Himalayan Trek to Kedarkantha, real advanture

Rishikesh, United Kingdom – India

Duration: 6 days

Maximum Number Of Travelers: 9

Prices Start At ₹ 11,500 INR / 166 $ USD

There is a famous saying: “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.”

So here is my story of a winter trek into himalayas, a place called Kedarkantha in Uttarakhand, India

Having done a few treks in the Himalayas in Summers, I had this deep urge to go for a winter trek. I decided to trek Kedarkantha.

Kedarkantha

With its feet touching the beautiful village of Sankri, about 10 hours away from Dehradun, Kedarkantha sits strongly at a height of 12,500 feet.

Kedarkantha means Throat of Lord Shiva. Other than Kedarkantha, following are the major Shiva temples: Kalpeshwar: Hair of Lord Shiva, Rudranath: Face of Lord Shiva, Tungnath: Arms of lord Shiva, Madhyamaheshwar: Navel of Lord Shiva, Kedarnath: Back of Lord Shiva, Pashupati, Nepal.

The myth goes back to the time of Mahabharata. After the war the Pandavas went to himalayas to seek blessings from Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva did not appear to meet them. Instead he took a disguise of buffalo and mislead the Pandavas. Bheem seeing the herd of buffalo played a trick. He stood on two rocks with his legs opened wide. The buffalo were made to pass under Bheem. One of the buffalo (disguised) refused to pass resulting in fight with Bheem. In this fight, Bheem ripped apart the buffalo in pieces. The place where these pieces fell Pandavas later constructed temples of Shiva to worship.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Dehradun To Sankari Drive – (Altitude: 1850 m, Distance : 210 Kms, 7-8 Hours Drive)

Stop At: Dehradun Railway Station, Railway Station, Lakkhi Bagh, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001, India

From Dehradun to Sankri/Saur (1850mt) through the Yamuna and Tons valleys across the Yamuna bridge, Nainbagh, Nowgaon, Purola, Jarmola (Jarmola is one of the biggest and most beautiful pine forests in Asia), Mori and Netwar. Trek to a tiny market in Sankri, a few wooden huts serve simple yet delicious food. Dinner and overnight stay at the GMVN (Garhwal Mangal Vikas Nigam) rest house or the Forest Department’s rest house or in tent.

Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:

• Dinner

Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Rest House / Tent

Day 2: Sankari To Juda lake by Trek – (Altitude: 2500 m, Distance : 5 Kms, 4-5 Hours Trek)

Stop At: Kedarkantha Base Camp, Singtur Range, Uttarakhand 249128, India
On an even surface through thick forests, with a few waterfalls on the way. Dinner and overnight stay at Juda Lake in tent at the camping!
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping in Tents.

Day 3: Juda Lake To Base Kedarkantha – (Altitude: 3200 m, Distance : 5 Kms, 4-5 Hours Trek)

Stop At: Kedarkantha, Uttarkashi 249128 India
With packed lunch, to Bainya (Kedarkantha 3836mt). You could either opt for the steep climb of Bainya Thach, which is a path with beautiful views, or Dinner and overnight stay at the Kedarkantha Base comping in tent. !
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping in Tents.

Day 4: Kedarkantha Base To Kedarkhantha Top & Back to Hargaun – (Altitude: 3812 m, Distance : 7 Kms, 5-6 Hours Trek)

Stop At: Kedarkantha Peak, Singtur Range, Uttarakhand 249128, India
On Kedarkanthaa (3812mt) mountains, with packed lunch, to Dunda thach on a gradual ascent that offers excellent views of the snow-covered mountains and vast valleys with huge waterfalls. The area is home to a number of rare species of Himalayan birds, Animal All Forest area and flowers, and is full of birch and spruce. After the last steep climb of. The beautiful Swargarohini, Harkidun Valley and Kalanage Pick stands tall overlooking this Valley of God.Shiv, Dinner and overnight stay at the Dunda thach Comping at tent.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping in Tents.

Day 5: Hargaun to Shankri by Trek – (Altitude: 2058 m, Distance : 9 Kms, 6-7 Hours Trek)

Stop At: Kedarkantha Base Camp, Singtur Range, Uttarakhand 249128, India
Ends to the (4000mt). Trek approximately 200 m Area to , you have the grass area Bard and Looking The Beautiful , Valley an Out of area to view Rawine Valley and Har-ki-Dun and The beautiful Swargarohini Pick Dinner and overnight stay at Shankri.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping in Tents.

Day 6: Sankri To Dehradun – (Distance : 190 Kms, 8-10 Hours Journey)

Pass By: Dehradun Railway Station, Railway Station, Lakkhi Bagh, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001, India
Drive to Dehradun by taxi. (8/10 hrs) !!

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Important Information:

Details

Departure: Lakkhi Bagh, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001, IndiaTraveler pickup is offered
Dehradun Railway Station

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers

Inclusions

5x Breakfast
5x Dinner
4x Lunch
Accommodation included: 5 nights
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Certified instructor from BMC.
Guide, cook and camp helpers.
Camping Tents, Kitchen tents, Dining Tent and Sleeping bags (Holofill) and Carry mats.
Basic First-Aid Support
Forest Permission Charges
Entry/Admission – Kedarkantha Base Camp
Entry/Admission – Kedarkantha
Entry/Admission – Kedarkantha Peak

Exclusions

Any expenses of personal nature like phone call etc
Any air/train to reach Delhi and return from Delhi.
Travel from Delhi to Dehradun.
Any hotel accommodation
Horses with horsemen to carry your loads on the route.
Your Accommodation or any other expenses before or after the trek schedule.
Extra food apart from mentioned above
Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Once you have booked and received your travel voucher, the contact details for the travel service operator will be on this voucher under the heading “Important Information”. Where applicable, you are required to call the travel service operator directly to advise of additional information such as: