Kedarkantha Trek
Uttarakhand
This This trek in Uttarakhand offers a wonderful blend of thrill, exploration and fun and is perfect fit for first time trekkers as those who have done a few easy treks. The trail is extremely scenic and the view from the summit is simply spectacular. The rewards are, awesome views of some of the mighty Himalayan peaks from Swargarohini to Black Peak, Bandar ki Poonch in the Gangotri and Yamunotri ranges to Har- Ki-Doon and glimpses of the Kinnaur Ranges of Himachal Pradesh!
Difficulty Level
Easy - Moderate
Highest Altitude
Approx. 3810 m
Best Time
March – June & September - November
Distance
Approx. 25 KM
Duration
07 Nights / 08 Days
Kedarkantha also has interesting mythology associated with it. The mythology is that Kedarkantha was where Lord Shiva used to meditate before moving to Kedarnath.
The beautiful Juda Ka Talab is where the water droplets fallen from Lord Shiva's hair had turned into this small pond. The trek offers view of the revered and sacred Swargarohini peak which translates to Stairway to Heaven and is the same peak where the Yudhishthira, the eldest of the Pandavas along with his dog reached heaven from this godly peak.
DAY
DESCRIPTION
1
0
Arrive at Delhi in the morning and proceed to Dehradun by train. O/N stay in Dehradun.
2
0
Depart after breakfast for Sankri by reserved vehicle (Travel time: 8-9 hours / Altitude : Approx. 6500 feet ). Evening at leisure for acclimatization and preparation for the trek. O/N stay in Sankri.
3
0
Trek Day 01
Post breakfast we begin the trek from Sankri to Juda Ka Talab located at an altitude of about 9200 feet. ( Distance : Approx. 4 km / Trek time: 4-5 hours ). O/N camping at Juda Ka Talab. ( Altitude gain : 2700 feet ).
4
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Trek Day 02
Post breakfast we begin the trek from Juda Ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base located at an altitude of about 10,350 feet. ( Distance : Approx. 7 km / Trek time: 9-10 hours ). O/N camping at Kedarkantha Base. ( Altitude gain : 1150 feet ).
5
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Trek Day 03
This will be the summit day! Post early breakfast we begin the trek from Kedarkantha Base to Kedarkantha Peak located at an altitude of about 12,500 feet. After reaching the summit descend to Juda Ka Talab. ( Distance : Approx. 8 km / Trek time: 8-9 hours ). O/N camping at Juda Ka Talab. ( Altitude gain : 2150 feet ).
6
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Trek Day 04
Post breakfast we begin the trek from Juda Ka Talab to Sankri. ( Distance : Approx. 4 km / Trek time: 4 hours ). O/N stay in Sankri.
7
0
After breakfast depart for Mussoorie by reserved vehicle ( Travel time : Approx. 6 hours ). Evening at leisure to explore places in Mussoorie and an exciting evening at the famous Mall Road of this charming hill station. O/N stay in Mussoorie.
8
0
Depart early morning by 5 am for Dehradun by reserved vehicle. On arrival depart for Delhi by train. Arrive at Delhi around noon and depart for respective destination by air or train. Trekking expedition ends.
