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Kedarkantha Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
Kedarkantha Trek is a 6-day loop from Sankri via Juda Ka Talab, with the 12,500ft sunrise summit push on Day 5.
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Duration
6 Days
Total Distance
28 KM
Max Altitude
12,500 FT
Trek Type
circuit
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Day by Day Breakdown
Drive Dehradun 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.
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Sankri to 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.
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Juda Ka Talab to 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.
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Summit Push then Descent to Hargaon
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.
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Hargaon to Sankri
Long descent through forest back to Sankri. Night halt in Sankri guesthouse.
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Drive Sankri to Dehradun
Return drive along same route. Expected arrival Dehradun by 6–7 PM.
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This encyclopedia entry for Kedarkantha Trek is curated from a mix of public survey records, first-hand climber accounts, and official permit logs. However, mountains are dynamic. If you have been on this route recently and noticed a change in terrain, water availability, or local regulations, we want to hear from you.
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