Kedarkantha Trek 2023

Quick Info:

• Start/End Point of the Trek: Dehradun to Dehradun or Sankri to Sankri
• Duration: 4N/5D or 5N/6D
• Kedarkantha Trek Distance: 20 KM
• Kedarkantha Trek Height: 12,500 feet
• Kedarkantha Trek Difficulty: Easy To Moderate
• Trek Temperature: Day (10°C) and Night: (-2°C)
• Kedarkantha Trek Best Time: November to April 
• Best Telecommunication Service: BSNL & JIO
• ATM Service: SBI ATM at Mori/ SBI(Dehradun Rajpur Road Branch), Dehradun [There are no ATMs in Sankri, so carry sufficient cash from Dehradun]

About the Kedarkantha:

• At a height of 12,500 feet, Kedarkantha is a mountain peak decorating the greater Himalayas and a component of the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary and the object of many people's dreams. For a trekking experience, it is preferable to reach its summit during the winter months to see nature at its most beautiful deliverance.
• Kedarkantha Trek lends you a good reason to explore it. An easy-to-moderate trek gifts you with a picturesque landscape that includes lush meadows, numerous snowy routes, oak forests, a group of snow-covered mountains Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kala Nag, and Ranglana and the mythical whispers of nature. Spending the nights in the company of the starry skies is ethereal.

About Kedarkantha Trek:

• You have to reach Dehradun from where the Trek commences. Receive warm greetings from our personnel between 6:30 AM to 07:30 AM and start our travel to Sankri to reach by 5:00 PM.
• After reaching Sankri our expert guide will welcome you with hot tea and after a rest of 1 hour, they will give you all the necessary guidelines required for a trek with all the safety equipment.
• The following day, we will travel from Sankri to Juda ka Talab, where we will spend the night by pitching our tents beneath the starry night sky.
• After the morning breakfast, we will set out to Trek towards Kedarkantha Base which is at an altitude of 11,250 feet. Tents will be set up upon reaching the Base and spend overnight there.
• The following day, start your day with a filling breakfast and the most awaited moment calls you. We will hike to a height of 12,500 feet to top Kedrakantha Peak and then descend to Hargaon Camp or Juda ka Talab & then we will descend to Sankri. 
• This will be a leisure day in Sankri so you can rest and explore the Sankri market and next day we will be travelling back to Dehradun after a funfilled trek.

Travel Costs:

• Sankri to Sankri: INR 4,000 Per Person
• Dehradun to Dehradun: INR 5,500 Per Person

Available Group Departures:

• November: All Days
• December: All Days
• January: All Days
• February: All Days

Know Before You Trek to Kedarkantha Summit:

• Prepare yourself for Kedarkantha Trekking by performing certain muscle exercises and walking or jogging on similar terrains with your backpacks so that you may avoid sudden injuries during the Trek. 
• During any natural calamities or emergencies, the Trek may be cancelled. The next programme will be duly communicated.
• Keep yourself hydrated and conserve water on the Trek. 
• Do not encourage midnight hikes unless they are part of a programme and under the supervision of the Guide. This can lead to unexpected troubles.
• Avoid using headphones during the Trek as they may affect your hearing.
• Avoid using plastic luggage to protect the ecosystems of the routes you would be travelling through.
• If you decide to cancel your hike, you must notify us in advance.
• Children below the age of 12 years are not recommended for this Trek.
• You must present a valid photo ID upon check-in. 
• Follow every instruction of the Professional Guide during the entire expedition. 
• Make sure you are dressed in appropriate woollens to withstand the temperatures, which range from -5°C to 3°C at night to 8°C to 15°C during the day.
• Hiking Shoes of good brands are recommended. 
• Pack some snacks as we swiftly lose energy at high altitudes, so you might need them.
• While Camping, electricity may not be available at every location. So, you may carry the necessary devices such as Power Bank, etc. 
• Mobile phone and laptop charging stations may or may not be available at campsites at all times.
• The Kedarkantha Trek spans an eco-friendly zone. So, do not litter the surroundings as you may be fined. 
• Avoid the consumption of alcohol during Kedarkantha Trekking.