Kedartal Trek In Uttarakhand

Quick Facts About Kedartal Trek:

• Trek Duration: 5N/6D
• Trek Height: 15,583 ft.
• Trek Endurance: Moderate
• Trek distance: 38 Kms
• Temperature: Day: 12 degrees Celsius to 17 degrees Celsius & Night: -1 degrees Celsius to 3 degrees Celsius
• Trek Best Time: May, June, September, and October. 
• ATM: You will discover ATMs at Uttarkashi
• Start Point/End Point: Gangotri 

About Kedartal:

• Rarely does a trip bring you so close to these amazing mountains? And even less allows you to spend more time near them. The closest we can think of is Goechala. The trail is also very isolated. There is no human habitation at this altitude. And you find very few trekking groups on this trail. This solitude, compared to many other unfortunately crowded trails, is a blessing.
• The Kedartal hike is for adventure lovers. This is for hikers who want to challenge themselves. It's been a tough ride, with a truly magical experience that pays off for all the effort.  Hiking trip to the glacial lake Kedartal, sitting in the middle of a large mountain cauldron. Our country's famous mountains loom before your eyes in this cauldron - Mt Thalaysagar, Mt Bhrigupanth, Manda Parvat, Mt Jogin, and Mt Gangotri. You camp in the shadow of the majestic Mount Thalaysagar and Mount Bhrigupanth.

About the Kedartal trek:

• The journey begins from Dehradun as we drive to Gangotri and stay overnight there. We can explore the place and enjoy it there.
• Next, we start the first trekking journey from Gangotri to Bhojkharak. The trekking route is beautiful and peaceful. We will camp at night at Bhoj Kharak.
• The next day we will trek to Kedar Kharak after breakfast. The trek route is rough and steeper so we will trek carefully and slowly. As we reach Kedar Kharak we will stay there overnight and enjoy under the galaxies of stars.
• The next day is the most exciting as we trek to the dream destination of trekkers, Kedar Tal. The trek is rougher as we climb upwards, certain ranges are visible from the trek route and after trekking for some time, we reach the destination. We will spend some time there and trek back to Kedar Kharak and stay there overnight.
• Day 5, we trek back to Gangotri via the same route and spend the night over there at the base camp.
• On the last day of the trekking journey, Day 6, we drive back to Dehradun from Gangotri and the journey ends there.

 Available Group Departures:

• May: 23,30
• June: 6,13,20,27
• September: 5,12,19,26
• October: 3,10,17,24
• [ Note: If you are a group of 4 or more people then the dates can be customized]

Travel Costs:

• Per Person: Rs 19,125/-

How to reach Gangotri:

• By Rail: The nearest train station to Gangotri is Rishikesh, which is located 234kilometerss north of Gangotri on NH58 and is well connected to major Indian cities via the railway network. Taxis and buses are available to Gangotri from Rishikesh, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, and other areas.
• By Air: The nearest airport to Gangotri is Jolly Grant Airport, which is about 250kilometerss away. This airport is well connected to Delhi, with daily flights to the capital connecting to key parts of the country.
• By Road: Gangotri is only accessible by road in a bus, privately operated jeeps, SUVs, or other vehicles. It takes roughly 12 hours to travel from Rishikesh. Taxis and Jeeps are also available at Taxi Stations in Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Dehradun. From Dehradun/Rishikesh, tourist cabs are available.

Know Before You Go for Kedartal Trek:

• Climatic conditions at high altitudes are different from those in lowlands; It takes a while to acclimate to high altitudes. 
•  Before starting your trip, consult your doctor. During hiking, bring some basic medicine and a first aid kit. 
•  Pay attention to hiking courses and teachers if you want a safe and enjoyable ride. 
•  While walking, avoid drinking alcohol or any other intoxicating substance. 
•  Water is a precious resource, so conservation is encouraged. 
•  Night hiking is not recommended unless it is part of your program and you have a guidebook with you; This can lead to unexpected disasters. 
•  While walking, avoid using headphones as this may reduce your hearing. 
•  Avoid using plastic baggage to maintain the ecological stability of the destination. 
•  If the trip is canceled, the government must be notified in advance. 
•  Guidelines established by the state government must be followed. Distance from others must be maintained. Hand sanitizer and mask use are encouraged.
• Upon check-in, please present a valid photo ID. 
•  After booking, you will have access to the area itself. 
•  Professional guides are always available to ensure high security, better statistics, and personal interests, all that is needed to complete the trip. 
•  A neat and simple car for adventures, with a skilled steering wheel especially for steep terrain. 
•  Weather affects all sports. 
•  Camping is a fairly basic activity in nature. Luxury can no longer be called. In some places, electricity is the most cost-effective. 
•  Charging stations for cell phones and computers may or may not be available at campsites at any time. 
•  All non-public expenses, private items, food no longer listed, etc. will no longer be included in the package. 
•  Bring snacks/dry food from home (you can save a lot of money). Bring a water bottle so you can refill it.
• Keep your bags to a  minimum; The more you have, the more problems you have. 
•  This hike is not recommended for children under seven years old. 
•  In the event of a natural disaster, the guide has the right to change the Kedartal promenade. 
•  For hiking Kedartal, you should usually prepare enough warm clothes and suitable shoes. 
•  The purchase of a permit is not included in the Kedartal trek package.