire.

Day 4 - Trek to Kedarkantha Summit and descend to Hargaon | Trek 3 hours

• Ensure that you have had a suitably large sized breakfast as today will be a long day.
• You will be ascending to the Kedarkantha peak (3,850m).
• The climb is steep but absolutely worthwhile and one with rewarding views.
• You will be having your lunch against a stunning backdrop of the Gangotri and Yamunotri ranges.
• After a quick break, prepare for a descend to Hargaon, your destination for the night’s halt.

Day 5 - Trek from Hargaon back to Sankri | Trek 8 hours

• On the fifth day, after a filling breakfast with crisp mountain air for the company, pack and prepare for your trek back to Sankri.
• Along the way, you can enjoy the open views of meadows of the beautiful Har ki Dun Valley much known for its rich flora.
• You will be staying overnight at Sankri for the day.

Day 6 - Drive from Sankri to Dehradun | 210km / 8 hours

• Today marks the official ending to your mesmerising Kedarkantha trekking.
• As you travel on the same path from Sankri to Dehradun, the excitement at the start of the journey finds a way to settle down with a set of unforgettable memories as you head back home.