Pick & Drop
Rishikesh to Rishikesh
Duration
5 Night - 6 Days
Difficulty
Easy-Moderate
Max Altitude
12,500 Ft
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Summit Views: See amazing views of snowy mountains all around you from the top of Kedarkantha Trek Uttarakhand peak. You can see famous mountains like Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, and Kalanag and treks in Uttarakhand.
Picturesque Campsites: Sleep under a sky full of stars in pretty open areas surrounded by tall pine and oak trees. It’s a really peaceful experience in nature.
Charming Villages: Walk through beautiful forests with lots of pine and oak trees. The air is fresh, and it’s very quiet and peaceful.
Dense Pine Forests: In winter, some lakes like Juda Ka Talab freeze over. This makes the trek even more beautiful and magical.
Frozen Lakes (During Winter): Watch beautiful sunrises and sunsets that make the snowy mountains look orange, pink, and purple.
Day 1 - From Rishikesh to Sankri
Altitude: 1920 meters – 6,400 feet
Time Taken: 8-10 hrs.
Distance: 200 kms by road
Highlights: Sankri Village, Pine Forests, Tons River, Breathtaking Scenery
Get ready for an amazing winter adventure to Kedarkantha trek ! Your trip starts from Rishikesh. Make sure you get there before 6 in the morning. At 6:30 am, you’ll begin a long and exciting drive to a village called Sankri.
The drive from Rishikesh (which is near Dehradun) to Sankri is about 236 kilometers. It’s a long drive, about 11 hours, but it’s very beautiful! You’ll be driving on a road called National Highway 507, and you’ll see pretty valleys and thick forests along the way.
About 22 kilometers before you reach Sankri, you’ll start seeing amazing views of the Himalayas and lots of green trees and plants. You’ll also pass by Govind National Park, a special place with unique plants that only grow in that area.
Day 2 -A Mesmerizing Trek to Juda Ka Talab
Altitude: 3430 meters
Distance: 8 kms trek
Time Taken: 7-8 hours
Highlights: Enchanting Villages, Rich Himalayan Flora and Fauna, Graceful Bridges
On the second day, you’ll walk to Juda Ka Talab, which is 9,100 feet high. This walk is about 5 kilometers long and will take around 5 hours, but it might take longer depending on how fast you walk.
Get ready for an exciting adventure! TrekupIndia’s experienced guides will help you walk over ice and slippery mud. The walk starts in a beautiful forest with pine and maple trees. You’ll see animals and grassy areas as you go higher. You’ll also see cute little houses in green fields.
As you go up, you’ll see a big lake on your left. On the right side, there’s a thick forest of pine and oak trees. It’s a very pretty sight. The lake has different temperatures. The water near the shore is warm, but the rest of the lake is cold. In winter, the lake freezes and becomes a sheet of ice.
The lake also has a natural path where people get water. You’ll walk over some bridges, and you might see the Himalayan Langur, a monkey that is usually shy.
You might also see other animals like martens, hares, and boars. Juda Ka Talab is in a dark forest of oak and pine trees, and it’s very beautiful. You’ll have a delicious and warm dinner, and you can enjoy being in nature.
Day 3 - Witness the splendid peaks and captivating Sunrise
Distance: 6 kilometers hike
Time Taken: 7-8 hours
Altitude: 3430 meters – 3800 meters
Highlights: Amazing Sunrise, Views of Many Mountains, Kedarkantha Peak
Get up early to see a beautiful sunrise! It will be an amazing sight.
On the third day, you will start hiking to the bottom of the Kedarkantha mountain. This hike is about 6 kilometers long and will take around 7-8 hours.
You will start from a place called Juda Ka Talab, which is a nice lake surrounded by pine trees.
The hike will get steeper as you go higher. Your guide will help you walk on the snowy parts. Listen carefully to your guide and do what they say.
You will walk through forests of oak and pine trees. After reaching a certain height, you will see some snow and get amazing views.
You will see many beautiful mountains, like Ranglana, Kala Nag, Swargarohini, and Bandarpoonch. They will be covered in snow.
At the top, there is a small temple for the gods Parvati, Shiva, and Ganesh.
Enjoy the amazing views and take a break!
Day 4 - The trip Majestic Himalayas and Kedarkantha Peak
Distance: 6-7 kilometers of walking
Time Taken: 4-5 hours
Highlights: Har ki Dun Valley, Pine and Oak Forests, Beautiful Sunrise
Get ready for a fun but tough day as you climb to the top of the amazing Kedarkantha Peak. This hike is about 6 kilometers long and goes uphill from 11,250 feet to 12,500 feet. It will take about 7 hours. You need to be very prepared for this steep climb.
On the way up, you’ll see beautiful colors in nature and amazing views of the Rupin mountains. When you reach the top of Kedarkantha trek, you can see other mountains like Kalanaag, Bandarpooch, Yamunotri, Swargarohini, and Gangotri.
At the top, the amazing views will make you feel many things and you’ll be amazed by how beautiful nature is. After enjoying the views, you’ll walk back down to the camp (either Hargaon Camp or Juda Ka Talab Camp, depending on where we set up camp). You can enjoy the beautiful valleys and nature while spending the night at the camp.
Day 5 - Descending to Sankri and Captivating Views
Distance: 200 kilometers by car or other vehicle
Time Taken: 8 to 10 hours
Altitude: 3430 meters (a bit over 11,000 feet high)
Highlights: Beautiful scenery along the way, visiting Mori Town, seeing the Tons River, amazing views of the Doon Valley from Mussoorie
On the fifth day, we will walk down from our campsite (either Hargaon Camp or Juda Ka Talab Camp) to Sankri. This walk is about 6 kilometers long. We will be going down from a very high altitude (8900 feet) to a lower one (6400 feet). This will take us around 4 hours or even longer if we walk slowly and enjoy the views.
Day 6 - Returning to Rishikesh with Cherished Memories
On the sixth day, you’ll travel back from Sankri to Rishikesh.
You should reach Rishikesh between 7 and 8 in the evening.
As you drive back, think about all the amazing things you saw and did during your trip in the Himalayas.
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Pick-Up Information
Options to Reach Dehradun
First, you can arrive in Delhi, Dehradun Airport, or Chandigarh. The journey from these locations to Dehradun is explained below.
1. Take an overnight train from Delhi to Rishikesh.
2. Take a bus to Rishikesh, Nepali Farm from Delhi Kashmiri gate ISBT or Chandigarh Sector 17 Bus stand, then take local transport to the pickup point (Nepali Farm).
Delhi to Rishikesh – 240km | 6hr.
Chandigarh to Rishikesh – 230km | 5hr
The distance from the Rishikesh, Nepali Farm to the Railway Station is 12 km, without traffic, it will take 20 minutes.
( We always recommend to go for the govt. Buses over the private ones outside the bus station as based on the experience we have found that there are very high chances of delay involved with private buses. Also, govt. Buses are always more reliable. Whichever bus you choose, just make sure to reach Dehradun at least by 05:30 am positively. )
3. Take a flight to Dehradun airport (Jolly Grant Airport), then from the Airport to Nepali farm, Rishikesh Distance is 30km and it will take around 1 hr( if coming by flight then reach one day early).
Drop-Off Information
( If you prefer to travel independently to Base camp and don’t want to take VTT’s pick-up service, you can either take a government bus or book a private cab from Rishikesh. Your trek coordinator will provide guidance on how to arrange for the bus or cab booking. )
Vibe The Trek offers comfortable transportation through Tempo Traveler, Bolero, or equivalent vehicles. If you wish to upgrade your mode of transportation, please contact your trek coordinator for further assistance.
Tea / Coffee / Juice
Bread Butter-Jam / Sandwich / Omelette / Aloo Paratha / Mix Veg Poha / Porridge / Chole Bhature / Aloo Poori / Mix Veg Vermicelli
Please Note: This is a Tentative Menu. VibeTheTrek can change/update the menu without any prior notice!
Roti / Paratha / Sabzi / Vegetable Pulao / Jeera Rice / Daal Makhni
Refereshment: Banana / Packed Juice / Biscuit / Chocolate / Dry Fruits
Tea/Coffee, Mix Veg Soup
Bread Pakoda / Maggie / Veg Pakoda
Mattar-Paneer / Rajma-Rice / Roti-Sabzi / Tadka Daal / Aloo-Gobhi / Mix veg Manchurian / Masur Daal
Sweets: Gulab-Jamun / Halwa
Hot Drink: Bournvita
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