Kedarnatha Trek

The experience of a summit climb is special because it stays with you for a long time. Waking up at wee hours in the morning, dawn breaking as you climb up the mountain flank. For a long time, this flank and trail is the only thing you can see ahead of you. And then, coming up to the ridge where your world widens. And then, finally, the summit where everything else is below you.

The feeling on top of a summit is indescribable. There is a sense of achievement, the feeling you have earned this view. The kind of internal confidence you gain after an adventurous summit climb is difficult to shake.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Sankri

• Altitude: 6,300 ft.
• 198 km drive - approx. 7-8 hrs.
• Trekkers will be picked from Dehradun railway station or ISBT bus stand at 6:00 AM.
• Expected arrival time at Sankri – 4:00 pm
• Erratic BSNL and Vodafone network.

Day 2: Sankri to Juda-ka-Talab

• Altitude: 6,300 feet to 9,200 feet
• 4 km trek, approx. 4-5 hrs.
• The trail passes through dense pine forests, maple trees, few streams and finally, opens out to beautiful meadows and the Frozen Juda lake in winter.
• Stay in tents.

Day 3: Juda-ka-Talab to Kedarkantha Base

• Altitude: 9,200 feet to 11,250 feet
• 4 km trek, approx. 3-4 hrs.
• Most of today’s trail is under oak trees
• You will also pass through some meadows where you can spot shepherd log huts
• Peaks: - Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kala Nag, and Ranglana stand among the others.
• Stay in tents

Day 4: Kedarkantha base to Kedarkantha peak; descend to Juda-ka-Talab via Hargaon

• Altitude: 11,250 feet to 12,500 feet to 9,200
• 8 km trek, approx. 8 hours
• Spend some time at the summit and descend back to the base camp by noon for lunch
• Post lunch, descend to Hargaon camp
• Reach Hargaon by evening
• Stay in tents

Day 5: Juda-ka-Talab to Sankri

• Altitude: 9,200 feet to 6,300 feet
• 4 km trek, approx 3 hours
• Descend 2500 feet through dense pine forests

Day 6: Departure day (Sankri to Dehradun)

• Distance: 198 km drive, approx 7 hours
• You will be dropped at Dehradun railway station by 6 pm.

Inclusions

• Transport: Dehradun to Sankri and Return
• Meals while on trek (Veg. + Egg).
• All necessary entry fees and permits.
• Accommodation: - Guesthouse, Homestay, camping during Trek.
• Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook and Support staff.
• First aid medical kits.
• Trek equipment: Sleeping bag, liner, mattress, Tent (Twin /Triple/Quad sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils, gaiter, and crampon/micro spike (if required).
• Microspikes and Gaiters Included

Exclusions

•  Any kind of personal expenses.
• Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
• Insurance.
• Any kind of emergency evacuation charges
• Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks and Dinner