- Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days
Destination Covered : Dehradun, Uttarkashi
Tour Activities : Trekking
Tour Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys
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Dehradun and Uttarkashi Tour Overview
Are you looking for a place to hike with awe-inspiring views and adventurous trails? Then you can go for the Kedarkantha trek, the most popular hiking spot in Uttarakhand, at 12500 feet. So you will feel your head high up in the clouds. Most people go for this trek during the winters as you get to encounter a lot of snowfall, and every hilltop you glance upon is wrapped around with beautiful snow cover. The Kedarkantha trek lies in Uttarkashi, a district in Uttarakhand with enchanting mountains. This trek is popular because most people can complete it quickly as the trails are comfortable to walk. So even if this is your first trek and you are just a beginner, you will surely enjoy this hike.
How Can You Reach For The Kedarkantha Trek?
To begin with the Kedarkantha trek, one has to reach Sankri, which is 200km away from Dehradun. So no matter where you are, you must reach Dehradun, from where you can easily find buses and shared cabs to Sankri. Here are a few convenient commutes to travelling to Dehradun: By Road: With good road connectivity and NH7, travelling to Dehradun is comfortable no matter where you are travelling. There are also bus services and shared cab facilities available. By Air: Dehradun has a domestic airport, and many cities have a direct flight to this airport. By Train: The Dehradun Junction has good connectivity with most cities. You can board Shatabdi, Rajdhani, or Garib-rath for a convenient train journey.
What Is The Best Time To Go On A Kedarkantha Trek?
The weather is cold in this area throughout the year, but December to March gets the maximum number of tourists because of the snow-covered mountains. As the temperature is low this time, carry warm winter clothing, which is also comfortable during trekking.
Where To Start Your Kedarkantha Trek?
There are two spots from where you can start your trek to Kedarkanta- Sakari and Gaichwan Gaon. To make this journey comfortable and exciting for you, we are sharing a complete itinerary for both locations.
HOW BornFreeTreks IS MAKING YOUR TREK SAFE
BornFreeTreks has always been at the forefront in bringing in new safety practices into Indian trekking. Microspikes for walking on snow was introduced by BornFreeTreks Emergency bottled oxygen on all treks was made mandatory by BornFreeTreks. So was using pulse oxymeters to test pulse and oxygen saturation levels. Radio as safety communication device was introduced in treks by BornFreeTreks. Though not every organisation follow these systems, I am happy to see many of our competing organisations adopting these practices (fairly quickly, I must admit!).
Here then are the new safety protocols that BornFreeTreks India is bringing in.
ON-TREK SAFETY CHECKS
Daily oxygen saturation and pulse readings.
More Oxygen Cylinders
Stretchers team on every trek
High Altitude Medical kit
Radios
Technical team on all snowy slopes
Microspikes on all snow treks
Trek Leaders and Safety
Mountain Staff and Safety
Dehradun and Uttarkashi Tour Itinerary
Start your ride before 6 AM if you want to reach the Gaichwan Gaon during the sunlight.
After getting to the village, enjoy a nice lunch and find accommodation to stay for the night.
Spend your evening strolling around the town, capturing the Himalayas from your footsteps.
End your day with a hot meal and rest for the night to have energy for the trek tomorrow.
During this trek, you will get the chance to see the Kamadeva Temple.
Enjoy the apples from the orchards on your way.
Explore the last village- Haltwari, and capture the beautiful landscape.
It is only a 2.5 km trail from Haltwari village before you reach the campsite at Julota.
After you reach the campsite, explore the area for a while, eat a warm meal and rest for the night.
You will get to see snow on your route, so wear something warm today.
After you reach the campsite at Pokhara, you will see two campsites- one in the lower part and the other a bit higher.
Your campsite stay will depend on the wind speed and the quantity of snow in the area.
You can enjoy playing with the snow and spend time basking in the heat of the bonfire.
End your day with a warm meal and rest for the day to restore your energy for the trek tomorrow.
Make sure you start your journey before 2 AM to get the best view from Kedarkantha Peak.
You see the Dhauladhar range, Chansil Pass, Rupin valley and Har ki Dun valley along the route.
After you reach the mountain, enjoy the majestic view of the mountains and capture many landscapes.
Once you explore the area, it's time to walk downhill toward the Akoti Village.
Spend your evening exploring the village and rest for the night after eating some food.
Tomorrow you will head back to the Gaichwan Gaon.
After you reach the village, eat some lunch and spend your evening talking with the locals to learn more about the place.
Spend your last night at the foothill of the mountains, so cherish every moment.
Eat your dinner and rest for the night because tomorrow, you will head back to Dehradun.
Go for this trek from December to March if you want to see the snow-covered mountains.
As the trek route is long, plan mid-stop to rest for the night.
Don't travel when you have a cold and blocked nose, as it will become difficult for you to breathe.
Keep some snacks and fruits handy, so you can keep your body energised throughout the way. Unfortunately, there may be chances that the food stalls are closed, and you do not find anything to eat.
Wear comfortable clothing and sports shoes to make your trek experience more convenient.
Don't pack too many things; you will have to carry them a long way.
Even during the summers, carry warm clothes as it gets chilly during the evenings.
If you enjoy hiking, you will surely want to make this trip, as it is an adventurous journey through the hills with a majestic view of the Himalayan Range. Also, ensure you carry valid Id proof and proper comfortable winter clothing. If you have queries about the Kedarkantha Trek, drop a comment below, and we will dispatch the answer soon.
Keep the explorer inside you alive by embarking on your next trip soon !.
More Details about Dehradun and Uttarkashi Tour
Inclusions
- Experienced staff (guides, trek leaders, cooks,etc.)
- Safety equipment(first aid, oxygen cylinder, medical kit,etc.
- Trekking equipments(tents, sleeping bags, ice axe, ropes,etc)
- Trekking permits and forest camping charges
- All meals between trek- vegetarian
- Accommodation during the trek(camping)
- Veg food between trek5% G.S.T Includes
Exclusions
- Personal expenses of any kind.Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
- Backpack offloading charges.
- Stay at Dehradun on the last day is not included.
- Food during transit to and from base camp.
- Transport to and from base camp(Dehradun to Sankri and return)
Payments Terms
- * 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
WHAT TO TAKE
- Packing Refuge Based Keep it simple and minimal “A heavy pack is a pack filled with anxiety.” Freud.Keeping your pack weight to a minimum is the key to a successful trek. We recommend people joining any of our treks where you will be sleeping in gites (hostels) or refuges be equipped with the following:
- Technical equipment Comfortable walking boots or shoes (3 or 4 season)
- Walking poles (definitely two) Clothing suggestions
- Fleece Waterproof jacket (or big plastic poncho)
- Waterproof over trousers
- Lightweight puffer jacket for evening comfort in the higher refuges
- Warm gloves and hat (for early starts)
- Sun hat or peaked cap
- Sunglasses
- One pair shorts
- One pair lightweight walking trousers
- Two T-shirts
- Good quality walking socks
- Other essential items
- 40 – 60 litre Rucksack
- Light weight towel
- Waterproof ruck sack cover or waterproof bags to keep your things dry
- Sun block for face and lips (Factor 50)
- Personal First Aid kit (plasters, Compeed for blisters, paracetamol)
- Roll of toilet paper
- Water bottle or Platypus type hydration system – 1.5 to 2 litres
- Penknife
- Head torch for use in refuges
- Survival blanket (light foil blanket to keep injured people warm).
- Optional items Change of clothing to include:
- underwear, tracksuit bottoms, dry shirt, spare socks (think of things that you can wear to both dinner and bed so you don’t need to change)
- Camera Paperback novel (light!)
- Snack bars/dried fruit/chocolate
- Waterproof map case
- Ear plugs (there will inevitably be snorers in the refuge)
- Buff – good for blocking out light and noise while sleeping, keeping your neck warm, holding your hair etc.
- Additional items for Independent Groups
- Compass, Altimeter, GPS or Mobile phone with GPS
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. In the event of cancellation of trek/adventure activity services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reasons we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows
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