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Kedarkantha Trek

Kedarkantha Trek

The Kedarkantha Trek is one of the most popular winter treks in India, offering mesmerizing snow-covered trails, stunning 360° views of Himalayan peaks, and a summit experience like no other. At Lap of Nature, we add more to your journey – if you couldn’t complete your trek or want to relive it, you get the chance to repeat the trek without paying the trek fee again.

Overview

Region

Uttarakhand, India

Duration

5N/6D

Max Altitude

12,500 ft

Trekking Km

20KM

Grade

Easy to Moderate

Season

Winter (December–April) | Spring

Why Choose Kedarkantha Trek?

❄️Best Winter Trek in India – Known as the “Queen of Winter Treks,” with snow from December till April.
πŸŒ„Summit Adventure – Climb to 12,500 ft and enjoy a 360° view of Himalayan ranges including Swargarohini, Black Peak, Bandarpoonch, and Yamunotri ranges.
πŸ”οΈStarry Campsites – Juda Ka Talab and Kedarkantha Base are among the most scenic and starlit camping sites in the Himalayas.
🌲Dense Forest Trails – Walk through pine, oak, and rhododendron forests, often blanketed in snow.
πŸ‘£Beginner-Friendly Trek – Perfect for first-timers who wish to experience Himalayan snow trekking.

Highlights

  • Services from Sankri to Sankri
  • 5% GST applicable on trek cost and add-ons
  • Meeting Point: Prince Chowk, Dehradun (if opting for transportation)
  • Reporting Time: 6:00 AM
  • Drop Time: 6:30–7:30 PM (subject to road & weather conditions)
  • Recommended: Arrive in Dehradun a day before to avoid delays

Kedarkantha Trek Itinerary

  • Pickup at Prince Chowk, Dehradun, 6:00 AM (if opted for transportation).
  • Scenic drive through Mussoorie, Purola, and Mori along the Tons River.
  • Reach Sankri (6,400 ft), the charming village and base camp for Kedarkantha.
  • Stay in a guesthouse/homestay.

Meals: Dinner

  • Trek through pine and maple forests covered in snow.
  • Reach Juda Ka Talab (9,000 ft), a beautiful frozen lake surrounded by pine trees.
  • Overnight camping near the lake.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Gradual ascent through dense forests and snowfields.
  • Reach Kedarkantha Base Camp (11,250 ft), with stunning views of Swargarohini and Bandarpoonch peaks.
  • Rest and prepare for the summit climb.
  • Overnight camping.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Early morning summit push.
  • Climb steep slopes covered in snow for a rewarding sunrise view from the summit.
  • Witness a 360° Himalayan panorama of Swargarohini, Yamunotri, Bandarpoonch, and Black Peak.
  • Descend back to base camp, then continue to Hargaon campsite (8,500 ft).
  • Overnight camping.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Gentle descent through pine forests with scenic clearings.
  • Reach Sankri village and relax in a guesthouse/homestay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Drive back to Dehradun, marking the end of the trek.
  • Drop-off by 6:30–7:30 PM (timings subject to road/weather).

Meals: Breakfast