Kedarkantha trek

kedarkantha trek itinerary
OVERVIEWS
Region : Uttarakhand /sankri
Duration :5D/4N
Grade :- Easy To Moderate
Max Altitude :- 12,500 Ft.
Approx Trekking Km :- 19Kms*

✅Trek short itinerary
Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri drive – 9/10 hrs
Day 2: Sankri to Juda Tal – 3Km- 4/ hours
Day 3: Juda Tal to Kedarkantha base– 3 hours
Day 4: Trek to Kedarkantha peak descent to Horgaon via Kedarkantha base – to hargaon
Day 5: Hargaon to Sankri to Dehradun same day

✅Trek details itinerary

Day 01 : DEHRADUN – SANKRI (2000M) (DRIVE / 6-7 HRS)
Today you will start your drive from Dehradun to reach Sankri. We will stop for lunch enroute. This is an enjoyable drive initially along the Yamuna and towards the latter part along the beautiful Tons River. There are very beautiful pine forest sections along the drive today. Upon reaching Sankri we will check into the scenically hotels . Sankri is paradise on earth and we will take an evening stroll in this beautiful hamlet to get our muscles charged for the trek to come. Overnight stay at Sankri

Day 2: SANKRI (2000M) – JUDA KA TALAB (TREK / 4-5 HRS)
After a leisurely breakfast we will set out on the hike. Today’s hike is a moderate one and moves through a beautiful forest section for most part. We will walk to Saur village and from there we start climbing up. We will reach a small lake/pond called Juda-ka-Talab. This pond freezes into solid ice during winters. We will camp here for the night. Overnight stay at Juda – ka – Talab

Day 3: JUDA KA TALAB – BASE CAMP (2800M) (TREK / 4HRS)
Post breakfast we begin the trek towards Kedar Kantha base, our destination for the day. The route is beautiful with vast fields of snow and patches of green in between them. Views are open on all sides and will keep one busy with the camera. It is going to be an exhausting but enjoyable hike today. The Kedar Kantha base campsite is an open snow ground surrounded by trees. This site has been chosen keeping in mind the safety aspect and is a wonderful place to set up a camp. Here we have Gujjar huts for safety back, in case weather is harsh. From nearby we get fabulous views of Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch& Kalanag peaks. Overnight stay at the base camp of Kedarkantha

Day 4: BASE CAMP (2800M) – KEDAR KANTHA PECK (3800M) DESCENT DOWN –BASE CAMP (2800M) (TREK/ 6HRS)
The distance to the summit is not long but is reasonably steep and walking on snow makes it more tiring and time consuming. We will, depending upon the snow conditions select the best route leading to the summit. We will start quite early about 2 :30 am in the morning. It will take anywhere between 5 to 6 to get to summit. Marvel at the astounding views from the summit. You get to see all the mountains of the Yumnotri and Gangotri range and also of Kinner Kailash range and other ranges in Himachal. Also there are some great views of the underlying valleys. After spending sometime at the summit we will start descending and walk all the way down to base camp . after spending sometimes at base camp having snacks & some rest . You start walking all the way to juda tal stay at the juda ka talab over night

Day 5: JUDA – KA TALAB – SANKRI (2000M) (TREK /2 /3 Hr ) – SAME DAY DEHRADUN DRIVING 7/8HRs)
After a hot cup of tea and breakfast, we will start descending to Sankri. We continue on the trail and the views get really exciting as we start to get a glimpse of the tips of the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas, finally arriving at Sankri spending sometime at sankri & then vehicle and driver stating driving back towards Dehradun. Arrive in Dehradun by around late evening. Our trip ends here.