Kedarkantha Trek (5N 6D)

Package Overview

KEDARKANTHA TREK – 6 DAYS (UTTARAKHAND, INDIA)

Trek Overview
Trek Name: Kedarkantha Trek
Adventure Type: Trekking
Base Camp: Sankri
Location: Uttarakhand, India
Altitude: 12,500 ft
Distance: 20 km
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Trail Type: Circle Trail
Season: Spring | Autumn | Winter
Best Months: January | February | March | April | October | November | December
Nearest Rail Head: Dehradun
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport (28 km from Dehradun)

Transport & Services
Services: Sankri to Sankri
Pickup & Drop Location: Prince Chowk, Dehradun
Pickup Time: 6:00 AM
Drop Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM (Weather/Road Dependent)
Note: Keep a buffer day and arrive a day early to avoid delays.

Special Highlights
• Complimentary Stargazing with 6" Dobsonian Telescope
• Guesthouse Stay with Attached Washroom (No Bunk Beds)
• Complimentary Cloakroom at Base Camp
• Experience Local Village Life at Sankri
• Visit the beautiful and frozen Juda Ka Talab
• Enjoy 360° Summit Views of Swargarohini, Bandarpunch, Black Peak & Draupadi Ka Danda
• View of Har Ki Doon Valley, Rupin Valley, Gangotri & Yamunotri Ranges
• Beginner Friendly Trek
• No Mobile Network after Sankri – Perfect for Digital Detox
• Trek Again for Free (Valid for 5 Years)

Who Can Participate

Minimum Age: 9 Years
First-timers are welcome. Good fitness is required.

Fitness Requirements

Participants should be able to:
• Jog 5 km in 35 minutes or 10 km in 80 minutes
• OR Cycle 10 km in 30 minutes
• Carry 10–12 kg backpack (3–5 kg if offload option taken)
• BMI should be between 18 – 29

Health Requirements

Participants must have:
• Pulse Rate: 60–100 bpm
• Blood Pressure: 100–130 / 75–85 mmHg
• Respiratory Rate: 12–20 bpm

Participants should not have diabetes, asthma, heart/kidney issues, hypertension or pacemaker implant.
If you have sinus or epilepsy issues, please consult the trek coordinator before booking.

Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Sankri
Altitude: 6,400 ft
Drive: 220 km | 10 hours approx.

Day 2: Sankri → Juda Ka Talab
Altitude: 9,100 ft
Trek: 4–5 km | 5 hours approx.

Day 3: Juda Ka Talab → Kedarkantha Base Camp
Altitude: 10,100 ft
Trek: 4 km | 2.5 hours approx.

Day 4: Base Camp → Kedarkantha Summit → Hargaon Camp
Summit Altitude: 12,500 ft
Trek: 6–7 km | 7 hours approx.

Day 5: Hargaon Camp → Sankri
Altitude: 6,400 ft
Trek: 4 km | 3–4 hours approx.

Day 6: Departure – Sankri → Dehradun
Drive: 220 km | 10 hours approx.

Inclusions

• Guesthouse Stay on Day 1 & Day 5
• Twin Sharing Tents on Day 2, 3 & 4
• Meals from Day 1 Dinner to Day 5 Dinner (Veg + Eggs)
• Certified Trek Leader & Support Staff
• Trekking Equipment (Sleeping Bag, Tent, Mattress, Safety Gear)
• Medical Support & First Aid
• Mules for Carrying Central Luggage
• Base Camp Cloakroom
• All Required Permits
• Trek Completion Certificate

Exclusions

• Insurance (for NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals)
• Food During Transit
• Personal Expenses
• Porter/Mule for Personal Luggage
• Emergency Evacuation Charges
• Transport from Dehradun to Sankri and Return
• Anything Not Mentioned in Inclusions

Optional Add-Ons

Insurance – ₹240
Transport – ₹2,200
Offload – ₹1,600
Single Occupancy Tent – ₹1,600

Free Trek Again Offer (Valid for 5 Years)

Participants can trek again for free within 5 years.
Only transportation, insurance and permits need to be paid.
Offer activates once the participant reaches the base camp.
This offer is non-transferable and valid on selected departures only.

Important Notes

• Carry original & photocopy of your ID proof
• Keep one buffer day in your travel plan
• Arrive a day early if traveling by flight