Kedarkantha Trek 2021 Thrillophilia

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WHY KEDARKANTHA IS A ONCE IN

A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE?

● Adorned with the ravishing beauty of


falling snow and fringed with pine
trees, the Kedarkantha Peak is one of
the most sought after snow trekking
destinations in India.

● Nestled at a height of 12,500 feet, this is


an ideal trekking trail which covers
distance of about 20 kms.

● Short distance and moderate difficulty,


make the trek suitable for first-time
trekkers.

● Not only for the adventurers, the Kedar


kantha trek is also an ideal destination
for nature lovers to bask in the beauty
of undisturbed nature and enjoy blissful
moments with exhilarating
experiences.
HIGHLIGHTS
● Kedarkantha Trek in Uttarakhand is one of the
most beautiful treks with some of the best
views to cherish for a lifetime.
● On the journey, explore some of the lesser
known scenic spots in the mountains.
● Soak in the amazing beauty of the region as
you trek across across snow-capped
mountains, verdant valleys, frozen ponds,
dense pine forests, maple trees and beautiful
streams.
● Get a chance to witness the vivid flora and
fauna of the region.
QUICK
FACTS

Best Time To Visit: : December to April


Temperature: Day: 8°C to 15°C and Night: -5°C to
3°C
Kedarkantha Trek Distance: 20 km
Maximum Altitude: 12,500 ft
Kedarkantha Trek Difficulty Level: Easy To
Moderate
Railway Station: Dehradun is the nearest
railway station
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Base Camp: Sankri (10 hrs drive from Dehradun)
ATM: Purola has the last ATM point before your
trek begins.
VARIANTS

There are two different variants available with this


package as given below:

Variant 1: kedarkantha Trek Ex Sankri- Rs. 5800/-


per person

Variant 2: kedarkantha Trek Ex Dehradun- Rs.


7500/- per person
Day 1
Dehradun - Sankri [Drive:7 - 8 hrs,
Distance: 188 kms/3hrs]

● The thrilling trek towards Kedarkantha begins


from Dehradun city. Our representative meets
you at the Dehradun Railway Station at 7:00 a.m.
● From here, drive alongside the scenic views of
river Yamuna and hill towns like Purola and Mori
to reach Sankri at around 4:00 p.m. ·
● On arrival at Sankri check into your cozy guest
house. The day is yours to explore the culture and
local cuisines this place has to offer.
● Get back to your stay and have a good sleep as
the day you waited for starts tomorrow
Day 2
Sankri - Juda [Trek: - 4 – 5 hrs]

● Post breakfast, trek 4 kms to the camping base -


Juda Ka Talab and reach there in about 5 hours.
● The trekking trail crosses streams and dense oak
forests, rising through which you reach the
pictorial spot of Jadu Ka Talab.
● Halt for a day and enjoy photography and
camping at this beautiful scenery.
Day 3
Juda – Kedarkantha Base / Shepherds’
Huts [ Trek: 3 – 4 hrs]

● Post breakfast, ascend towards Kedarkantha base


which will take about 3 to 4 hours.
● Pass through the dense pine and oak forests and
shepherds’ huts upon open meadows.
● Take in the fascinating views of an arc-shaped
range of snow-capped mountains comprising of
Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kala Nag and
Ranglana - you will reach the Kedarkantha Base
by the day. ·
● After reaching the base, heck into the camps and
enjoy the scenery of snow-capped mountains,
clear skies as well as a mesmerizing sunset over
the mighty Himalayas.
Day 4
Kedarkantha Base – Kedarkantha Summit
and descend – Juda [Trek: 7-8 hrs]

● The long awaited day begins as you make your final


climb towards the Kedarkantha summit.
● The day starts early with the Sunrise from the
Kedarkantha meadows and a filling breakfast.
● You trek through the forest till the end, as the
Kedarkantha peak appears closer and the
vegetation starts to disappear.
● After some more trek, you reach the summit. At an
elevation of 12,500, stand tall and shout out aloud
“We did it”.
● Rest for sometime, and start the descend back
towards Juda, and halt for the day there to celebrate.
Day 5
Juda Ka Talab - Sankri [Trek: 4 km]

● Post breakfast, start the descend towards Sankri.


On the way, mesmerize the final glimpses of Har
Ki Dun valley and capture the memories.
● Reach Sankri at around 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Day 6
Sankri to Dehradun

● Depart for Dehradun. The distance approximately


takes about 8 hours to reach. Scenic ambience
and lovely surroundings mark the roads back to
Dehradun ci
How to Reach the
campsite ?
By Air: Jolly Grant Airport is the airport serving
Dehradun, located about 25 km from the city.
There are daily flights from Delhi to Dehradun

By Train: Take the overnight train to Dehradun


from Delhi
Nandadevi Express - Train no: 12205 (Departure
11:50pm; Arrival - 5:40am)
Dehradun Express - Train no: 12687 (Departure
- 9:10pm; Arrival - 5:00am)

By Bus:- Usually buses drop you at Dehradun


ISBT. From there you have to come to Dehradun
Railway Station
[Tata Sumo or similar vehicles will pick-up you
from Dehradun Railway Station at 6:30am.
Pick-up is included in the cost of the trek You
will reach Sankri by 5:00 pm Food from
dehradun to Sankri is not included in the trek
cost Cost Terms]
What to Carry?
● Thrillophilia Voucher
● Shirts / T-shirts – 2/3, Warm shirt/light
micro fleece pullover/full sleeve T shirt
● Trekking Pants that are water
resistant/repellent and having inside lining
for extra warmth- 2
● Windproof/water resistant outer shell
(jacket) of good quality with a proper hood
● Down jacket with min 600 fill power rating,
Thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater
● Thermal inner wear (upper and lower)
● Woollen cap, Inner fleece gloves, Outer
water proof gloves
● Thick woollen socks and regular socks (4 –
5 pairs), Scarf/muffler (optional)
● Comfortable waterproof Trekking/Hiking
shoes that come with a thick sole and high
ankles
What to Carry?
● Camp shoes such as sneakers/sport shoes
● Raincoat / Poncho
● Small light weight towel
● Insulated water bottle and hydration pack
(optional)
● Cap / floppy hat to keep the strong sun
away from your face, Sun glasses with UV
protection and ability to cut the glare
(important when traversing through snow)
● Sturdy walking stick / Trekking pole
● Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm
● Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
● Medicines, if requiring any specific
medication
● Personal toiletries
● Day pack/small bag which you will carry on
your back every day and keep your
essentials in it
● Carry rain cover for your bags
● Keep a few poly bags or waterproof bags in
your bag in which if required you can put
your belongings in case of heavy rain
Inclusions
● Accommodation. (Guest house, Home stay,
Camping)
● 2. Meals while on trek (Veg.+ Egg)
● 3. Trek equipment’s (Sleeping bag, mattress,
Kitchen & dinning tent, crampon, utensils,
tent).
● 4. All necessary permits and entry fees
● 5. First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen
cylinder.
● 6. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek
Leader, guide and Support staff.
● 7. Services from Dehradun to Dehradun
● 8. Staff insurance.
Exclusions
● Any kind of personal expenses.
● Food during the transit.
● Insurance.
● Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
● Anything not specifically mentioned under
the head.
IMPORTANT
NOTES
● Participants are requested to follow the timing in the
program, in case any service are missed due to delay in
departure, the company will not be responsible for any
refund.

● Thrillophilia reserve the rights to rearrange the itinerary


due to any kind of disturbance occurred (i.e whether
condition, political condition or any others) without
changing the total number of days and without
compromising any service.

● All the travellers are requested to carry a copy of medical


certificate with them.

● Any Cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances &


reasons beyond our control like change in flight and train
schedule; cancellation of flights/trains, political
disturbances, natural phenomenon,landslides, roadblocks
or any etc (to be borne by the client directly on the spot).

● Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from


the plains; take adequate time to get acclimatized
to high altitudes.
● Pay heed to the trek leader or instructor in order to
enjoy a safe and sound trekking experience.
○ Do not consume alcohol or any other intoxicants
during the trek.
○ Avoid trekking during the nights.
○ Before undertaking the trek, consult a physician.
○ Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during
the trek.
○ The trek takes place through eco-friendly zone;
do not encourage littering the local sites or
campsites
○ This trip has two variants with transport and
without transport.
○ Professional guide(s) to ensure high safety and
more information and personal attention which
are necessary to appreciate a trek.
○ All our guides are professionally trained and
have many years of relevant experience in
guiding treks.
○ Fresh & clean sleeping bags with inner
lining/hot water bottle to keep you warm in cold
winters
○ Basic First Aid Medical kit with Oxygen cylinder
and Oxi meter (tour guides are certified in
handling first aid situations)
CANCELATION
POLICY

➔ If cancellations are made 30 days before the start


date of the trip, 25% of total tour cost will be
charged as cancellation fees.

➔ If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the


start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be
charged as cancellation fees.

➔ If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before


the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will
be charged as cancellation fees.

➔ In case of unforeseen weather conditions or


government restrictions, certain trips or activities
may get cancelled. In such cases operator will try
their best to provide an alternate feasible. However
a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.

➔ Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation


policies mentioned on the website & are
irrespective of the date of booking.
CUSTOMER
Customer
REVIEW
Reviews

Over 50,000+ travellers to


Kedarkantha have trusted us with
their treks!
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RECOGNITION
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