6D-5N Kedarkantha Trek

Uttarkashi, India

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Duration

6 day

Tour Guide

Live Guide

Tour Type

Hiking & Camping

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

Region : Uttarakhand, Duration : 6 Days, Grade : Easy To Moderate, Max Altitude : 12,500 Ft.Approx, Trekking Km : 20 Kms. Encircled with the pine bushes and capped with snow, the Kedarkantha trek is considered one of the most popular winter trekking destinations within the country. Considered as certainly one of the maximum leisurely treks some of the avid trekkers, but have its degree of adversities.

As we know, absolutely everyone has their own experiences about trekking, so it could be smooth for knowledgeable one and relaxation will take add on a fresh journey with exhilarated memories. It is at an altitude of 3800 m is full of the magnificence and spell binding nature. Top hill views seen from Kedarkantha, revel in with soft hail at the peak for photography. High upward push hills will make your presence worthy. Kedarkantha can carry Switzerland traveling sense for you because it covers both the facet with snow someplace and someplace you’ll get sprinkled snowflakes.

3 Reasons to Book this tour

Kedarkantha trek starts from Sankri and kedarkantha trek package is worth taking, hiking to Kedarkantha is not challenging and might be the best trekking path for the first timers which brings a lot adventure, as properly as fun for the trekkers.
Peak/Kalanag (6,387 m), Swargarohini I (6,252 m), II and III and Banderpoonch are visible from Kedarkantha top. Jaonli, Gangotri, Draupadi ka Danda and Jorkanden are also visible from the top. Swargarohini can be seen from Sankri and other points in the trail as well. Dhauladhar range and Rupin valley can be seen from the meadow camp till the summit. Har ki Dun valley and its villages are visible from the top.
Yamuna during first and last day's drive. Tons and Supin during first and last day's drive.

Itinerary

Day-1

Arrival at Sankri Altitude: 6,400 feet 220 km drive - approx 10 hours Trekkers will be picked from Dehradun at 6:30am in a Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle Expected arrival time at Sankri – 5:00 pm BSNL network erratic

Day-2

Sankri to Juda-ka-Talab Altitude: 6,400 feet to 9,100 feet 4 kms trek, approx 5 hours The trail passes through dense pine forests, maple trees, few streams and finally opens out to beautiful meadows Stay in tents

Day-3

Juda-ka-Talab to Kedarkantha Base Altitude: 9,100 feet to 11,250 feet 4 kms trek, approx 2.5 hours Most of today’s trail is on a ridge, 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 Hargaon camp Altitude: 11,250 feet to 12,500 feet to 8,900 feet 6 kms trek, approx 7 hours Spend some time at the summit and descend back to the base camp by noon for lunch Post lunch, descend down to Hargaon Reach Hargaon by evening Stay in tents

Day-5

Hargaon camp to Sankri Altitude: 8,900 feet to 6,400 feet 6 kms trek, approx 4 hours Descend 2500 feet through dense pine forests

Day-6

Departure day (Sankri to Dehradun) Distance: 220 km drive, approx 10 hours You will be dropped at Dehradun station in a Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle

Included / Excluded

Dehradun to Sankri return transport
Meals while on trek (Veg+Egg)
Accommodation in guest house, home stay, camping during trek
Mountaineering qualified & professional trek leader, guide, cook and support staff
First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder
Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required)
Alpine hikes staff insurance
Porters/mules to carry central equipment
All necessary entry fees and permits(International travellers have to pay additional charges for forest entry)

Any kind of personal expenses
Food during the transit
Insurance
Any kind of emergency evacuation charges
Anything not specifically mentioned under the head
Mules or porter to carry your personal luggage(available on additional charge)

Meeting Point

Railway station, Dehradun

Things to remember

International travellers have to pay additional charges for forest entry
Accommodations provided is tent in all places
Please bring your Passport or Identity card with you
Please bring personal Toiletries (toothbrush,toothpaste etc), Hand Sanitizer, Wet and dry tissues, Toilet paper roll, Towel, Personal medical kit, Sunscreen cream/moisturizer/lip balm
Bring Trekking Boots: Waterproof, high ankle with good grip Bring one Raincoat/Poncho, Windproof Jacket, Wind & waterproof pant 1-2, t-shirts/shirts – preferably quick dry, 2 trousers (avoid shorts, fitting denims, capris) Keep Warm Fleece - Alternative: a woolen sweater Keep an extra pair of socks Bring Waterproof Rucksack or Rucksack with rain-cover, Slippers/Sandals/Floaters: Non-slippery
Bring Hat or Sun protection cap, Woolen cap/scarf, Head Torch (hand torch would be an alternative) & water bottle
Bring Sunglasses (it should be UV protected) or use Photo chromatic glasses
Mule and Porter services are available for personal luggage with additional charges
The backpack should not weigh more than 11 kgs, Backpack should have waterproof cover, Suitcases/trolleys/bags will not be allowed