Difficulty Factors On The Trek To Kedarkantha Peak :

The Kedarkantha Trek is famous among beginners because it is moderately difficult. This means the trek is doable but is long in terms of number of days. It is located in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand.  the Kedarkantha trek is a winter trek, besides being for beginners, the trek is best for experienced trekkers. 

Here, are some challenges you can face during the Kedarkantha Trek:

1. Duration: The Kedarkantha Trek spans about 20 km (12.4 miles) and usually takes 5 to 6 days to complete. This longer duration allows for a relaxed pace, making it enjoyable and beginner-friendly. However, cutting the trek to fewer days increases the difficulty, making it more challenging.
2. Altitude: The Kedarkantha trek starts at a lower altitude from Sankri and gradually increases in altitude until reaching the Kedarkantha Base Camp. After this point, the ascent becomes steeper compared to the earlier trail. The summit stands at 12,500 ft (3,810 m), and as trekkers approach the summit from the base camp, the chances of AMS increase due to the significant change in altitude on this section of the trail.
3. Weather and temperature: the weather in the Himalayas depends on the time of year. This means it can be unpredictable however, there are few chances. In winter you have to be careful as the weather can be snowy and the temperature reaches sub-zero levels in winter. 
4. Terrain- the route or we can say the path of the Kedarkantha Trek includes many steps of Ascents and Descents. Hence, it can be stretching. However, during the winter there is snow, and there can be chances that the trial is covered with a snow cap. So, be careful because you can slip on the ice trail. 

Be careful with the trekking although The trek to Kedarkantha Peak is not very difficult. However, be ready for every situation. As it is a long trail so every day there gonna be a test of your physical as well as mental fitness. So, be calm and have confidence in yourself.

Why the Kedarkantha Trek Isn’t as Easy as It Looks

The Kedarkantha trek is easy and beginner-friendly. But still don’t take it lightly, there’s some place where it gets challenging—so, be prepared for it.

The first thing is 

Altitude:

On the first day trek, we gain altitude frequently as Sankri is at roughly 1,900–2,000 meters, and we trek to Juda ka Talab, which is around 2,700–2,800 meters. So their climb is steep. The next trek to Kedarkantha base camp has a gradual ascent. 

Snow and verglas:

We summit Kedarkantha before sunrise, so in the early morning, the stones have a thin layer of ice called verglas. You need to balance and pay attention to that, because the verglas is very slippery. At peak winter, when snowfall is high, you need to make more efforts, which makes it a bit challenging.

Temperature: Kedarkantha is a winter trek. So in the winter season temperature goes to zero, so you need proper layering of clothes.