KedarKantha Trek
If you want to see the kind of fun treks are then check out our last trek video to Kedarkantha:
DAY:01
• DEHRADUN TO SANKRI/KOTGAWN (1,920 M): 187 KM DRIVE IN 8 HOURS
DAY:02
• SANKRI TO JUDA KA TALAB (2,774 M): 4 KM TREK IN B3 TO 4 HOURS
We leave early from Sankri post breakfast and start trekking towards Juda Ka Talab. The path from Sankri to the base camp is a happening one. With kids on their way to the school and local village women starting their daily errands and chores, the trek starts from the village crossing another village, Saud, before you reach the trail that leads to Kedarkantha. The trail takes you into the pine forest and starts to climb sharply until you reach a ridge after a while. On the ridge, the trail evens out and widens. The density of the forest makes the walk very cool for the sun is not able to penetrate through the thickness of the pine and maple trees. You will finally reach Juda Ka Talab, which is a small lake famous for three landmasses floating on it. For the night, we come by the lake and enjoy the dinner under the gleaming presence of billions of stars!v
DAY:03
JUDA KA TALAB TO KEDARKANTHA BASE CAMP (3,429 M): 4 KM IN 3 HOURS
Moving past Juda Ka Talab, a trail takes you deeper into the dense pine forests. Continue walking and you will finally hit a meadow dotted with shepherd’s huts. After climbing another thousand feet, you will reach the destination of the day – Kedarkantha base camp. It takes about 2-3 hours to complete this part of the trek. The trail from Juda Ka Talab till the base camp is indescribably beautiful and mesmerizing. It is the perfect location for photographers and nature lovers! The base camp is colder than the summit because of lack of insulation. Even from the base camp, the famous peaks of Uttarakhand are visible at a stretch, making it the perfect spot to camp at.
DAY:04
• KEDARKANTHA BASE CAMP TO KEDARKANTHA SUMMIT (3,810 M) AND
BACK TO SANKRI/KOTGAWN (2,713 M): 8 KM IN 5-6 HOURS
This is the day you’ve been working hard for! The trek from the base camp to the summit is not a long one. On reaching the summit, your jaw is going to drop and your eyes will not blink. The Kedarkantha summit is marked by an arrangement of stones with a Trishul that points to the sky. The summit offers an astonishing 360-degree view of the peaks of Uttarakhand and the Chaainsheel Pass and Kailash ranges of Himachal.From the top, you can also see the Har Ki Dun valley below. The story behind Kedarkantha is an interesting one. The name literally means the throat of Lord Shiva (Kedar refers to Lord Shiva and Kantha means Throat). The legend has it that this peak was supposed to be the original Kedarnath temple but Lord Shiva, who disguised himself as a cow hiding from the Pandavas was disturbed during meditation by the villagers. The interruption made him change his location from this peak
DAY:05
SANKRI TO DEHRADUN: 187 KM DRIVE IN 7 TO 8 HOURS
Going back home always feels great. But the drive will not make it easy for we take the same alluring road back to Dehradun. The landscape slowly changes from pine forests to wider roads as we head back towards Dehradun, finally opening up into the bustling city life.v
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- Transport support from and to Dehradun
- Stay for 5D/4N in tents and homestays
- All meals (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)
- Starting from a pickup on day 1 to drop on day 5
- Guide and cook fees
- Rent for camping equipment
- Forest entry charges
- Please note that personal luggage can be carried by mules and/or porters on a chargeable basis
- Transport to reach Dehradun from hometown
- Tips, personal medicines, phone calls etc
- Any transport support during the trek apart from what is included above
- Accommodation in Dehradun
- Personal luggage with mass not exceeding 12kg per bag per person can be
- Carried by porters/mules @ Rs. 300 pre-day per bag. This amount is a total of 1500 Rs
- Per bag for all trekking days.
- Trekking boots: Waterproof, high ankle with good grip
- One raincoat/Poncho
- Windproof Jacket
- Wind & waterproof pant
- 2-3 T-shirts/shirts preferably quick dry
- 2 trousers (avoid shorts, fitting denim, capris)
- Warm fleece, Alternative: A woollen sweater
- Extra pair of socks
- Trekking pole
- Waterproof rucksack with rain-cover
- Head torch or hand torch
- Sunglasses (Should be UV protected or use Photochromatic glasses)
- Identity cards
- Personal Toiletries
- Hand sanitiser
- Wet and dry tissues
- Toilet paper rolls
- Towel
- Personal medical kit
- Sunscreen cream, Moisturizer/Lip balm
- Diamoz to prevent AMS
