Kedarkantha Trek, considered to be one of the most popular winter treks in the Himalayas, is any trekker’s dream for its astounding and breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayan peaks. Adventure lovers and nature enthusiasts, reach out to Kedarkantha trek for its uniqueness and unexplored beauty amidst the remotest snow-filled villages!
Kedarkantha trek – more about it!
Located in the Western Garhwal region in the state of Uttarakhand, Kedarkantha Trek is a collection of unsurpassed beauty, picturesque views of modest yet traditional villages, rolling meadows, snow-filled landscapes dotted with beautiful tranquil lakes, enormous snow-clad mountains, and torrent streams. At 3800 m, the peak comes under the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Every inch of the trek makes you believe nature’s paradise untouched and vast! The dense blu-pine forests and views of alpine meadows from heightened edges is a miracle coming true.
Juda Ka Talab, Kedarkantha base, and Hargaon are some of the scenic campsites during your trek to Kedarkantha. The six days trek shows you different vistas of the Garhwal Himalayas, all at its best!
Kedarkantha trek Itinerary
- Day 1. Drive from Dehradun to Sankri
- Day 2. Sankri to Juda Ka Talab camp
- Day 3. Juda Ka Talab camp to Kedarkantha Base
- Day 4. Kedarkantha Base to Kedarkantha Top to Hargaon
- Day 5. Hargaon to Sankri
- Day 6. Sankri to Dehradun
1. Lord Shiva’s retreat
Visiting the precious piece of paradise, your expedition to Kedarkantha is incomplete if you don’t appreciate its mythological connotations. Bal-Kedar or Kedarkantha is believed to be the nestle of Lord Shiva’s bull avatar. The locals believe that the trident of Lord Shiva at the top of the summit guards them.
Now comes the top things one should definitely not miss while trek to Kedarkantha. Expand your eyes, make a to-do list because everything on the Kedarkantha trek is worth it!
2. Sankri village
The village is a classic example of a trekker’s delight. This doorway to Himachal leads you to an unimaginable scenic hamlet that offers ecstatic views of the Himalayan skyline and the fullness of the snow-capped mountain ranges. 200 km away from Dehradun, the village is the starting point for your Kedarkantha trek. The local culture and day-to-day lives of the natives are interesting and worth exploring. Yamuna, Tons, Kedarganga gushing flowing along your way and lofty mountains in the background makes your trip completely blissful, to begin with! Bird watching and zip line adventure first class in Sankri village.
3. More about the adventure!
It is worth mentioning a bit more about the zipline activity here in Sankri because it is the highest zipline in the whole of Uttarakhand and is 700 m in length. Enjoy the ride since it is definitely not an everyday chore!
4. Someshwar Mahadev temple
The Someshwar Mahadev temple in Sankri is located in the Mori block of Uttarkashi. T dedicated to Lord Shiva of Hindus, the temple is the local deity of the region. Known for the religious significance, the Someshwar Mahadev temple is considered a holy tourist attraction among other temples in Uttarakhand. Thousands of devotees from around the world step into the temple for its divinity and its unique architecture.
5. Juda Ka Talab
Considered to be one of the high altitude lakes in Uttarakhand, no place on earth can be as perfect as Juda Ka Talab for camping. At an altitude of 2700 m, the camps here are such an enriching night stay in the Himalayas ranges. Located 4 km ahead of Sankri village, it takes about 4 to 5 hours to reach the lake. It is believed that the lake was formed by the water droplets from the locks of hair when Lord Shiva opened them.
6. Skiing in Kedarkantha
The perfect slopes make it ideal to ski down like a racer! Ascend through a quiet and serene forest through looming pine and oak trees to reach the ski point. The backdrop of the Garhwal Himalayas is a portrait that can not be recreated! One can also enroll in a ski course and become a maestro!
Breathtaking views of the Yamunotri and Gangotri ranges, dense oak and pine forests, splendid views of the Har ki Doon valley and all these put together is the solution to your doubt regarding the existence of Earth’s paradise!
