Kedarkantha 6-Day Trek

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Kedarkantha, a popular trekking destination which has a beautiful trek known for its snow covered landscapes and panoramic views.

Duration

Max People

Min Age

18+

Pick

Airport/Railway Station

Overview:

Kedarkantha, a popular trekking destination which has a beautiful trek known for its snow covered landscapes and panoramic views. And several iconic peaks in the Garhwal Himalayas, such as Swargarohini, Black Peak, Bandarpoonch, and Kalanag (the Black Peak).

Highlights:

Witness the snow capped peaks and forests

Enjoy the trek which offers the panoramic sunset and sunrise view

Visit Juda Ka Talab one of the most picturesque spots on the trek.

Get the glimpse of local village and culture

Included/Excluded

Courses certified and experienced Trek Leader.
Experienced and well behaved staff of guide, cook, helpers, porters and mule staff.
Hygienic, nutritious and tasty food on scheduled time.
Good quality equipments like tent, sleeping bag, gaiters, crampons etc.
Fully equipped medical kit and safety equipments.
All forest permits and camping charges.

Personal expenses done by the trekkers while on the trek.
Food items purchased by trekkers during the trek at local canteens or during the drive.
Mules or porters to carry personal luggage.
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.

Tour Plan

Day 01 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

Day 02 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 03 Juda-ka-Talab to Kedarkantha Base

Today get ready for a 2.5 hrs trek and the distance covered is 4 kms.

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)

Altitude: (9,100 feet to 11,250 feet )

Day 04 Kedarkantha base to Kedarkantha peak; descend to Hargaon camp

Today covers the 6 kms trek and the approximately it will take 7 hrs. 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.

Altitude: 11,250 feet to 12,500 feet to 8,900 feet

Day 05 Hargaon camp to Sankri

Morning get ready to cover the 6 kms trek and it will take approximately 4 hrs to reach there descend 2500 feet through dense pine forests.

Day 06 Departure from Sankri to Dehradun

Today after breakfast drive towards Dehradun from Sankri and the distance covered to reach there is approximately 10 hrs.