Kedarkantha Trek
Summit at 3,800m. Snow in December. Views that stretch to Swargarohini, Bandarpunch, and beyond.
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand · 6 days · Groups of 6–14
Highlights
- →Summit views of Swargarohini, Bandarpunch, Black Peak and Kedarnath peaks
- →Snow-covered pine forests — one of the most photogenic winter treks
- →Sankri village — classic Garhwal architecture and warm hospitality
- →Juda Ka Talab — serene frozen lake mid-trail
- →Accessible from Delhi in 12 hours — best bang-for-effort winter trek
Day-by-day Itinerary
Drive: Dehradun → Sankri
10 hr drive through Mussoorie and Purola. Sankri village at 1,900m — dinner, rest, gear check.
Sankri → Juda Ka Talab
Trek through pine forests into snow. Juda Ka Talab — a small frozen lake in a clearing.
Juda Ka Talab → Kedarkantha Base
Snow deepens. Open meadows. Base camp with summit views.
Summit Day → descend to Hargaon
4am start. Summit by 8am. Panoramic Himalayan dawn. Descend to Hargaon.
Hargaon → Sankri
Final descent through forests. Warm guesthouse, celebratory dinner.
Drive: Sankri → Dehradun
Morning departure. Trek ends.
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 6 breakfast
- ✓Camping gear + sleeping bags (-10°C rated)
- ✓Experienced guide + support staff
- ✓Forest and peak permits
- ✓Transport: Dehradun to Sankri to Dehradun
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Dehradun
- ✗Personal gear — microspikes, gaiters
- ✗Travel insurance
FAQs
Is this good for first-time trekkers?
Yes — Kedarkantha is one of the best introductory Himalayan treks. Manageable distances, no technical sections, and the summit reward is real.
Logistics
Meeting point
Dehradun Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Trip ends
Dehradun Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Minimum age
14 years
Fitness required
Basic to moderate — walk 5–8 km a day on flat terrain comfortably
Starting from
₹14,500
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: December 2026
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