Overview
Kedarkantha is a mountain peak of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. Its elevation is 12,500 ft (3,800 m). It is located within Govind Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarkashi district. The climb to the peak of Kedarkantha starts from a small village called Haltari. There are a total of 13 peaks of the Himalayan range visible from the Kedarkantha peak. The experience of the summit climb is very special and stays with you forever. It usually takes 4 days to complete the Kedarkantha trek. Through this itinerary, we wish to make this trek truly adventurous and exciting for you, who want to maximize their experience and gain more outdoor skills. Come! Join the Kedarkantha Trek by LetsGoForACamp in this December.| Day | Date | Altitude | Activity |
| Day 1 | 30-12-2023 | 6,800 ft | Dehradun to Haltari |
| Day 2 | 31-12-2023 | 9000 ft | Haltari to Jalota |
| Day 3 | 01-01-2024 | 11,250 ft | Jalota to Pukhrola |
| Day 4 | 02-01-2024 | 12,500 ft | Trek from Pukhrola to Kedarkantha Summit (12,500 ft) and descend back to Pukhrola |
| Day 5 | 03-01-2024 | 6,800 ft | Pukhrola to Haltari |
| Day 6 | 04-01-2024 | Drive back from Haltari to Dehradun |
Detailed Itinerary
| Day | Date | Activity |
| Day 1 | 30-12-2023 | Drive from Dehradun to Haltari (6,800 ft) (Drive 210 Km/8-9 Hrs) Pickup Time - 6:00 AM |
| The drive is approximately 210 km from Dehradun and takes about 8 to 9 hours to reach Haltari. The twisting roads take you through the most scenic sights of the Garhwal Himalaya. On the way, we cross places like Mussoorie, Kempty Falls, Damta, Nainbaag, Naugaon, Purola, Jarmola, Kharsaadi, Mori and Naitwar. | ||
| Throughout the way, you’ll be treated to the magnificent views of the Garhwal Himalayas and refreshing sights of rivers such as Yamuna, Tons and Supin. The last few kilometres to Haltari is most exciting since the road passes through apple orchards and Govind National Park, which is famous for its avid collection of flora typical of this region. | ||
| Day 2 | 31-12-2023 | Trek from Haltari to Jalota (9000 ft) (5 Hrs) |
| It is a closed site surrounded by tall pine and oak trees. The night sky, with its bright and shining stars, is simply irresistible and we bet you won’t be able to keep your eyes off it. Overnight stay in tents. | ||
| Post Breakfast- trek from Haltari and head towards Jalota camp. The attraction of this pathway is that it goes through the apple orchard and thick jungle of Pine along with the very old culture of Haltari village. Haltari is a small village with a cluster of homes. Here we get mesmerising views of Rupin Valley. The trail goes inside a forest where we will be able to see a pretty clearing amidst pines and oaks. Overnight stay in tents. | ||
| Day 3 | 01-01-2024 | Trek from Jalota to Pukhrola (11,250 ft) (4-5 Hrs) (11,250 ft) (Trek 3 Km/3 Hrs) |
| Post Breakfast - trek from Jalota. Within a km from Jalota, we will reach an alpine pasture, called “Siunn Ka Thatch”. Walking through a suburb of the forest we will witness “Mowru Ka Thatch”, a clearing covered by dense rhododendron trees. | ||
| Down the line you are going to witness Pukhrola Meadow an amphitheatre-like place with the breathtaking views of mountain ridges and ranges. Overnight stay at Pukhrola. | ||
| Day 4 | 02-01-2024 | Trek from Pukhrola to Kedarkantha Summit (12,500 ft) and descend back to Pukhrola (7 Hrs) |
| Summit day- It is long, tiring, challenging but rewarding at the same time. The climb is steep but worthwhile. As we move forward slowly, the dense forest trail starts to disappear and we enter meadows. The route to the summit goes through western ridge of the mountain. The 360-degree view of the majestic Himalayas from the Kedarkantha summit is commendable. Swargarohini, Kala Nag (Black Peak) and Bandarpoonch are some of the most distinguished peaks visible from here. Gangotri, Yamunotri, Har Ki Dun, and Rupin-Supin mountain ranges are other well-known ranges that can be seen from the summit. Chaainsheel is also visible. | ||
| There are temples on the summit dedicated to Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Ganesha. It tends to get quite windy at the top, so keep moving to keep your body warm. After experiencing the serene beauty of the summit, we will retrace our way to Pukhrola. Overnight sleep in the tents. | ||
| Day 5 | 03-01-2024 | Trek from Pukhrola to Haltari (5 Hrs) |
| It is a gradual descent to Haltari. Evening explore the Haltari village. Overnight stay and dinner at homestay. | ||
| Day 6 | 04-01-2024 | Drive back from Haltari to Dehradun (Drive 210 Km/7-8 Hrs) |
| Drop at Dehradune by 9:00 PM |
Note:-
- Trek Difficulty: Moderate (Suitable for Beginners)
- Kedarkantha Trail: Dense Pine & Oak forests, open meadows & snow during winters.
- Region: Uttarakhand
- Base Camp: Haltari(200 kms from Dehradun)
- Kedarkantha Altitude: 6,800 ft at Haltari to 12,500 ft. at Kedarkantha Peak
- Kedarkantha Trek Distance: 25 km (Approx)
- Kedarkantha Trek Duration: 4 days (Haltari– Haltari)
- Best Season for Kedarkantha Trek: December to April
Package Inclusions
- Accommodation on double/triple sharing basis in Guest house/Homestay (1st and 5th night) and double sharing basis in tents (2nd, 3rd and 4th nights) as per the itinerary.
- Meals (from day 1 Dinner to day 6 Morning Tea) (veg ).
- Trek logistics like Kitchen tent, Dining Tent, Dry pit Toilet Tent, Sleeping Tents, Sleeping Bags, Mattress, Camping stools, etc.
- All necessary permits and entry fees for Indian citizens.
- Basic first aid kit, Oximeter, stretcher and Oxygen Cylinder.
- Well Qualified & Experienced Trek Leader with Friendly & Cheerful support staff.
- Transport on sharing basis from Dehradun to Haltari and back to Dehradun as per the itinerary (non-ac Dzire/Bolero/Maxx/Tempo-Traveller, depends upon the number of PAX).
- Cloakroom facility available at Haltari, in case you want to leave some stuff (Clothes, shoes, etc) back at Haltari which you believe you don’t need while on the trek.
Package Exclusions
-
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Camp fire is not allowed. Kedarkantha trek is within the Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Food during transit.
- Bottled water.
- Any kind of Insurance.
- Mules or porters to carry personal luggage.
- Accommodation not listed in the itinerary.
- Expenses incurred due to any kind of mishap, medical issues, landslide, weather conditions, strikes, political unrest, etc. In such cases, extra will be charged as per actual rates.
- Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
- Any necessary permits and entry fees for Non-Indian citizens.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the section “Tour Inclusion”
- Any additional costs due to weather / unforeseen situations, will have to be borne by the traveller.
- Team Leader/Guides word is the final one, all team members need to follow this..
- Our team reserves the right to change the plan in case there is accidents involved for the group or whenever the trek leader deem it necessary.
- Trek changes/cancellation due to bad weather or natural calamity or Political/Law and order Situations will be non- refundable.
- Bag Offloading:In case you do not wish to carry your backpack, porters/mules will carry your backpack along with the other trek logistics. It is an extra chargeable service. For this trek, charges per bag are INR 1600 for the entire trek. Bag shouldn’t weigh more than 9 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys bags will not be allowed.
Fees
₹10,000.00
Available Seats: 5
The Specialty of our itinerary :
- Lesser Cost: One of the least expensive Kedarkantha trek itineraries with all the facilities mentioned in inclusions.
- Less Crowed Route to Summit
- Twin/ Triple sharing tents.
- Handpicked expert guides, porters, and cooks on the trek.
- Hygenic and best-in-class food during the trek.
- 24 X 7 coordinators‘ availability.
- Personalized guidance on fitness regime and packing guidance.
- Q & A session with trek expert and doctor
- The fee can be paid in installments.
Important Instructions
- Accommodation – Tents Camping Sharing ( Two/Triple sharing )
- Food – All meals during Trek are nutritious Veg food
- Meeting Point – Dehradun
- ATM point – Haltari, (but we recommend keeping the required money with you.)
- Mobile Signal – During trekking time no connectivity
- Nearest Rail Head – Dehradun
- Nearest Airport –Jolly Grant Airport – Dehradun
- Best Season – Dec-March
Note: Don’t forget your ID proof in original and 2 photocopies, Passport size photos, and Flight Boarding Pass.Medical Certificate: One-month Validity.
Why this Route?
After December 15th it normal trek route will be heavily crowded. Which kills the beauty of the trek, That’s why we choose an alternative route
Installment Plan
| Installment Dates | Amount |
| At the Time Of Registration | ₹ 4,000 |
| Before October 1st, 2023 | ₹ 3,000 |
| Before Nov 1st, 2023 | ₹ 3,000 |
| Total | ₹ 10,000 |
Cancellation Policy
| Cancellation Dates | Cancellation Fee (ie deduction of only payment gateway charges) |
| Cancellations prior to 60 days from the start of the trek | Get 60% refund |
| Cancellation between 45 days and 30 days to the start of the trek | Get a 50% refund |
| Cancellation between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the trek | Get a 30% refund. |
| Cancellation less than 15 days to the start of the trek | Transfer your trek (same trek, same batch) to your friend. No cash refund. |
- Alternatively, a registered participant may transfer his/her registration to a friend without any cancellation fee.
- In case of cancellation of the program due to any gov restrictions due to COVID/ Weather, an alternate date will be provided for the same trip and no refund for that.
- In case you are not able to join the trip on the new dates, either you can send a replacement ( Without any additional cost) / You can opt for Wallet transfer,
- In case you are not able to join the trek on the new dates, either you can send a replacement ( Without any additional cost) / You can opt for Wallet transfer,
- What is Wallet Transfer ?: The amount will move to LGFC Wallet and you can use that for any other trip. ( 2% fee will be deducted as movement charges) . Strictly there won’t be any refund to a bank account.
- Wallet transfer is applicable only for the case when a participant wont be able to join the new date on a postponed trip due to Pandemic / Weather situations
- The wallet transfer offer will only be one time , when the new date is announced. Further changes will be counted as normal cancellations and will be as per cancellation policy.
- Installments are to be paid before the due dates.
- In case when installments are pending after the due date, the order will be auto-canceled.
- There will be no refund in case of auto cancellation due to nonpayment of installments.
Why With Us?
- Budget-Friendly.
- Pay the total camp fee in installments before the trek – See Installments
- Best Food and Best Local Guide, Team Leader During Trek.
- The best food During the trek: We believe that for a trekker, food is one of the most important things during their journey. We provide the best nutritious food veg during trekking.
- Not just the trek, many more things to learn and experience: We are not just providing sightseeing or trekking experience. Know more about the life of people in the Himalayas, Winter Life in Uttarkhand
- Well Experienced Local Guide and Support Staffs
- Plan beyond the Itinerary- In case if you want to extend the trip, we are there to help you by providing Stays contact and transportation, Talk to the coordinator of LetsGoForACamp.
- Why no pick up from Kerala or any other South Indian Cities ? : Flight is available from all major cities to Delhi and From Delhi to Dehradun Since the flight charge is flexible in Nature, those who book early need to spend only less from their pocket.
Things to carry
| Item Name | Quantity |
| Trekking Shoes | 1 Pair |
| Backpack (50-60 L) + Rain cover | 1 |
| Daypack (20-25 L) + Rain cover | 1 (Optional, in case opting for bag offload) |
| Sun Cap | 1 |
| Woolen Cap | 1 |
| Dark Sunglasses (UV Protected) | 1 |
| Scarf/Muffler | 1 |
| Thermal Wear | 1 Pair |
| Dri fit/Cotton T-shirt (Full sleeve) | 4 |
| Fleece/Woolen Sweater | 2 (Thick) |
| Windproof Jacket | 1 |
| Down feather/padded Jacket | 1 (Thick) |
| Trekking Pant | 2 (Thick) |
| Track/Sports Lower | 1 |
| Socks | 3 (Cotton) + 2 (Woolen) |
| Poncho/Rain Suit | 1 |
| Sandals/Slippers | 1 |
| Hand Gloves | 1 (Waterproof or Woolen) |
| Water Bottle | 1L (Prefer Thermos) |
| Basic lunch box with spoon | 1 |
| Head Torch (with extra battery) | 1 |
| Towel | 1 |
| Trekking Pole | 1 (Optional) |
| Personal Utility Kit |
| Sunscreen |
| Moisturiser |
| Hand Sanitiser |
| Paper Soap |
| Toilet Roll |
| Face wash |
| Lip balm |
| Toothbrush |
| Toothpaste |
| Wet wipes |
| Deodorant |
| 3 to 4 Plastic Covers |
Personal Medical Kit:- Consult a Doctor
How To Reach?
By Air:–
Direct flight is available only from Delhi airport. So all other cities there will be connected flight to Dehradun, eg: From Bangalore to Delhi and Delhi to Dehradun.
Try to book the same carrier for your connecting flight, as in winter there are always delays and sometimes even cancellations of flights. Booking for the same carrier would help to get you an alternate flight without much trouble
Contact:
In case of any clarification required write to us at letsgoforacamp@gmail.com or call : 8088120956 , 8050725190
FAQs
The journey starts at Dehradun. It is a drive of 198 km approximately from Dehradun to Sankri village which takes around 10 – 11 hours.
Its a secluded place, most of the mobile network won’t work, but you can keep BSNL/JIO
Medical facility are limited !! So, Keep all your basic medical kit ready
No . Not advisable in High altitude treks
-8 to -10 degrees
No . Washroom will be temporary tent based dry toliet.
Yes, every year many women do this trek
Not at all, you are always welcome. You will never feel that you are alone in this trek, you will get a lot of friends here.
Yes, there are a lot of budget category hotels and Hostels available at Dehradun. You may book early online.
