Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek Distance

About kedarkantha

This blog focuses on the details of  Kedarkantha Trek and  highlights the Dehradun to Kedarkantha trek distance. Basically, Kedarkantha is the peak of Himalayas which is in Uttarakhand,India. The Kedarkantha is famous for its trek as it offers viewers a picturesque landscape, snow covered mountains , meadows , dense pine forests and trekkers experience frozen lake during winters. The people from Uttarakhand can easily go to Kedarkantha by bus or private taxi or rent a car which takes about 9-10 hours to reach the Sankri. And the one who is not from Uttarakhand firstly they have to reach Dehradun by Air or by Train or by Road according to their choice.

It’s Altitude is 12,500 feet (3,800m) and is located inside the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarkashi district.

Kedarkantha Trek Highlights

The Kedarkantha Trek is one of most adventurous and well known trek which is located in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India. The trail is very beautiful and mesmerizing which is covered with pine trees and snow.Kedarkantha peak is also considered as one of the best snow-trekking destinations. This trek provides diverse level of challenges to the trekkers and if someone wants to experience nature at its best and wants to enjoy wonderful trek specially during winters then this trek best for them to explore.

This trek passes you through dense pine forests, pastures and as well as snow trails. The beautiful Kedarkantha peak is encircled by several beautiful river valleys and the remotely situated villages the villagers of these villages are living here since Mahabharat Period.

Kedarkantha Trek is one of the top most winter trek in India , everyone should experience this trek once in their life and beginners can also do this trek as this trek comes under  easy to moderate level. Here the people experiences the beautiful campsites and every part of trek is beautiful in its own way. You will get a chance to see or experience camping around the frozen lake.

The trek starts from the sankri village. The main stops are- Juda Ka Talab, Kedarkantha Base Camp, Kedarkantha peak, Hargaon camp

 Overview:

• Altitude: 12,500 feet (3,810 meters)
• Total Trekking distance- 20 km (including up & down,both the sides)
• Duration: 5 to 6 days, it depends on the route and the starting point.
• Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate
• Weather: Winter-extremely cold( -5 to -10 c )at night  and during  Summer-day time(10-15 c), at night ( 0-5 c)

Best time to do the Kedarkantha Trek

Basically Kedarkantha trek is accessible for 10 months which covers four different seasons but except for July and August because of rainy season.

Winter-December to February

Spring-March and April

Summer-May and June

Autumn-Mid September to November

As we know Kedarkantha is the most famous winter trek because during winters trekkers experience snow covered beautiful landscape as during trek you will find dense forests that are covered with snow and you will get a chance to camp in heavy snow covered area and get a chance to kick the thick blanket of snow to the summit while summit climb.

During winters you will get a chance to camp around frozen lake and at the Kedarkantha summit you will experience the 360 degree view of himalayas covered with snow which is surrounded by the beautiful river valleys because Kedarkantha is located inside the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary.

Kedarkantha Trek during different months seems beautiful in its own way. One has to choose appropriate time for trekking from their busy life and schedule and the right time for them to trek.

According to the trekkers or the feedbacks of the people, the best time for Kedarkantha is during winters as its famous for winter trekking due to snow covered landscape. But, everyone should experience Kedarkantha trek once in their life.

Why to choose kedarkantha Trek?

Kedarkantha Trek is one of the most famous winter trek in Uttarakhand, India. This is the choice of many trekkers due to the following reasons:

• because the trail is well marked  and has a gradual ascent and is suitable for the trekkers who wants easy to moderate level treks. So, this trek is good for beginners.
• the Summit of the Kedarkantha offers 360 degree views of the Himalayas peak which is surrounded by the beautiful river valleys.
• the trekkers experience picturesque snow covered landscape, dense forests, pastures and the frozen lakes.
• you can experience the local life and garhwali culture of the villagers of the garhwal region.
• the trek offers you a variety of camping sites.

Therefore, there are many reasons to choose Kedarkantha Trek.

Total Distance From Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek

Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek Distance is 210 kms, out of which 190 kms are from dehradun to Sankri  base camp which is driven distance and takes around 8-9 hrs or sometimes 10 hrs other remaining distance is 20 kms which is a trek distance which includes up and down, both the sides. To travel from Dehradun to Kedarkantha trek distance there is only one mode of transportation which is discussed below.

 Ways  to travel from Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek

For Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek Distance is of about 210 kms in which the starting 190 kms are driven which is from dehradun to sankri base camp. To reach the sankri base camp you can only reach by cab or taxi. You can also opt for public transport ( i.e., by Bus ). While travelling to Sankri you passes through the Mussoorie, Mori , Naugaon etc..along the beautiful tons river. Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek distance is not too long so, anyone can easily travel from Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek distance in a single day till the sankri village (Base camp).

You can reach the Sankri base camp by following the steps:

By Road (Public Transport )

For Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek distance, if you are comfortable to travel in public transport, then you can opt for a bus and you can get the bus from ISBT Dehradun which is near the railway station. The bus departures early in the morning at around 6:00 AM. And , in case you missed the bus then you can take the bus or cab to Purola  or Mori and then take the another vehicle to sankri. From Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek Distance is 90 kms to the base camp Sankri village

By Road (Private Vehicle or Taxi)

For Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek  distance, if you are not comfortable with public transport then you can opt for a private taxi or can rent a car from Dehradun  which will be more convenient but expensive.This route will also takes you through Mussoorie , Mori, Naugaon along the Tons River. From Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek Distance is 190 kms to the base camp Sankri village which will be the same for Public vehicle as well as Private vehicle because both follows the same route from Dehradun.

 Sankri village

For Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek distance, by reaching the Sankri village you can stay there in homestays, guesthouses or camps. This is the base camp from where the trek starts and follows the route through Juda Ka Talab, Kedarkantha Base camp, and finally to the Kedarkantha summit. The duration of the trek is 4 to 6 days including up and down both the sides depending on your itinerary. Generally, trekkers rests overnight in Sankri and head towards for Kedarkantha trek from base camp early in the morning and starts their journey.

Conclusion

Kedarkantha is one of the famous winter trek so people generally used to visit in winters and experience picturesque landscapes like snow covered mountains, pastures and meadows, dense forests for pine and frozen lake which seems like a dream. The Kedarkantha is easy to moderate trek and good for beginners as well. While travelling from Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek distance the route passes through Mussoorie, Mori, Naugaon along the beautiful tons river .

To travel from Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek distance it involves only one mode of transportation which is by Road. In this, you can opt for private or public transport as per your comfort. Public Transport includes Bus which you can get from ISBT Dehradun and if you want more comfortable  journey then you can opt for private taxi or can rent a car but it will be little expensive.

FAQ’s ( Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek Distance)

1.How to travel from Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek?

To travel from  Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek distance there is only one mode of transportation  i.e., by road. In this you have two options Public transport or private . if you opt for public transport you can get direct buses to sankri village which from the bus station ISBT Dehradun which will be available early in the morning and takes around 9-20 hrs to reach the Sankri. In case you miss the bus then you can take Hanol bus which goes via Mussoorie and get down at mori and, if you opt for private vehicle you can opt a private taxi or rent a car but it will be expensive.

2. How difficult is the Kedarkantha trek?

Basically, Kedarkantha is a easy to moderate rated trek and comes under level 2 trek. Kedarkantha Trek is also considered as a good trek for beginners as the trail is well marked  and has a gradual ascent and is suitable for the trekkers and the Altitude is 12,500 feet which is 3,810 meters, Total Trekking distance is 20 km and the time taken to complete the trek is 5 to 6 days. So, you can judge the difficulty of the trek according to your capability.

3. How much time will it takes to travel from Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek distance?

Basically, From Dehradun to Sankri village which is the base camp of kedarkantha trek which takes a single day approx. 8 to 9 or sometimes 10 hours to reach the sankri village and the trek takes 6 days to complete which includes both the sides of the trek i.e., up and down. And the distance of the trek from sankri is 20 kms

4.Is guide compulsory from Dehradun to Kedarkantha Trek distance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have a local guide with you while trekking from sankri but if you are travelling from dehradun then its not compulsory to have a guide from dehradun with you. You will get a guide from Sankri which is the base camp for Kedarkantha trek.

5.Which month is best for the Kedarkantha  ?

December to April is considered as the best months for the Kedarkantha trekking. As, this is the time when you can experience the most beautiful and picturesque landscapes of Kedarkantha.