Itinerary
Early Morning on arrival at Dehradun, meet and greet by our tour representative. Then around 7 A.M. you will drive towards Sankri. En route you will pass through picturesque town and villages like Mussoorie, Nowgaon, Purola and Mori. On the route you will get to see the dense pine forest, filling the aroma of pines. You will drive along with the Tons River. On arrival at Sankri do check in to the Guest house/ Hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Sankri.
Today morning after breakfast start your trek towards Sankri to Juda Ka Talab. Trek will pass through local village such as Saud. The trail leading Juda Ka Tal passes through beautiful forests of oaks, birch & deodar trees. Juda Ka Tal is one of the most sought-after attractions in the Kedarkantha trek. Swargarohini peaks are visible from here. It gains even more prominence in winters where it remains completely frozen. You can walk and glide on the ice sheet. We camp by the lake side, Dinner & overnight stay at Juda ka Tal.
After breakfast at Juna ka Talab, this trails head to deeper dense pine forest to proceed for Kedarkantha Trek. It should take 3-4 hrs to reach the campsite. At night, the snow-clad mountain peaks shine brightly as the moon, and you will clearly see the Kedarkantha Peak from your camp. After an early dinner, try to get a good night’s sleep as you will be waking up at 3 A.M. to start your summit steps. Overnight stay at Base Camp.
Wake up early in the morning at 3 A.M., have breakfast & proceed towards Kedarkantha Trek. Kedarkantha altitude is 12500 ft. it will take around two and a half hours to reach the summit. Try to make it before sunrise. As the sun rises, you’ll see the dramatic show of colours in the sky and the transformation leaves and admire the majestic view of the Himalayas surrounding you. The most prominent peaks visible from the top are Swargarohini Peak, Black Peak and Bandarpoonch Peaks. You will also see Yamunotri, Gangotri, Har ki Dun and Rupin Pass. Later make your way back to the base camp for a warm meal. After lunch, proceed towards Hargaon campsite, which takes about an hour and a half from the base camp to reach. Dinner and overnight stay at Hargaon.
Today is your last day on the Kedarkantha Trek. Wake up early in the morning to catch the sunrise and make your way back to Sankri. It should take around 2- 3 hrs to reach Sankri. After a short break at Sankri, you will leave for Dehradun. You will be drop at Dehradun.
Inclusions
- All vegetarian meals from dinner at Sankri on Day 1 to breakfast at Sankri on Day 5 are included
- Professional guide, cook and support staff
- Accommodation in guest house, home stay, camping during trek
- Trekking equipment: sleeping bags, mattress, dome alpine shape tents, kitchen Tent, dining tent, toilet tents
- All required fuel charges, tolls, forest entry fees, and permits are covered
- Transport from Dehradun to Sankri base camp and back is included
Exclusions
- 5% GST
- Any kind of personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Any kind of emergency execution charges
- Personal Luggage porterage/Mules’ charges
- Personal expenses of the clients or any other expenses incurred due to bad weather
Things that trekkers need to Carry on their own:
1) Trekking shoes with good grip.
2) Backpack (40-60 litres) with rain cover.
3) Extra pair of socks.
4) Poncho
5) Woolen Cap / Scarf / Bandana. Headlamp/ torch.
6) Daypack. Water bottles.
7) Personal medicines.
Id proof: – (driving license, voters Id etc.)
Accessories: – sunglasses, sun cap, synthetic warm hand gloves. Toiletries: –
sunscreen, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, toilet paper, toothbrush,
toothpaste, hand sanitizer.
Clothes: -Warm layers (fleece, woolen and one padded jacket), two trek
pants, three t-shirts, one pair thermal upper lower.
Coming departure dates for the Kedarkantha Trek
Kedarkantha Trek: (Fixed Departure)
Nov – 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th
Dec – 6th to 31st (Everyday)
Jan- 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st
Feb – 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th
Mar – 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th