Kedartal Trek
Kedartal is amidst the tall standing mountains all covered in snow. This is a great trek to experience close mountain views. It is the source of Kedar Ganga and it is believed that it is a contribution to Bhagirathi by Lord Shiva.
Kedartal Trek Fee:
Rs 18000 (Includes GST and all costs of the Trek from Gangotri to Gangotri)
Duration: 8 Days
Highest Point: (4912 m)
Best Season: Throughout the year
Level: Moderate
Summer Temperature: (5° C to 12° C)
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Kedartal is the Source of River Ganga
Kedartal is in the Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 4912 m. It is the source of Kedar Ganga and it is believed that it is a contribution to Bhagirathi by Lord Shiva.
Get the closest view of Mountains
You will come across the Hemkund Lake, this is a holy lake Himganga flows out of it, and most of the people from different countries visit this place. Govind Singh the 10th Guru of the Sikh faith meditated on bank of this lake during the ancient times.
Not for Beginners
The trail goes through pine forest and the climb is steep, it is moderate to difficult trek as the climb is steep and there are landslide prone areas and you have to go through them, it is an adventurous trek and not recommended for beginners but adventure lovers can choose this unique glacial lake trek.
Key Points of Kedartal trek
- Level is Moderate (this trek is good for beginners)
- Proper conditioning & training of body required
- Need proper gear & clothing for sub-zero temperature
- Shoes are the single most important equipment.
- High Altitude requires proper acclimatization.
- Travel light
- The backpack should not exceed 10 kg.
Must read about Kedartal trek
Duration – 8 Days Dehradun to Dehradun
Best Season – Throughout the year
Level – Moderate
Highest Point – (4912 m)
Trekking distance (total) – (56 km)
Weather – Nights are cold and day temperature is pleasant during the season
Summer temperature – (5°C to 12°C)
Starting point – Dehradun
SHORT ITINERARY
Day 1– Dehradun to Gangotri (245 km) (10/12 hours)
Day 2– Gangotri to Bhoj Kharak (8 km) (5/6 hours) (12436 feet)
Day 3– Bhoj Kharak to Kedar Kharak (5 km) (4/5 hours) (14050 feet)
Day 4– Kedar Kharak to Kedar Tal (5 km) (4/5 hours) (4912 m/16115 feet)
Day 5– Rest Day, you can explore the surrounding (Thalay Sagar Base)
Day 6– Kedartal to Bhoj kharak (8 km) (5 hours)
Day 7– Bhoj Kharak to Gangotri (8 km) (3 hours)
Day 8– Back to Dehradun (245 km) (10/12 hours)
✅ Transport facility from Dehradun to Dehradun
✅ Forest Permit and entrance fee
✅ Accommodation in tents on twin share basis
✅ All meals: breakfast, packed lunch, tea, coffee, snacks, soup and dinner
✅ (All camping gears)
✅ High quality tents
✅ Sleeping bags
✅ Mattress
✅ Liner
✅ Pillow
✅ Separate Toilet tents – Ladies and Gents
✅ Dining Tent
✅ Dining Table
✅ Porters
✅ Helper
✅ Mules
✅ Kitchen team
✅ Radio Walkie Talkie for Communication
✅ Good Experience Trek Leader guide and Technical guide
✅ Medical Kit
✅ Oxygen Cylinders
✅ Crampons and Gaiters
❌ Personal Insurance
❌Medical Certificate
❌Personal toiletry Items and Personal Medicine kit
❌On first day En Route to base camp the Breakfast and Lunch are Not Included
❌Last Day En Route Lunch and Dinner are Not Included
NOTE :
Full payment confirms your booking
We serve three meals a day including snacks and soup. A variety of delectable and healthy food is provided which includes; Indian, Chinese and other Western meals. They are nutritious and keeps you fit and healthy on your trek.
- Day 1 Dehradun to Gangotri (245 km) (10/12 hours)
- Day 2 Gangotri to Bhoj Kharak (8km) (5/6 hours) (12436 feet)
- Day 3 Bhoj Kharak to Kedar Kharak (5km) (4/5 hours) (14050 feet)
- Day 4 Kedar Kharak to Kedartal (5 km) (4/5 hours) (4912 m/16115 feet)
- Day 5 Rest Day Explore the surroundings (Thalay sagar base)
- Day 6 Kedartal to Bhoj Kharak (8 km) (5 hours)
- Day 7 Bhoj Kharak to Gangotri (8 km) (3 hours)
- Day 8 Gangotri - Uttarkashi – Dehradun (245 km) (10/12 hours)
Mandatory Documents
Please carry the documents given below
- Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Aadhar Card, driving license, voters ID, etc.)
- Medical Certificate (first part to be filled by a doctor and second part by the trekker)
- Risk Certificates
Trekkers must bring :
- Strongly built hiking shoes, if you do not own a pair you can rent it from Sankri.
- Sandals or slippers to wear in campsite
- Thick woollen socks, it will keep your feet warm
- Daily wear socks
- Thermals are very important
- 1 shirt, it should be long sleeved
- Shirts and pants for campsite, should be warm
- 1 raincoat or poncho
- Jacket
- Thick gloves
- Trek pants
- Cap and Balaclava (or a scarf)
- Sun glasses
- Sun tan lotion
- Lip balm
- Water bottle
- Headlamp
- Personal toiletry items
ATM Point & Mobile connectivity:-
ATM POINT:
Withdraw money before your journey, before Uttarkashi is the last point where you will find ATM.
Mobile Connectivity
BSNL networks will be available at Gangotri there are no other networks ahead, so make sure you finish all your important work and calls before the trek.
Trekking demands a good investment and this extremely expensive activity is the passion of many, so we have a great announcement to make which will be a great relief to your pockets. Now get your Trek Gear on Rent and all you have to do is make a special renting request while booking your trek. That’s it! We have kept it simple for you.
Rent Equipment
We carry first aid kits but it’s necessary to carry a personal medical kit.
(Carry minimum 5 tablets and maximum 10)
– Diamox – (prevents altitude sickness)
– Digene – (it cures discomfort in stomach, acidity)
– Crocin Advance – (cures fever and headache)
– Aspirin/Combiflam – (Pain reliever)
– Disprin/Saradon – (cures headache)
– Avomine – (prevents motion sickness)
– Avil – (it treat allergies)
– Norflox TZ & Lomofrn – (prevents Diarrhoea)
– Ranitidine – (reduces the amount of acid in stomach)
– Volini/Moov spray – (for sprains)
– Betadine/Savlon – (Antiseptic cream)
– ORS
– Band aid
– Cotton
– Stretchable/elastic bandage
– Gauze
Note-
– Use medicines only when prescribed by the doctor in case you face any problem in your trek, take advice from Professional guide before taking any medicine.
– Drinking water is necessary during your trek, keep 1 litre of water bottle filled and drink it on proper interval of time, it is very important while hiking.
- If the trek is cancelled by us due to any reason (heavy snowfall, rainfall, natural disaster etc.) then the refund would not be initiated but you can go on the same trek another year.
The cancellation charges are as follows –
(No bank charges deducted will be Refundable)
- Up to 30 Days – 90 precent cost is Refundable
- Between 21 to 30 Days – 50 precent cost is Refundable
- Less than 20 Days – No Refund
(Refunds are initiated in 7-8 business days)
