Overview
About the Kedarkantha Trekking:
Kedarkantha trek is a super cool winter trek, often called the Winter Trek Queen. It’s like a snowy wonderland with easy trails that wind through pine forests in Govind National Park. You won’t break a sweat; it’s that easy! At 12,500 ft, the views are breathtaking. The trek unveils a cosmic sky, lush meadows, snowy paths, cute villages, fragrant pine trees, and myths. It takes 5 days, covering 20 km, with temperatures from 8°C to 15°C during the day and -5°C to 3°C at night. The best time: is November to April. Start at Sankri village. Easy peasy
Kedarkantha Trekking Quick Facts:
Start/ End Point of the Trek: Sankri village
Duration: 5D/4N
Kedarkantha Trek Distance: 20 km
Kedarkantha Trek Height: 12,500 ft
Kedarkantha Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate
Kedarkantha Trek Temperature: Day (8°C to 15°C) and Night: (-5°C to 3°C)
Best Time to do Kedarkantha Trekking: November to April
Railway Station: Dehradun is the nearest railway station
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Best time for Kedarkantha Trek
The Kedarkantha trek stands out in the Indian Himalayas, allowing treks year-round except for July and August, the monsoon season. Summer provides mild weather with clear views of neighboring mountains.
In Winter
In winter, the trail transforms into a silver landscape, adding challenges and excitement to the trek. Carrying heavy woolens is crucial due to the significant drop in temperatures during this season.
During Monsoon
Trekking in the monsoon presents challenges like landslides and road blockages. Despite the extra effort, the breathtaking Himalayan meadows make it a rewarding experience.
kedarkantha short itinerary
- Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri
- Day 2: Sankri to Juda-ka-Talab
- Day 3: Juda-ka-Talab to Kedarkantha Base Camp
- Day 4: Kedarkantha Summit and Descend to Hargaon
- Day 5: Hargaon to Sankri and Return to Dehradun
Kedarkantha Trek Highlight
- Kedarkantha is a trek blushing with beauty, giving photographers a perfect opportunity to capture the snow falling from the pine trees that looks like magic dust
- The ‘I rule the world’ pose at the top of Kedarkantha Summit will make a wonderful profile pic and with stunning views in the backdrop, it will make your friends jealous too!
- Experience the lovely campsites, where every site is unique in its own way and does not match the beauty with any other campsites in the journey
- Get a chance to camp around frozen Juda ka Talab where was once a place for meditation of Lord Shiva
- Experience walking in the middle of the night in, the head torches lighting the way and watching the sunrise from the top of a mountain before you reach Summit
