Kedarkantha is a mountain peak of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. Its elevation is 12,500 ft. Kedarkantha is located within Govind Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarkashi district. A trek to the peak of Kedarkantha usually starts from Sankri, a small village, and takes four days to complete.
According to the Kedarkantha legend, Lord Shiva sat at the summit to meditate but was disturbed by a bull, which was running below. So he went to Kedarnath, a town in Uttarakhand, to meditate afterwards. Another local myth relates to the Pandavas, who went to the Himalayas to seek Lord Shiva's blessings.
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.”
Kedarkantha is one of the finest Moderate treks of Uttarkand, magnificient trail, splendid scenic beauty, mind blowing fauna. It just sinks into you in no time. one gets withdrawal symptoms for weeks after the visit. But what remains an important point is that never book this trek with amateur tour operators.
Region : Uttarakhand /sankri
Duration :5D/4N
Grade :- Easy To Moderate
Max Altitude :- 12,500 Ft. approx
Trekking Km :- 19Kms.
Itinerary:-
Day 1: Arrival at Dargaan village (Sankri Valley)
Altitude: 6,400 feet 220 km drive - approx 10 hours Trekkers will be picked from Dehradun at 6:30am to 8:30 am in a Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle.Expected arrival time at Sankri – 4:00 pm BSNL network erratic.
Day 2 : Dargaan Village to Kedarkantha Base camp
Altitude: 6,400 feet to 11,250 feet 5 kms trek, approx 5 to 6 hours. The trail passes through dense pine forests, maple trees, few streams and finally opens out to beautiful meadows.Stay in tents.
Day 3: Kedarkantha base to Kedarkantha peak summits ; descend To Kedarkantha Base
Altitude: 11,250 feet to 12,500 feet to 11,250 feet 6 kms trek, approx 7 hours. Spend some time at the summit and descend back to the base camp by noon for lunch. Stay in tents.
Day 4: Kedarkantha base to Dargaan village (Sankri)
Altitude: 11,250 feet to 6,400 feet.6 kms trek, approx 5 hours.Descend 2500 feet through dense pine forests.
Day 5: Dargaan Village (Sankri)to Dehradun
Distance: 220 km drive, approx 8/9hours. You will be dropped at Dehradun station in a Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle
Note: On Day 5 you’ll reach Dehradun between 6 pm and 7 pm. You can book your travel any time after 8 pm.
Trek brief itinerary:-
Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri(Dargaan Village) drive – 9/10 hrs
Day 2: Dargaan to Kedarkantha Base camp
Day 3: Kedarkantha base to Kedarkantha peak to Kedarkantha Base
Day 4: Trek to Kedarkantha base descent to Dargaan Village
Day 5: Dargaan (Sankri) to Dehradun same day
COSTS INCLUDES:-
•All transfers in shared taxi
•PICKUP POINTS to DROP POINTS/Dehradun to Dehradun
•Permits and Entrance fees.
• Accommodation
• tents
• Homestay, All vegetarian nutritious meals
• Breakfast,
• Lunch,
• Tea/Snacks
• hot soup
• Dinner
• coffee
• All camping gear including
• high quality tents
• sleeping bags
• sleeping mattress
• Liner,
• Kitchen tent,
• Dining tent
• Separate toilet tents - ladies & gent's
• helper
• mules
• kitchen team
• first Aid box
• oxygen cylinder
• technical equipment for safety
• walkies talkies for communication
• Microspick
• gaiters
• Good Experience Hindi English guide,
• Local Team.
• cooks
• porters
• mules.
• First aid box
• No Hidden
• all necessary forest Permits & Camping charges.
• Suveedha Yatri crew is Fully trained And Equipped To handle Any emergency All Includes | Food | Accommodation | Transfer | Hiking Gears |
• Professional Guides.100% Safety Available 24-7 Customer Service
COSTS EXCLUDES:-
• Personal Insurance.
• Personal toiletry Items
• Personal Medicine kit
• Meals during transit. (Dehradun to Sankri & Sankri to Dehradun )
• Charges of mules/porters/carrying extra luggage. (Rs 300/per bag /pp/prebooking required )
• Anything not included under the head
Things to carry:-
• Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres)
• Trekking Shoes
• LED HeadTorch
• One Water Bottle (one litre)
• Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)Clothes
• Trekking Jacket
• Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers
• Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)
• Two collared t-shirts
• Thermals
• Extra Pair of Clothes
• woolen sweater Accessories
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreeen Lotion (SPF 50/70)
• Lip Balm (SPF 30)
• Sun cap Normal Cap
• Synthetic hand gloves
• Three pair of Socks
• Raincoat/Ponchos
• Plastic cover (for wet clothes)
Equipment on rents:-
complete trek:- jacket₹: *500 , shoes ₹:*500 , Walking pole :₹ *200
S.No. | No. of Pax | Cab | Cost/Pax |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 12 | Tempo Traveler | 5999 |
2 | 06 | Tavera | 6999 |
3 | 04 | Sharing cab | 7999 |