The Crown Jewel of Winter Treks

Kedarkantha

Kedarkantha Trek :The Crown Jewel of Winter Trek

Max. Altitude 12,500 Ft.

Total Trek Distance 20 Km .

Duration
5 Days.

The Kedarkantha Trek is one of the best winter treks in India, perfect for beginners and adventure lovers alike. Starting from Sankri village in Uttarakhand, the trail takes you through pine forests, snowy meadows, and the beautiful Juda Ka Talab, before reaching the summit at 12,500 ft. From the top, you get breathtaking 360° views of Himalayan peaks like Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, and Black Peak. Known as a true winter wonderland trek, Kedarkantha offers stunning campsites, clear night skies, and an unforgettable blend of adventure and serenity — making it a must-do Himalayan trek.

Grade: Easy

Itinerary

Day 2: Sankri → Juda Ka Talab
Trek Distance: 4 km | 4-5 hrs

After a wholesome breakfast, we begin the trek through pine & oak forests. By afternoon, we reach Juda Ka Talab and set up our campsite. Enjoy evening tea & snacks followed by dinner under a starry sky.

Day 1: Dehradun → Sankri
Duration: 9-10 hours |
Drive Distance: 196 km

Adventure begins with a scenic drive from Dehradun to Sankri, a quaint village nestled in the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary. The route winds through beautiful hill towns, pine forests, and along the river Yamuna and Tons. Sankri, surrounded by towering peaks and dense forests, is the base camp for the Har Ki Dun trek and offers stunning sunset views. Overnight stay in a guesthouse or homestay.

Day 3: Juda Ka Talab → Kedarkantha Base Camp
Trek Distance: 4 km | 3-4 hrs

A gradual climb through meadows brings us to Kedarkantha base camp. The day offers stunning Himalayan views. Rest well, enjoy hot snacks, and gear up for summit day.

Day 4: Kedarkantha Summit (12,500 ft) → Back to Juda ka Talab
Trek Distance:8km round trip|6–7hrs

We begin our summit push early morning (around 3 AM) to reach Kedarkantha Peak in time for a magical sunrise. The 360° views of Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, and Black Peak will leave you in awe. After enjoying the summit, we descend back to base camp for breakfast and then further trek down to Juda Ka Talab by afternoon. Spend the evening relaxing by the lake with tea, snacks, and dinner at the campsite.

Day 5: Juda Ka Talab → Sankri → Drive back to Dehradun

Trek:(4 km, 2–3 hrs trek) Drive to Dehradun (200 km, 7–8 hrs)

After breakfast, we trek down from Juda Ka Talab to Sankri through serene pine & oak forests. At Sankri, vehicles will be waiting to drive us back to Dehradun. By evening, we conclude our journey with unforgettable memories of the Himalayas.