Kedarkantha Trek
Rishikesh
6 Night 7 Days
About
Why is Kedarkantha a Must-Do Trek ?
- Also known as the queen of winter treks, is a blend of experiences that combines the beauty of the Himalayas and its challenges.
- The trek begins from a beautiful village, Sankri. There you can experience the local village life.
- You can witness the beauty of Juda ka Talab, which is more enchanting during the winters when it is frozen. It also has a mythological story attached to it that adds a mystical touch to your journey.
- The Kedarkantha summit has noteworthy views, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the Himalayan range. And spot peaks like Swargarohini, Bandarpunch, Black Peak, and Draupadi ka Danda 2.
- You also get a beautiful view of Har Ki Doon Valley, Rupin Valley, Gangotri, and Yamunotri mountain ranges.
- The trekking trail in Kedarkantha trek features a variety of terrain with beautiful views throughout the trek, but is not difficult like many other treks, making it a beginner-friendly trek.
- The trek enters a no-network coverage area after Sankri, allowing you to disconnect from technology and fully immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature.
- It is the perfect place that gives you an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and enjoy the beauty of the Himalayas without distractions.
The Majestic and Pristine Beauty
also known as the queen of winter treks, is a popular high-altitude winter trek in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Kedarkantha trek is a perfect escape to explore the snow-covered landscape of the Himalayas and is a wonderful place to experience snow trekking.The Kedarkantha trek has easy endurance trails and spellbinding views, making the climb worthy. You can also witness mesmerizing sunset and sunrise views during the trek.
Why is Kedarkantha titled as the “Queen of Winter Treks”?
The Kedarkantha is known as the queen of winter treks, for good reasons. Winter is undoubtedly the best time to visit the Kedarkantha. If you want to experience Snow Trekking and want to see Kedarkantha at its best, December to April is the ideal time to visit. During the winter, the area turns into a winter wonderland, the Juda ka Talab is frozen, the trails are slightly covered with snow and offer an exhilarating challenge of the summit climb. In the winter months, the place has sunny weather during the daytime, while it is cold and frosty during the nights. The surrounding trees of Rhododendron, Maple, Cedar and Oak are covered with fresh snow, creating a mesmerizing view. Kedarkantha has a magical landscape with bright sunshine in the winters, also the skies are clear, and snow-covered majestic peaks such as Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch and Black peak are clearly visible.
Camping at the Kedarkantha base during the winter is another serene experience, since the area is wide open you can witness the clear star-studded skies. This is a favorite site for camping for many trekkers, not just because of the views, but the sense of peace and isolation it gives.
The spring months of March and April are also ideal for those who prefer mild weather for trekking. During these months you can witness the changing landscape of Kedarkantha, you can see the forest trails coming alive with the first sign of new growth. During spring months, Juda ka Talab is a remarkable sight, it is the most beautiful place when the morning light glistens off the slightly icy surface, creating a mirror effect and reflecting the surrounding dense forests and the sky.
Tour Plan
Altitude: 1,950m/ 6,400 ft.
Drive Distance: 220 km |10 hours approximately
Altitude: 2800 m/ 9100 ft
Trek Distance: 4-5 km | 5 hours approximately
Altitude: 3100 m/ 10,100 ft.
Trek Distance: 4 km | 2.5 hours approximately
Altitude:
Peak - 3,800 m/ 12,500 ft.
Hargon - 2,700 m/ 8,900 ft.
Trek Distance: 6-7 km | 7 hrs approximately
Altitude: 1950 m/ 6400 ft.
Trek Distance: 4 km | 3-4 hours approximately
Drive Distance: 220 km | 10 hours approx
Note:
Keep a buffer day in your travel plan.
If buffer day is not used in the travel then it can be used to Explore Dehradun.
Read the article Things to do in Dehradun.
Distance, Altitude, and Trekking hours are approximate and rounded off.
Keep the original and copy of ID proof handy.
Come one day early if planning to come by plane.
Included
- Inclusion
- 1. Accommodation (as per the itinerary):
- Day 1 and Day 5 in a guesthouse on triple/quad/penta sharing. (Males and females accommodated separately)
- Day 2, Day 3, and Day 4 in a Tent (Twin Sharing).
- 2. Meals (Veg + Egg):
- Day 1 Dinner to Day 5 Dinner as per the itinerary.
- Drinking water while on trek (Tap/Mountain water).
- 3. Support:
- 1 Versatile base camp manager handles communication and deploys extra manpower in emergencies.
- 1 Mountaineering & First aid qualified professional trek Leader.
- 1 Experienced high-altitude chef.
- Local experienced guides (Number of guides depending on the group size).
- Enough support staff.
- 4. Trek equipment:
- Sleeping bag, Sleeping liners (if required), mattresses, and Utensils.
- 3 men all season trekker tent (twin sharing), Kitchen & Dining tent, Toilet tent.
- Camping stool, Walkie talkie.
- Ropes, Helmet, Ice axe, Harness, Gaiters & microspikes (if required).
- 5. First aid:
- Medical kit,Stretcher,Oxygen cylinder,Blood pressure monitor,Oximeter,Stethoscope.
- 6. Mules/porters to carry the central luggage.
- 7. Cloakroom facility available at the base camp for additional luggage.
- 8. All necessary permits and entry fees, Upto the amount charged for Indian.
- 9. Trek Completion Certificate.
Exclude
- Exclusion
- Insurance (For non-Indian Nationals, NRI or OCI card holders).
- Food during the transit.
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Mule or porter to carry personal luggage.
- Emergency evacuation, hospitalization charge, etc.
- Any extra costs incurred due to extension/change of the itinerary due to natural calamities roadblocks, vehicle breakdown, etc. factors beyond our control
- Transport from Dehradun to Sankri and return.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head Inclusion.
- Things can be provided on demand and availability (participant has to pay extra for these things).
- 1- Satellite phone/set phone - a type of mobile phone that connects via radio links via satellites orbiting the Earth instead of terrestrial cell sites like cellphones. Therefore, they can operate in most geographic locations on the Earth's surface.
- 2- Gamow/PAC HAPO Bag (Portable Hyperbaric Bag) - is a unique, portable hyperbaric chamber for the treatment of acute mountain sickness (AMS), also known as altitude sickness.
- 3- AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) - are portable life-saving devices designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, a medical condition in which the heart stops beating suddenly and unexpectedly.
Cancellation Policy
To request a cancellation, please email us using your registered email ID.
Cancellations prior to 25 days from the start of the Trip
Refund Options
5% deduction of trek fee 100% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year Transfer your trek (any trek, any date) to your friend Cancellation between 24 days and 15 days to the start of the Trip
Refund Options
30% deduction of trek fee 100% trek fee cash voucher for same trip till one year 85% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year Transfer your trek (same trek, any date) to your friend Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the Trip
Refund Options
50% deduction of trek fee 80% trek fee cash voucher for same trip till one year 70% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year Book the same trek, in the same season, with any other batch Transfer your trek (same trek, any date) to your friend Cancellation less than 9 days to the start of the trek.
Refund Options
No cash refund 20% trek fee cash voucher for the same trip till one year 10% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year Transfer your trek (same trek, same date) to your friend To reschedule a trek (same trek only), a 30 % rescheduling fee of the trek cost will apply. Cancellation Policy (Emergency Cases):
In case of a death in the immediate family (parents, siblings, spouse, children) or if the trekker is hospitalized (min. 48 hours) or suffers a fracture (leg/arm) within a week before the trek, even if canceled a day before:
90% trek fee refund in cash & 10% as a voucher (valid for 1 year, for any India trek).
Valid documents required. We’re here to support you during tough times.
Note:
Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by bharat travels bharat travels holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice Booking and Payments
The Participant is responsible for verifying the accuracy of all details, including Trip dates and personal documentation, at the time of booking. Payments must be made in accordance with the timelines and instructions provided by bharat travels. Late payments may result in cancellation of booking without refund. In the event of a cash refund, only the portion of the payment made in cash shall be eligible for refund in cash. Any booking made using voucher, discounts, promotional codes, or through any non-cash mode of payment shall not be eligible for a cash refund under any circumstances. Refunds, if applicable, shall be processed within 15–30 working days of confirmation. All add-on bookings are subject to the respective add-on cancellation policy, and refunds will be processed accordingly.
Voucher Terms
This is a non-transferable voucher The voucher cannot be merged with any other offer of Trek The Himalayas The voucher is valid for Trek booked directly with Trek The Himalayas in India To avail the voucher please use your register phone number or e-mail id All the other Terms of booking a trek with Trek The Himalayas are applicable to the voucher Itinerary and Modifications
bharat travels reserves the right to modify, shorten, or cancel any part of the Trip due to transportation delays, weather, health emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances including Force Majeure. Cancellations and Refunds
No refunds or vouchers, partial or otherwise, shall be provided for voluntary withdrawal, non-utilisation of services, or removal from the Trip. If bharat travels cancels the Trip before arrival at the designated pick-up point due to unforeseen circumstances or Force Majeure, the Participant may choose from: An alternate Trip/date. A credit voucher valid for one (1) year. Transfer to another Trip, with cost differences payable by the Participant. If the Trip is abandoned post-arrival at the designated pick-up point, no cash refund or voucher shall be issued. The Trek Again Policy may apply at bharat travels’s discretion. bharat travels shall not be liable for any associated travel costs such as flights, accommodation, or visa fees. Force Majeure
Events beyond its control including but not limited to earthquakes, landslides, strikes, curfews, war, pandemic, government restrictions, heavy rainfall or snowfall, windstorms, road blockages, trail disruption, or withdrawal of permits, bharat travels shall not be held liable for any cancellation, delay, or service modification caused by Force Majeure. Government Employees Government employees can avail the benefit of Special Casual Leave (SCL) when they join us for a trekking expedition. As per Pay Commission guidelines, up to 30 days of Special Casual Leave can be availed in a calendar year for trekking or mountaineering expeditions conducted through a registered organisation.
Refund Options
5% deduction of trek fee 100% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year Transfer your trek (any trek, any date) to your friend Cancellation between 24 days and 15 days to the start of the Trip
Refund Options
30% deduction of trek fee 100% trek fee cash voucher for same trip till one year 85% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year Transfer your trek (same trek, any date) to your friend Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the Trip
Refund Options
50% deduction of trek fee 80% trek fee cash voucher for same trip till one year 70% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year Book the same trek, in the same season, with any other batch Transfer your trek (same trek, any date) to your friend Cancellation less than 9 days to the start of the trek.
Refund Options
No cash refund 20% trek fee cash voucher for the same trip till one year 10% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year Transfer your trek (same trek, same date) to your friend To reschedule a trek (same trek only), a 30 % rescheduling fee of the trek cost will apply. Cancellation Policy (Emergency Cases):
In case of a death in the immediate family (parents, siblings, spouse, children) or if the trekker is hospitalized (min. 48 hours) or suffers a fracture (leg/arm) within a week before the trek, even if canceled a day before:
90% trek fee refund in cash & 10% as a voucher (valid for 1 year, for any India trek).
Valid documents required. We’re here to support you during tough times.
Note:
Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by bharat travels bharat travels holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice Booking and Payments
The Participant is responsible for verifying the accuracy of all details, including Trip dates and personal documentation, at the time of booking. Payments must be made in accordance with the timelines and instructions provided by bharat travels. Late payments may result in cancellation of booking without refund. In the event of a cash refund, only the portion of the payment made in cash shall be eligible for refund in cash. Any booking made using voucher, discounts, promotional codes, or through any non-cash mode of payment shall not be eligible for a cash refund under any circumstances. Refunds, if applicable, shall be processed within 15–30 working days of confirmation. All add-on bookings are subject to the respective add-on cancellation policy, and refunds will be processed accordingly.
Voucher Terms
This is a non-transferable voucher The voucher cannot be merged with any other offer of Trek The Himalayas The voucher is valid for Trek booked directly with Trek The Himalayas in India To avail the voucher please use your register phone number or e-mail id All the other Terms of booking a trek with Trek The Himalayas are applicable to the voucher Itinerary and Modifications
bharat travels reserves the right to modify, shorten, or cancel any part of the Trip due to transportation delays, weather, health emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances including Force Majeure. Cancellations and Refunds
No refunds or vouchers, partial or otherwise, shall be provided for voluntary withdrawal, non-utilisation of services, or removal from the Trip. If bharat travels cancels the Trip before arrival at the designated pick-up point due to unforeseen circumstances or Force Majeure, the Participant may choose from: An alternate Trip/date. A credit voucher valid for one (1) year. Transfer to another Trip, with cost differences payable by the Participant. If the Trip is abandoned post-arrival at the designated pick-up point, no cash refund or voucher shall be issued. The Trek Again Policy may apply at bharat travels’s discretion. bharat travels shall not be liable for any associated travel costs such as flights, accommodation, or visa fees. Force Majeure
Events beyond its control including but not limited to earthquakes, landslides, strikes, curfews, war, pandemic, government restrictions, heavy rainfall or snowfall, windstorms, road blockages, trail disruption, or withdrawal of permits, bharat travels shall not be held liable for any cancellation, delay, or service modification caused by Force Majeure. Government Employees Government employees can avail the benefit of Special Casual Leave (SCL) when they join us for a trekking expedition. As per Pay Commission guidelines, up to 30 days of Special Casual Leave can be availed in a calendar year for trekking or mountaineering expeditions conducted through a registered organisation.
Terms & Conditions
Eligiblity for Valley of Flowers Trek
Age Requirement:
Minimum 9 years
First-timers are welcome, though prior trekking experience is preferred. Good fitness is a must.
Fitness Criteria: The Trekker should have sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance by jogging in 45 minutes without stress. If the trekker prefers cycling he/ she should be able to cycle 10 km of distance in 30 minutes. Preparation Chart View Download
If the trekker wants to carry a backpack then he/she should be able to carry a 10-12 kg backpack. If opt Off-load option then the trekker should be able to carry a 3-5 kg backpack.
If a trekker's BMI is more or less than the normal range (18-29), please consult our Trek Coordinator before booking.
Fitness Criteria: The Trekker should have sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance by jogging in 45 minutes without stress. If the trekker prefers cycling he/ she should be able to cycle 10 km of distance in 30 minutes. Preparation Chart View Download
If the trekker wants to carry a backpack then he/she should be able to carry a 10-12 kg backpack. If opt Off-load option then the trekker should be able to carry a 3-5 kg backpack.
If a trekker's BMI is more or less than the normal range (18-29), please consult our Trek Coordinator before booking.