Overview

Kedarkantha Trek is Uttarakhand’s most loved winter summit — a beginner-friendly snow walk to 12,500 ft (3,810 m) in Govind Pashu Vihar National Park, Uttarkashi. Kareri Hikers runs a guided 5 days / 4 nights package from Dehradun: guesthouse at Sankri, camping at Juda Ka Talab and Kedarkantha base, then a pre-dawn climb for sunrise on the peak.

From the top you see Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, Black Peak (Kala Nag) and the Tons valley. Trails stay short (4–6 km a day) through maple and pine forest, which is why this trek works well for first-timers and families with children 10+.

Best season: December–April for snow; April–June and September–November for clear meadows.

Cost: from ₹8,999 per person (sharing tents). 5% GST extra. Delhi pickup can be added on request.

Advance ₹3,000 per person to confirm your seat; balance collected 24 hours before departure.

Itinerary

01Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri

Drive ~200 km · 8–10 hours · Meals: Dinner

Morning pickup from Dehradun (railway station / ISBT).
Drive via Mussoorie, Nainbagh, Purola and Mori along the Tons river.
Enter Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and reach Sankri village (1,950 m) by evening.
Briefing from the trek leader. Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse.

02Day 2: Sankri to Juda Ka Talab

Trek 4 km · 4–5 hours · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, start the forest trail through maple and pine.
Reach Juda Ka Talab (2,800 m) — a high-altitude lake that often freezes in winter.
Camp by the lake. Evening tea, dinner and overnight in tents.

03Day 3: Juda Ka Talab to Kedarkantha base camp

Trek 4 km · 3–4 hours · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Short climb through oak forest to Kedarkantha base (about 3,430 m / 11,250 ft).
Open meadows and first close views of the summit cone.
Early dinner and rest — summit day starts before dawn.

04Day 4: Kedarkantha summit and descend to Sankri

Trek 6 km up & down + descent to Sankri · 8–9 hours · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

2:00–3:00 AM wake-up. Climb the snow ridge to Kedarkantha top (12,500 ft).
Sunrise over Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch and the Tons valley.
Descend to base camp for brunch, then continue down to Sankri.
Hot shower, dinner and overnight at the guesthouse.

05Day 5: Sankri to Dehradun

Drive ~200 km · 8–10 hours · Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast and checkout.
Drive back to Dehradun via Mori and Purola.
Drop at the railway station / ISBT by evening.

What's included

Included

Pickup and drop from Dehradun
Guesthouse stay at Sankri (sharing)
Camping at Juda Ka Talab and Kedarkantha base (sharing tents)
Sleeping bags and camping mattresses
Vegetarian breakfast, packed lunch and dinner on trek days
Certified mountaineering guide
Forest / park entry permits
Porters / mules for common camping equipment
First-aid kit

Not included

Personal porters for backpacks
Mineral water, bottled drinks, snacks of a personal nature
5% GST
Insurance or emergency evacuation
Any meals in Dehradun / en route on Day 1 drive
Delhi pickup (available on request)

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