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Kedarkantha Trek in June

Weather, temperatures, packing and honest advice — from the team that runs this trail.

The quick answer

We don't recommend Kedarkantha in June. The trail is at its best in Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr — and there are better options this month (listed below). The trek runs 6 days from Sankri, Uttarkashi, reaching 12,500 ft at its highest point, and is graded Easy-Moderate (2/5). The fee is ₹4,999 + 5% GST with permits, meals, camping and certified trek leaders included.

Why not this month: July–August monsoon makes the forest trail slippery and leech-prone with clouded-out views; May–June is snowless and hazy — the trek loses the very thing it's famous for.

Weather & trail conditions in June

Long, warm days with clear mornings; afternoon clouds are common at altitude. Snow bridges melt out, streams run high with meltwater, and the high passes open for the season. On Kedarkantha, expect daytime temperatures around 20°C on the trail and roughly 6°C at the highest camps after dark in June.

June in the Himalayas

Daytime

~20°C

Night at camp

~6°C

Highest point

12,500 ft

Grade

Easy-Moderate

What to pack for June

✓ Quick-dry trek tees and one warm layer for altitude nights
✓ A light rain layer for afternoon showers
✓ Sun protection — cap, sunglasses, SPF 50 sunscreen
✓ Electrolytes: warm days mean higher fluid loss

Don't own the gear? Rent shoes, jackets and more on our rentals page — sanitised after every trek.

Booking notes for June

The pre-monsoon rush on high-altitude crossovers — early June batches go fastest. The best months for Kedarkantha are Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr.

Frequently asked

Is June a good time for the Kedarkantha trek?

We don't recommend Kedarkantha in June. The trail is at its best in Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr — and there are better options this month (listed below).

How cold is Kedarkantha in June?

Plan for daytime temperatures around 20°C and nights near 6°C at the higher camps. Our sleeping bags are rated for well below these temperatures.

Can beginners do Kedarkantha in June?

Yes — Kedarkantha is graded Easy-Moderate, one of our most beginner-friendly trails. That said, prefer the Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr window for the best first experience.