Region |
: Uttarkashi- Uttarakhand |
Duration |
: 6 days |
Level |
: Easy |
Trekking distance |
: 23 Kms |
Max Altitude |
: 3850 Meters |
Pickup Point |
: Dehradun /Rishikesh |
Best Season |
: October to June |
One of the best treks in India, the Kedarkantha Trek is open in all the seasons, but the beauty of the trek is at its best in winters. Kedarkantha Trek begins from Village Sankri traversing through beautiful green lush trails and dense forest leading you to Saud village and then to the frozen lake campsite near Juda Ka Talab. Juda Ka Talab captivates with a beauty so serene that you blink twice to feel if the place really exists.
The forest of oak and tall pine trees with huge mountains in the background surrounds the glacial lake and offers an enchanting view. There are beautiful meadows,steep slopes & mesmerizing view of the mountain ranges at the Kedarkantha base camp.At the summit, a 360-degree view of mountain peaks sways you off; not just the famous peaks like Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kalanag, Gangotri, Yamunotri, and DhaulaDhar ranges but also numerous untouched and untainted peaks welcomes you with a warm embrace. This majestic scene is absolute delight to eyes, it is a sight that will stay with you lifetime.This weeklong tour can be easily commuted through Dehradun which can be reached from all parts of the country. Kedarkantha trek is one of the most beautiful & least expensive trek in India.
If you are a beginner and trekking enthrals you more than any other kind of expedition, then the Kedarkantha peak is one of the most sought after snow trekking destinations in India. The nature’s bliss here is in abundance as the place offers a picturesque view of the snow capped Himalayas along with lush greenery and beautiful waterfalls. Located at a height of 3810 meters which is about 12,500 feet this is an ideal trekking trail which covers a distance of 20 kms. The trail is not a difficult one which enables even the first time trekkers to set on the adventure and enjoy the beauty of nature at its best.