KEDARKANTHA TREK

Located in JUttarkashi Govind Wildlife National Sanctuary Park, Surrounded by upper vally of Garhwal.

It is the best winter snow trek between Nov to April as snowfall is at its heaviest during this period.

Start Point : Sankri Village

Duration : 05 Day 4 Nights

Distance : 20 Kms

Trek Heights - 12500 ft

Difficulity : Easy to Moderate

Best Time : November to April

Day 1 - Dehradun-to-Sankri drive

Gather to Start - Prince Chown, Near Railway Station (Dehradun)
Reporting Time - 06:00 AM

Start the trip towards Sankri Village by road from Dehradun via Mussoorie. On the way enjoy scenic view of valleys andw woods and just 22 kms before Sankri pass through Govind Natoinal Park well known for abudant plant, some the flora in this park is out of the world and available here only.

Day 2 - Sankri-to-Juda ka Talab Trek

Start a trek to Juda Ka Talab (9100 ft). After a trek of around 05 kms .
Get yourself set for an exciting array of new experiences along the trail. Ice and slush may disturb you when trekking, but Madtrek Adventure's guides will help you.
The trip begins in a pine and maple forest and rises through wildlife and fields. As you climb, you'll see huts in the fields.
While trekking, you'll view a goliath lake on one side and lush pine & oak backwoods on the other. Lukewarm water surrounds the lake, while the rest is colder.
In winter, ice replaces water, making for a beautiful sight. This lake features a natural tunnel that supplies water to communities.
You'll climb bridges and find Himalayan Languor on this journey. These cautious animals are rarely seen.

This region has boars, hares, and martens. You'll spend the night in a camp where you can enjoy nature.

Day 3 - Trekking from Juda-ka-Talab to the base of Kedarkantha (Lohasu)

A sunrise is something to behold first thing in the morning; it will leave you speechless. The next day, we'll set off for Kedar Kantha base, which is 3,400 meters (11,250 ft) above sea level.
The distance between Jadu Ka Talab and Kedar Kantha Base is over 4 kilometres, and it takes 2.5 hours to go that distance at a brisk pace. You should know that Jadu Ka Talab is a beautiful lake encircled by pine trees, which often freezes during the winter, and which also turns out to be a site for adventures and enjoyable activities for the trekkers.
As you climb higher, the trail will get progressively steeper. Pay close attention while your hike leader teaches you several techniques for navigating snowy terrain. He may also advise you on the appropriate size of your steps.
Once again, your hiking will begin in a thick grove of pine and oak trees. The path winds its way between the cliff faces as well. At an elevation of 10,400 feet, you'll begin to see snow trails that will lead you to breathtaking vistas of the natural world.
Before reaching the base camp, all hikers can watch the breathtaking views of numerous arc-shaped mountains that are covered with snow, including Bandarpoonch, Kala Nag, Swargarohini, and Ranglana, which stand with great pride in the lap of Mother Nature.
Dinner tonight will be provided exclusively in the comfort of your tents.

Day 4 - Early Morning trek from Kedarkantha's base to its summit and back down to Juda-Ka-Talab camp

Since you'll be climbing Kedar Kantha on day 4, you should expect a rather long day. Today you will hike almost 6 kilometres (from 12,500 feet to 11,250 feet) over the course of 7 hours. You should be aware that the trail will be more challenging because of this.
While hiking, you will be able to take in the stunning natural scenery and magnificent views of various mountain ranges, including the Rupin. Local legend has it that when builders attempted to construct the Kedarnath temple atop the peak, they were interrupted by the sound of an animal—an auspicious sign of impending divine intervention—and so the peak was renamed Kedar Kantha.
They worked on the statue of Shiva until they reached his neck; in Hindi, the neck is referred to as a Kanth, and Kedar is just one of Shiva's many titles. For this reason, we refer to it as Kedarkantha.
Kedar Kantha is a great place to take in the sights of Bandarpooch, Kalanaag, Swargarohini, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Once you reach the peak, the breathtaking scenery will help you find emotional equilibrium while also leaving you in a state of awe, and on the same day, we'll begin our journey back to Juda-Ka-Talab camp.
You will spend the night in the campgrounds, which will provide you with stunning views of the surrounding valleys and natural scenery.

Day 5 - Trek from JUda-Ka-Talab camp to Sankri and departure from Sankri to Dehradun

On day five, hikers will start their descent from Juda-Ka-Talab Camp to Sankri. After starting at an altitude of 8900 feet, we will be bringing ourselves down to an elevation of 6400 feet. It will take you at least 4 hours to hike down the 6.2-kilometre-long track at a leisurely pace.
Today is the day that you must say goodbye to the majestic Himalayas and other snowy mountain ranges as we return to Sankri. The distance between checkpoints isn't very far, so the journey shouldn't be too taxing on you.
After breakfast, you'll pack up your belongings and head along a paved route that will lead you to Sankri.
Today is the day that you must say goodbye to the majestic Himalayas and other snowy mountain ranges as we return to Sankri. The distance between checkpoints isn't very far, so the journey shouldn't be too taxing on you.
Traveling the 220 kilometers between Sankri and Dehradun will take around 10 hours on day 6. You will depart Sankri in the morning and arrive in Dehradun in the late afternoon.
You should plan to arrive in Dehradun between 7 and 8 pm, so you may make reservations to return home.
As you travel back to Dehradun, be sure to gather your memories.

THINGS TO CARRY

Hiking Boots (should be waterproof with ankle length)
Winter Trek Gears | Hiking pole, water bottle, waterproof gloves, head torch with spare batteries, sunglasses, sunscreen etc.
Winter Clothing | Warm trekking pants, sweatshirt/sweaters, windproof downjacket, thermals, muffler, cap and socks etc.
Backpack with rain cover (40 to 50 liters)
Rain poncho, rain pant, poly bags/garbage bags to keep dry and wet clothes seprate during rainy/snowy weather
Personal medical kit and toiletries

POINTS TO KNOW

Trek is around 20 kilometres long both sides. It takes at least three days, but a skilled trekker may complete in two days

Mobile network will be issue, limited networks available in sankri , as you go on hike, no network will be accessibl e

The hiring of a knowledgeable local trek guide is a crucial and strictly enforced requirement by Govind Vihar National Park management.

List of the essential items to bring for the Kedarkantha trek : Woollen apparel, such as sweaters, thermals, pairs of gloves, caps, mufflers, and socks. During the winter, heavy three- to five-layer outfits are not advisable because the weather can change quickly.

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Kedarkantha Trek