🏔️4N/5D Kedarkantha Trek Itinerary | Snow Paradise of Uttarakhand
🌄 Introduction – Kedarkantha Trek to the Winter Wonderland of the Himalayas
If you’re craving an unforgettable winter adventure, the (4N/5D) Kedarkantha Trek 2025 is your perfect escape! 🌨️
Nestled in the Govind National Park of Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, Kedarkantha is one of India’s most popular winter treks, offering mesmerizing 360° views of Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, Black Peak, and Ranglana.
Whether you’re a first-time trekker or a mountain enthusiast, this journey combines adventure, tranquility, and natural beauty — from snow-covered pine forests to peaceful Himalayan villages.
🗓️ Short Itinerary (4 Nights / 5 Days)
| Day | Destination | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Dehradun → Sankri | Scenic 10-hour drive via Mussoorie & Mori Valley |
| Day 2 | Sankri → Juda Ka Talab | 4 km trek through pine forests & meadows |
| Day 3 | Juda Ka Talab → Kedarkantha Base | 4 km trek under oak trees & shepherd meadows |
| Day 4 | Base → Kedarkantha Peak → Sankri | Summit sunrise view (3,850m) & descend |
| Day 5 | Sankri → Dehradun | Return drive, trip ends with memories |
📍 Detailed Day-Wise Itinerary
- Start your Himalayan journey early morning from Dehradun (6:30 AM).
- Drive through Mussoorie, Purola, Mori, and Naitwar — with breathtaking views of pine valleys and mountain streams.
- Arrive at Sankri Village (6,400 ft) by evening and check in to your guesthouse.
- Overnight Stay: Sankri 🏡
- Wake up to a beautiful morning and begin your 4 km trek through dense pine and maple forests.
- The trail opens into vast snow-covered meadows leading to the mystical Juda Ka Talab Lake.
- Evening: Bonfire and stargazing under a clear sky.
- Overnight Stay: Campsite at Juda Ka Talab ⛺
- Today’s 4 km trek takes you through oak forests and serene meadows where shepherd huts dot the landscape.
- The view of Kedarkantha Peak appears as you approach the base camp.
- Relax and enjoy the sunset lighting up the Himalayan range.
- Overnight Stay: Base Camp 🌠
- Begin your summit push early morning (around 3:00 AM) to witness a magical sunrise at 12,500 ft.
- Enjoy panoramic views of Swargarohini, Black Peak, Yamunotri, and Gangotri ranges.
- Descend back to base camp and trek down to Sankri.
- Overnight Stay: Sankri 🏔️
- After breakfast, depart for Dehradun via the same scenic route.
- Trip concludes by evening with unforgettable Himalayan memories!
✨ Trip Highlights
❄️ Snow Trek Experience (Dec–Feb)
🌲 Trek Through Pine & Oak Forests
🏕️ Camping Beside Juda Ka Talab
🌅 Sunrise from Kedarkantha Summit
🏔️ Views of Swargarohini & Bandarpoonch Peaks
🔥 Bonfire Nights & Starry Skies
💸 Pricing
| Package Type | Price (INR per person) |
|---|---|
| Sankri to Sankri | ₹6,499/- |
| Dehradun to Dehradun | ₹7,999/- |
| +5% GST extra |
Fixed Departures (2025):
📅 October: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 13th, 19th, 27th
📅 November – February: Daily Departures
📦 Inclusions / Exclusions
| ✅ Inclusions | ❌ Exclusions |
|---|---|
| Transport (Dehradun ↔ Sankri – for full package) | Airfare / Train tickets |
| Accommodation (Guesthouse + Camping) | Lunch on travel days |
| All meals (Day 1 Dinner → Day 5 Breakfast) | Personal expenses |
| Trek permits & forest fees | Medical & travel insurance |
| Qualified Trek Leader & Local Guide | Expenses due to weather or delays |
| Camping gear (Tents, sleeping bags, mats) | Anything not mentioned in the inclusions |
⚖️ Payment Policy
₹2,000 advance booking amount (non-refundable) per person.
25% of the total amount at booking.
50% due 45 days before trek.
Balance 30 days before departure.
Payments via online transfer/bank deposit (ICICI Bank – KSN Tours Pvt. Ltd.).
⚠️ Cancellation Policy
| Timeline | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| More than 60 days | 25% of trek cost |
| 45–30 days | 50% of trek cost |
| 30–20 days | 75% of trek cost |
| Within 20 days | 100% of trek cost |
⚠️ Note: Advance payment is non-refundable under all circumstances.
📋 Terms & Conditions
Backpackclan (A Unit of KSN Tours Pvt. Ltd.) operates this trek.
Minimum 8 participants required for batch confirmation.
Force majeure events (snowfall, landslides, etc.) may alter the itinerary.
Travelers must carry valid ID proof and trekking gear.
We are not liable for delays due to natural causes or government restrictions.
All disputes are subject to Delhi jurisdiction.
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