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Kedarkantha Snow Trek (Winter Special – 5D/4N)

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₹8,950.00

Ex. Dehradun

Kedarkantha Trek | Himalayas | 5 Days, 4 Nights

Here’s a golden opportunity for you to tick off a fantastic Himalayan winter trek in Kedarkantha. If you are craving to experience snow, play with it, camp on it, this is the trek for you.

  • Reviews 4 Reviews
    5/5
  • Vacation Style Holiday Type
      Himalayan Trek
    • Activity Level Moderate
      3/8
    • Group Size Medium Group
      5+
    All about the Kedarkantha Snow Trek (Winter Special – 5D/4N).

    Hello Trekkers!

    Kedarkantha is a picturesque trek in the lap of the Himalayas of Uttarkashi district situated in Uttarakhand state. The overall trek of 24 km is covered in 4 days. It’s good for beginners who wish to try the Himalayan trek for the first time.

    One can witness up to 13 other Himalayan peaks from the Kedarkantha peak on a clear day. The panoramic view of the snow-capped Himalayan ranges, valleys, and villages from the Kedarkantha summit is a sight to behold.

    We will start our trip with a journey from Dehradun to Sankri village which is the starting point of the Kedarkantha trek. On our way, we will make a pit stop at beautiful hill station Mussoorie. During the journey, you can catch a glimpse of snow-capped mountains, free-flowing rivers, and greenery for hours together. This long drive also helps trekkers to slowly acclimatize to higher altitudes.

    After a good night’s rest at Sankri, we will go on a trek to Juda Ka Talab gaining a lot of altitudes. The trek path passes through dense forests of pine, oak, birch, rhododendrons, and deodar. The next day we will ascend to Kedarkantha base, which is one of the most beautiful campsites one can ever stay overnight. The following day, early in the morning, we will scale the summit of Kedarkantha with unparalleled views and magnificence of the Himalayas. We then descend to Juda Ka Talab on the same day. On our final day, we shall trek back to Sankri and board our vehicle towards Dehradun.

    Kedarkantha, at a height of 12,500 feet (3300 meters) above Sea level is a must in the checklist of all Himalayan treks.

    Highlights of the Kedarkantha Trip:

    •  The stunning Kedarkantha trek
    • 3 nights of stay in the heavenly, snow-clad Camps
    • 1 Night stay at the guesthouse
    • Highly rated winter snow trek can be done with basic fitness levels
    • Witness 13 high Himalayan peaks during the trek (Swargarohini, Black Peak, Bandarpoonch, etc)

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    1. Day 1 Dehradun to Sankri Base Camp
      • You may reach Dehradun Railway station or Bus stand by morning 8 AM.
      • Note: Some travelers would want to arrive in Dehradun a day earlier. We can help in suggesting hotels for them).
      • Go on a picturesque drive of 220 kms to Sankri village. On our way we will stop for Breakfast and Lunch. It takes about 7-8 hours on an average, based on traffic and road conditions.
      • After reaching our guest house, we will take a stroll in the buzzing streets of Sankri village and pick/rent whatever is needed for the trek.
      • Take good rest overnight.
    2. Day 2 Sankri to Juda Ka Talab trek
      • Today we will move from an altitude of 6400 feet to 9100 feet above Sea level.
      • This uphill trek of just over 4 km takes approximately 5 hours to finish.
      • We will be passing through jungle trails, beautiful meadows, will come across mountain villagers carrying firewood and leaves for their household work, and mules going up and down carrying camping equipment for trekkers.
      • We shall also indulge in some photography and sightseeing around Juda-ka-talab and the adjacent snow covered grasslands.
      • Camp overnight with long conversations and stories.
    3. Day 3 Juda Ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base Trek
      • Today we will move from an altitude of 9100 feet to 11,250 feet above Sea level.
      • The 4 km trek takes just around 3 hours to finish.
      • We shall walk alongside the oak trees enjoying the serenity of forest and trek through dense jungle as we move ahead towards Kedarkantha base.
      • At around 10000 feet one gets to see and walk over a lot of snow.
      • The night sky is so beautiful and climate really cold at this point with warm bonfire to keep the heat flowing in our bodies.
      • Stay overnight at our beautiful Kedarkantha base campsite.
    4. Day 4 Kedarkantha Base to Kedarkantha peak and back to Juda ka talab
      • Today is the most beautiful day of our entire trip as we move from an altitude of 11250 feet to 12500 feet which is the summit of Kedarkantha.
      • We will start our trek around 2 AM with the goal to capture the sunrise from Kedarkantha peak. 
      • Today is also the most difficult part of the trek as we will encounter plenty of snow.
      • The trek will take around 4 to 5 hours depending on the speed of the group.
      • Note: If extreme weather persists on that day, forest authorities will stop batches from going to the summit. We cannot help it. It never happened with our batches earlier. But it happened to others. Be mindful of this scenario.
      • We will conquer Kedarkantha and revel at the beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas. The 360-degree view from the top is simply unforgettable.
      • We then descend to our Juda Ka Talab campsite and stay overnight.
    5. Day 5 Juda Ka Talab to Sankri, back to Dehradun
      • We descend further to 6400 feet to reach base point Sankri where we started our journey 3 days back.
      • We will start our return journey to Dehradun through the amazing landscapes of the Himalayas as we stop over at numerous points cherishing the journey.
      • We shall reach Dehradun town by evening 8 PM.
      • You may book your return tickets any time after 9 PM.
      • Say goodbye to your new friends, whom you shared an unforgettable journey with for the past few days and experienced a masterpiece of mother nature named Kedarkantha.
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    About Trip

    • This trip involves basic facilities in terms of food, travel, and stay without any luxury, whatsoever.
    • This is a group trip with shared model. It may not suit everyone – especially for those expecting privacy and comfort. It best suits for people who wish to socialize.
    • Please do not book this trip if you are not okay with above points.

    Stay:

    • Guesthouse at Sankri.
    • Camping at other places (Juda Ka Talab, Kedarkantha base, Hargoan/Juda ka Talab).
    • Usually 3 sharing tents.
    • For couple stay at extra cost, contact Organizers.

    Food:

    • Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners included during the trek (all Veg food)

    Trek Details:

    • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate.
    • Even beginners may attempt Kedarkantha Trek.
    • Kedarkantha trek is more about withstanding extreme cold and snow, and not about hard trekking.
    • Trek distance: 23 km covered in 3 days.
    • Max altitude: 12,500 feet above Sea level.
    • Group size: Usually 5 to 15 trekkers.

    Travel:

    • Pickup/Drop point: Dehradun – Bus stand, Railway Station.
    • Sumo/Innova/Tempo tourist vehicle based on the number of travelers.
    • Starting time: Day1 – 8 AM.
    • Ending time: Day5 – 8 PM.
    • You may book Flight/Bus/Train till Dehradun from your City in India.

    Things to carry:

    Basic Essentials

    • Day Bag(20-30 liter) with Rain Cover (If you hire mule or porter)
    • Backpack(50-60 liter) with Rain Cover
    • 2- water bottles
    • Personal Medical kit (If you required)
    • Hiking Shoes-water proof and ankle support
    • Torch With extra batteries
    • Original ID Card
    • Glucose, Chocolates, biscuits, and nuts
    • An empty tiffin box

    Clothing Essentials

    • Thermal Wear
    • 2-jacket (1 Fleece, 1 Down feather)
    • Warm Inner-wears
    • 2-Gloves (1 Woollen, 1 Waterproof)
    • 2-Trek Pants (which is a comfortable full day)
    • 4-T-shirts (2 Full Sleeves, 2 Half Sleeves)
    • 2-Sweater (1 Fleece, 1 Woollen)
    • 5-Socks (3 Cotton, 2 Woollen)
    • Rain Coat / Poncho
    • Handkerchief/towels

    Protect Your Head

    • 2 Caps (1 Sun Cap, 1 Woolen Cap)
    • UV sunglass
    • Balaclava

    Personal Utilities

    • Cameras
    • Sunscreen SPF 50+
    • Tooth Brush & Paste
    • Lip Balm
    • Quick Dry Towel
    • Body Lotion
    • Moisturizer
    • Sanitizer/handwash
    • Tissue papers

    Medicines

    • Crocin or Dolo 650 – ( Fever / High Fever )
    • Combliflam – ( Fever + Reduce Muscle Pain )
    • Zintac/Aciloc/Rantac/ Omez ( Acidity)
    • Allegra ( Allergy )
    • Disprin ( for headache, try not to use at high altitude. instead drink more water and rest. ** Symptom of AMS, DO NOT SUPPRESS )
    • Antibiotics (Azithromycin for infections). Do not take antibiotics when at high altitude. Descend if the problem persists and consult Doctor)

    Rental Equipment:

    • Based on the availability, the following items may be availed on rent at our base camp: Shoes, Jacket, Trek poles, Mules/Porter.
    • Please check with your organizers for availability.

    What’s next after booking your trip:

    • We will get in touch with you. After that, you may book your Flights/Train up and down.
    • A Whatsapp group will be created for all the registered folks 2 days before the event
    • You may discuss about the trek in the group and get prepared.

    Fitness & Preparation:

    • No major health issues shall be present like Asthma, any breathing problem, Heart problems, High blood pressure, or any other special medical condition. 
    • One needs to prepare for any treks in the Himalayas (even though a trek like Kedarkantha may be done by beginners).
    • It is recommended to achieve minimal fitness of being able to jog for 5 km to attempt any trek in the Himalayas.
    • Only those people who understand the complexity of Himalayan travel and treks are advised to book this trek.

    Special Notes:

    • Kedarkantha is an offbeat place with basic facilities. Travelers are expected to carefully read and understand the Terms & Conditions that explain the complexities of this trip before booking.
    • Travelers are expected to come with an open heart, respect local culture, care towards the environment and climate change, willingness to help each other.
    • Other trekkers may tag along with us for Kedarkantha if we are small in numbers. (We don’t want to cancel the trip as you would have booked your flight tickets.)
    The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.
    Kedarkantha Package InclusionsItems that are included in the cost of tour price.
    • Travel: Private vehicle like Sumo/Tavera/Tempo or similar (Dehradun to Dehradun)
    • Stay for 4 Nights (1 Night Guesthouse, 3 Nights camping)
    • Food during the trek days: Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners – all Veg
    • Trek equipment: Sleeping bags, Tents, Mattress, Kitchen & Toilet tent, Crampons, Spikes, Utensils
    • Entry tickets, permissions
    • Trek Guide, Cook, Helpers who are familiar with local conditions and routes
    • A lot of stories related to the trek. Group activities and a lot of memories!
    Kedarkantha Package ExclusionsItems that are excluded in the cost of tour price.
    • Food while traveling
    • Any kind of insurance, activities, shopping, medical expenses
    • Any misc. expenses that are not in inclusions above
    • Any extra cost arising due to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation, bad weather, traffic-congestion/roadblocks, political disturbances and/or any factors beyond our control.

    Terms and Conditions

    • The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule shall be entertained. Do not give advice(s) to the Trip Leader(s) to change the itinerary.
    • Cooperate with the organizer(s) in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travelers won’t miss out on the real fun part that is traveling.
    • Every traveler is responsible for his/her for your own safety. Don’t indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to you or fellow travelers.
    • Do not wander into the forest away from the designated trail for treks. There may be snakes, scorpions, and dangerous animals.
    • Unexpected situations: It may happen we do not cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, landslides, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest department, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions, etc. In most cases, if the time permits, the organizer(s) will take travelers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip a place altogether.
    • Absolutely no littering. We swear to protect our environment.
    • No alcohol & smoking during travel, treks, and other outdoor activities. There would be a separate window and space (usually at night) to have these at the campsite/homestay for interested people.
    • Travelers are expected to respect each other and help each other. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, and religion/caste/race.
    • Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/organizer(s), and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the group then and there.
    • The event will stand canceled if less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek which will be informed 24 hours before the trip start time.
    • Every traveler is expected to sign a liability/waiver form given by the organizer(s) after boarding the vehicle. This liability form will discharge Muddie Trails of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc.

    As we are amidst a pandemic, please go through the following blog of Travelling in the times of COVID-19 and COVID FAQs before deciding to join the trip.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancellation by Traveler

    • 80% refund if a cancellation request is sent 30 days before the trip start date.
    • 50% refund if a cancellation request is sent between 30 to 15 days before the trip start date.
    • An email has to be sent to muddietrails@gmail.com to raise a cancellation request.
    • No refund within 15 days of the event start time whatever is the reason (Health, COVID, Accident, Family crisis, Office issue, or anything else).
    • No refund during/after the event.
    • No refund on the partial payment (advance) done to block your seat for the trip.

    Cancellation by Muddie Trails

    Muddie Trails may decide to cancel the event if there are less than 3 travelers signed up for the trip/trek.

    What if we don’t get the minimum number of people for the trip?
    We have 2 options in this case:
    Option 1: Complete refund.
    Option 2: Switch to any other trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.

    Cancellation due to external factors

    Muddie Trails may have to cancel the event in case of external factors that are beyond our control like Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather Conditions, Red Alerts, Political Disturbances, Bandh/Curfews, Local Issues, Road Blocks, Train cancellations, Covid-19 or any other disease outbreaks etc.

    In these scenarios:

    • No Refund is allowed.
    • 100% trip amount can be used for any other new trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.
    • Once you confirm your participation on the new trip, all the above Cancellation policies will apply for the same.

    Overall Rating
    5/5
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    Suresh Raparthi
    Reviewed On 16/12/2020
    5/5

    Hello, I am Suresh Raparthi Recently, my friends and I planned a short trip to Kedharkanta Trek As we all are working , after lil searching, we came across this Travel agency company named as "Muddie Trails” Trust me guys these guys are the real saviour of time. Over all trip was managed by them without loosing the fun.. I would like to mention this guy, Ravi Kiran from the same company, who was there with us through out the trip.He was the best tour guide we can ever imagine to have. P.S. : This is not a promotional review, but jus wanted to thank the Travel agency to give us such a nice experience.

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    Raviteja Sripathi
    Reviewed On 16/12/2020
    5/5

    Kedarnath trip so nice along with muddy trails thank you Ravi Kiran for your caring and support

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    E Sitaram
    Reviewed On 15/12/2020
    5/5

    Enjoyed🤯💥 a lot @ Kedarkanth snow Trekking❄. Special credits to our muddie organizer Ravi Kiran😎

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    Pragnya Dash
    Reviewed On 14/12/2020
    5/5

    Sometime around November 2020 while surfing Muddie Trails website (part of my daily routine by the way) I came across something called Kedarkantha winter trek -as soon as I read its description on the website I knew this has to be my first ever trip to the majestic Himalayas. Without further delay I booked for the trip. But my happiness got multiplied when I got to know Ravi Kiran,my favourite from Muddie is going to be the coordinator for this trip, I had been waiting to travel with him for close to 3 years after my most memorable weekend trip with him as coordinator. With my hectic schedule at work , I had little time to prepare for the trip. And that's when Muddie Trails (Shirky) stepped in, helping me with the list of things to carry to everything I needed to do or know before the trip starts. They literally reply to all your questions at any point if time. Muddie Trails does care for you and ensure that you have ultimate fun during the trip. The magnificent view of the mighty Himalayas is the most beautiful thing that my eyes have seen and the pleasure of travelling with Muddie Trails/Ravi Kiran is the most memorable thing that my mind has experienced. No trekker should miss the scenic beauty of the picturesque Kedarkantha peak in her lifetime. I enjoyed every bit of the trip. Thanks to Muddie Trails for helping me live my dreams, not just this one but many more. I've been travelling with Muddie Trails for 3 years now. I recommend every travel enthusiast to plan his or her trip with Muddie trails.

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