Kedar Tal Trek

Package Overview

Kedartal also known as ‘Shiva’s Lake’ is one of the highest lakes in Uttarakhand. This immaculate glacial lake is seated at an elevation of 4,912 metres above sea level in the Uttarkashi district. Kedar Tal lake is formed by the melting of Kedar glacier, thereby giving birth to Kedar Ganga River which is an important tributary of Bhagirathi River. 
Kedartal Trek Duration: 5N/6D
Maximum altitude: 15,583 ft.
Kedartal Trek difficulty: Moderate
Kedartal Trek distance: 38 Kms
Temperature: Day: 12°C to 17°C & Night: -1°C to 3°C
Kedartal Trek Best Time: May, June, September and, October. 
ATM: You will find ATMs at Uttarkashi
Start Point/End Point: Gangotri

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Gangotri; Welcome to the land of God, take a serene hike to Surya Kund

  As you arrive in Dehradun, board a shared cab from Rispana Pul in Dehradun to Uttarkashi
  Drive for 5-6 hours that takes you through Mussoorie Bypass Road giving you the most spectacular views including the precious views of Tehri Dam Lake as well and proceed to Chilyanisaur
  Take a short break at Uttarkashi and continue travelling to Gangotri via Harsil that would take another four hours
  From Uttarkashi, you will have to take another shared cab to reach Gangotri
  Once you reach Gangotri, go to the temple to perform evening aarti and afterwards, get permission to enter the Gangotri National Park
  If time permits, hike to Surya Kund as well
  Stay overnight in a hotel in Gangotri

  • Hotspots : Gangotri
  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 2 : Bhoj Kharak; Enthralling 8 KM spider wall trek

  In the morning, visit the sacred shrine of Gangotri and wander around the local markets
  Cross the bridge over Bhagirathi River and start climbing the ascent on the right
  Walk the steep in a slow constant pace so that you would not be tired so easily
  The trail passes through pine trees and it goes to enter a mix vegetation zone of fir and Bhoj trees.
  The silently flowing Kedar Ganga is visible from the top, deep down in the gorge
  You will also witness the first glimpse of Thalaysagar and every step will take you closer to this mystical mountain
  Before reaching Bhoj Kharak there is a steep and slant rock amidst the trail with space of just a few steps, also known as Spider Wall amongst trekkers
  Cross this section and you’ll reach Bhoj Kharak
  Situated at the elevation of 3,780 m above sea level Bhoj Kharak is a small campsite

  • Hotspots : Gangotri
  • Themes : Camping, Trekking

• Day 3 : Kedar Kharak; Discover the rustic trail of Gangotri National Park

  Stretching along for 5 KM that passes through some of the complicated rugged terrains will take you to Kedar Kharak
  After every 30 minutes, the serenity seems to change; it starts with a rich flora filled trail and then the Manda peaks' views will come on the way
  Enjoy the mesmerising views of Bhrigupanth peak
  Cross the zone of Gila Pahar and if it is not a proper condition, you can take the trek route down to Kedar Ganga, cross the river and then continue hiking against the river flow till you cross the Gila Pahar intersection and then hike back to the trail that leads to Kedar Kharak
  A wide valley opens up as you proceed towards Lower Kedar Kharak (4100 m) and the trek ends up at the beautiful meadow of Kedar Kharak situated at an elevation of 4,280 m above sea level
  Overnight stay at Kedar Kharak- one of the most beautiful campsites in the Gangotri National Park region

  • Hotspots : Gangotri
  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

• Day 4 : Kedar Tal; Admire the surreal crystal-clear emerald lake that fits perfectly in the landscape

  Yet another 5 KM long trek to reach Kedar Tal from Kedar Kharak which is filled mostly with moraines and glaciers covered with moraines
  If you are trekking in June you might have to trek on snow for the last couple of kilometres before reaching Kedartal
  Cross the brook carrying icy cold water and climb the steep rocky terrain
  Keep following the cairn markings to ensure that you are on the right trail
  After climbing the final ridge, Kedar Bamak Glacier's views along with other lakes become obvious from a distance
  The foot of Mt. Bhrigupanth and Mt. Thalaysagar merges with the Kedar Bamak Glacier is a pleasing sight
  Continue trekking for another hour further to behold the magnificent views of the high altitude lake, the immaculate Kedar Tal
  The view of Thalaysagar peak reflecting on the still water of Kedartal is mesmerizing
  Kedar Tal is situated at an altitude of 4780 m above sea level
  Explore the Jogin Advance Base Camp and leave from Kedartal around noon and trek towards Jogin (4900 m)
  This hiking stretch will not only get you well acclimatized but it will also showcase the best views of Thalaysagar peak, its West Ridge will open up and you’ll see the Thalaysagar Icefall up close
  Later, trek back to Kedar Tal and stay overnight in tents

  • Themes : Camping, Trekking

• Day 5 : Gangotri; Pay heed to the holy shrine of Ganga

  Capture the breathtaking sunrise views early in the morning and then head out to enjoy a long and tiring hike back to Gangotri that will take around 7-8 hours
  If you reach Bhoj Kharak by 03:00 PM, then proceed to Gangotri or camp at Bhoj Kharak

  • Hotspots : Gangotri
  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 6 : Dehradun; It's time to say goodbye

  Wake up early morning and enjoy the views of the sunrise and wind up the tour as you arrive at Dehradun from Gangotri
  Reach Dehradun with a pocketful of adventurous memories

  • Hotspots : Gangotri
  • Themes : Adventure

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Inclusions

• AP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
• Accommodation – Guest House and Tented accommodation throughout the Kedartal trek package.
• Meals – (Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner). We provide simple, nutritious vegetarian food on all days of the trek
• Camping charges – All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included.
• Trekking equipment – High-quality tents and sleeping bags in all the camps. Sleeping bags can withstand temperatures as low as -10 ºC.
• Safety equipment – First aid kit, oxygen cylinders, oximeter, harness if required, etc. will be with guide/trek leader and at the campsite as well to deal with emergencies.
• Expert trek Leaders – All our trek leaders are at least qualified in basic/advanced mountaineering and first aid course.
• Expert Trek support team – The mountain staff on this trek consists of certified guides, cooks, helpers, and porters.

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Package Start From

• Gangotri, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

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How To Reach Gangotri:

• By Rail:
• The nearest railway station to Gangotri is Rishikesh 234 km before Gangotri on NH58 and is well connected by railway network with major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Taxis and buses are available from Rishikesh, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, and many other destinations to Gangotri.
• By Air:
• How to reach Gangotri by Air- The nearest airport to Gangotri is Jolly Grant Airport which is located around at the distance of 250kms. This airport is well linked to Delhi and there are numbers of daily flights to Delhi which connects to major parts of the country.
• By Road:
• Gangotri can be reached only via road in a bus, privately operated jeeps, SUVs/ other vehicles. The journey from Rishikesh takes about 12 hours. Taxi/Jeeps are also available from Taxi Stations in Rishikesh, Haridwar & Dehradun. Tourist cabs are available from Dehradun/Rishikesh.

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.

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