Kedarkantha Trek – Popularly known as Winter Summit. A trek to remember for adventure n’ summit experience.
Kedarkantha Trek is very popularly known as Winter Summit at an elevation of 12,500 ft/ 3810 m Above Sea Level and is located in the Uttrakashi District of Uttrakhand (INDIA).
Kedarkantha Trek is beautiful trek to enjoy with an element of adventure particularly during winters and when there is snow. To witness the sunrise at the summit, trekkers must begin their journey early in the morning by 3 – 4 AM from the Base Camp. Summit is approximately 3 Kms from the base camp. Its gradual in the beginning and steep climb in final kilometre. The ascent is more comfortable in snow when crampons are used.
Sankri, a small village, is the starting point of this a four-day trek to the summit of Kedarkantha and back.
You can reach Juda Ka Talab, the first camping site, after a 5 to 6 hours of trek. This part of the trek is combination of ascends and descends in the span of 5 to 6 kilometres. Trekkers set out on a picturesque track that passes through lush vegetation and pine forest. During winters when there is snow all over, walks on the frozen lake are quite dangerous, so it is best to avoid them. Appreciate Swargarohini Himalayan Peaks on the left while you trek.
From Juda Ka Talab, the trek to Base Camp is simple & easy. After reaching base camp, let yourself unplugged and soaked in the surroundings to appreciate the wonders of nature.
An early start from the base camp is highly recommended to enjoy the sunrise from summit. Its altogether a different kind of experience, Close encounters of rare kind… Layers of mountains spread out in the distance wherever our sight extends. Enjoy the breath-taking Himalayan Vista of the snow-capped mountains from top.
It is easy to descend from the summit, but watch out for slips. After lunch at base camp, start next leg of trek to Hargaon Camping Site.
Even a leisurely start from Hargaon would be nice to reach Sankri comfortably and easily.
Day - 1: Haridwar to Sankri.
» Travel by Road: - Leave Haridwar by 6.00 AM to reach Sankri by well before evening covering a distance of 266 Kms (approx.) in 10 plus hrs.
» Sankri is situated at an altitude of 1950 m/ 6400 ft ASL (Above Sea Level).
Day - 2: Sankri to Juda ka Talab (Trek).
» Distance: 5-6 Kms (5 Plus hrs).
» Juda Ka Talab is situated at an altitude of 2700 m/ 8858 ft. ASL.
Note: -
1. Mind your head position while sleeping in tents. It should not be down the slope.
2. Don’t try to enter the Talab.
3. Enjoy n behold the beauty of Swargarohini Peaks all along the trek.
Day - 3 : Juda Ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base (Trek).
» Distance: 4-5 Kms (3 Plus hrs).
» Kedarkantha Base is situated at an altitude of 3100 m/ 10100 ft. ASL.
Day - 4: Kedarkantha base to Summit peak & descend to Hargaon camp (Trek).
» Distance: 7-8 Kms (7 Plus hrs).
» Altitude Summit Peak – 3810 m/ 12500 ft. ASL
» Hargaon Camping Site is situated at an altitude of 2700 m/ 8900 ft. ASL.
Day - 5: Hargaon Camping Site to Sankri (Trek).
» Trekking Distance: 6-7 Kms (7 Plus hrs.)
» Enjoy n behold the beauty of Swargarohini Peaks all along the trek.
» Take rest and thank God always.
Day - 6: Sankri to Dehradun (By Road).
» Leave Sankri by 6.00 AM to reach Haridwar by well before evening covering a distance of 266 Kms (approx.) in 10 plus hrs.
Note:
1. Keep the original and copy of ID proof handy.
2. Pick up will be from Haridwar Railway Station by 6.00 AM.
3. As we are reaching Haridwar by Late Evening. Make your further travel plans which suits you the best.
4. Distance, Altitude, and Trekking hours are approximate.
