6 Days Kedartal Trek Tour

Package Overview

 Region: Uttarakhand
 District: Uttarkashi
 Duration: 6 Days
 Difficulty Level: Moderate - Difficult
 Highest Altitude: 4,912 M / 16,116 Ft.
 Trekking Distance: 34 Kilometer
 Temperature: In Summer (May-June) - Daytime Temperature: 12°C To 17°C And Night Time Temperature: -2°C To 7°C. In Winter (September - October) - Daytime Temperature: 3°C To 9°C And Night Time Temperature: -4°C To -1°C

Best time to visit: May-June and September-October. Expect hiking on the snow at the beginning of May. September and October is a pleasant time to trek here. Post-October, it is generally not advisable to trek alone because of the extreme cold. After November, expect heavy snow in the area. 

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Reach At Gangotri (10,055 Ft.); 242 Km Drive from Dehradun

  Arrive in Gangotri, One of the Four Pilgrimages in the Chota Char Dham Circuit of Garhwal Himalayas and the Source of River Ganga (the Actual Source Being Gaumukh) Which is Known as Bhagirathi Here, 9-11 Hours’ Drive from Dehradun. Transport Will Be Arranged At An Additional Cost from Dehradun Railway Station At 06:30 Am. cost of Cab – Rs. 7,000/- per Vehicle.the Drive from Dehradun to Gangotri Passes Through the Mussoorie, Uttarkashi and the Popular Villages of Gorsali, Bhatwari, Harshil, and Dharali. Gangotri, the Base Camp for the Kedartal Trek. The Shrine of Gangotri is Surrounded By Deodars and Pines Forest. After Relaxing, We Shall Visit the Holy Gangotri Devi Temple for Prayers, Roaming the Local Market, Striking a Conversation with a Sadhu, Exploring the Secret Cave and Learn a Few Words of the Local Language; It is Appreciated and Often Resulted in Getting More Than the Experience. Before Having the Delicious Dinner We Will have a Team Introduction Session and Briefing About Tomorrows Trek After Dinner.

  • Hotspots : Gangotri
  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 2 : Gangotri (10,055 ft.) to Bhoj Kharak (12,402 ft. appx)

  The Beginning of the Kedartal Trek Starts from Gangotri. It Takes About 5-6 Hours to Reach Bhoj Kharak from Gangotri. Breakfast is Trailed By a Persistent Climb to Bhoj Kharak, Named After the Bhoja Patra Trees that Grow in Abundance Here. The Trek to Bhoj Kharak Along the Kedar Ganga River Covers 8 Km Distance, Through the Fir (cedus) and Bhoj (birch) Trees. The Trek, However, Hard for the Untrained Legs, Offers Some Reprieve as One Gets the Opportunity to See Wonderful Waterfalls as We Experience the Bhoja Patra Forests. Once We Reach At Bhoj Kharak, We Will Set Up Camp. Get Your Camera Ready. Enjoy the Photography and Relish the Beautiful Sights of the Narrow Gorge and the Gushing Kedar Ganga Thought to Be Shiva's Gift to Bhagirathi. After a Splendid Day, Spend the Night in Tents.

  • Hotspots : Gangotri
  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 3 : Bhoj Kharak (12,402 ft.) to Kedar Kharak (14,000 ft. appx)

  Start Early as this Trail to Kedar Kharak is Quite Steep Into the Bhoj Forests in the First Hour. Bhoj Kharak to Kedar Kharak is Relatively Simple Compared to the Previous Day’s Climb Which Takes About 5-6 Hours to Reach There. Post Breakfast We Gain Altitude and Eventually Cross the Tree Line to Discover Beautiful Meadows and a Grandstand View of the Bhrigupanth Peak. The Camping Area is Similarly Fascinating and is Located Near a Bubbling Stream with Crystal Clear Water Surrounded By the Meadow. In Spite of the Fact that Strenuous; the Total Distance Covered in the Day Has Been a Mere 4 Km to Reach a Suitable Campsite. During the Trek, You May Get An Opportunity to Experience High Elevation Fauna like Blue Sheep, Goral, Himalayan Black Bear and a Variety of Birds. This Will Be a Treat for the Adventurous and An Experience for Individuals Who are New to such Expeditions. Overnight Stays At Kedar Kharak.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 4 : Kedar Kharak (14,000 ft.) to Kedartal (16,116 ft.) & back

  Today You Make the Final Push Towards the Fascinating Kedartal Lake. the Trek to the Final Destination of Kedartal Takes About 8 Hours. Start Early as this Trail is the Most Strenuous of the Entire Stretch. the Kedartal is Situated At An Altitude of 16,116 Ft. and the Distance of the Trek is 4 Km from Kedar Kharak Through the Rocky Mountains with No Greenery Around. this Would Be the Most Exciting Day and the Excitement Level among the Trekkers is Usually Very High. Cross the Meadows and Go On to a Trail Through Scree, Rocks & Loose Boulders. After Continuing Carefully, a Strenuous Uphill Walk, We Will Be Able to See the Famed Kedar Tal Lake. We Might Be Able to Enjoy a Sunset Above Thalay Sagar Peak, with Its Reflection in the Lake. Spend Some Time and Descend Back to Kedar Kharak On the Same Route for Night Stay.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 5 : Kedar Kharak (14,000 ft.) to Gangotri (10,055 ft.)

  Today is the final day of the Kedartal Trek. After breakfast, start the descent to Gangotri. Retrace the previous route back. It takes about 8 hours to reach Gangotri. The trail is descending most of the time. There are few water sources on the way where you can refill your water bottles. Start early for Gangotri in time to witness the famous Ganga Aarti at the Holy Gangotri Devi Temple. This should not be missed. The original temple was constructed by the Nepalese General Amar Singh Thapa. Every year thousands of people visit this shrine from all around the world. A number of Dharamshalas and Ashrams are located on the other side of the river. It is believed that Raja Bhagirath used to worship Shiva on a slab of rock "Bhagirath Shila”, situated near the temple for salvation or Moksha of the souls of his 60,000 sons. Submerged in the river, there is a natural Shivling where, according to mythology, Goddess Ganga descended when Lord Shiva released the mighty river from the locks of his hair. Spend the entire day exploring
  this fascinating town and relax in the peaceful surroundings of the gushing river. We would stay overnight.

  • Hotspots : Gangotri
  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 6 : Drive to Dehradun from Gangotri

  Depart from Gangotri to Dehradun Railway Station early in the morning, preferably before 06:30 AM since the journey takes 9-11 hours. Expected to reach Dehradun by 07:00 PM. Transport will be arranged at an additional cost from Gangotri at 06:30 AM. Cost of the cab – Rs. 7,000 per vehicle.

  • Hotspots : Gangotri
  • Themes : Trekking

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Inclusions

• CP (Room + Breakfast)
• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Accommodation: Full load camping arrangements on the mountain with a large mess tent, tables & stools. Stay from Day 1 to Day 5 (Gangotri to Gangotri). In Gangotri, Stay will be in Guest House/Camp/Home Stay on sharing basis. You will camp on the trek (2-3 per tent).
• Meals: All meals during the trek starting with dinner on Day 1 till Breakfast on Day 6. (Veg. Only)
• Tea/Coffee/Soups/Snacks will be served throughout.
• Camping charges: All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included (if any).
• Leaders & Guides: Trek leaders assisted by certified and experienced local guides.
• Trekking Equipment: High-quality tents, sleeping bags, ice axes, roped, microspikes, gaiters, etc. as required.
• Safety Equipment: First aid, medical kit, stretchers, etc. will be available at all the campsites to deal with emergencies.

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Exclusions

• Transport to and from the base camp: We arrange shared taxis for trekkers from Dehradun to Gangotri and drop you back from Gangotri. This will cost approx. Rs. 7,000/- one way per 5-6 seat vehicles. You will have to share this value with the other trekkers.
• Food during transit to and from the base camp.
• Backpack offloading charges: Rs. 1990/- for the full trek + 5% GST. The backpack cannot weigh more than 9 kg. Suitcases/trolleys/duffel bags will not be allowed. Please note that charges will vary for the last minute offloading in case you decide to offload your bag after reaching Gangotri.
• Anything apart from inclusions.

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Package Start From

• Gangotri, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
Cancellation requests are not taken over the phone.

In case you wish to cancel your trek please e-mail us at info@apekshaadventure.com
1- Cancellations up to 21 days prior to departure date - 70% refund
2- Between 21 days to 14 days prior to departure - 50% refund
3- Between 14 days to 10 days prior to departure- 30% refund
4- Less than 10 days of departure – No refund or you can transfer your trek (same batch date & same trek) to your dear one.

Note:-
a) Change of trek batch date is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch.
b) In case of transferring a trek to your dear one, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements lay down by Apeksha Adventure.
c) Apeksha Adventure holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice.

Refund Policy
The applicable refund amount will be processed within the 10 working days.

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