Situated in the lofty Garhwal Himalayas, the Kedar Kantha Peak offers a very Accessible trek, any time of the year. The trek takes you on a memorable Journey starting with the Govind National Park which is a treasure house of Flora and fauna such as leopards, bears, musk deers, and many birds! The Uniqueness of this trek lies in the way it mixes beautiful scenery with a Challenging route. Days will be warm but nights are to watch out for as Sub−zero temperatures are a common phenomenon. All the challenges aside, At an altitude of 3800m/12,500 feet, the trek promises a sweeping view from The peak.

❖ NATURE OF TRIP - TREKKING

❖ LOCATION – GARHWAL, UTTARAKHAND

❖ DURATION - 05 DAYS / 04 NIGHTS

❖ MAX ALTITUDE – KEDARKANTHA (3800M/12500FT)

❖ GRADE - EASY TO MODERATE

ITINERARY

DAY 01: DEHRADUN - SANKRI (2000M 9HR DRIVE)

The journey will start at 7.00 am from Dehradun Railway Station to Sankri and it will take around 9 hrs. We will drive via Dehradun and Mussoorie, alongside the Yamuna, and also pass by beautiful pine forests. On reaching Sankri, we will explore the scenic hamlet to prepare for the trek. Overnight stay at Sankri.

DAY 02: SANKRI (2000M) – SHEPHERD CAMP

(2900M, TREK/3-4 HRS)

After having breakfast, we will set out on a moderate hike which, for the most part, goes through the forest. We will walk to Saur village and then climb up till we reach a small pond, Juda-ka-Talab, which is frozen during winter. As we continue climbing up, we will get fleeting glimpses of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks. One more hour of hiking will take us to the meadows where we will camp overnight, in tents.

DAY 03: SHEPHERD CAMP (2900M) – BASE

CAMP KEDARKANTHA (3400M, TREK/5 HRS)

Kedar Kantha base becomes our destination for the day and we start for it post-breakfast. Today will be a busy day for the shutterbugs as the trek route is beautiful with open views on all sides and vast snow fields decorated with green patches. However, our destination is even more impressive. Imagine vast open, snow fields, the size of two football fields, a stream running by, and misty mountains forming the background − this is the Kedar-Kantha base where we will camp overnight in tents. We told you it was impressive!

DAY 04: BASE CAMP - KEDAR KANTHA

PEAK (3800M) - JUDA KA TALAB

Now imagine, if the Kedar Kantha base is that stunning, what will the view from the summit be like? The distance to the summit is not long but the climb is steep

and depending upon the snow conditions then, we will pick the best route − and it will take about 2−3 hours. As for the view from the top − you will be able to see all the mountains of the Yumnotri, Gangotri, and the Kinner Kailash range, plus the valleys. Next, we will descend the peak and trek all the way down to Juda−ka−Talab or an alternate campsite, depending on which route we choose. Overnight in tents.

DAY 05: JUDA KA TALAB – SANKRI –

DEHRADUN / 2 HR TREK / 8 HR DRIVE

Today, we have a short trek and drive straight to Dehradun. You will reach Dehradun at 9.00 pm. The glorious trip ends here.

BASIC ESSENTIALS

• Back Pack & Rain Cover (50-60 liter)

• Day Pack & Rain Cover (20-30 liter, If you hire a mule or porter)

• Couple of water bottles (Avoid Bisleri Bottles)

• Hiking Shoes (Should be waterproof and have ankle support)

• Torch (With extra batteries)

• Glucose, Chocolates, biscuits and nuts

• Personal Medical kit (If required)

• Original ID Card

CLOTHING ESSENTIALS

• Trek Pants – 2 Nos. (Avoid Jeans, Shorts, Capri, Fitting Denims)

• T-shirts – 4 Nos. (2 Full Sleeves, 2 Half Sleeves)

• Sweater – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Woolen)

• Jacket – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Down feather)

• Thermal Wear – 1 Nos.

• Gloves – 2 Nos. (1 Woolen, 1 Waterproof)

• Socks – 5 Nos. (3 Cotton, 2 Woolen)

• Warm Inner-wears

• Rain Coat / Poncho – 1 Nos.

• Handkerchief/towels – 1 Nos.

• Slippers – 1 Nos.

PROTECT YOUR HEAD

• UV sunglasses – 1 Nos.

• Caps – 2 Nos. (1 Sun Cap, 1 Woolen Cap)

• Balaclava – 1 Nos.

PERSONAL UTILITIES

• Sunscreen Cream

• Mask

• Body Lotion

• Lip Balm

• Sanitizer

• Cameras

• Toilet Paper & Wipes

• Tooth Brush & Paste

• Quick Dry Towel

• Books (If you like reading)

• Music Instruments (Guitar, Flute)

KEDARKANTHA FOOD MENU ( May Differ at actuals depending upon weather and available resources )

Sankri

1. Snacks: Tea/coffee + bread pakoda

2. Dinner: Urad Chana Dal fry + mix veg sabzi + roti + rice + papad + pickle + fruit custard

3. Breakfast: Aloo parathe + cornflakes + milk + tea/coffee + Bread toast butter jam + cut fruits

Juda Ka Tal

1. Lunch: Rajma rice + salad + papad + pickle

2. Evening snacks: Tea + matari

3. Dinner: Manchow soup + Dal tadka + vegetable kofta sabzi+ roti + jeera rice + papad + pickle

+ shahi tukda

4. Breakfast: Chole puri + bread toast butter jam + tea

Kedarkantha Base:

1. Lunch: Vegetable biryani + papad + achar + salad

2. Evening snacks: Tea + maggi

3. Dinner: Hot and sour soup + masoor dal + aloomatar sabzi + roti + rice + papad + pickle +

coconut barfi

4. Breakfast: Daliya + bread toast butter jam + tea

Juda Ka Tal/ Hargoun

1. Lunch: Kadi pakoda + rice + papad + pickle + salad

2. Evening snacks: Tea + macroni

3. Dinner: Vegetable manchurian + noodles + fried rice + gulab Jamun

4. Breakfast: Aloo parathe + cornflakes + milk + tea/coffee + Bread toast butter jam + cut fruits

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