Kedarkantha Trek

The base camp of Kedarkantha is Sankri, which is approximately 200 km (8 hrs) from Dehradun. The city of Dehradun is well connected with India’s major cities by flight, train, and bus services. If you are traveling in a planned group departure, your transfers will be made available beforehand. For solo travelers, local transport to Sankri is also readily available. The drive to Sankri is a very scenic route. The last 22 km of the drive passes through the wildlife sanctuary itself and is exceptionally beautiful. Dinner and night stay at a guest house in Sankri.

Meal: Snacks & Dinner

Sankri

* Distance: 200km

* Time: 8-9hrs

* Altitude: 1950m

* Pickup time: 7-8am

Today marks your first day of trekking. After a wholesome breakfast, we make our way out of Sankri village and start the steep climb up the hill to Juda-ka-Talab. We have 4 kilometers to cover. The climb is steep since the lake is located at a height of 9,100 feet. The path uphill is an image painted in the warm colors of fallen maple and pine leaves. A few bridges that penetrate the dense forests await us. The scenery is irresistible and worth every step of the way, dotted with hares, langurs, and other such beautiful, harmless fauna. The sound of nearby streams wafts in and out of your ears as we make our way to the lake, along with the crisp sound of leaves under your feet.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, Snacks & Dinner

Hargaon camp

* Distance: 6km

* Time: 5-6hrs

* Altitude Gain: 2900m

* Trek start: 9-10am

Excitement is building up as we start our trek towards the Kedarkantha base camp. After breakfast, we begin our 4 km-long journey. The trail, though steep in some patches, is not difficult to follow. The route to the Kedarkantha base camp is dotted with small lakes and the land is far away from any sort of pollution or human disturbance. The trail snakes through oak-laden forests, wide meadows, and more evidence of remote life. You know you are close to the base camp when you see the arch of the Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, Ranglana, and Kala Nag ranges before you. Here, a piping hot lunch will be provided.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, Snacks & Dinner

Base Camp

* Distance: 3km

* Time: 3-4hrs

* Altitude Gain: 3400m

* Trek start: 9-10am

Afterward, we shall descend from the peak to Hargaon village, once again. The trek ahead is moderately difficult, but with a little bit of determination, we will be able to cover the distance in 6-7 hours. Today, we commence at the early hours of 2 or 3 am so that we can witness the glorious sunrise at the Kedarkantha peak.

After breakfast and a lovely feast of the sunrise, we commence. We first make our way through a few more thick patches of oak trees. The trail is mostly simple and facilitates enjoying the route uphill. It only gets slightly difficult as we get closer to the peak.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, Snacks & Dinner

Summit Day

* Distance: 13km

* Time: 5-6hrs

* Altitude Gain: 3810

* Trek start: 2-3pm

We make our final journey to Dehradun via road, over a 7-8 hour stretch, including breaks for food and refreshments. It is the same alpine road that you crossed on your way uphill, but you feel changed and content after such a wholesome experience. By late evening, we are back in Dehradun. Trekkers looking to travel on Day 6 itself can be dropped at the bus stand or the railway station, as required. Anyone wanting to spend the night in the cozy city of Doon can make their bookings accordingly. For this time, our journey ends here with lots of happy memories.

Meal: Breakfast

Dehradun

* Distance: 200km

* Time: 9-10hrs

* Altitude Gain: 640m

* Trek start: 9-10am

“Every summit marks not the end of a journey,

but the beginning of a lifetime of memories.

Until the next adventure!”