Dream of The Holy Himalayas Mautar Basecamp · Uttarakhand
Kedarkantha Trek
Expeditions / Garhwal Himalayas / easy

Kedarkantha Trek

The undisputed king of winter snow treks with a rewarding 360-degree summit peak climb.

Max Altitude 3,800m (12,467 ft)
Duration 5D / 4N
Total Trail 24 km
Basecamp Sankri
Batch Ceiling Max 12–15
Package From ₹8,500

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:
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Basecamp Tier (Sankri)

₹8,500 / climber

Ex-Sankri: All-inclusive trek, alpine tents, nutritious meals, permits, NIM/WFR guide & medical kit.

  • ✓ Reporting at Sankri Basecamp
  • ✓ 4-Season alpine tents & sleeping bags
  • ✓ All hot vegetarian mountain meals
  • ✓ Forest permits, oxygen & oximeter checks

With Transit (Dehradun)

Most Popular
₹10,700 / climber

Includes round-trip basecamp transport (Dehradun) plus all trek inclusions, permits & gear.

  • ✓ Round-trip shared SUV/Tempo (Dehradun)
  • ✓ Basecamp homestay/hotel night included
  • ✓ 4-Season alpine tents & sleeping bags
  • ✓ Forest permits, oxygen & NIM/WFR guide

Upcoming Fixed Departures

Live Strapi Inventory
Departure Dates Batch Status Base Price / Climber Action
15 Nov 2027 – 19 Nov 2027
Available (15 seats) ₹8,500
25 Dec 2027 – 29 Dec 2027
Available (6 seats) ₹9,500

Day-by-Day Trail Itinerary

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.

Camp-to-Camp Elevation Profile

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
Seasonal Reference

Himalayan Weather & Micro-Climate Index

Typical seasonal ranges from basecamp field logs — not a live sensor feed.

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 Seasonal 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
Himalayan Medical Protocol

High-Altitude Physiology & Acclimatization Lab

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

Target: Kedarkantha Trek Summit
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.

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Included in Package

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

Exclusions

  • × Offloading personal luggage
  • × Insurance
  • × Personal snacks

How to Reach Basecamp & FAQs

Basecamp Reporting: Sankri, Uttarakhand

Nearest Airport
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (210 km)
Nearest Railway Station
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

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.
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