Detailed Route
Kedarnath Peak Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
Itinerary spanning 19 days starting from Gangotri.
Standard RouteThis is the standard mountain pacing for this trek. Specific operators may add an acclimatization day or alter the starting point. Check individual operator schedules for their exact logistics.
Duration
19 Days
Total Distance
80 KM
Max Altitude
22,769 FT
Trek Type
linear
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Foreigner Process
IMF peak booking registration, Inner Line Permit (if near border), and mountaineering visa.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive Dehradun to Gangotri (10,170ft)
Scenic drive, 8 hrs. Clear forest permits.
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Acclimatization Gangotri
Short walk to Surya Kund and local temple.
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Trek Gangotri to Bhojbasa (12,440ft)
Trek past Chirbasa pine forests. 6 hrs.
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Trek Bhojbasa to Tapovan Base Camp (14,200ft)
Cross Gangotri glacier snout. Steep climb to Tapovan. 5 hrs.
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Rest & Puja Ceremony at Base Camp
Traditional blessing ceremony. Equipment checks.
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Load Ferry: BC to Camp 1 (17,200ft)
Navigate Kirti Glacier moraine and crevasses. Carry equipment.
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Staying At
Move to Camp 1 (17,200ft)
Trek and establish Camp 1 on Kirti Glacier.
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Staying At
Acclimatization Day at Camp 1
Rest day on the glacier. Monitor health.
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Load Ferry: Camp 1 to Camp 2 (19,200ft)
Ascend steep snow gully carrying high camp gear. Return to Camp 1.
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Trek Camp 1 to Camp 2 (19,200ft)
Move up and establish Camp 2 on the ridge.
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Load Ferry to Summit Camp (21,000ft)
Carry oxygen and summit gear to High Camp, return to Camp 2.
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Move to Summit Camp (21,000ft)
Establish High Camp. Prepare ropes for summit push.
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SUMMIT DAY: Summit Camp to Kedarnath Peak (22,769ft) & back to Camp 1
Alpine start at 11 PM. Scale steep ice walls. Summit. Descend to Camp 1.
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Staying At
Descent Camp 1 to Tapovan Base Camp
Pack up Camp 1, descend to Base Camp.
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Weather Buffer Day 1
Reserved for bad weather.
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Weather Buffer Day 2
Second reserved buffer day.
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Trek BC to Gangotri
Retrace through Bhojbasa to Gangotri. 7 hrs.
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Drive Gangotri to Dehradun
Return drive to Dehradun.
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Departure Dehradun
Depart.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Gangotri Heritage Walk
+1 DayExplore local traditional temples and villages in the base region.
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