Kedarkantha Educational Trek
Learning beyond classroom experience with real exposure
Uttarakhand
5 Days 4 Nights
Educational
Dec - Apr
Adventure Tours, Learning Program.
Overview Kedarkantha Educational Trek
Kedarkantha is often regarded as the Queen of Winter Treks due to its immense popularity among trekkers. With knee-deep snow in winters, stunning views from the summit, and well-maintained trails, it's no wonder why this trek is so beloved. The route is relatively easy on endurance and takes you through the thick pine forests of Govind National Park. Reaching an altitude of 12,500 ft, the views from the top are truly breathtaking.
The Kedarkantha trek offers a unique experience that encompasses the wonders of nature, including the vast cosmic sky, lush meadows, snow-laden paths, quaint villages, fragrant pine forests, towering peaks that seem to touch the sky, serene rivers, and even some whispers of mythological stories.
Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1: Dehradun - Sankri (1900 m) Drive: 193Km; Duration: 8-9Hrs)
Morning depart for Sankri. Lunch enroute. Arrival at Sankri in the afternoon. Rest of the day free for acclimatization in Sankri. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Meal : Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Refreshment + Dinner.Day 02 : Sankri - Juda Ka Talab (2700m) (Trek: 4 km; Duration: 4½ hrs)
Today morning after breakfast we will check out from the hotel and begin our trekking to reach Juda Ka Talab. Cross the village Saur and the road takes a wide curve. Later climb sharply to next to a stream. The trail gets into the pine forest and starts to climb sharply until you reach a ridge after few minutes later. On the ridge the trail evens out and widens for almost the rest of the day. Arrive at Juda Ka Talab. Set up our Camp. Rest of the day to enjoy the serenity of the place. This pond freezes into solid ice during winters. We continue on the trail and the views get really exciting as we start to get a glimpse of the tips of the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Meal : Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Refreshment + DinnerDay 03 : Juda Ka Talab - Kedar Kantha Base (Trek: 4km; Duration:4hrs)
After breakfast start trek to Kedar Kantha Base. The route is beautiful with vast fields of snow and patches of green in between them. Views are open on all sides and will keep one busy with the camera. It is going to be an exhausting but enjoyable hike today. The Kedar Kantha base or campsite is a vast open snow ground of the size of two football fields surrounded by misty mountains from all sides and a stream running nearby. From nearby we get fabulous views of Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch & Kalanag peaks. Dinner and overnight stay in Tents.
Meal : Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Refreshment + DinnerDay 04 : Kedar Kantha Base - Kedar Kantha Peak (12,500 ft) – Sankri (Trek12Km; Duration:10-11hrs)
The distance to the summit is not long but is reasonably steep and depending upon the snow conditions we will select the route leading to the summit. It will take anywhere between 2 to 3 hours to get to the top. The views are outstanding from the summit. You get to see all the mountains of the Yamunotri and Gangotri range and also of Kinner Kailash range and other ranges in Himachal. Also there are some great views of the underlying valleys. After spending sometime at the top we will start descending and walk all the way down to Sankri. On arrival at Sankri check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Meal : Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Refreshment + DinnerDay 05 : Sankri – Dehradun (Drive 205 Kms; Duration: 8-9hrs)
Early morning depart for Dehradun. Evening Reach at Dehradun.s.
Meal : Breakfast/Packed Breakfast + Lunch.✔ Adventure Activity like Rive Crossing
✔ Tree Plantation Activity
✔ Camp Cooking Activity
✔ Survival Skill Development program✔ Community Interaction and Community Service
✔ Trail Cleaning Program.
✔ Trekking up to 12,690 Ft Height.
✔ Participation Certificate by Shikhar Adventure Academy
INCLUSIONS
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Tour schedules may change depending upon operational conditions and weather conditions. All bookings are subject to availability.
Safety & Guidelines
- 24x7 supervision by coordinators
- Emergency support available
- Strict discipline maintained
- Verified transport & stay