Kedarkantha Trek Guide: My Journey Back to the Himalaya

Kedarkantha Trek Overview (Quick Guide)

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  • Location: Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand
  • Base Village: Sankri
  • Altitude: ~12,500 ft (3,800 m)
  • Duration: 3 Nights / 4 Days (Most packages)
  • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
  • Ideal For: Beginners, winter trekking, snow lovers
  • Possible Solo or Independetly: Possible, but managing logistics can be expensive. Advisable to join a group.
  • On-The-Spot Booking: Usually, you can book a package a day before leaving Dehradun, and it’s often cheaper that way. From Sankri, it can be a bit difficult.

Journey from Dehradun to Sankri: First Sign of Kedarkantha’s Popularity

As per the itinerary of our Kedarkantha trek package, our journey was scheduled to commence from Dehradun at 6:00 AM. The package itself was quite comprehensive, covering:

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    • Transportation from Dehradun to Sankri, the base village for the trek
    • A four-day guided Kedarkantha trek
    • The return journey back to Dehradun