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The Kedarkantha Trail remains cool due to heavy winter snowfall – from December to April! Say hello to your first glimpse of snow as you reach 10,000 feet, and from there, well, it's summer paradise without AC.
Its picturesque campsites are ones that other trekkers would love to see if they could!
While there are a large number of treks and camps in the Himalayas, the Kedarkantha trek, in our opinion, takes the cake in terms of sheer beauty and scenic awesomeness. Both the camps – Juda-Ka-Talab Camp and Kedarkantha Base Camp – are breathtakingly beautiful in their own way. The Kedarkantha base is situated in a vast snow-covered meadow surrounded by winter whites with distant snow-capped peaks almost surrounding it, while the Juda-Ka-Talab camp is located in the epicentre of huge pine trees towering high with all their might. The journey is as beautiful as the destination.
The drive to Kedarkanth is easily one of the most stunning and beautiful routes in the country. It will take you through the most beautiful locations which include Mussoorie, Nowgaon, Purola, Mori, and Naitwar. Undoubtedly, this lesser-known route is a treat for sore eyes and therefore the Kedarkantha trek needs no convincing at all.
The view at Kedarkantha Trekking has almost no rivals.
Right from the base camp, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the famous mountains and a picturesque landscape that will leave you in awe. Reach the top and it's like being on top of the world with the beauty of nature in all its glory waiting to be enjoyed.
Day 1 : Dehradun to Sankri
Drive Distance: 198 KM, Duration: 8-9 Hours
Altitude: 6500 ft
Highlight:
We start the journey from Dehradun to Sankri which takes about 10 to 11 hours. This Mussoorie drive is remarkable – at an average altitude of 6,000 feet, the view of lush green hills and vibrant flora is breathtaking. majestically along the way and the open view of the entire valley is sensational.
At 6:00 PM we arrive at the small village of Sankri, which is the base camp for many treks.
Day 2 : Sankri to Juda-Ka-Talab
Trek Distance: 4 KM, Duration: 5 hours
Altitude: 9100 ft
Highlight:
The village road takes a wide bend and this trail leads to Kedarkanth. The Kedarkantha trail takes you to a peaceful forest of tall pines. On the way forward, the trail begins to rise and levels out at the crest, making the trail comfortable for the rest of the day.
The magic of the Kedarkantha trail begins to unfold as you climb higher. The higher you go, the better the scenic landscapes. After about half an hour of walking, we reach the first open clearing of the Kedarkantha trek, and here you can rest for a while. At this point, you are at an altitude of 8,100 feet and are in the middle of your journey to Juda-ka-Talab. They are frozen in winter, but otherwise, you could refresh yourself and catch water here. The campsite comprises gentle dunes, which allows for comfortable camping.
Day 3 : Juda-ka-Talab to Kedarkantha Base
Trek Distance: 3.5 KM, Duration: 3 hours
Altitude: 11250 ft
Highlight:
The path leads to a ridge at the far end of the lake. At the ridge, we turn sharply to the left and reach a dense pine forest and climb higher. We then enter the slope which is directly above Juda-Ka-Talab and you will notice this as soon as you reach the edge.
We are now at 10,400ft and after a short climb the path opens up into a large clearing where you will find another Shepherd's Hut. At this point, you will be amazed by the 180-degree view of the white-capped Kedarkantha Summit.
You find yourself surrounded by a belt of white peaks forming a wide arc – Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kala Nag, and Ranglana stand out from the rest.
Day 4 : Kedarkantha base to Hargaon Camp via Kedarkantha Peak
Trek Distance: 6 KM, Duration: 6 hours
Altitude: 12300 ft to 8400 ft
Highlight:
On this day we have a climb to reach the top of Kedarkantha. The recommended route is to reach the northern ridge of the Kedarkantha peak, climb up a series of switchbacks and reach the Kedarnath temple.
The peak of Kedarkantha is notable for a series of stones in a square shape with a mounted Trishul pointing upwards. This high peak gives you a 360-degree view of the majestic snow-capped mountains of Uttarakhand.
Along the way, you will see small clearings every half hour, which are a unique feature of the Kedarkantha trail and a rarity in the Himalayan mountains.
Day 5 : Hargaon camp to Sankri
Trek Distance: 6 KM, Duration: 5 hours
Altitude: 6500 ft
Highlight:
Hargaon Camp is beautiful and will capture your mind and fill your senses with its scenic beauty. You can easily start a campfire with the amount of firewood that is here. From the ridge, you can experience a mesmerizing view of the vast open valley of Har ki dun.
As the trail can be a bit confusing around the fields, it's best to get help from the farmers for directions. Passing the apple orchard on your right, move down towards more such fields and reach 1000 feet above Sankri in about three hours.
There are many other ways to get there. We will continue our descent until we reach the pine forest and find a place that will help you get to GMVN.
Day 6 : Drive to Dehradun from Sankri
Drive Distance: 198 KM, Duration: 8-9 Hours
Altitude: 2,099 ft
Highlight:
We will drive back to Dehradun and arrive at the destination by 6 pm.
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