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Program

Day 1 — Dehradun to Sankri, ~193 km

A long drive with stops along the way. Sankri also serves as the trailhead for Har Ki Dun, Bali Pass, Borasu Pass, and Bharadsar Lake, so it's busier than a village this size would suggest. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 2 — Sankri to Juda Ka Talab, 4 km

Through pine forest and past Saur village, with one steep stretch before the trail opens onto the lake. Juda Ka Talab partially freezes in winter, ringed by views of Swargarohini.

Day 3 — Juda Ka Talab to base camp, 4 km

Open snow-covered ground surrounded by Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, and Kalanag. On clear nights, Kedarkantha peak itself is visible from camp.

Day 4 — Summit day, base camp to peak to Hargaon, 9 km

Starts before sunrise. This is the steepest section of the entire trek — snow can be soft or icy depending on the week, and you're moving in the dark for the first stretch. After summiting and lunch back at base camp, the group descends to Hargaon.

Day 5 — Hargaon to Sankri, 5 km

A shorter day, back to a hotel for the night.

Day 6 — Sankri to Dehradun, ~193 km

Long drive out, usually 7–8 hours depending on conditions.

What the Summit Push Is Actually Like

The distance numbers make this trek look gentler than it feels on summit morning. Twenty-odd kilometres over five days sounds easy, and for most of the route it is. The last hour or two to the top is the exception — a steep gradient through snow that shifts between soft and icy, usually while it's still dark.

The altitude itself, at 3,810 m, isn't extreme by Himalayan standards. But it's high enough that mild altitude sickness is possible, and combined with cold, incline, and low light before sunrise, summit day tests people who found the first three days easy. That combination — not the altitude number on its own — is what actually separates “easy” from “moderate” on this trek.

If you've felt any of the standard AMS symptoms before — headache, nausea, unusual fatigue — tell your trek leader early rather than pushing through. The response that matters is descent, not persistence.

What It Costs

Both currently include stay, meals, camping gear, guide, and permits. Offloading — having someone else carry your bag — runs ₹300 per day. Personal insurance, tips, and extras at camp sit outside the package price.

Before comparing this against a cheaper-looking package elsewhere, check whether that price includes the permit and guide fee. Both are attached to this route regardless of operator, so a lower headline number that adds them back in later can end up costing more.

Permits and Guide

A forest entry permit from the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary authorities is required for every trekker, and it's built into the package. A registered local guide is also required — independent trekking on this route without one isn't permitted, and Himalayan Holidays includes one in every batch. Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, or voter ID) for verification.

Getting Ready

Three weeks of basic cardio — brisk walking, jogging, or cycling, 30–40 minutes, 4–5 times a week — makes a real difference on summit day. Add stair climbing in the final two weeks if you can manage it. Break in your boots before you arrive. Day 1 in Sankri is the wrong moment to discover they don't fit.

Layer instead of relying on one heavy jacket. Three or four thinner layers handle the swing between forest-section warmth and summit-morning cold better than a single insulated coat.

Mistakes Worth Avoiding

• Packing for daytime cold and forgetting how much colder base camp gets at night
• Wearing sneakers instead of waterproof trekking shoes with real grip — this matters most on the summit stretch
• Treating the Sankri overnight as a formality instead of using it to rest before the altitude gain starts
• Booking a December slot at the last minute, then finding preferred dates already full
• Not reading the cancellation terms before paying the advance

Practical Tips

• Keep your water bottle inside your jacket overnight — it can freeze in an outer pocket
• Sunscreen matters at sub-zero temperatures too; snow reflects UV more than most people expect
• Mobile coverage is unreliable past Sankri, sometimes absent entirely — don't plan around having signal
• Walk your own pace on the summit push; matching a faster group member's speed is how people run out of energy early

Why Book With Himalayan Holidays

Himalayan Holidays is recognised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, as an Inbound and Adventure Tour Operator, and is registered with the Indian Mountaineering Foundation. Permits, guide fees, and camping equipment are built into the quoted price — not add-ons discovered at checkout. Cancellations more than 60 days out cost 25% of the invoice; 30–60 days out, 50%; inside 30 days, the full amount. That's stated upfront, not buried in fine print.

FAQs

Is Kedarkantha actually beginner-friendly, or is that just marketing?

Mostly true. The trail itself is gentle. The summit climb is the one place that stops being beginner-friendly — it's genuinely steep. Reasonable fitness and proper footwear handle it fine.

Do I need previous trekking experience?

No. It's a common first Himalayan trek for exactly that reason.

Can I skip the guide to save money?

No. A registered guide is required on this route by the operator and the forest authorities — it's not optional, and it's already included in the package price.

What's the coldest it gets?

Base camp during peak winter can drop well below freezing at night. Daytime is milder, typically in the 8–15°C range, though this shifts with weather and elevation.

Will I have phone signal?

Mostly no, past Sankri. Don't count on it.

Is travel insurance required?

Not by us, but strongly advised — specifically insurance that covers high-altitude trekking and helicopter evacuation, since standard travel policies often don't.

How far in advance should I book?

For December–January batches, book early. Those dates fill first.

What if weather turns bad on summit day?

The trek leader makes the call based on conditions that morning. Safety takes priority over sticking to the plan.

Is the price per person or per group?

Per person, based on your pickup point.

How do I book?

Call or WhatsApp +91 9717891140 (Vikas Chauhan). A 50% advance confirms your batch; the balance is due 30 days before departure.

Before You Book

Decide your window first — December for maximum snow, or late February through March if you'd rather trade some snow depth for a quieter trail. Start fitness prep now if you're eyeing a December or January date less than a month out; that timeline doesn't leave much room to delay. Then call or WhatsApp +91 9717891140 to check batch availability before locking in dates. Peak-season slots move fast, and the best month for you won't matter if it's already booked out.

Price & Inclusions

₹ 7,200/-

Inclusion Details

• Price Based on Per Person
• Accommodation for two nights in hotel,
• 3 nights in a dome tent on a sharing basis.
• Meals as per the above-mentioned program.
• Transportation from Dehradun to Dehradun.
• Professional trek leader / guide.
• Camping equipment: tent, sleeping bag, mattress.
• kitchen, toilet tent, 
• First-aid kit 
• Permit and entry fees

• ID Card
• Trekking shoes, a trekking rucksack, and a trekking pole.
• Sunscreen, lip balm
• Water bottle, 1 liter (min.)
• Full-sleeve T-Shirts
• Thermo Flask
• Fleece Jacket
• Trekking Poles
• Waterproof trekking pant and jacket
• Other trekking gear according to your requirement
• Raincoat or windcheater
• Cap and sunglasses
• Flashlights with extra batteries
• Leather Gloves
• Extra memory card for the camera
• Track Suit
• UV-protected sunglasses
• Inner Fleece Gloves
• Water Bottle
• Warm clothes with thermals, gloves, caps, and socks.
• personal medical kit
• Full-sleeve T-Shirts
• Carry some food, like cookies and candy.
• Toiletries.
• Muffler

Exclusion

• GST 05%
• Offloading cost extra per bag pack per day: Rs. 300/- INR
• Personal expenses such as table drinks, room services items, telephone calls at the camps, tips, etc.
• Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in trip program due to or circumstances such as weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots, etc.
• Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents, or loss of goods.
• Any personal high-altitude porter, riding horse or pony.

HOW TO REACH DEHRADUN

People coming from Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, Gujarat, or any other city should arrive in Delhi first, then get a train from Delhi to Dehradun.

Option 01: By Train

Nanda Devi Express to Dehradun Departure 11:30 pm: Reaches Dehradun 5:45
Dehradun Express to Dehradun Departure 9:10 pm: Reaches Dehradun 5:00 am
Take both overnight trains from Dehradun to the new Delhi-Dehradun Special A/C train from Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station, which is the best option for you. The train reached Dehradun railway station morning 5:45 to 6:30 am

Option 02: By Air

Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport in Dehradun. Located about 27 km from Dehradun city. There are flights available from all states to Dehradun; you can go online and book your tickets. These are easy ways for you, and you also save time. Taxis are available from the airport to Dehradun at all times and cost Rs. 800/* one-way.

Option 03: By Bus

You can reach Kathgodam from Delhi by bus; board it from Delhi’s Kashmiri Gate. It is good if you book the seats. Directly at the bus stand. But to get the bus tickets booked, you have to come to the bus stand a little early

The bus leaves Dehradun from Delhi at around 9 p.m. Frequent buses are available until midnight. It is a journey of about 7 to 8 hours.

(Reach Dehradun bus stand between 5:00 am and 6:00 am and the vehicle will be arranged from there.)

General Conditions:

• The prices are on a per-person basis and are net and non-commissionable
• Personal Insurance
• The class of travel on trains may change based on availability at the time of booking
• All prices are subject to any revision to the tax and tariff structure
• Our kitchen staff and the escort will give you the accompany till base camp
• All prices are subject to any revision to the tax and tariff structure
• The prices are on a per-person basis and are net and non-commissionable.
• Upon confirmation of the booking, we would require 50% of the total invoice, and the balance amount can be paid 30 days prior to the date of arrival.
• We reserve the right to cancel the tour in the absence of a deposit, balance, or final payment.

Book Your Insurance with Himalayan Holidays Call for info: (9717891140 Vikas Chauhan)

Note: Please ensure your insurance covers you for the heights you are likely to attain and for helicopter rescue as well. When you have chosen and booked your insurance, please provide Himalayan holidays with your insurer's name, their 24-hour emergency telephone number, and your policy number with them.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation Charges: Notice of cancellation must be made in writing in the name of Himalayan Holidays.
  For cancellations made 60 days prior to the start of the tour, there will be a cancellation fee of 25% of the invoice.
• For cancellations made within 60 to 30 days of the start of the tour, there will be a cancellation charge of 50% of the invoice. For cancellations made within 30 days of the start of the tour, there will be a cancellation charge of 100% of the invoice.
• In certain cases, the cancellation policy (including conditions applicable to the advance deposit made or required for holding the reservation) may differ and would be applicable as per the cancellation policy of that hotel / service provider. This will be charged in addition to the cancellation policy.

Unused Services and Refunds

• No refund will be made for any unused services or other arrangements due to any changes in schedule made by passengers while travelling. However, in certain cases, the refund will be considered as per the policy of the carrier, hotel, tour company, or other supplier used for providing services.
• A refund request must be made within 2 weeks of the completion of the trip.
• If there are any additional expenses due to bad weather or any other reason beyond the control of the tour operator on account of hotel stays, transportation, meals, etc., an extra bill will be raised. Neither Himalayan Holidays. nor the participating suppliers or hotels will be responsible for the additional expenses.

Responsibility, Liability

All the packages are sold under the business management of Himalayan Holidays, and they are in no way considered the principal or operator of the subject services. The right is reserved to cancel or alter any package as conditions require. Neither Himalayan Holidays nor the participating suppliers or hotels will be responsible for the additional expenses due to loss, delay or damage caused by accident, illness, bad weather, strikes or riots, roadblocks, etc.

Governing Law

This condition and each term shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with the laws of India without reference to conflict of laws principles, and disputes arising in relation hereto shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Delhi.

*Making a booking deposit for the above tour will be treated as acceptance of our terms and condition.*

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