Kedarkantha Winter Trek

Sankri to Juda Ka Talab- The place where Lord Shiva once meditated.

Drive time: 3-4 hours; Height: 2786 metres; Distance Travelled: 4 km.

• You'll leave Saur Village for the walk after breakfast and start hiking.

• We will pass via a number of high-altitude suspension bridges and little towns along the way.

• Arrive at the Juda Ka Talab lake, where Lord Shiva released a little strand of hair from which water dripped to create this enormous lake.

• Step away from your tents to see the frozen lake and starry sky.

• Stay the night in Juda Ka Talab.

Juda Ka Talab to Base Camp- Prepare your cameras.

Drive time: 4-5 hours; Height: 3430 metres; Distance Travelled: 4 km.

• Later, head to Kedarkantha base after enjoying brunch at Juda Ka Talab.

• Enjoy the beauty of the snow-lined route and bits of green that surround you on your journey.

• In case the weather is bad, comfort yourself at the safe and fitted Gujjar huts

• You will be mesmerized by the commanding sight of the snow-covered Himalayan peaks of Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kala Nag, and Ranglana.

• Once you arrive at the campground, have a delicious meal to celebrate the end of the day before returning to your tent for the night.

• Stay the night at Kedarkantha Bas

Base Camp to Kedar Kantha Summit- This is the day you've been putting a lot of effort into it.

Drive time: 6-7 hours; Height: 3800 metres; Distance Travelled: 6 km.

• Prepare for the experience of a lifetime after breakfast.

• It will take 7 to 8 hours to reach the top if you start out early at around 2 in the morning.

• You will experience the friendly and filtered sunrays rising from the Kinner Kailash, Yamunotri, and Gangotri ranges of Himalayas.

• When you reach the peak and see the sun rise, your mouth will drop and your eyes won't blink.

• After some time at the peak, we will begin our descent and trek all the way down to base camp.

• Arrive at the campground and end the day with a nice meal.

Base Camp to Sankri- Descend with the Mighty Mountains.

Drive time: 4-5 hours; Height: 1950 metres; Distance Travelled: 6 km.

• Enjoy the tasty breakfast served at the base camp.

• Prepare to hear some fascinating local tales as you descend to Sankri village from your guide.

• Observe sights of the Himalayan peaks as you hike farther along the trek.

• When you reach the little settlement of Sankri, meet your friends for a cup of coffee and discuss your hiking experiences.

• Stay the night at Sankri village.

Sankri- Dehradun- Farewell to the High Peaks.

Drive time: 6-7 hours; Height: 640 metres; Distance Travelled: 187 km.

• After a delectable breakfast, get in the car and head back to Dehradun.

• You might arrive at Dehradun by late afternoon or early evening.

• With these wonderful memories, the kedarkantha trek package comes to an end. This is the kedarkantha trek itinerary of 6 days.

Clothing and other essentials-

• Track pants and two pairs of Quick Dry t-shirts.
• One set of t-shirts
• Three cotton pairs and two woolen pairs of socks
• Two fleece jackets or full-sleeve sweaters
• One pair of Thermal clothing
• To be worn over mid-layers like fleece or down jackets in the rain or snow is a hard shell akin to Gore-Tex.
• One down and feather jacket
• Gloves, one scarf, a small towel, a cap
• Dark UV sunglasses, a wool cap, or Balaclava that covers the ears

Eatables-- Chocolates, glucose, biscuits, energy bars- Dry fruits, toffees, nuts

Personal Kit-- Toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper, sanitizer.- Medical kit- Sunscreen lotion, cold cream, lip balm.- Anti-fungal cream

Other equipment or accessories-- Camera with extra batteries and memory card.- Torch or headlamp with extra batteries.- Hiking pole

By Flight- Although Kedarkantha doesn't have an airport, locals can use the one in Dehradun, which is the closest. Jolly Grant Airport, important to tourism in Uttarakhand, is between 238 and 250 kilometers from Kedarkantha. Major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, and Lucknow, are easily accessible from the airport. Individuals have the option of flying with IndiGo, Spice Jet, or Air India. The distance between New Delhi and its Indira Gandhi International airport is merely 260 kilometers, and a flight there takes 45 minutes to an hour.

By Railway- Although Kedarkantha doesn't have a railway station, travelers can use the railhead in Rishikesh. The capital city is easily accessible from Rishikesh Railway Station, around 210 kilometers from Gaurikund. People may board a quick train from Delhi to Rishikesh in just over eight hours. Regular buses travel from the airport to the base camp, where the trip starts.

By Road- Kashmeri Gate Bus Terminal and Anand Vihar Bus Terminal are significant interstate bus hubs in Delhi from where daily trips to Dehradun are scheduled. Depending on their preferences, passengers can choose between A/C sleepers, non-A/C sleepers, Volvo A/C, Volvo A/C, and semi-sleeper buses.

The Best time to Visit kedarkantha is in Winters starting from December to March. Be prepared for extremely cold weather while visiting the Himalayas in the winter. Winter at Kedarkantha will put your stamina to the test and leave you out of breath in more ways than one. Although the scenery is lovely, there are moments when it will be below freezing. Even though the region experiences some bright days, Kedarkantha's winters are often chilly.

Sixteen kilometers make up the entire Kedarkantha trip, which begins at Gaurikund and ends in Kedarkantha. After the 2013 flood catastrophe, the 14-kilometer Kedarkantha Trek distance was altered and became a 16-kilometer journey. Here is a comprehensive overview of the new Kedarkantha hike route.

• From Sonprayag, you can take a shared taxi or hire a private cab to Gaurikund.

• Through the Rambara Bridge, it is a 4 km trip from Gaurikund to Jungle Chatti and a 3 km hike from Jungle Chatti to Bheembali.

• There is a 4 km hike from Bheembali to Linchauli.

• The trekking distance from Linchauli to Kedarkantha Base Camp is 4 km.

• A 1-kilometer journey connects Kedarkantha Base Camp with Kedarkantha Temple.

But each pilgrim must first obtain a physical fitness evaluation before beginning the 16-kilometer, which is a moderately difficult trip.