A Complete Guide to Kedarkantha Trek Route

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A Complete Guide to Kedarkantha Trek Route
Situated in Uttarakhand, India, Kedarkantha is
one of the mountain peaks of Himalayas. Standing
at an elevation of 12,500 ft, this Himalayan
peak is famous for its stunning view and the
Kedarkantha Temple situated on it. If youre
wondering where to start with this gorgeous trek,
wonder no more, here we have given a detailed
description of the Kedarkantha trekking
route. To Sankri The Kedarkantha trek begins from
the city of Dehradun. The trekkers are advised
to reach Dehradun one day before or before 6 am
on the same day. Since it is a long journey
starting early in the day will give you a good
head start and the pleasant weather will make
the whole thing much easier
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and enjoyable. Your first stop would be Sankri
located 220 km away from the starting point. Of
course, this journey can be taken by car. Since
the journey is long you can stop at various
popular restaurants for food and refreshments.
The scenic beauty all around makes this long
journey a short one, and you will reach Sankri
sometime in the evening. You will also come
across Govind National Park before you reach
your destination and be witness to a beautiful
collection of Flora that is specific to this
area. Do not forget to make prior bookings for a
hotel in Sankri as last-minute bookings will
mean more hassle for you. You can explore the
Sankri Village as well as enjoy the scenic
beauty of the setting sun on the Greater
Himalayas from Sankri before calling it a day.
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To Juda ka Talab Starting fresh the next day,
your Kedarkantha trekking trip will finally
begin! After a healthy breakfast (keep it light!)
your next destination would be Juda Ka Talab
situated at an altitude of 9100 ft. This 4 km
journey will take 5 hours. As soon as you reach
the road, a sharp climb will begin going through
thick forests trees, maple, and pine leaves. The
picturesque view will leave you mesmerized and
the carpet of brown will have you spellbound.
You might also catch the Himalayan Languars
swinging through a maze of trees although the
animals are so fast, youll have to keep an eye
out for them. Boars, martens, and hares are also
found here. Soon enough Juda Ka Talab will come
in your view. With a giant lake to the left and
a thick forest to the right, Juda Ka Talab makes
for the perfect campsite. With warm drinks, a
light supper, a walk under the bright night sky
you wont want anything. If you ever dreamt on
sleeping under the stars well, theres no better
view than from mountains away from the
hustle-bustle of the city. To Kedarkantha
Base Next on the list is the Kedarkantha base
lying at an altitude of 11,250 ft. The distance
to reach there is also 4 km but the journey is
going to be faster with an average person only
taking about 2.5 to reach the destination. This
time the path is much more straight-forward and
easier to navigate. Going through the forests,
you will come across various shephard huts in
open meadows. If youre taking the Kedarkantha
trek
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in winters you might even see some traces of
snow. Just before reaching your destination, you
will notice the enthralling view of snow-capped
mountains Bandarpoonch, Ranglana, Swargarohini,
and Kala Nag standing tall. You can set a camp
as soon as you reach the base but try to stay
close together for safety. Soon enough you will
witness the milky way stretching across the sky,
an awe striking view for sure. Since youll be at
a significant height, dont forget to carry your
woolen clothes for protection. Stay overnight to
enjoy the beauty of the striking night sky
before moving on in your journey. To Kedarkantha
Peak Finally, it is time for you to conquer what
you came for the Kedarkantha peak. This time
the elevation would be at 12,500 ft and after
hitting the peak you will have to descend the
same day to Horegaon Camp 8,900 ft. This journey
is 7 hours long with a walk of 6 km, the longest
so far. There are several trails to reach the
top but it would be suggested to take the main
trail that has an even elevation. The journey
can get quite strenuous closer to the Kedarkantha
peak but dont worry, the view is worth it. Once
you reach there you can finally see the
Kedarkantha Temple in all its glory. The temple
is stood facing the Kedar Parvat. You can relax
there for a while before starting the descent.
The journey would be similar to the one you took
earlier in the day, but the view is so beautiful
that youll never have a dull moment. You can
set your camp at the Horegaon campsite and
finally rest after
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a long day. You can also set a campfire and enjoy
the view with your friends and family. To
Sankri The Kedarkantha trek route comes to a full
circle at Sankri again. The descend to the
village will take you about 4 hours. After
enjoying the sunrise from Horegaon you can start
on the well-marked path. Going through the rich
pine forests you can also see various steady
streams flowing which have drinkable water. Har
ki Dun valley or the Valley of Gods can also be
seen during this trek. Once youve reached there
you can finally relax and chill in your hotel
room or go for a walk in the Sankri village. You
can buy small souvenirs like hand- made items
and wooden pieces to remember this trip.
If youre lucky you might even get to enjoy the
small fairs arranged at Sankri at regular
intervals. Folk dances are presented as part of
the entertainment in these fairs. If you want to
taste the local food, go for dhabas but if you
would like to eat North Indian or western
cuisine, it is available at the hotels there.
Have fun with the locals and enjoy your last day
of the trek before turning in for the day. After
that, it will take you about 10 hours to return
back to Dehradun. You can travel home from there
by whichever conveyance best suited to your
taste. This guide has been planned keeping first
time trekkers in mind. Comfortable and with
ample amount of time for rest you will find this
trip fun and restful. Book your next Trip with
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