Kedarkantha – The Ultimate Trek
About Kedarkantha Trek
Situated in the lap of Gharwal Himalayas, close Govind Vihar National Park climbing Kedarkantha top is committed to Lord Shiva. Kedarkantha can show totally various perspectives on nature relying on the season you’re going in. In summers you’ll locate a lavish green scene (blooming with blossoms in spring) prepared to restore your psyche, body, and soul. Anyway, in winters all you will see around is thick layers of the unadulterated white day off trekking in this time shows the genuine experience and greatness. Maybe, this is the reason Kedarkanth Trek is increasingly mainstream as a snow trek.
Kedarkantha in Summers
As expressed above summers are warm and wonderful. The trouble level of the Trek is Easy to Moderate. In transit, you will see lovely scenes with rich widely varied vegetation. Additionally, something worth being thankful for about the summers is that you wouldn’t require much trekking apparatus and consequently less cost and less weight to convey. Summers is an extraordinary time for nature sweethearts to take on Kedarkantha trek.
Kedarkantha in Winters
On the off chance that you truly need to have an otherworldly encounter, at that point this is an ideal opportunity to go particularly in December starting or mid-February, the entire trek will be in a profound day off. In any case, you ought to be certain that winters can be amazingly brutal also. You should be solid and steady to confront the gnawing cold, a day off, solid virus winds. You’ll require extraordinary coats, thermals, snow boots and the remainder of trekking gear nitty gritty later in the post. In spite of the fact that, the experience merits the exertion and the expense.
Schedule
Day 1: Arrival in Sankri (6400 FT)
Land in Sankri, which is the beginning stage of the trek. The good ways from Dehradun to Sankri is around 200 km and it takes around 8 hours of drive. Taxi administrations are visit and promptly accessible from Dehradun (around 5,500 INR). Transport can be sorted out from our side by 7:00 AM from Dehradun Railway station for Sankri, however, charges ought to be shared by every one of the individuals. Sankri is a lovely town in the Uttarkashi region. The whole trek course is exceptionally picturesque and hypnotizing, particularly the last part wherein we go through Govind life haven.
Day 2: Sankri to Juda Ka Taal
Start ahead of schedule after breakfast for the following campground Juda Ka Taal from Sankri. The trek separation is only 5 Kms and is simple right till Juda Ka Taal campground. Spot woodpecker in transit as they are really regular in the district. Experience a bigger green glade in transit, which is commonly utilized as a lunch point for the trekkers.
Day 3: Juda ka Taal to Kedarkantha top Base Camp
The trek from Juda Ka Taal campground to Kedarkantha base camp is short yet begins right on time to suit against the snow conditions. Around evening time, the snow-clad mountain tops sparkle splendid as the moon, and we will obviously observe Kedarkantha from the campground. Rest right on time to prepare for the early summit push for the pinnacle.
Day 4: Kedarkantha Base Camp – Kedarkantha
Start the day right on time with a reminder at 2:30 AM for the summit push. The trek is strenuous as it gets steep at barely any focuses. The trek initiates at 4 AM with headlights at a moderate moving pace towards the summit. Members need not convey their total knapsack for the trek yet just lunch and water bottle. They can leave the rucksack at the camp itself as after the summit they will drop through the camp.
The most effective method to Reach Sankri
By Bus: Take a transport headed towards Sankri from Dehradun. It leaves at 6.00 am from Dehradun Railway station.
By taxi: The good ways from Dehradun to Sankri is around 200 km and it takes around 8 hours of drive. Taxi administrations are visit and promptly accessible from Dehradun. Taxi charges are around Rs 1100-1200 for each individual (Rs 5500 for every vehicle – 5 seats)
Things To Carry
Trekking shoes: Carry trekking shoes great hold and lower leg support. Try not to convey sports shoes.
Three layers of comfortable garments: Carry few-layer coats, wool coats, and a cushioned coat.
Two/Three trek pants: Carry light cotton trek pants. Denim/pants and shorts are not appropriate for trekking.
Three shirts (caught/dry-fit): Full sleeved shirts that forestall sun consumes on the neck and arms. Convey a couple of dri-fit shirts.
Thermals: Carry thermals (top and base).
Shades: Sunglasses are compulsory. There will be a parcel of snow on the trek and can cause snow visual impairment.
Top: At high height, the sun is extra unforgiving so convey a top to secure yourself.
Water evidence hand gloves: Carry water confirmation gloves and keep away from woolen gloves as they will get wet on the off chance that you contact day off.
Socks (3-4 sets) and a couple of woolen socks: Apart from two games socks, you can take a couple of woolen socks for the evening.
Headlamp/LED burn: Mandatory
Overcoat/Ponchos: At high heights, snowfall and downpour are very normal and it’s obligatory to convey a poncho with the goal that you don’t get wet. The trek will proceed as arranged in any event, during precipitation. Your poncho ought to ensure your downpour. Convey a rucksack spread for additional insurance from downpour for your possessions.
Daypack (20 liters): You will require this to convey water bottles, lunch box and individual medicinal packs in the event that you choose to offload your knapsack.
Lunch box and water bottle: Every member ought to have their own lunch box and a great water bottle.
