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Kedarkantha Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A 6-day immersive expedition traversing diverse Himalayan landscapes and alpine altitudes.
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
6 Days
Total Distance
28 KM
Max Altitude
12,500 FT
Trek Type
circuit
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
6,400 ft
Day Gain
+4,920 ft
Drive to Sankri
Last ATM at Purola — withdraw cash here. Drive winds along the Tons River through dense forest. Guesthouse stay in Sankri. Acclimatisation and logistics day.
Key Landmarks
The drive transitions from the urban Dehradun valley into dense pine and oak forests within the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary.
Camp Alt
8,900 ft
Day Gain
+2,500 ft
Reach Juda Ka Talab
Gradual ascent through dense oak and rhododendron forest. Juda Ka Talab is a high-altitude lake — usually frozen December to February. Camp beside the lake.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
Camp Alt
11,250 ft
Day Gain
+2,350 ft
Reach Kedarkantha Base Camp
Moderate ascent through open snow meadows. Base camp offers first clear view of the Kedarkantha summit and surrounding Swargarohini and Bandarpoonch ranges.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The dense forest thins out and transitions entirely into open snow meadows.
Camp Alt
8,900 ft
Day Gain
-2,350 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Summit Kedarkantha Summit
3:30 AM start from base camp to reach summit by 8 AM. Final 200m to summit is steep — trekking poles essential. Summit gives 360-degree views of Swargarohini, Black Peak, Bandarpoonch range. Descend to Hargaon same day.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The tree line disappears entirely during the summit push. The summit ridge lies opposite the Swargarohini and Bandarpoonch massifs. The descent returns to the forest boundary at Hargaon.
Camp Alt
6,400 ft
Day Gain
-2,500 ft
Reach Sankri
Long descent through forest back to Sankri. Night halt in Sankri guesthouse.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The open meadows transition back into dense pine forests before the trail terminates at the Sankri village settlement.
Camp Alt
1,480 ft
Day Gain
-4,920 ft
Drive to Dehradun
Return drive along same route. Expected arrival Dehradun by 6–7 PM.
Key Landmarks
The mountain valley topography transitions back into the lower foothill river plains.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Juda Ka Talab Camping
+1 DayExtended stay for night photography at the frozen lake.
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