Description

Kedarkantha is a wonderful trek, with pretty campsites and stunning 360-degree views of mountain summits. You will come across snow around 10,000 ft, lying on the forest floor among the pine trees. The route to Sankri is one of the most beautiful drives in the Indian Himalayas. Its one of the best trek for beginners to start with Himalayan Trek.

Trekking

Whats Included?

Accommodation : Stay will be in tents on triple sharing basis at all camps. Stay for male and female is separate
Meals : Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. We provide simple, nutritious veg/Jain food on all days of the trek
Rucksack : A 60 litre bag with rain cover is provided for using in trekking. You can deposit your extra luggage with your bags at our campsite
Trekking equipment : High quality tents and sleeping bags in all the camps. Sleeping bags can withstand temperatures as low as -10 oC.
Expert trek Leaders : All our trek leaders are at least qualified in basic/ advanced mountaineering and first aid course
Safety equipment : First aid kit, oxygen cylinders, oximeter etc. will be with guide/trek leader and at campsite as well to deal with emergencies
HAPO Chamber bag [Only for Expeditions]
Personal Insurance
GST 5%.

Whats Excluded?

Cost of Emergency
Bottled water
Any personal expense

Need to Know

Trekking shoes: Carry water proof trekking shoes with good grip and ankle support. Do not carry sports shoes
Jackets: Carry three jackets - a hard shell type that can protect you against rain and cold wind, a warm jacket padded type for the camp and a fleece as an additional layer for warmth during the trek
Three trek pants: Carry a minimum of 2 trek pants and 1 cotton pant. Trek pants should be quick dry material. Denim/jeans and shorts are not suitable for trekking
Three trek t-shirts (quick dry/dri-ﬁt): Full sleeved t-shirts that prevent sun burns on the neck and arms and are quick dry will be recommended
Thermals: Carry thermal base layer (top and bottom).
Sunglasses: Sunglasses are mandatory. There will be lot of snow on the trek and can cause snow blindness
Sun Cap: At high altitude, the sun is extra harsh so carry a cap to protect yourself. A woollen cap or scarf can be quite helpful for the cold nights
Cotton Socks: (3-4 pairs) and a pair of woollen socks
Headlamp/LED torch: Mandatory
First Aid Kit: It is advisable to carry a basic medical kit comprising items like Cotton, Blister tape, savlon, antiseptic cream, band aids, crepe band aid, pain spray and few medicines like Diamox, Dexmethasone, Disprin and few antibiotics

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Sankri (6400 FT) by 4 PM. Orientation for the trek. Overnight at Sankri base camp

Day 2

Sankri to Juda Ka Taal (9000 FT). The trek level is moderate and takes 5 hours. Overnight stay at Juda Ka Tal

Day 3

Juda ka Taal to Kedarkantha Base Camp (11,200 FT). The trek level is easy and takes around 3 hours. Overnight at Kedarkantha base camp

Day 4

Kedarkantha base camp to summit and descend to Hargaon Camp. The trek level is moderate and is a complete snow walk for around 7 hours. Overnight at Hargaon camp.

Day 5

-The descend to Sankri is easy and takes 4 to 5 hours. Departure from Sankri base camp by 2 PM

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7,500/-

Booking Date:

Note:

Booking is allowed before 1 day 23 hours

Minimum 2 quantity/person(s) needed to book

Maximum 50 quantity/person(s) allowed

Cancellation charges :

Cancellation before 20 days to the start of the event - Charges will be 20% of the Trek Fee. Cancellation less than 20 days to the start of the trek — no refund. If a trek is called off at the last moment due to a natural calamity/ unforeseen circumstances (like rains, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh etc) no amount will be refunded.If possible according to the circumstances we will try to arrange a substitute trek

Emergency during trek:

In case of any emergency Kailashrath will take necessary measures for your return to the base camp. A staff will accompany you. He may not be some trained personnel. Doctors do not go along with a team. ‘Kailashrath Treks’ leaders are trained to administer first aid and know how to deal with issues related to the mountains. Registering for this trek is an understanding that you are aware of AMS, HAPE and HACE related difficulties on a high-altitude trek.

Safety:

Our camp leaders will conduct routine health checks at all camps to measure oxygen saturation, bp. Camp leader reserves the right to exclude any trekker from climbing higher on the trek without refund if the trekker’s vital readings are below accepted norms for that altitude. These norms are available with our camp leaders. Your trek leader will also be carrying medical kit which includes basic first aid and high-altitude sickness medicines and will also be carrying a oxygen cylinder throughout the trek.

Kedarkantha Trek