Kedarkantha Trek

Kedarkantha Trek

TREK DIFFICULTY

Easy

TREK DURATION

5 Days

HIGHEST ALTITUDE

12,500 feet

GROUP SIZE

12

TREK DISTANCE

20 Km

BASECAMP

Uttarakhand

BEST TIME

December and January

PICKUP POINT

Dehradun

Kedarkantha Trek Overview:

Kedarkantha Trek is a beautiful hiking trail in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, and is located in the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary of ​​the Uttarkashi district. This trek is one of the most popular winter treks in India and is suitable for beginners and families. The trail is also well-known among nature lovers, birdwatchers, and professional trekkers. The trail to Kedarkantha offers the experience of a tough climb to a peak, 360 degree panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, beautiful sunrise views, exploring dense forests, alpine lakes, Garhwali cultures, spiritual places and much more. Most popular during winters, when the trail is completely covered with fresh snow, the trek is a breathtaking experience for the trekkers, as it feels like walking on the stairs to heaven. The trek starts from the quaint village of Sankri and passes through beautiful dense forests of deodar and rhododendron, the alpine lake of Juda ka Talab, several small streams, vast landscapes of alpine meadows, and a steep climb to the summit of Kedarkantha. After a slightly difficult climb, this beautiful trail offers trekkers breathtaking views of some of the amazing mountains and ranges of the Garhwal Himalayas, including Mount Swargarohini, Black Peak, Mount Bandarpunch, Ranglana, Gangotri and Yamunotri ranges. The Kedarkantha Trek route takes about 4 to 5 days in duration to complete, which covers a distance of about 20 km. Reaching a maximum height of about 12,500 ft, the trail offers a moderate level challenges, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced trekkers. The best time for this trek is during the winter and spring, especially in December and January, when the landscapes around the trail are fully snow-covered, creating a heavenly snowscape. However, the trek is accessible throughout the year, except during the monsoon season due to heavy rains and landslides. This trek also gives trekkers an opportunity to spend some time at a spiritual place which is believed to be the meditation place of Lord Shiva and hence the peak is named "Shiva Ka Kanth" (Kedar's Kanth) where the "Kanth" means "Throat".

Shiva Temple On Top Of Kedarkantha
Shiva Temple On Top Of Kedarkantha

At the top of Kedarkantha peak you will see a small temporary temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Locals believe that at the Kedarkantha there was the old Kedarnath temple, although there is no concrete evidence about it. This route cannot be accessed without proper backpacking preparation. There are some rough terrains, climbing heights, unavailability of food and water, danger from wild animals living in dense forests, possibility of getting lost, uncertainty of weather and some difficult parts of the route. Trekking preparation is important so that all these types of factors can be dealt with as much as possible. The Kedarkantha trek is offered by Himalaya Shelter in 5-day and 6-day itinerary packages, and Package cost includes facilities such as food, water, safety & security, physical fitness tips, trail permit, camping and cooking equipment, well-trained guides, route maps and basic first aid kits. This allows trekkers to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of the trail without worrying about the logistics or other essentials needed during the trek.

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