Kedarkantha
The classic winter summit climb
Why this trek is special
- ✦360° summit view of Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch & Black Peak
- ✦Snow-covered pine forests straight out of a postcard
- ✦Camp beside the frozen Juda-ka-Talab lake
- ✦A true summit-climb feeling for first timers
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Rated 2/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.
A winding drive along the Tons river through Mussoorie, Purola and Mori. Reach the hamlet of Sankri by evening — the Greater Himalayas glow orange at sunset.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals — hot, vegetarian, trek-fit nutrition
- ✓ Camping: alpine tents on twin sharing
- ✓ Sleeping bags rated to -15°C + foam mats
- ✓ Qualified trek leader + local guides
- ✓ Micro-spikes, gaiters & safety gear
- ✓ All forest permits & camping charges
- ✓ Oximeter checks twice a day
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport Dehradun ↔ Sankri (shareable cab)
- ✗ Personal porter / mule for backpack (offloading)
- ✗ Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Permits & paperwork
Govind Wildlife Sanctuary entry permits are arranged by us and included in the fee. Carry 2 passport photos and a govt. photo ID.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Cancellation policy
When to do Kedarkantha? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.
