There is no better winter vacation than spending it amidst the snow-laden peaks and valleys of Uttarakhand. Kedarkantha is one such trek route for beginners looking for a thrilling trekking experience in the snow.
“Winter indeed is coming” and you must go north. Pack your rucksack and set out for the amazing journey of Kedarkantha. Kedarkantha Trek provides a great opportunity for trekkers to experience the beauty of the Uttarakhand Himalayas.6 days of tranquil close to divine experience detached from the technology-obsessed world is something you would crave to get amidst your busy working schedule.
From Sour Sankri to Kedarkantha the journey is worth remembering.
You are never too old to go on hikes so gear up to consume those coniferous vegetation wrapped in a cloth of snow.
Last but not least know that you will be going through a wildlife sanctuary on your journey,i.e. Govind Pashu Vihar Sanctuary.
It is a paradise of flora and fauna starting from coniferous trees to shrubs.
- What is the location of Kedarkantha Trek?
It is situated in the picturesque Himalayan village of Sankari in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India.
- How do I get to the trek’s starting point, Sankri?
We usually provide good transportation to Sankri and back. If you prefer another mode of public transportation, there are Uttarakhand roadway buses from Dehradun. There are 2-3 daily buses that leave only in the morning hours between 05:30 am to 07:30 am; please check and re-confirm the timings with sources.
- What is the difficulty level of the Kedarkantha Trek?
It is a simple Moderate Trek that anyone can attempt and complete. However, remember to start exercising before your trek, as you will rapidly gain altitude on this trek. As a result, you must be physically fit.
- How long does the Kedarkantha Trek take?
The total trek distance is approximately 20-22 kilometers, and it is an amazing Himalayan trail with mesmerizing scenery, mind-blowing sunrises, and a 360-degree Himalayan view from the top.
- Is Kedarkantha suitable for beginners?
Yes, the Kedarkantha trek is easy to moderate, and beginners can easily attempt it; however, keep yourself physically fit with 4-5 kilometers of daily walking and the exercise routine that will be sent in the mail atleast 10 days prior to acclimatize your body for the excursion.
- How much luggage should we bring for the Kedarkantha Trek?
Carry only necessary items; a backpack of 60-70 liters should suffice; your backpack should not weigh more than 9-10 KG.
- Is there a network in Kedarkantha Trek? Which sim card is the best?
Currently, the Jio network is quite good in Sankri; however, no network will be available beyond Sankari.
- What should we bring for the Kedarkantha Trek?
For a complete packing list, click on the following link: Things to carry
- How should we prepare for the Kedarkantha Trek?
Begin your day with a 4-5 km walk or run, and make breathing exercises a requirement. Stop smoking and drinking too.
Go for hikes near your cities.
- What kind of weather can we expect on the Kedarkantha Trek?
December and January are the coldest months, with temperatures ranging from 10-15 degrees Celsius during the day to -4 degrees Celsius at night.
- Is the trek to Kedarnath and Kedarkantha the same?
No, they are not the same thing. Kedarnath is a Pilgrimage Trip, whereas Kedarkantha is a proper Trek. Both Kedarnath and Kedarkantha are located in the district of Rudraprayag in the state of Uttarakhand.
- Photocopy of your Identity Proof (Passport / Voter ID Card/PAN Card/Aadhar Card/ Driving License)
- Rucksack – If you are unloading your Rucksack, you will need a small daypack to carry your essentials
- Good trekking shoes and a pair of slip-on, if required for the campsite
- 2 Water Bottles (1 liter each)
- Woolen or Fleece Gloves and a pair of waterproof gloves
- Cotton socks and woolen socks (2 pairs each)
- Balaclava, Woolen scarf – If you do not have a Balaclava, you can carry a Monkey cap instead
- Thermal Inners
- Fleece Jacket, Snow Jacket, or Padded Jacket (1 each)
- Windcheater or Poncho
- 2-3 pairs of trek pants
- 2 collared and full-sleeved t-shirts – Do not carry loose t-shirts as they tend to make you feel cold
- Camera or Binoculars
- Ready-to-eat snacks, Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D Powder – Carry nuts, dry fruits, and energy bars to munch during the trek. They provide instant energy whenever it hits the lower base.
- Cap, Sunglasses – Do ensure that your sunglasses are UV Protected. Do not carry reflectors.
- Headlamp/LED Torch – Mandatory
- Toiletries – Sunscreen, Moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste, Hand Sanitizer, Mosquito repellent, if required
- Polythene Bags or Zip-lock Bags – These help to segregate wet clothes, used wet wipes, or sanitary napkins on a trek
- Any medicines that you normally consume – Please consult your doctor in this regard
- An empty tiffin box and spoon to have your meals since the usage of plastic vessels is not allowed on the trek
- Throwing garbage on trails is strictly not allowed.
- Participants should carry their waste with them
- Playing loud music in the mountains is prohibited.
- Writing anything or any activity leading to disobedience of historical places is prohibited.
- Tents will be allotted as per male and female ratio by team captains, no requests will be entertained.
- Pick-up and drop will be at the same location ( however you are free to get down on the route while the return journey.)
- Team captains’ decisions on any particular situation will be final for the mutual benefit of participants.
- If the behavior of any trekker is likely to cause distress or harm to themselves, our staff, or other team members, reserve the right to terminate their trip at any time and they will have to make their arrangements; we will not be liable for any expenses incurred as a result. We will not entertain any claims arising due to such action.
- In case of any injuries/illness on a mountain/river/waterfall during a trip/activity, Trek Panda as a company or our local staff will not be responsible. We provide adequate human staff support in these areas to ensure the basic safety of the trekker. The trekker/customer has to bear all the expenses which may arise in case of medical exigency or emergency condition.
- As it is likely that in these sorts of trips weather must be taken into account if we have to change arrangements we will not be able to provide any sort of refund. If there are any other circumstances including but not limited to riots, political unrest, natural or another disaster, nuclear incident, or terrorist activity, and we have to cancel a trip as a result of these circumstances, we will not be able to provide any sort of refund.
- Pune/Mumbai/Bhopal/Ahmedabad/Surat(Regular train)
- 3AC Regular Train-16499/-*
- 3AC Rajdhani train-18499/*
- Sleeper Train-13499/-*
*Mentioned costs are exclusive of taxes
- Delhi to Delhi–11500/-*
- Dehradhun to Dehradhun-9499/-*
Arrival Trains
Pune/Bhopal/Nagpur-Samp Kranti
Mumbai/Ahmedabad-Yuva Express/Gareeb Rath/Rajdhani/HW BDTS Express
Departure Train
Pune/ Bhopal- Jhelum Express
Mumbai/ Ahmedabad- Gareeb Rath/ Rajdhani
Note: Trains may vary as per availability
Every trekker must carry both signed copies and submit it to the trek leaders before the start of every trek!
You can access the forms using the link:https://bit.ly/MedicalDisclamer
The exercise routine as well as the forms would be sent to you through mails, post-booking
email: healthandfitnesstrekpanda@gmail.com
- Kindly note that trekpanda makes its tickets from irctc certified agents
- We use intelligent AI-based tools like Confirmticket to predict the confirmation probability of your ticket
- Tickets are made based on the maximum confirmation probability and solely depend on the remaining days for your departure
- However, it is essential to note that the tool does not guarantee a 100% confirmation guarantee for waitlisted and RAC tickets every time and trekpanda does not hold any control to confirm tickets every time.
- There might always be a chance that you get a RAC(half seat) ticket instead of a confirmed seat and trekpanda is not responsible for not providing confirmed tickets since IRCTC is a govt body and we do not hold any control over that.
- It is always the best thing to book your trip in advance at least 20 days prior to improve your possibility of getting a full seat on the train
- The seat availability of trains depends from the season to season and since few routes have specific one or two trains running on the route it might get difficult to get a confirmed seat during peak festive and tourist seasons
- Also kindly note that our agents will get in touch with you to provide alternate options for trains where you can hold a chance of a confirmed ticket which may have some monetary difference in the ticket amount which if you confirm to upgrade shall be liable to pay.
- Also, there might arise a chance that our predictability tool may fail and you may get a RAC seat once the chart is prepared. Kindly note that trekpanda won’t be responsible for providing full seats in such a situation nor refunding any amount since it is a govt transport and not private.
- Premium trains like Rajdhani and Duranto have a fare of 50% on the higher side than regular trains however they provide the highest confirmation probability and you can always opt for the same.
- In case you want to cancel your train tickets in the middle of a trip to opt for flight options you need to update us 36 hours prior to providing hassle-free cancellation last minute cancellations are not practically possible every time as our agents work in fixed time slots and there are various other factors associated to it.
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Batch Dates
- Pune/Mumbai/Nagpur/Bhopal/Ahmedabad(9 days)
- Sept:22,29
- Oct:6,13,20,27
- Nov:3,10,17,24
- Dec:1,8,15,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29
- Jan:5,12,19,26
- Feb:2,9,16,23
- Mar:1,8,15,22,29
- Apr:5,12,19,26
- May:3,10,17,24,31
- Delhi to Delhi (7 days)
- Sept:23,30
- Oct:7,14,21,28
- Nov:4,11,18,25
- Dec:2,9,16,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30
- Jan:6,13,20,27
- Feb:3,10,17,24
- Mar:2,9,16,23,30
- April:6,13,20,27
- May:4,11,18,25
- June:1
- Dehradun to Dehradun(5 days)
- Sept:24,
- Oct:1,8,15,22,29
- Nov:5,12,19,26
- Dec:3,10,17,25,26,27,28,29,30,31
- Jan:7,14,21,28
- Feb:4,11,18,25
- Mar:3,10,17,24,31
- April:7,14,21,28
- May:5,12,19,26
HighlightsWhat makes this tour special- Kedarkantha is a stunning trek that provides photographers with an ideal opportunity to capture snow falling from the pine trees, which appears to be magical dust.
- Experience the beautiful campsites, where each and every campsite is different and unique in its own way.
- Get a chance to camp near frozen Juda ka Talab, according to legends this was once used as Lord Shiva’s meditation ground.
- The journey to the summit is filled with many bucket list adventures few being night trekking in deep snow, under a blanket of stars, and witnessing a magnificent sunrise from 12500 ft above sea level only from Kedarkantha.
- You also get to stargaze from here!
- The talks about Kedarkantha’s sunrise and sunset, do no justice to the actual beauty of it.
- Taking pictures at the peak is a must! Otherwise, how will you make your friends and family jealous?
