Kedarkantha Trek
6 days
₹8,500
Moderate
10 Jan 2026
4 available
About this trip
One of the most rewarding winter treks in India. Kedarkantha offers panoramic Himalayan views, dense oak-rhododendron forests, and the magic of sleeping in snow-covered meadows. Perfect for first-timers who want a genuine high-altitude experience.
Day-by-day itinerary
Drive from Dehradun to Sankri village (200 km, ~8 hrs). The road winds through Mussoorie, Nainbag, Mori, and Netwar. Arrive, settle in, team briefing, acclimatisation walk.
Trek through rhododendron and oak forests for ~4–5 hrs, gaining steady altitude. Juda Ka Talab is a frozen lake in winter — camp beside it for a surreal night under stars.
Short 2–3 hr ascent to base camp. Afternoon free for rest and acclimatisation. Pre-summit briefing in the evening.
Pre-dawn start (4 AM) for the summit push. 2–3 hr climb to the peak. 360° views of Swargarohini, Bandarpunch, Black Peak, and Ranglana. Descend to Hargaon camp.
Descend through meadows and forests back to Sankri. Celebration dinner, stories around the bonfire.
Morning drive back to Dehradun. Drop at Dehradun railway station / ISBT by evening.
What’s included
What’s included
- Transport: Dehradun ↔ Sankri (shared cab)
- All meals on trek (Day 1 dinner to Day 6 breakfast)
- Experienced WMRT/FRT-certified trek leader + support staff
- High-quality camping tents (twin sharing) and sleeping bags
- Forest permits and trekking fees
- Basic first aid and oxygen cylinder on trail
- Welcome tea / refreshments on arrival
Not included
- Train / flight tickets to Dehradun
- Personal trekking gear (gaiters, poles, crampons — can be rented)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Any expenses due to itinerary change caused by weather / medical emergency
- Tips and personal purchases
Things to carry
- ·Warm layers: thermal innerwear, fleece jacket, down jacket
- ·Waterproof outer shell (jacket + pants)
- ·Sturdy trekking boots (ankle support, non-slip sole)
- ·Woollen socks × 3 pairs, gloves, balaclava, beanie
- ·Sunglasses (UV-400), sunscreen SPF 50+, lip balm
- ·Personal first-aid kit, any medication
- ·Water bottles (2 × 1L), water purification tablets
- ·30–40L daypack
- ·Headlamp + spare batteries
- ·Camera / powerbank
Safety & fitness
✓Trek leader holds Wilderness First Responder certification (WMRT Level 2+).
✓Oxygen cylinder and basic AMS medication carried on trail at all times.
✓Daily health checks — pulse-oximeter readings recorded every evening.
✓Altitude gain is managed to prevent AMS; descent is mandatory if SpO₂ drops below 88%.
✓Emergency evacuation plan coordinated with Sankri base and Uttarkashi district hospital.
✓Maximum group size: 12 trekkers + 1 guide + 1 support.
Frequently asked questions
You should be able to walk 8–10 km on consecutive days. Three weeks of regular jogging or stair climbing is adequate preparation. No prior trek experience required.
Absolutely. Our groups are a mix of solos, duos, and small groups. We keep batch sizes small (max 12) so everyone gets personal attention and it's easy to connect with fellow trekkers.
December–February for snow trek; April–June for green meadows. We run batches in both windows.
The summit is 3,810m — high enough to cause AMS in some people. We acclimatise gradually, carry oxygen, and our guide monitors everyone closely. We've had zero serious incidents across 60+ Kedarkantha batches.