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
Dehradun → Sankri
10-hour drive into the Tons valley.
- 2
Sankri → Juda-ka-Talab
Forest trail to a frozen lakeside camp.
- 3
Juda-ka-Talab → Kedarkantha Base
Open meadows with summit in view.
- 4
Summit day → Hargaon
Pre-dawn climb, descend to Hargaon camp.
- 5
Hargaon → Sankri → Dehradun
Trail back and drive out.
- 6
Buffer / arrival in Dehradun
Reach Dehradun by early afternoon.
Elevation profile
Peaks at 12,500 ftIndicative profile — actual daily gain depends on weather and acclimatization pace.
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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Questions about Kedarkantha
The ones our trek leads get asked most.
- Yes — it is the most popular winter beginner trek in India. Max altitude is 12,500 ft and gradients are moderate. Basic cardio fitness (30-min run) is enough.