Kedarkantha Winter Trek

Kedarkantha is India's favourite winter trek for a reason. Starting from the village of Sankri, the trail winds through dense oak and pine forests, opens onto snow meadows and campsites with uninterrupted views, and ends with a dawn summit push that reveals more than a dozen Garhwal peaks at once. It's the perfect first Himalayan summit.

Highlights

• Summit at 3,810 m with views of Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch and Kalanag
• Camp beside the frozen Juda ka Talab lake
• Walk through snow-covered pine and oak forests
• Experience village life in Sankri, Govind Pashu Vihar

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 01Dehradun to Sankri200 km drive1,920 mScenic 8-hour drive along the Yamuna and Tons rivers to the base village of Sankri.
2. 02Sankri to Juda ka Talab4 km2,780 mClimb through pine forests to a high-altitude lake camp.
3. 03Juda ka Talab to Base Camp4 km3,430 mShort day into wide snow meadows with the summit in sight.
4. 04Summit day9 km3,810 mPre-dawn start, summit at sunrise, then descend to Hargaon camp.
5. 05Hargaon to Sankri6 km1,920 mGentle descent through forests back to Sankri.
6. 06Sankri to Dehradun200 km driveDrive back to Dehradun, arriving by evening.