The Queen of Winter treks
4 NIGHTS/5DAYS
3849 Meters
Easy to Moderate
20 KM
Nov-March
20
Start your adventurous journey to Kedarkantha Trek, a beginner-friendly trek nestled in the ridge peak of the Tons River valley, accessible year-round. Located at an altitude of 3800 meters within Govind Pashu National Park and Sanctuary, Kedarkantha Trek offers an unparalleled winter trekking experience in Uttarakhand, resembling a fairytale gateway to a magnificent and remarkable summit.
The name Kedarkantha, translating to “Throat of Lord Shiva,” carries a tale that resonates through the ages. It embodies the belief that Uttarakhand is a haven for a mystical, harmonious, and natural lifestyle. The name itself is derived from “Kedar,” one of the names of Lord Shiva, and “Kantha,” meaning throat. This peak holds a storied past; legend has it that Lord Shiva meditated here in solitude, evading the Pandavas. It is said that during his meditation, the sound of a calf led Lord Shiva to realize the proximity of civilization, prompting him to move to Kedarnath, the holy shrine of Chota Char Dham.
The Kedarkantha Trek is less exhaustive yet visually stunning, offering a plethora of changing landscapes within the national park area. The journey begins with an enchanting trail through pine and rhododendron forests, past lands once cultivated for potatoes and apples by the locals. As you ascend, you will encounter Juda Ka Talab, a sacred lake surrounded by densely forested pine trees, offering breathtaking views in any weather condition. This lake is steeped in mythology, and believed to have been created from a droplet that fell from Lord Shiva’s hair bun.
The ascent culminates at Kedarkantha Trek, where a flat summit provides a majestic 360-degree view of the Himalayan snow-capped mountains, including Swargarohini, Bandarpunch, and many others. Reaching the kedarkantha peak might leave you in awe, as if entering a new realm of existence, with the vast Himalayas draped in a snowy blanket. If you live for moments like this, the Kedarkantha trek offers profound insights and breathtaking vistas.
For those seeking an unforgettable winter trekking experience, Kedarkantha is a perfect choice, featuring rich vegetation and diverse landscapes, from serene lakes to snow-covered peaks. The best time to visit kedarkantha peak is from mid-December to early April, when the trail is blanketed in fresh snow and the views are at their most magical.Join us on this incredible adventure and create memories that will last a lifetime in the heart of the Himalayas.
Sankri
Dehradun Railway Station
Dehradun
Jolly Grant Airport
(Summers-25° Max/ 10° Min) (Winters-18° Max/ -5° Min)
Sankri: Jio Networks are available. During trek no networks are available.
Sankri is the last point that has electricity. Note: Most of the electricity is extremely intermittent and can be absent for most part of the day during winter/late summer (when monsoon starts to set in)
Purola, on the way to sankri has last Day Note: Most of time ATM in hilly regions are not functioning.
Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri
Past moving from the pickup points we drive timely from Dehradun to avoid being stuck in traffic. The 200 km drive takes up to 7-8 hours to reach Sankri. We cross the hills of Queen Mussoorie offering a beautiful landscape of Dehradun city from the riddle drive of the road. Passing through the quaint little towns of Nainbagh, Damta, Purola adds magnificence to the journey. The river accompanies us in the direction of sankri, singing and roaring with its powerful audible songs. Sankri is a quite popular attraction for most of the trekking community and also the base camp for many treks like Har ki Dun, Ruinsara Tal, Bali Pass, and many more. Overnight stay will be in a guesthouse or homestay of Sankri.
Day 2: Sankri to Sikolta
The Phulara Ridge trek begins ahead of the sankri market, we follow up to ascend through the trail of giant pine forests. On the right side of the trail, the peaks of Swargarohini can be glimpsed, enhancing the loveliness of the dense forest trail. As we enter another clearing from the forest route, we get the first glimpse of Phulara Ridge. This place is also home to various types of birds and if you are lucky you will spot some. On reaching Sikolta, lay your backpacks in your tents and you can visit a nearby lake known as Juda kaTalab. This high-altitude lake is a prime key attraction for winter as it remains frozen during that period.
Day 3: Sikolta to BhojGadi
Today’s trail starts up with an ascend within the forest again. The ascending path continues for 30 minutes accompanying the dense forest trail with us. To reach Karsu Thach we cross a small bridge over the stream which separates the valley into two. As the tree line declines at this part of the trek we can get a clear sight of the Kedarkantha peak on our right. Kedarknatha Trek is one of the quite popular winter treks of Uttarakhand, which offers a view of snow-capped Himalayan peaks from the summit of 3200 meters. We also spot a variety of booming flowers on our way to today’s campsite. The trail ascends and takes us further to a lovely meadow of Bhojkandi presenting a mesmerizing view of Himalayan peaks like Devkyara, Vijay top, Kedarknatha, and many others. The night halt for today is in Bhojkandi.
Day 4: BhojGadi to Pustara via Phulara Ridge
This day is the most exciting part of the trek. The top of the phulara ridge is visible from our campsites. After having breakfast we leave from the campsites to pustara via Phulara Ridge. About an hour from Bhojgadi, the ridge walk to Phulara begins. The mountain ridge is a geographical feature consisting of a chain of mountains or hills that form a continuous elevated crest for some distance. The exhilarating 2 Hours walk on the ridge feels like a never-ending one. This segment of the voyage grants the majestic panoramic sight of Garhwal ranges like Bandarpooch, Rangnala, Swargarohini, Kala Nag, Devkyara, Hanuman Top, Sarutal Top, Vijay Top, and Kedarkantha. The landscape from the top of the ridge leaves travelers stunned. Many times we are blessed to spot Himalayan monal in this habitat of the trek.
As we descend from the last section of the ridge, the undulating pushtarbugyal appears. Adding on the beauty of the wide meadow variety of wildflowers can be spotted, including the rare summer blooms like Bhrahmakamal and fankamal. Brahmakal is a state flower of Uttrakhand state and is used in many ritual practices of the villages. Camping in this grassland is the best part of the whole trek. Enjoy a snack and relax under the clear sky after a hectic day.
Day 5: Pushrara to taluka to sankri
This is the last day of the Phulara Ridge trek so you need to push yourself a little till we reach Taluka. As soon as we escape from the Meadows towards the forest trail, the dense forest welcomes up functioning as an obstacle to sun rays during summers. On reaching Taluka you will be greeted by the warm-hearted villagers and their beautiful smiles. Do not forget to carry some sweets for the little kids, who will accompany you all the way. You will surely appreciate the architecture of tiny wooden houses and the simple domestic lifestyle in the remote villages of Uttarakhand. Our vehicles will drive you from the dirt road of Taluka to Sankri.
Day 6: Sankri to Dehradun
With a lot of memories and amazing experiences, we drive back to Dehradun, back to the busy life of cities.
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