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Kedartal Lake Trek
TrekDifficultMax 4,750m

Kedartal Lake Trek

A glacial lake at 4,750m that mirrors Thalaysagar Peak. One of the toughest lakes to reach.

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand · 7 days · Groups of 610

Highlights

  • Kedartal — glacial lake perfectly reflecting Thalaysagar (6,904m)
  • Gangotri National Park — pristine high-altitude wilderness
  • Bhojbasa — high camp under Bhagirathi peaks
  • Boulder-field approach — one of the most dramatic trail characters in the Himalaya
  • Extremely low foot traffic — a lake that earns itself

Day-by-day Itinerary

1

Drive: Dehradun → Gangotri

Long drive through Uttarkashi. Gangotri temple visit. Rest.

Altitude: 3,048mStay: Guesthouse
2

Gangotri → Kedar Kharak

Enter national park. Steep initial climb. Camp in the meadow.

Altitude: 3,900mDistance: 8 kmStay: Tents
3

Kedar Kharak → Bhojbasa

Bhojbasa under the Bhagirathi peaks. Cold, stark, stunning.

Altitude: 4,250mDistance: 6 kmStay: Tents
4

Bhojbasa → Kedartal Lake

Final push over boulder field. Kedartal at 4,750m — the reflection of Thalaysagar.

Altitude: 4,750mDistance: 5 kmStay: Tents
5

Kedartal → Kedar Kharak

Descend. Carry the memory.

Altitude: 3,900mDistance: 9 kmStay: Tents
6

Kedar Kharak → Gangotri

Exit the national park. Last night in Gangotri.

Altitude: 3,048mDistance: 8 kmStay: Guesthouse
7

Drive: Gangotri → Dehradun

Long drive out. Trek ends.

Altitude: 640mStay: — departure

What's included

  • All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 7 breakfast
  • High-altitude camping gear
  • Experienced guide with Gangotri experience
  • National Park entry fees
  • Transport: Dehradun to Gangotri and back

Not included

  • Personal travel to/from Dehradun
  • Personal gear
  • Travel insurance

FAQs

How hard is the boulder field?

The last 2 km to the lake is over large boulders with no trail — scrambling required. It's not technical but needs solid footing and no fear of heights.

Logistics

Meeting point

Dehradun Railway Station, Uttarakhand

Trip ends

Dehradun Railway Station, Uttarakhand

Minimum age

18 years

Fitness required

High — for experienced trekkers only

Starting from

₹23,000

per person, all inclusive

Next batch: June 2026

Duration7 days
Group size610 people
Advance to book₹5,500
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