Activity Location: Kedarkantha
Pick-up/ Drop locations: Sankri Village
Start Time: Sunrise
End Time: Sunset
Activity date: Every day
Distance: 20 Km
Treak Height: 12,500ft

About Trekking in Kedarkantha

Kedarkantha trekking throughout the year and the best thing about this trek is that it is starts and ends in Sankari and it is easy to moderate trek. if you want to enjoy the complete natural environment through this trek visit in the winter month. It is an altitude of 12,500 ft and the distance of the trek is around 20km from Sankri to Kedarkantha. The trek is 4days long in which includes two days to climb and one day to descend. Kedarkantha is Bal-Kedar who is none other than Lord Shiva, it is said that Lord Shiva is in the location of Kedarnath, as per the local mythological stories. The locals reportedly disturbing Lord Shiva when he was roaming in Kedarkantha in his bull incarnation while hiding from Pandavas.

About the Trekking Activity

Trekking is an aspect of walking undertaken with the distinct purpose of exploring and admiring the scenery.It  usually carries place on tracks in regions of relatively unspoiled nature. Trekking is comparable to meditation when you climb up to a mountain peak.It somehow calms you down. You are with yourself for that sudden moment and there is no other belief that can match that serenity and nearness to oneself.
Trekking is a positive walking experience that is a blend of hiking and walking activity in which one can take a multi-day excursion admiring the panorama of rural areas, rugged ridges & regions, valleys, and palaces.

Best Time To Visit Kedarkantha

Except for the monsoon season, Kedarkantha Trek is an evergreen attraction. On the other hand, Spring and summer are ideal for trekking in decent weather. As Kedarkantha is a snowy trek, the adventure in the winter season creates a vital level of difficulty for those who wish to be more adventurous. The best time to visit Kedarkantha Trek is between December and March as it attracts lots of tourists to this place.

Kedarkantha Weather
Throughout the year, the temperature in Kedarkantha ranges from -2 to 17 degrees Celsius.

Kedarkantha In Summers: During the summer, temperatures range from 6 degrees Celsius at night to around 20 degrees Celsius during day time.
Kedarkantha In Winters: During the winter, the temperature in Kedarkantha varies between 13-18 degrees Celsius during the day to -7 degrees Celsius at night.

How To Reach Kedarkantha

Kedarkantha by Air

Jolly Grant Airport(DED) in Dehradun is the nearest airport to Kedarkantha. You can then take a bus to reach Sankri Village, from there you can start the trek to reach Kedarkantha.

Kedarkantha by Train

Dehradun railway station (DDN) is the nearest railway station to Kedarkantha, after that, you can take a private taxi or bus to reach the nearest village that is Sankri. The trek to Kedarkantha starts from here.

Kedarkantha by Road

You can either drive to Sankri village or you can go to Dehradun by bus and from there you can have another bus or taxi to reach Sankri village.

• The distance between Sankri to Kedarkantha is 6 km.
• The distance between Delhi to Sankri is 468 km.
• The distance between Dehradun to Sankri is 196 km.
• The distance between Pune to Sankri is 1,845 km.

Things to Carry in Kedarkantha

• ​ID Proof: Valid ID card issued by Government.
• Clothing: Warm clothing (Down Jacket/Fleece Jacket, Woolen Cap/Scarf, Hat, Lowers, Woolen & Cotton Socks, Thermal Wears), Cotton Towels, Trekking/Hiking shoes & other comfortable regular wears.
• Toiletries: Lip Balm, Wet wipes, Skin Moisturizer, Sunscreen.
• Medical Related: Personal medicines (if any), Mosquito repellent, prescribed medicines for high altitude sickness, Dehydration salt.
• Other Optional: Sunglasses, Rubber Slipper, Power Bank, Candy, Dust Mask, etc.

Do's & Don'ts in Kedarkantha

Do’s                                                                                     

• Do keep heavy jackets if you are visiting in March.                     
• Do wear clothes in layers.                                                            
• Do carry energy drinks and nuts as they will give you energy. 

Don’ts

• Do not disrespect the local authority and do not spoil their heritage.
• Do not argue with the tour leader.
• Do not litter anywhere on your path.