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Kedarkantha
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Kedarkantha

The classic snow summit for first-time winter trekkers

Duration
6 days
Max altitude
12,500 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Region
Garhwal

Overview

Kedarkantha is where most Indian trekkers get their first taste of a summit under snow. A well-graded climb, dependable weather windows, and a payoff view that stays with you for years.

  • 360° summit view of Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch
  • Snow camping at Juda-ka-Talab
  • Pine and oak forest trails
  • Bonfire evenings at Sankri

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Dehradun → Sankri

    10-hour drive into the Tons valley.

  2. 2

    Sankri → Juda-ka-Talab

    Forest trail to a frozen lakeside camp.

  3. 3

    Juda-ka-Talab → Kedarkantha Base

    Open meadows with summit in view.

  4. 4

    Summit day → Hargaon

    Pre-dawn climb, descend to Hargaon camp.

  5. 5

    Hargaon → Sankri → Dehradun

    Trail back and drive out.

  6. 6

    Buffer / arrival in Dehradun

    Reach Dehradun by early afternoon.

Elevation profile

Peaks at 12,500 ft

Indicative profile — actual daily gain depends on weather and acclimatization pace.

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What's included

  • Camping with sleeping bags & mats
  • All meals on trek
  • Certified trek leader
  • Micro-spikes & gaiters
  • Forest permits

Not included

  • 5% GST
  • Dehradun ↔ Sankri transport (₹2,800)
  • Personal expenses
  • Insurance

How to reach Sankri

Your base for this trek. Common pickup on Day 1 morning; drop-off on the last day evening.

  • Airport — Jolly Grant (DED)
  • Railhead — Dehradun (DDN)
  • Road — 10 hr / 210 km from Dehradun. Shared Tempo Traveller included in the trek price.

Things to carry

The honest list — 8 kg on your back is plenty for this trek. Winter trek: pack for −15 °C at camp.

  • Ankle-length waterproof trekking boots (worn in)
  • Down or synthetic jacket rated to −10 °C
  • Waterproof-breathable shell jacket
  • Two full sets of thermal base layers
  • Three pairs of merino or synthetic socks
  • Insulated + liner gloves, wool cap, sun cap
  • Category 3 UV sunglasses (Category 4 on snow above 4,000 m)
  • One-litre insulated flask + one reusable water bottle
  • Headlamp with fresh batteries
  • Personal medication + basic strip (paracetamol, ORS, band-aids)
  • Government photo ID (original)
We provide, so leave at home:
  • · Tents, sleeping bags and mats rated to trek altitude
  • · Micro-spikes and gaiters on snow sections
  • · Full medical kit with pulse oximeter and portable oxygen

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