Dehradun Trip Overview
Kedarkantha is a mountain peak of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. Its elevation is 12,500 ft. Kedarkantha is located within Govind Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarkashi district.
The climb to the peak of Kedarkantha starts from village Sankri or Kotgaon. Kedarkantha trek gives you the unsurpassed beauty, magnificent views of charming villages, meadows, snow paths, dramatic landscape dotted with lovely lakes, mountains, tranquil rivers and the great Himalayan peaks.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 days
Starts: Dehradun, India
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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Kedarkantha is a mountain peak of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. Its elevation is 12,500 ft. Kedarkantha is located within Govind Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarkashi district.
The climb to the peak of Kedarkantha starts from village Sankri or Kotgaon. Kedarkantha trek gives you the unsurpassed beauty, magnificent views of charming villages, meadows, snow paths, dramatic landscape dotted with lovely lakes, mountains, tranquil rivers and the great Himalayan peaks.
Itinerary
Day 1: Dehradun – Jakhol
Pass By: Dehradun, Dehradun, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand
Arrival at Dehradun. On arrival assistance and proceed to drive 7-8 hours to reach Jakhol. Nearest town of Jakhol village is Purola.
The Journey till Purola is quite picturesque, going through Mussoorie, and Kempty Falls. Breakfast at Kempty Falls and then moved on. You will come across small towns like Nainbhag, Damta, Naugaonand and Purola.
On the way there is a place called Lakhamandal, which is said to be the same place where Kauravas tried to burn Pandavas in a Wax built Castle.
From Purola to Jakhol are 75 Kms, and you will come across Sunali, Jarmola, Kharsari, Mori, Naitwar and then Jakhol.
All through the journey, you will be following river Tons and will find beautiful location for river rafting at Mori. Jarmola has Asia’s biggest pine tree, the entire area is covered with thick pine forest. At Netwar two rivers meet river Rupin and Supin which eventually meets river Yamuna. Netwar also has King Karn’s temple, which is one of the prime tourist attraction.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Homestay
Day 2: Jakhol – Kotgaon – Juda ka Taalab
Pass By: Jakhol, Jakhol, Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand
Early breakfast 1 hr drive to kotgao and 4 km trek to Juda ka Taalab with pack lunch. Overnight stay in Camp Juda ka Taalab
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camp
Day 3: Juda ka Taalab – Kedarkantha Base
Pass By: Jakhol, Jakhol, Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand
After breakfast 4 km trek to Kedarkantha Base with pack lunch. Overnight stay in Camp Kedarkantha.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camp
Day 4: Kedarkantha Base – Kedarkantha peak to Hargaon
Pass By: Jakhol, Jakhol, Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand
After breakfast 6 km trek to Kedarkantha peak and back to Hargaon with pack lunch. Overnight stay at Camp Hargaon.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camp
Day 5: Hargaon – Sankri
Pass By: Kedarkantha, Uttarkashi 249128 India
After breakfast 06 km trek to Sankri with pack lunch. Overnight stay at Homestay Sankri.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camp
Day 6: Sankri – Dehradun
Pass By: Kedarkantha, Uttarkashi 249128 India
After breakfast drive to Dehradun. Hot lunch enroute. Dehradun Tour concludes.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
