Kedarkantha Snow Trek | Muddie Trails

Hello Trekkers!

Kedarkantha Is A Picturesque Trek In The Lap Of The Himalayas Of Uttarkashi District Situated In Uttarakhand State. The Overall Trek Of 24 Km Is Covered In 4 Days. It’s Good For Beginners Who Wish To Try The Himalayan Trek For The First Time.

One Can Witness Up To 13 Other Himalayan Peaks From The Kedarkantha Peak On A Clear Day. The Panoramic View Of The Snow-Capped Himalayan Ranges, Valleys, And Villages From The Kedarkantha Summit Is A Sight To Behold.

We Will Start Our Trip With A Journey From Dehradun To Sankri Village Which Is The Starting Point Of The Kedarkantha Trek. On Our Way, We Will Make A Pit Stop At Beautiful Hill Station Mussoorie. During The Journey, You Can Catch A Glimpse Of Snow-Capped Mountains, Free-Flowing Rivers, And Greenery For Hours Together. This Long Drive Also Helps Trekkers To Slowly Acclimatize To Higher Altitudes.

After A Good Night’s Rest At Sankri, We Will Go On A Trek To Juda Ka Talab Gaining A Lot Of Altitudes. The Trek Path Passes Through Dense Forests Of Pine, Oak, Birch, Rhododendrons, And Deodar. The Next Day We Will Ascend To Kedarkantha Base, Which Is One Of The Most Beautiful Campsites One Can Ever Stay Overnight. The Following Day, Early In The Morning, We Will Scale The Summit Of Kedarkantha With Unparalleled Views And Magnificence Of The Himalayas. We Then Descend To Juda Ka Talab On The Same Day. On Our Final Day, We Shall Trek Back To Sankri And Board Our Vehicle Towards Dehradun.

Kedarkantha, At A Height Of 12,500 Feet (3300 Meters) Above Sea Level Is A Must In The Checklist Of All Himalayan Treks.

Highlights Of The Kedarkantha Trip:

• The Stunning Kedarkantha Trek

• 3 Nights Of Stay In The Heavenly, Snow-Clad Camps

• 1 Night Stay At The Guesthouse

• Highly Rated Winter Snow Trek Can Be Done With Basic Fitness Levels

• Witness 13 Himalayan Peaks During The Trek (Swargarohini, Black Peak, Bandarpoonch, Etc)

Itinerary:

Day 1 (Dehradun To Sankri Base Camp)

• You May Reach Dehradun Railway Station Or Bus Stand By Morning 8 AM.

• Note: Some Travelers Would Want To Arrive In Dehradun A Day Earlier. We Can Help In Suggesting Hotels For Them).

• Go On A Picturesque Drive Of 220 Kms To Sankri Village. On Our Way We Will Stop For Breakfast And Lunch. It Takes About 7-8 Hours On An Average, Based On Traffic And Road Conditions.

• After Reaching Our Guest House, We Will Take A Stroll In The Buzzing Streets Of Sankri Village And Pick/Rent Whatever Is Needed For The Trek.

• Take Good Rest Overnight.

Day 2 (Sankri To Juda Ka Talab Trek)

• Today We Will Move From An Altitude Of 6400 Feet To 9100 Feet Above Sea Level.

• This Uphill Trek Of Just Over 4 Km Takes Approximately 5 Hours To Finish.

• We Will Be Passing Through Jungle Trails, Beautiful Meadows, Will Come Across Mountain Villagers Carrying Firewood And Leaves For Their Household Work, And Mules Going Up And Down Carrying Camping Equipment For Trekkers.

• We Shall Also Indulge In Some Photography And Sightseeing Around Juda-Ka-Talab And The Adjacent Snow Covered Grasslands.

• Camp Overnight With Long Conversations And Stories.

Day 3 (Juda Ka Talab To Kedarkantha Base Trek) 

• Today We Will Move From An Altitude Of 9100 Feet To 11,250 Feet Above Sea Level.

• The 4 Km Trek Takes Just Around 3 Hours To Finish.

• We Shall Walk Alongside The Oak Trees Enjoying The Serenity Of Forest And Trek Through Dense Jungle As We Move Ahead Towards Kedarkantha Base.

• At Around 10000 Feet One Gets To See And Walk Over A Lot Of Snow.

• The Night Sky Is So Beautiful And Climate Really Cold At This Point With Warm Bonfire To Keep The Heat Flowing In Our Bodies.

• Stay Overnight At Our Beautiful Kedarkantha Base Campsite.

Day 4 (Kedarkantha Base To Kedarkantha Peak And Back To Juda Ka Talab)

• Today Is The Most Beautiful Day Of Our Entire Trip As We Move From An Altitude Of 11250 Feet To 12500 Feet Which Is The Summit Of Kedarkantha.

• We Will Start Our Trek Around 2 Am With The Goal To Capture The Sunrise From Kedarkantha Peak. 

• Today Is Also The Most Difficult Part Of The Trek As We Will Encounter Plenty Of Snow.

• The Trek Will Take Around 4 To 5 Hours Depending On The Speed Of The Group.

• Note: If Extreme Weather Persists On That Day, Forest Authorities Will Stop Batches From Going To The Summit. We Cannot Help It. It Never Happened With Our Batches Earlier. But It Happened To Others. Be Mindful Of This Scenario.

• We Will Conquer Kedarkantha And Revel At The Beauty Of The Snow-Capped Himalayas. The 360-Degree View From The Top Is Simply Unforgettable.

• We Then Descend To Our Juda Ka Talab Campsite And Stay Overnight.

Day 5 (Juda Ka Talab To Sankri, Back To Dehradun)

• We Descend Further To 6400 Feet To Reach Base Point Sankri Where We Started Our Journey 3 Days Back

• We Will Start Our Return Journey To Dehradun Through The Amazing Landscapes Of The Himalayas As We Stop Over At Numerous Points Cherishing The Journey.

• We Shall Reach Dehradun Town By Evening 8 PM. You May Book Your Return Tickets Any Time After 9 PM.

• Say Goodbye To Your New Friends, Whom You Shared An Unforgettable Journey With For The Past Few Days And Experienced A Masterpiece Of Mother Nature Named Kedarkantha.

Basic Details:

About Trip:

• This Trip Involves Basic Facilities In Terms Of Food, Travel, And Stay Without Any Luxury, Whatsoever.

• This Is A Group Trip With Shared Model. It May Not Suit Everyone – Especially For Those Expecting Privacy And Comfort. It Best Suits For People Who Wish To Socialize.

• Please Do Not Book This Trip If You Are Not Okay With Above Points.

Travel:

• Pickup/Drop Point: Dehradun – Bus Stand, Railway Station

• Sumo/Innova/Tempo Tourist Vehicle Based On The Number Of Travelers

• Starting Time: Day 1 – 8 AM

• Ending Time: Day 5 – 8 PM

• You May Book Flight/Bus/Train Till Dehradun From Your City In India

Stay:

• Guesthouse At Sankri.

• Camping At Other Places (Juda Ka Talab, Kedarkantha Base, Hargoan/Juda Ka Talab).

• Usually 3 Sharing Tents.

• For Couple Stay At Extra Cost, Contact Organizers.

 Food:

• Breakfasts, Lunches, And Dinners Included During The Trek (All Veg)

Kedarkantha Package Inclusions:

• Travel: Private Vehicle Like Sumo/Tavera/Tempo Or Similar (Dehradun To Dehradun)

• Stay For 4 Nights (1 Night Guesthouse, 3 Nights Camping)

• Food During The Trek Days: Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners – All Veg

• Trek Equipment: Sleeping Bags, Tents, Mattress, Kitchen & Toilet Tent, Crampons, Spikes, Utensils

• Entry Tickets, Permissions

• Trek Guide, Cook, Helpers Who Are Familiar With Local Conditions And Routes

• A Lot Of Stories Related To The Trek. Group Activities And A Lot Of Memories!

Kedarkantha Package Exclusions:

• Food While Traveling

• Any Kind Of Insurance, Activities, Shopping, Medical Expenses

• Any Misc. Expenses That Are Not In Inclusions Above

• Any Extra Cost Arising Due To Any Change In The Itinerary/Stay On Account Of Flight Cancellation, Bad Weather, Traffic-Congestion/Roadblocks, Political Disturbances And/Or Any Factors Beyond Our Control.