Are you planning to take part in a trek that can help you enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty and fresh snowfall? Then go for the Kedarkantha trek. A well-planned Kedarkantha trek can give a wonderful trekking experience to both beginner and expert trekkers. Throughout the walking trail you will encounter spectacular frozen lakes, verdant pine forest, exotic flowers, beautiful villages, and more. Read on to know about necessary details about Kedarkantha trek.

1. Juda Ka Talab

Surrounded by murky forest and hill slopes, Juda Ka Talab is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places on your trek to Kedarkantha. From here you can have a majestic sight of mountains.

2. Kedarkantha Base Camp

On your way to Kedarkantha trek, you have to make your one night stay at Kedarkantha base camp. The next morning, the beautiful view of sunrise from the base camp will leave you stunned. The height of Kedarkantha base camp is 11250 ft. From this base camp you will head towards Juda Ka Talab, which is just 4 km away.

How to reach Kedarkantha trek?

To start the Kedarkantha trek, you need to reach Sankri village first. This place is situated 196 km from Dehradun.

By airways: Jolly Grant airport is the nearest domestic airport to Dehradun. You can avail this air travel to and from various destinations around the state

By railways: You can also avail train and reach Dehradun railway station.

By roadways: There are public bus services from Dehradun to Sankri village. You can also hire a shared or private car.

How much would it cost you?

Kedarkantha trek package cost will be around INR 7499 with 5% GST per person.

What is the best time to visit Kedarkantha?

December to March is the best time for Kedarkantha trek.

What are the important things to carry in Kedarkantha trek?

Here are the important things you must carry in your Kedarkantha trek:

1. Winter wear, like woolen clothes, thermals, jackets, gloves, caps, socks, mufflers, etc. If you want to do the trek during summer, light woolens are enough. But if you plan the trek during winter, three to five layers of clothing is the must.
2. Windproof jacket
3. Comfortable hiking shoes, snow boots
4. Adjustable trekking pole with wrist strap
5. Essential toiletries
6. Sunglasses
7. Medicines for altitude sickness, fever, headache, stomach upset, etc. Other than these carry pain relief spray, band aids, etc.
8. Power bank
9. Comfortable trekking clothes
10. If you are planning to do Kedarkantha trek during monsoon, carry
umbrella and raincoat 11. Water bottle
12. Poly bags
13. Dry food items
14. Camera with extra set of battery and memory card
15. Identity proof documents

Is Kedarkantha a difficult trek?

The difficulty level of Kedarkantha trek is easy to moderate. The trek starts from around 6500 ft high Sankri village. Kedarkantha is just 20 km away from Sankri village. You can slowly do the trek, enjoying the surroundings, capturing the serene view, making it a spectacular and unforgettable experience of your life.

Is Kedarnath a high altitude trek?

The summit of Kedarkantha trek is 12500 ft high. The trek is not that high and the trail is not life-threatening at all.

When does snowfall start in Kedarkantha trek?

December is the beginning of snowfall in Kedarkantha trek. It lasts till March.

What is the trip cancellation policy?

You need to confirm the cancellation via mail to the official email address at least 7 days before the trip's commencement. If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, you can cancel the trip 48 hours before the trip commencement as well. In this case, you need to attach your COVID positive report to the cancellation mail.

If the operator cancels the trip due to any circumstance that is beyond the operator’s control, the operator is not liable to refund any money and the client is entitled to do any future trip within 18 months from departure date of the canceled trip.

What is the refund policy?

If you cancel before 7 days, you will receive a full refund. If the cancellation is done within 7 days and 48 hours due to COVID-19 diagnosis, 100% of the booking amount will be sent as a credit token to you. This you can use for any future trip within the next 18 months. If the cancellation is done within 48 hours of departure, a certain amount of money will be deducted to compensate for advance travel accommodation booking.

What is Included in Trek Cost?

Transportation from Dehradun to Sankri and Sankri to Dehradun
Accommodation in tents and guest houses
All meals
Professional guide, cook and support staff
Permits
Camping equipment
Gaiters
Crampons

What is NOT Included in Trek Cost?

Personal luggage carrier cost
Travel insurance
Tips to staff and helpers
Accommodation in Dehradun

Is there any travel insurance available?

You need to Pay INR 390 to 490 for availing traveling insurance.