Kedarkantha Trek
The 20 km kedarkantha trek, which is ideal for all hikers year-round and is situated within the Govind Wildlife sanctuary in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, at an elevation of 12500 feet, is best visited between September and February because it offers snow-covered mountain peaks surrounded by mysterious pine trees. You will find it rich in flora, fauna, and animals at the start of the expedition, including leapords, bears, Musk deer, and other bird species. The journey route is simple to moderate and appropriate for both novice and seasoned hikers. The hike begins in the little settlement of Sankri, and the kedarkantha summit offers views of 13 Himalayan peaks. According to legend, Lord Shiva once meditated at Kedarkantha peak and a droplet fell from his hair which formed this lake named as Juda-ka-talab. One can witness breathtaking tangerine sunrise and sunsets from this peak and will be delighted to be on this journey.
Highlights
- Difficulty:: Easy To Moderate
- Maximum Altitude: 12,500 Ft.
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Temperature: +5 to -5
- Best season: Possible All Round The Year. Preferred In Snowy Months Of December To April.
Trek Essentials
Trekking Shoes (Waterproof, Ankle support)
Rucksack with raincover (40-60 litre)
Daybag/Daypack (10-20 litre)
Jacket : (Windproof, Down jacket, Fleece jacket)
Woolen/Fleece Clothes
Thermal Inners
Woolen Cap
Hand Gloves (Waterproof/Woolen/Fleece)
1 Raincoat/Poncho
Trek Pole/Walking Stick
Trek Pants (Windproof/Waterproof)
3 T-Shirts (Collar/Full Sleeves/Rapid dry)
Socks (3 pairs)
Neck Cover
2 water bottle (each 1 litre)
Slippers/Floaters (Non-slippery)
Lunch Box / Tiffin
Hat or sun protection Cap
Head Lamp / Hand torch
Sunglasses (UV protected)
Personal Toiletries
Hand Sanitizer
Toilet Paper roll
Sun Screen (SPF 40-60)
Moisturizer/Lip Balm
Glucose/DryFruits/Energy Bar
Personal Basic Medical kit
**Microspikes/Crampon and Gaiters Included in package
**Personal ID card (original with photocopy)
**Rent available at Sankri Basecamp
**All items above available at sankri market.
Itinerary
Day 1. Started from Dehradun to Sankri Base Camp Main Market
Day 2. Sankri to Juda Ka Talab
Day 3.Kedarkantha Base camp
Day 4. Kedarkantha Peak Summit-12500 ft- then Hargaon
Day 5. Hargaon to Sankri Day 6. Sankri to Dehradun
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation. (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
- Meals while on trek (Veg.+ Egg)
- Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required)
- All necessary permits and entry fees.
- First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
- Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide and Support staff.
- Transport from Dehradun to Sankri and retorn (According to itinerary)
- Mules to carry the central luggage
- Meals during road journeys.
- Insurance.
- Any personal expenses.
- Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
- Anything apart from inclusions
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