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Day 1: Dehradun – Sankri. Distance: 200 Kms by road Time Taken: 8 – 10 Hours
Day 2: Sankri – Juda Ka Talab
Day 3: Juda-ka-Talab to Kedarkantha Base – 2.5km (11200 Feet)
Day 4: Kedarkantha base camp to Kedarkantha Summit (3,810 m)
Day 5 : Kedarkantha Base Camp – Sankri.
Day 6: Sankri – Dehradun
Dehradun (Google Map)
Kedarkantha PEAK- The name literally means the throat of lord Shiva (Kedar refers to Lord Shiva and Kantha means Throat) “He is the DESTROYER of the universe only to recreate it, Lord Shiva.” According to old folk tales Adi Guru Shankaracharya decided to make kedarnath temple here, but during the construction one cow from near village did some moo sounds and Lord Shiva leave this place because of disturbance. That time the temple was made upto the neck that is “kantha’ so it is named as ‘kedarkantha’
Is Kedarkantha Trek for beginners?
The Kedarkantha trek is an easy to moderate trek, which means it is suitable for beginners. The trail has a blend of few ascends & descends that first-timers can enjoy.
How can I go Delhi to Kedarkantha?
The distance between Kedarkantha from Delhi by air is about 300 km and how to Reach Kedarkantha from Delhi is simply by taking a direct flight from the Delhi airport to Jolly Grant airport, Dehradun or by cab it will take
5 hr 13 min (253 km) via Saharanpur Rd
5 hr 50 min (244.5 km) via NH 44
Major Facts : Kedarkantha Trekking
Start/ End Point of the Trek: Sankri village
Duration: 6D/5N
Kedarkantha Trek Distance: 20 km
Kedarkantha Trek Height: 12,500 ft
Kedarkantha Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate
Kedarkantha Trek Temperature: Day (8°C to 15°C) and Night: (-5°C to 3°C)
Best Time to do Kedarkantha Trekking: Winters( November to April)
Railway Station: Dehradun is the nearest railway station
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
The journey will start at 6.00 am from Dehradun Railway Station to Sankri and it will take around 9 hrs. We will drive via Dehradun and Mussoorie, alongside the Yamuna and also passes by beautiful pine forests. On reaching Sankri, we will explore the scenic hamlet to prepare for the trek. Overnight stay at Sankri.
Our trek commences from today for a distance of 4km. We will start our trek to Juda-ka-Talab by moving out of Sankri, towards Sor and upwards on an inclined road that moves parallel to a beautiful stream. We cross many babbling brooks amidst the dense forest, whilst walking on a lush carpet of maple and pine leaves. The sounds of the streams mingled with the Twitter of birds and the calls of the langur greet your eyes. Juda-ka-Talab is a pristine lake surrounded by pines. It is situated at a height of 9100 feet. Overnight stay in tents
Today we start our trek to the Kedarkantha base camp which is at a height of 11,200 feet and is 2.5km away from Juda-ka-Talab. The distance can be covered at a leisurely pace post breakfast. We enter the beautiful forest once again and as we climb higher, the ridge gets steeper. As if to compensate for its steepness, the landscape is dotted with charming not meadows. We will reach the campsite by the afternoon. Overnight stay in tents.
This is the day you’ve been working hard for! The trek from the base camp to the summit is not a long one. On reaching the summit, your jaw is going to drop and your eyes will not blink. The Kedarkantha summit is marked by an arrangement of stones with a Trishul that points to the sky. The summit offers an astonishing 360-degree view of the peaks of Uttarakhand and the Chaainsheel Pass and Kailash ranges of Himachal. From the top, you can also see the Har Ki Dun valley below. The story behind Kedarkantha is an interesting one. The name literally means the throat of Lord Shiva (Kedar refers to Lord Shiva and Kantha means Throat). The legend has it that this peak was supposed to be the original Kedarnath temple but Lord Shiva, who disguised himself as a cowhiding from the Pandavas was disturbed during meditation by the villagers. The interruption made him change his location from this peak to the present Kedarnath temple. An overnight stay is required before saying goodbye to the beautiful place.
Today we head down to Sankri. For the rest of the day, you can explore the village of Sankri, which is known to be the heart of the Har Ki Dun valley, along with other villages like Gangad and Osla. Sankri is a typical “Pahari” village, with unbeatable hospitality offered by the locals. It is also the last road head to the Govind Ballabh Pant Wildlife Sanctuary
Morning breakfast and head towards Dehradun with memories captured by you.
