Kedarkantha Trek

Day 1 Dehradun Arrival And Transfer To Sankri

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   Dehradun

   2 hours

   All the trekkers should arrive at Dehradun so that together, we all leave for Sankri early morning. The journey from Sankri to Dehradun takes place through vehicles arranged by us.
   We start off early morning and Sankri is 220 km on National Highway 123. It’s a wonderful journey with ample scenic beauty to devour. On our way, we pass Govind National Park.
   This wildlife sanctuary has some breathtaking flora and fauna to offer. River Tons which is an important tributary of Yamuna enriches the vegetation there. The Sanctuary is one of the
   registered sites for the protection of the snow leopard and its habitat which survives in the inner Himalayas above the altitude of 3500 meters. By the evening, we reach Sankri and the
   stay overnight is at a Hotel. Once you have reached the Hotel you can freshen up and experience the beauty of the village and sunset in the Himalayas. There is the local cuisine to taste and the local market to be wandered around. One can have their dinner and rest.

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   Sankri

   15 hours

   The Sankari Village in Uttarakhand is a route to The Paradise of the Himalayas for every trekker. It is not just a scenic hamlet situated in Uttarakhand.

Day 2 Sankri To Juda Ka Talab

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   Kedarkantha

   15 hours

   We set off from Sankri after a sumptuous breakfast. The actual trek begins from this point.The destination is Juda-Ka-Talaab which is 9100ft. and the journey is 4km. After we cross the Sankri village, it is a steep uphill climb. On our way we come across a stream along which we trek on the road towards Kedarkantha. We’d be crossing quite a few bridges and move through dense forests of Maple and Pine trees. The streams can be heard though they are visible only much later. The trail has a very appealing scenic beauty. As we go further one comes across villages where people are living a remote lifestyle. Continuing on the trail and after crossing a few streams one
   reaches the much-awaited site of Juda-ka-talaab. The lake is a mesmerizing scene to behold. We set up our camps at this picturesque place where one can indulge in photography and
   nature walk. Camping here at night under the stars is a surreal experience.

Day 3 Juda Ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base

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   Kedarkantha

   15 hours

   The next morning, after breakfast we commence our journey again. Now we trek towards the Kedarkantha base which is at an altitude of 11,250ft. and 4Kms away. The trail is dense in terms of trees, but very visible and straight. We also come across open meadows as we go further. If the trek is taking place in winters, at altitude 10,400 ft. specks of snow are visible around the track.After reaching the base camp, the tents are set. We settle and light up the bonfires as the sun sets and stars start glistening in the sky. Soon after sunset, the Milky Way is visible spreading like a blanket through the entire sky. The scene of the stars and planets in the clear sky accompanied with the breath taking beauty of the mountains is a sight to behold. It is a picture that will imprint itself in your mind and you will cherish this memory forever. The temperature drops at this altitude therefore one can warm up with woollens and the night is spent in the respective tents.

Day 4 Kedarkantha Base to Kedarkantha Peak & descend to Hargaon camp

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   2 hours

   Trekkers wake up to a mesmerizing sunrise and can bask in the pure energies of the sun. It is a wonderful experience and a great start to a much adventurous day. A filling breakfast is served and trekkers prepare to go further up. The trekkers will now hike up to an altitude of 11,250 ft to 12,500 ft; to reach the Kedarkantha peak. The aim for the day is to trek and conquer the Kedarkantha peak and return back to Hargaon base camp which is located at 8900ft. The entire journey is 6km and can take up to 7 hours. We cross similar scenes of oak, pine and maple forests; shepherd huts and frozen streams. Savouring all this we descend to the base camp. On reaching the campsite, once again the tents are set and campfires are lit. Everyone enjoys dinner and discuss the amazing journey that it has been up till now, as everyone on the trek has developed closer and stronger bonds.

Day 5 Hargaon To Sankri To Dehradun - Departure Day

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   Dehradun

   3 hours

   The final day is for departure and we travel back 220Kms, to Dehradun city. Vehicle is accordingly arranged by us. We relish our breakfast and leave early as the journey back will take up to 10 hours counting in the breaks. We take the NH123 route which is the shortest and has lesser traffic. Enjoy the journey back home with mesmerizing visual beauty all around as you carry happy memories and great experiences, away from the trek. We reach
   Dehradun by late evening. Travellers can be dropped off at the airport or railway station as per requirement and they can further book their departure and plan individually, accordingly. Those who wish to spend the night in the beautiful city of Dehradun can book their hotels accordingly as well. We end the adventurous journey, on a wonderful note.