- LocationUttarakhand
- TypeDomestic
- Duration4 Nights - 5 Days
- Per Person₹ 7000
Kedarkantha
Highlights & Attractions
Kedarkantha Trek is basically that winter story where the Himalayas decide to go full cinematic mode ??????
Think snow-covered pine forests that look like they’ve been dusted with icing sugar, tiny wooden villages that feel frozen in time, and trails that crunch under your boots like nature’s own soundtrack. This isn’t just a trek — it’s a slow-motion walk through a snow fantasy.
You start easy, almost casually, like “okay, this looks cute.” But slowly the mountains start showing attitude — bigger views, deeper forests, colder air, and skies so clear they feel unreal. Camps pop up in open white meadows where evenings turn into bonfire sessions, warm food, cold fingers, and endless sky-watching.
And then comes the summit push — the moment Kedarkantha stops being “pretty trek” and becomes “wow, I didn’t sign up for THIS level of beauty.” You climb in the dark, a trail of headlamps snaking upward, and suddenly boom — sunrise explodes over peaks like Swargarohini and Bandarpoonch, painting the snow gold, pink, and fire-orange.
That’s the Kedarkantha vibe — a little adventure, a lot of snow, and a final reward that feels like the Himalayas just high-fived your soul.
Perfect for: first-timers, snow chasers, and anyone who wants their Instagram to look illegal ????
Best season: December to April
Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
Mood: “main character energy in the mountains”
Includes & Not Includes
- Accommodation: 3-night tented accommodation during the trek (On Triple sharing bases)
- Food: All Veg. from Dinner at base camp on the day first till the last day Breakfast
- Forest Charges: Included all the necessary entry charges for the particular trek.
- Other Charges: Vehicle permit, toll and parking charges.
- Trek Leader and Guide: Qualified and Experienced trek leader and guide.
- Transportation: From Dehradun-Dehradun on a shared basis
- All kinds of personal expenditures
- Anything that we have not mentioned in the Inclusion section.
- The trek cost doesn't include meals bought during the journey on 1st day and last day. (Food starts from dinner at base camp on the day first till the last day lunch).
- Mules or porter charges to carry private baggage.
- Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
- Fees or permits for non-Indians.
Scheduled Travel Plan
You will be picked up from Dehradun in the morning and driven to Sankri, which is the base camp for the Kedarkantha trek Uttarakhand. The drive takes around 7-8 hours and passes through beautiful mountain scenery and small villages. You'll arrive in Sankri in the evening and check into your accommodation for the night. On the way to sankri, you will pass through the Queen of Hills “Mussoorie”, Kempty Fall and on the way you will be followed by the Yamuna River.
After breakfast, you'll start your trek from Sankri to Juda-ka-Talab. The trek is around 4-5 hours long and is a gradual ascent through dense forests of oak and pine trees. You'll also pass through small villages and get a chance to interact with the locals. Juda-ka-Talab is a beautiful campsite located by a small lake and surrounded by lush greenery. You'll camp here for the night.
Today's trek is around 4-5 hours long and takes you through a scenic trail with stunning views of the snow-capped peaks. You'll pass through meadows and forests of rhododendron trees before reaching the Kedarkantha Trek base camp. The base camp is located at an altitude of around 10,600 feet and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. You'll camp here for the night.
Today is the most challenging day of the trek as you'll be summiting the Kedarkantha peak. You'll start early in the morning and trek for around 3-4 hours to reach the summit. The trail is steep and involves walking on snow and ice, so make sure you have the proper gear and follow your guide's instructions. Once you reach the summit, you'll be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of the Himalayan range. After spending some time at the summit, you'll descend back to the Juda ka Tal campsite, which takes around 3-4 hours. You'll camp here for the night.
Today is the last day of the trek. After breakfast, you'll pack up and Descent back to Sankri and drive back to Dehradun, which takes around 7-8 hours. You'll say goodbye to your trekking companions and guides and be dropped off at your desired location in Dehradun, where the trek ends.
More Information
A winter Trek