kedar kantha trek

KEDARKANTHA TREK AND RAFTING CAMPING

Region=Uttrakhand

Grade=easy to moderate

Max Altitude=12500

Approx trekking km=21 km      

Rafting =18 km

Drive from Dehradun to Sankri/Saur (1920mt) through the Yamuna and Tons valleys across the Yamuna bridge and eye pleasing view of beautiful dense pine forests. Trekkers will reach Sankri in the evening, which is the best time to look out for the sun setting behind the mountain ranges. Sankri base camp gives a beautiful view of all the four peaks in swargarohini range. Overnight camping in sankri under the clear sky covered with millions of stars.

DAY 2: SANKARI TO JUDA LAKE BY TREK ,(5KMT) (3/4 HRS) JUDA LAKE (2700MT)

The trekkers will start their ascend after having breakfast from village Saur with pack lunch. The trail passes through dense pine forests, maple trees, a few streams and finally opens out to a beautiful Juda Ka Talab (Juda lake) . Juda ka talab is almost too perfect in its setting as a campsite, with a large lake to your left and a dense oak and pine forest to your right.

DAY 3: JUDA LAKE TO KEDARKANTHA BASE(LOHASU) (4KMT),(3400MT) (3/4 HRS)

With packed lunch, to Bainya (Kedarkantha 3836mt). You could either opt for the steep climb of Bainya Thach, which is a path with beautiful views, Once you reach the Kedarkantha base, look out for white peaks that stretch from your left to right forming a wide arc. Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kala Nag and Ranglana stand among the others. Kedakantha base offers one of the best views of the night sky. Camp overnight under a blanket of stars, with shooting stars making streaks across the sky wishing you goodnight.

DAY 4: KEDARKANTHA BASE TO KEDARKANTHA PEAK SUMMIT (3812MT) (12500FT) AND DESCEND TO HARGAON 6KM (4/5HRS)

This climb is a challenging one as it will be an early morning summit push. The trekkers will get a perfect reward for this effort with breathtaking sunrise view over the entire western Himalayan range. The trail to the summit is straigh forward through a small patch of oak trees. A few feet short of the summit, you can spot a temple with idols of lord Shiva and Parvathi. The summit is a five minute climb from the shrine. It is marked by a cairn with a shiv Trishul & Ganesh murati that points to the sky. Spend some time at the summit and descend back to the base camp by noon for lunch. The trail down to Bainya bugiyal is spectacular as it ascends and descends through oaks, pines and frozen streams. Reach Bainya bugiyal /Hargaon by evening and camp for the night.

DAY 5 : HARGAON TO SANKRI BY TREK (6KM) (5/6HRS)

The trail down to Hargoaon/ Bainya Bugiyal passes through a series of switch backs, farms, and a ridge. It is one of the most beautiful descending trails that Himalayas has to offer. This trial offers you the view of entire Himalayan range for one last time. After trekking for 6 km you will reach Sankri.

DAY 6: SANKARI TO DEHRADUN BY TAXI TRAVEL (210KM) (7/8HRS)

Board a bus or taxi from Sankri to Dehradun early morning. 

Night stay in camping Shivpuri Rishikesh

DAY 7: After breakfast 18 km river rafting

This rafting stretch usually takes about 2hr to finish. It has about 9 rapids including both big & small one. Some popular rapids are Roller coaster, Golf Course & Club house. All are type three grade, these rapids are safe to raft even for kids. It takes about 30 minutes to one hour to drive to the starting point(Tapovan 'ramjhula) and then about 30 minutes for the preparation(guide tell you instruction),inflating rafts and safety briefing. Once preparation is done, we get on the rafts. It is 2 to 3hr(depending on water current) fun on the river with some good splashes and big hits. We finish our rafting trip just before ramjhula

 Fee = 8500 

Accommodation

• tents

• Guest houses,

 All vegetarian nutritious meals

• Breakfast,

•   Lunch,

•   Tea/Snacks 

•   hot soup

•    Dinner

•    coffee

•All camping gear including

•     first Aid box

•     oxygen cylinder

•   technical  equipment for safety

COSTS EXCLUDES

•Personal Insurance.

•Personal toiletry Items

•Personal Medicine kit

•Meals during transit. (Dehradun to Sankri & Sankri to Dehradun

•Charges of mules/porters/carrying extra luggage. (Rs 200/per bag /pp/prebooking required )

•Anything not included under the head

Things to carry

• Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres)

• Trekking Shoes 

• LED Torch

• One Water Bottle (one litre)

• Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)

Clothes

• Trekking Jacket 

• Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers

• Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)

• Two collared t-shirts

• Thermals

•Extra Pair of Clothes

•woolen sweater

Accessories

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreeen Lotion (SPF 50/70)

• Lip Balm (SPF 30)

• Sun cap

Normal Cap

• Synthetic hand gloves

• Three pair of Socks

• Raincoat/Ponchos

• Plastic cover (for wet clothes)