DifficultyModerate
Duration6 Days
Max Altitude12,500 ft (3,800m)
Starting Price₹12,999/person
Best SeasonDecember – April (Snow) | September – November
RegionUttarkashi District, Uttarakhand
Trek Highlights
- Perfect beginner Himalayan snow summit — accessible, rewarding, safe
- Iconic conical peak with 360° views of Swargarohini, Bandarpunch, Kala Nag
- Beautiful winter campsites at Juda Ka Talab and Kedarkantha base
- Dense Govind Wildlife Sanctuary forests — deodar and oak
- Frozen Juda Ka Talab lake (December–February)
- Departs from Dehradun — easily accessible from Mumbai by flight
Itinerary
Day 1
Fly Mumbai → Dehradun. Drive to Sankri (2,000m). Overnight at guesthouse
Day 2
Acclimatization and trek gear orientation. Short acclimatization hike
Day 3
Sankri → Juda Ka Talab (2,700m). 4 hr trek through oak and rhododendron forest
Day 4
Juda Ka Talab → Kedarkantha Base (3,200m). 3 hr trek. Stunning base camp
Day 5
Summit Day — Kedarkantha (3,800m). 3-4 hr ascent. 360° panoramic summit. Descend to Hargaon
Day 6
Hargaon → Sankri. Drive to Dehradun. Fly Mumbai
What's Included
Included ✓
- Return flight from Mumbai (optional add-on)
- Dehradun to Sankri road transport both ways
- ATOAI certified high-altitude guide
- All meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 6 breakfast (11 meals)
- Guesthouse + tent accommodation throughout
- Quality sleeping bags, trekking poles, micro-spikes
- Forest permits and camping charges
- Medical kit with pulse oximeter, Diamox
Not Included ✗
- Personal flights if not taken as add-on
- Personal trekking gear
- Travel insurance
- Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this good for a first Himalayan trek?
Kedarkantha is the gold standard beginner Himalayan trek — manageable altitude, clear trails, well-established route, and a guaranteed snow experience in winter.
Do I need prior trekking experience?
Prior trekking experience is recommended (at least 3–4 Sahyadri treks) but not mandatory. Good cardiovascular fitness is more important.
What is the altitude like?
The summit is at 3,800m. Altitude sickness is possible but rare on this trek. We follow a careful acclimatization schedule.
Best month for snow?
December through March for guaranteed snow. January–February for the most dramatic snow conditions.