Overview


Kedarkantha is a wonderful trek, with pretty campsites and stunning 360-degree views of mountain summits. You will come across snow around 10,000 ft, lying on the forest floor among the pine trees. The route to Sankri is one of the most beautiful drives in the Indian Himalayas. Kedarkantha in winter, the temperature during the day will be around 8-12 degrees and at night, the temperature will drop to -5 to -7 degrees.

 

8 Nights 9 Days Available on request Singtur Range, Uttarakhand
Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

 

  • Jalgaon/ Dhule/ Pune/ Mumbai/ Nasik / Nagpur /Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) and Back 3rd Ac Train Tickets (Package With Sleeper, 2nd Ac, 1st Ac Train Tickets/Flight Tickets also available with respective prices)
  • (In this Package 3rd AC Train Tickets are Considered from Jalgaon to Delhi, Delhi to Dehradun and Haridwar to Bhusawal. for people coming from other cities fare difference will be applicable)
  • Hotel Freshen-up in Delhi after Arrival from respectives cities.
  • Delhi to Dehradun By 3AC Train (Sleeper, 2nd Ac & 1st Ac Train Tickets available with respective prices)   
  • Transportation by Private Vehicle from Dehradun to Sankri  (210 kms approx, 8 hrs drive, one side)
  •  Accommodation (3 sharing tent) | 2 sharing on extra cost of Rs 1000 Per person
  •  Trek Meals (Breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner from Base Village to Base Village eg. Sankri to Sankri). We provide simple, nutritious Veg/Jain food on all days of the trek.

Note - Food Expenses during Travelling journey from Jalgaon or respective cities to base village and return from base village are not covered

  •  Rucksack (A 60-liter bag with rain cover is provided for use in trekking. You can deposit your extra luggage with your bags at our campsite.) 
  •  Camping charges (All Trekking Permits, forest and camping charges are included)
  •  Trekking equipment (High quality tents, sleeping bags in all the camps, sleeping bags can withstand temperatures as low as -10℃ )
  •  Gaiters (to prevent snow from entering inside your shoe)
  • Microspikes (Helps you walk on hard snow terrain)
  • Wooden stick for trekking
  •  Safety equipment (First aid kit, oxygen cylinders, oximeter, etc. will be with the guide/trek leader and at the campsite as well to deal with emergencies.)
  • Blood Oxygen Saturation and Pulse Check up at Every campsite
  •  Our Expert trek Leaders (All our trek leaders are at least qualified in basic /advanced mountaineering and first aid courses.)
  •  Our Expert Trek Support Team (The mountain staff on this trek consists of certified guides, cooks, helpers)
  • Transportation by Private Vehicle from Sankri to Rishikesh  (223 kms approx, 9 hrs drive, one side)
  • One Night Stay in Rishikesh (In Cool Hostel Popular Among youth nowadays)
  • All Taxes Included 
  •  Personal Insurance (During Trekking)(From Base Village to Base Village)
  • Note - 
  • 1)All These mentioned Trek equipment will be provided during trek period only, participants need to return these equipments at base village after trek.
  • Loss or Damage of equipments will lead to Fine
  • 2) After Trek, In Rishikesh we are only providing stay and no other expenses are covered

What is NOT included in the tour

 

  • Food expenses from Jalgaon / Pune / Mumbai / Nasik to Sankri base camp & Sankri base camp to Jalgaon / Pune / Mumbai / Nasik
  • Local Transport of any Kind not inculded (Tickets of Metro, Rickshaw, City Buses, Cab etc)
  • Local Transportation in Delhi
  • Local Transportation in Rishikesh
  •  Transportation from Rishikesh to Haridwar Railway Station
  •  Backpack offloading charges, porter Charges for carrying luggage, cost of any type of coolie in whole Journey
  •  Any Personal Expenses
  •  Cost of Emergency (Any type of emergency eg. Medical Emergency or Natural Calamities or Manmade Emergency) The Insurance Can be Claimed afterwards according to the respective insurance company's rules
  • Anything that is not mentioned in Inclusions
  • While return journey the train will stop at Bhusaval Junction (Train Will not Halt at Jalgaon Junction)
  • From Bhusaval We need to travel to Jalgaon By Public Transportation, distance is approximately 25kms and time required is 40 mins
  • So the Cost of Transportation from Bhusaval to Jalgaon is not Included
  •  While return journey 9th Day Rishikesh to Haridwar Transportation Cost is Excluded(Public Transportation are easily available)

 

Highlights
What makes this tour special

  • Scenic trek route, especially through Govind Wildlife Sanctuary.

  • Overnight stay at Sankri base camp.

  • Spot woodpeckers along the trail.

  • Lunch at a green meadow with views of Swargarohini peak.

  • Easy trail with mesmerizing views.

  • Overnight stay at Juda Ka Talab camp.

  • Snow-covered route – start early for better conditions.

  • View of moonlit snow peaks at night.

  • Sleep early in preparation for summit day.

  • Breathtaking sunrise and changing sky colors route.

  • Panoramic summit views: Yamunotri & Gangotri ranges.

  • Descent to base camp for hot lunch.

  • Continue descent to Hargaon for overnight stay.

  • Easy descent on gentle snow slopes.

  • Departure for Rishikesh post-lunch by private vehicle

  • Overnight stay at Cool Hostel, popular among youth.

Itinerary
Day 1

Departure from Respective Cities

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  •  Departures from Jalgaon /Pune /Mumbai /Nasik by respected trains/Flights

 

Day 2

Departure for Dehradun

Dehradun
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  • Freshn-up in Delhi Hotel , (4 pax in each room)
  • Free time in Delhi where you can explore Delhi's Famous Street Food and Shopping (By Own Expenses)
  • Arrival at H Nizamuddin railway station by 11:00 pm 11:50pm - Departure for Dehradun.
Day 3

Overnight stay at Sankri base camp

Sankri
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  • Arrival at Dehradun at 5:45 am
  • Freshen-up at Railway Station 
  • Departure for Sankri By Private Vehicle 
  •  Reach Sankri base camp and Reporting by 4 PM (6400 ft).
  •  The entire trek route is very scenic and mesmerizing, with especially the last part in which we pass through Govind life sanctuary.
  •  Once at Sankri, members will undergo the registration process at our campsite by 5 PM
  • At 6 pm all are required to attend the briefing for the trek, followed by distribution of items like Rucksack, Gaiters, Microspikes and Trekking sticks
  • (Members are requested to check recieved items for damage and change if it is so immediately)
  • Orientation for the trek 
  • Overnight stay at Sankri base camp.

 

Day 4

Trek to Juda ka Talab.

Jadu Ka Talab
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  • Sankri to Juda Ka Talab 
  • (9100 ft | 4 kms | 5-6 hrs)
  • Start by 7 AM for the trek to Juda ka Talab.
  • Spot woodpeckers on the way as they are pretty common in the region.
  • Encounter a larger green meadow on the way, which is generally used as a lunch point for the trekkers.
  • Swargarohini peak can be seen from here. The trek is easy with full of amazing views.
  • Overnight stay at Juda ka Talab Camp.
Day 5

Trek to Kedarkantha Base Camp.

Kedarkantha
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  • Juda ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base Camp 
  • (11,250 ft | 4 kms | 3-4 hrs)
  • Start by 7 AM for the trek to Kedarkantha Base Camp.
  • The entire route is totally covered with snow so start early to suit against the snow conditions.
  • At night, the snow-clad mountain peaks shine bright as the moon, the peak of Kedarkantha becomes distinctly visible.
  • Sleep early to get ready for the early summit push for the peak, the next day.
Day 6

Kedarkantha Peak to Hargaon

Hargaon
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  • Kedarkantha Base Camp to Kedarkantha Peak to Hargaon 
  • (11250 to 12500ft to 8900ft | 6 kms | 6-7 hrs)
  • The day starts early with a wakeup call at 3 AM for the summit push.
  • Trek commences at 4 AM with head torches at a slow moving pace towards the summit.
  • The way light comes and what happens in the sky is amazing, a variety of colours you will see in the sky.
  • The summit offers some of the most spectacular views of Yamunotri and Gangotri ranges.
  • The descent from the peak follows the same route till Kedarkantha Base camp.
  • Participants will have hot lunch and continue the descent till Hargaon, the day's camp.
Day 7

Overnight Stay in Rishikesh

Rishikesh
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  • Hargaon to Sankri  
  • (8900ft to 6400ft | 6 km | 4 hrs)
  • The last days fall to be easy with gentle snow slopes to descend.
  • It usually takes around  3-4  hours to descend from Hargaon to Sankri by 1 PM 
  • Leaving for Rishikesh after 01:00 pm by Private Vehicle.
  • Arrival at Rishikesh by 10:00 pm
  • Overnight Stay in Rishikesh at Cool Hostel (popular among youth)
Day 8

Leaving to Respected Hometown

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  • Leaving to Respected Hometown
  • Check out in morning as per respective hostel rules
  • Exploring Rishikesh and Leaving for Haridwar (Own Cost) 
  • Reach From Rishikesh To Haridwar Railway Station(Own Cost) (20 - 25 Mins Journey, Public Transportations are easily available) 
  •  Leaving for Respective Cities 05:20pm (From Haridwar)
Day 9

Arrival to our respective cities

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  • Arrival to our respective cities
Pickup point
Directions.
Kedarkantha, Singtur Range, Uttarakhand 249128 View on Map
Things To Carry

 

  • Wet Wipes and Paper Soap
  • Trekking shoes : Carry waterproof trekking shoes with good grip and ankle support. Do not carry sports shoes.
  • Three layers of warm clothes : Carry two or three-layer jackets, fleece jackets and a padded jacket.
  • Two/Three trek pants : Carry Quick dry material trek pants & one warm paded trouser. 
  • Denim/jeans and shorts are not suitable for trekking.
  • Three t-shirts (collared/dri-fit) : Full sleeved t-shirts that prevent sun burns on the neck and arms. Carry one or two dri-fit t-shirts.
  • Thermals : Carry thermals (top and bottom).
  • Sunglasses : Sunglasses are mandatory. Possibly there will be lot of snow on the trek and can cause snow blindness.
  • Cap : At high altitude, the sun is extra harsh so carry a cap to protect yourself.
  • Water proof hand gloves : Carry water proof gloves and avoid woollen gloves as they will get wet if you touch snow.
  • Socks (3-4 pairs) and a pair of woollen socks : Apart from two sports socks, you can take a pair of woollen socks for the night.
  • Headlamp/LED torch : Mandatory
  • Raincoat/Ponchos : At high altitudes, snowfall and rain are quite common and it’s mandatory to carry a poncho so that you don’t get wet. The trek will continue as planned even during rainfall. Your poncho should protect you from the rain. Carry a backpack cover for extra protection from rain for your belongings.
  • Day pack (20 liters): You will need this to carry water bottles, lunch boxes and personal medical kit in case you decide to offload your backpack.
  • Lunch box and water bottle : Every participant should have their personal lunch box and a water bottle [insulated type].