THE NORTHERN HIMALAYAS · UTTARAKHAND

Kedarkantha

A classic Himalayan summit journey through pine forests, snow-covered trails and open mountain landscapes.

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~3,800 M SUMMIT ALTITUDE
~20–25 KM TREKKING DISTANCE
6 DAYS RECOMMENDED
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
01 · THE JOURNEY

Climb into the
winter mountains.

Kedarkantha is one of the most popular summit treks in Uttarakhand, known for its beautiful forests, snow-covered trails and rewarding Himalayan views.

The route gradually climbs through Himalayan forests and open camps before reaching the summit ridge, where the surrounding mountains open up dramatically.

The trek is especially popular in winter, when snow transforms the trail and campsites into a classic Himalayan landscape.

EXPLORE THE ROUTE →
THE HIGHLIGHT

Kedarkantha Summit

A rewarding summit climb above the snow-covered Himalayan forests.

02 · DAY BY DAY

The Kedarkantha
route.

A practical 6-day itinerary covering the approach, forest camps, summit day and return journey. Exact timings may vary according to weather and trail conditions.

01
DEHRADUN / RISHIKESH → SANKRI

Drive to the mountain village.

Travel towards Sankri through the Himalayan valleys and mountain roads. Arrive at the base village, meet the trekking team and prepare for the journey ahead.

Road journey · Overnight at Sankri
02
SANKRI → JUDA KA TALAB

Enter the forest.

Begin the trek from Sankri and follow the forest trail through pine and Himalayan woodland. The route gradually gains altitude towards Juda Ka Talab.

Forest trail · Overnight at Juda Ka Talab
03
JUDA KA TALAB → KEDARKANTHA BASE

Climb towards the summit camp.

Continue upward through the forest and open sections of the trail. As altitude increases, the landscape becomes more open and the Kedarkantha summit ridge begins to appear.

Gradual ascent · Overnight at summit camp
04
KEDARKANTHA BASE → SUMMIT → CAMP

Summit day.

Start early for the summit climb. The trail becomes steeper as you approach the summit ridge. Reach Kedarkantha summit and take in the wide Himalayan panorama before descending carefully back towards camp.

Summit ~3,800 m · Early start · Weather dependent
05
KEDARKANTHA BASE → JUDA KA TALAB → SANKRI

Descend through the forests.

Leave the higher camp and descend through the forest trail towards Juda Ka Talab and onward to Sankri. Enjoy the changing landscape as the altitude decreases.

Long descent · Overnight at Sankri
06
SANKRI → DEHRADUN / RISHIKESH

Back from the mountains.

After breakfast, begin the drive back through the Himalayan valleys and conclude your Kedarkantha journey.

Road journey · Trek concludes
03 · ROUTE AT A GLANCE

Sankri
↓
Juda Ka Talab
↓
Kedarkantha Base
↓
Summit

~3,800 M Approximate elevation of the Kedarkantha summit.
~20–25 KM Approximate total trekking distance depending on the final route.
SANKRI Main base village and roadhead for the Kedarkantha trek.
04 · WHY KEDARKANTHA

Forests first.
Summit next.

01

Snow Trails

Winter transforms the Kedarkantha route into a beautiful snow-covered Himalayan trail.

02

Himalayan Forests

The approach passes through peaceful pine and Himalayan forest landscapes.

03

Summit Views

The summit ridge provides expansive views across the surrounding Himalayan ranges.

04

Classic First Summit

Kedarkantha offers a rewarding summit experience for trekkers looking to take their first step into Himalayan climbs.

05 · PREPARE WELL

Pack light.
Prepare smart.

01 Warm layered clothing and proper winter protection
02 Waterproof trekking shoes with reliable grip
03 Water bottle, personal medicines and basic first aid
04 Sunglasses, sunscreen, headlamp and power bank
05 Follow your trek leader's pace and weather and safety instructions
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