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Summit sunrise
Reach the 3,810 m top just as the sun hits Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch and Kala Nag.
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Group trip hosted by TenzinWinter trek lead, NIM Basic + Advanced
5 nights, 6 daysDehradun to Dehradun; optional Volvo from Delhi
Dehradun railway station · Delhi (with Volvo add-on)Pickup at 6:30 AM on Day 1 from Dehradun station
Sankri, Juda ka Talab, Kedarkantha Base, Kedarkantha Summit (3,810 m), HargaonPlaces covered
Snow trekking, camping in snow, summit climb, bonfires, forest trails through oak and pineActivities
14 - 50 yearsAge limit
Main highlights
Four highlights that make this trip special. Optional ones are marked.
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Juda ka Talab
A frozen lake in a meadow ringed by pines. Our first night in tents.
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Snow-laden forests
Two days of walking through silent oak and pine forest under fresh snow.
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Camp life
Bonfires, hot soup, card games and the best Maggi of your life at base camp.
Upcoming departures
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Day by day
Tap a day to see where you go, what you eat and where you sleep.
Day 1Dehradun to Sankri
A 7-hour scenic drive through Mussoorie and Purola to the trailhead village of Sankri.
- Kempty Falls stopTea break on the way
- Gear check and briefingTrek leader checks shoes, layers and spikes
LunchDinnerTempo TravellerHomestay
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Day 2Sankri to Juda ka Talab
4 km, 4 hours through dense pine forest to the lakeside camp.
- Forest trailSteady climb through pine and oak
- Frozen lake campTents beside Juda ka Talab
BreakfastLunchDinnerTrekHomestay
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Day 3Juda ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base
4 km, 3 hours to the base camp in a wide snow meadow with views of the summit.
- Snow walking practiceHow to use microspikes and gaiters
- Sunset at baseFirst full view of the summit ridge
BreakfastLunchDinnerTrekHomestay
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Day 4Summit day
Leave at 3 AM, summit by sunrise (3,810 m), descend to Hargaon camp. 10-11 hours.
- Night climb with headlampsSlow and steady to the top
- Summit sunrise360° view of the Garhwal Himalaya
BreakfastLunchDinnerTrekHomestay
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Day 5Hargaon to Sankri
An easy 3-hour descent back to Sankri and hot showers. Celebration dinner.
- Descent through the forestBack on the trail we came up
- Certificate distributionSummit certificates at the homestay
BreakfastLunchDinnerTrekHomestay
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Day 6Sankri to Dehradun
Drive back to Dehradun, reaching by 6 PM. Delhi trekkers board the night Volvo.
- Drive backReach Dehradun by 6 PM
- Volvo to DelhiFor the Delhi option, 9:30 PM departure
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Where we will meet
Meeting point
Dehradun Railway Station, main exit
Gandhi Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001
Report by 6:30 AM on Day 1; the Nandadevi Express arrives at 5:40 AM
How to get there
Plan your transit from any city
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Who this trip is for
Great for
First-time trekkersSnow loversCollege groupsFitness enthusiasts
Probably not for
Anyone with knee injuriesTravellers who dislike campingChildren under 14
Meet your host
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90+ winter treks
Tenzin Dorje
Winter trek lead, NIM Basic + Advanced90+ winter treks
NIM-certified mountaineerWilderness First Responder4.8★ from travellers
“Kedarkantha is where most people fall in love with trekking, and summit morning is why. We leave camp at 3 AM with headlamps, and the sun comes up over Swargarohini just as you reach the top. I will be with you every step, and I promise the Maggi at base camp tastes better than anywhere else on earth.”
What travelers say
4.8Google ratings
138Total reviews
Reviews:
Tenzin is the calmest trek leader I have ever met. Summit sunrise made me cry a little.
Food at camp was unbelievable. Hot soup at -6°C! Gear was good quality too.
Summit day is tough but very doable. The prep plan they sent helped a lot.
Things to know
What is included
- Dehradun - Sankri - Dehradun shared transport
- 2 nights homestay in Sankri, 3 nights alpine tents (triple sharing)
- All meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 6 breakfast
- Certified trek leader, guides, cook and porters for common gear
- Microspikes, gaiters and sleeping bags rated to -10°C
- Forest permits and camping charges
What is not
- Personal porter (₹1,800 for the trek, book in advance)
- Rented trekking shoes and jackets
- Travel insurance
- 5% GST
Prepare for this trip
Clothing5 items
- Waterproof trekking shoes (ankle support)
- 3 layers + down jacket
- Thermal inners (2 sets)
- Waterproof gloves and woollen socks
- Balaclava or buff
Gear4 items
- 40-60 L backpack with rain cover
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Trekking pole
- 2 water bottles (1 L each)
Documents2 items
- Original photo ID
- Medical certificate (form sent after booking)
Cancellation and refunds
30+ days before the trek90% refund
15-29 days before the trek50% refund
Less than 15 days before0% refund
Questions people ask
I have never trekked before. Can I do Kedarkantha?
Yes, it is the most popular first winter trek in India. You need decent fitness: we send a 4-week training plan right after you book.
How cold does it get?
Days are 5-10°C, nights at base camp drop to -8°C. Our sleeping bags are rated to -10°C and we provide microspikes for the summit.
Are there toilets at the campsites?
We set up clean toilet tents at every campsite. Please carry wet wipes and a small trash bag; we pack everything out.
What if it snows heavily on summit day?
Safety first. The trek leader decides on the morning; if the summit is unsafe we reach the shoulder viewpoint instead, which still has the full panorama.