Kedarkantha Trek
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Kedarkantha Trek

Alt: 3,800 m Distance: 24 km Garhwal Himalayas Grade: easy

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NIM & WFR Certified

Micro Expeditions

Strict Max 12-15 Trekkers

All Permits Managed

Forest & Wildlife Clearance

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Expedition Telemetry

Hypsometric Telemetry

Altitude Gradient & Waypoint Profile

Total Dist: 24 km
Peak: 3,800 m (12,467 ft)
Active Waypoint Sankri Base
Elevation 1,950 m (6,398 ft)
Trail Progress 0 km (0%)
Effective O2 Level 79% of Sea Level
2200m 2850m 3700m 1950m Sankri Base 2780m Juda Ka Talab 3400m KK Base Camp 3800m Kedarkantha Peak 1950m Sankri Return
Live Barometric Telemetry

Himalayan Weather & Micro-Climate Index

Current Temp 1,950 m
14°C

Feels like 11°C (Clear Alpine Sky)

-4°C Night Ridge
Wind Velocity Ridge Gusts
12 km/h

North-Westerly Breeze

Safe Traverse Window
Effective Oxygen O₂ Ratio
82% vs Sea Level

Mild acclimatization required

Hydration Buffer: 3.5L/day
UV Radiation Glare Index
8.4 Very High

Cat 3/4 Polarized Lenses Required

SPF 50+ Zinc Mandatory

5-Day High-Altitude Outlook

Today 14° / 2° Bluebird
Tomorrow 12° / -1° Partly Sun
Day 3 6° / -6° Light Snow
Day 4 4° / -8° Powder
Day 5 10° / -3° Clear Ridge

Safety Protocol 4B Active

High altitude moraine crossing requires twice-daily pulse oximeter monitoring. Effective O2 saturation drops significantly above 14,000 ft.

Himalayan Medical Protocol

High-Altitude Physiology & Acclimatization Lab

Interactive barometric telemetry and Lake Louise AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) clinical screener.

Target: Kedarkantha Trek
3,800m (12,467 ft)
1,500m (Valley) 1,950m (Mautar HQ) 3,800m (Kedarkantha) 4,940m (Bali Pass) 5,319m (Pin Parvati)
Effective Oxygen
63.8%

Relative to Sea Level

Air Pressure
646 hPa

Standard 1013 hPa

Daily Hydration
4.2 L

Minimum Required

Boiling Point
87.5°C

Affects Digestion & Heat

Lake Louise AMS Clinical Screener (2018 Consensus)

Self-evaluate altitude symptom severity before or during high moraine crossings.

AMS Clinical Score: 0 / 12 (Safe)
Clinical Triage: Optimal Physiology

Zero significant acute mountain symptoms recorded. Maintain hydration pace of 4+ liters/day and proceed with standard ascent schedule.

Uttarkashi Emergency Rescue Chain SDRF Uttarakhand · Matli Helipad IAF Evacuation · ITBP 12th Bn Liaison
Inspect Dispatch Channels

Expedition Overview

Kedarkantha stands proudly at 12,500 ft inside Govind Pashu Vihar National Park. Famous for its pine forest trails, clear alpine lakes, and dramatic summit ridge.

Best Seasons // DecJanFebMarApr

Fixed Departures

Dates Availability Price / Person Action
15 Nov 2027 - 19 Nov 2027
Available (15 seats) ₹8,500
25 Dec 2027 - 29 Dec 2027
Available (6 seats) ₹9,500

Daily Itinerary Log

Day 1

Drive from Dehradun to Sankri

1,950 m

Scenic drive along Yamuna and Tons rivers through Mussoorie.

Day 2

Trek from Sankri to Juda Ka Talab

2,780 m · 4 km trek

Walk through dense pine forests opening up into a frozen alpine lake.

Day 3

Juda Ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base Camp

3,400 m · 4 km trek

Ascend past snow meadows with Swargarohini peak dominating the skyline.

Day 4

Base Camp to Summit & descend to Price

3,800 m · 10 km trek

Early 4:00 AM push for sunrise from the 360-degree peak.

Day 5

Price to Sankri & drive to Dehradun

1,950 m · 6 km trek

Return drive to Dehradun arriving by evening.

Included

  • Meals & accommodation in Sankri guest house + dome tents
  • Professional guide & support staff
  • National park permits & camping fee
  • Microspikes & gaiters for snow walking

Excluded

  • Offloading personal luggage
  • Insurance
  • Personal snacks

Logistics & FAQs

Basecamp Routing: Sankri, Uttarakhand

Nearest Airport

Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (210 km)

Nearest Railway

Dehradun Railway Station (200 km)

Shared Bolero cabs run daily from Dehradun Railway Station at 6:00 AM (₹800/person).

Can kids do Kedarkantha?
Yes, children aged 8 and above with basic fitness can easily attempt Kedarkantha.
Backpack Load Optimizer

Interactive Gear & Weight Checklist

Total Pack Weight
6.4 KG / 10 KG Max

Clothing & Thermal Layers ~ 3.2 kg

Footwear & Snow Gear ~ 2.1 kg

Medical & Hydration ~ 1.1 kg

Holy Himalayas Pro Tip: Keep your total offloaded rucksack under 9kg for maximum agility on high-pass climbs.
Starts From ₹8,500
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Tier: ₹8,500 per climber / All permits included

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