The next step on the way to Kedarkantha Trek is 4 kilometers of a trek from Sankri to Juda Ka Talab. Juda Ka Talab is situated at an altitude of 9,100 feet and it takes around 4 hours to reach here from Sankri. The trail passes through dense pine forests, maple trees, few streams and finally, opens out to beautiful meadows. Although the journey starts from Dehradun, the actual trek commences from Sankri village. After having an early start to the day with a healthy and delicious breakfast, you will commence your trek towards Juda Ka Talab.
The trail commences by moving out of Sankri by following an extension named Sor. The moment we cross the village, the road takes a wide curve and a sharp ascent is observed. Following the stream, we will come across a road that proceeds towards Kedarkantha. The first few climbs would be along many bridges through dense pine and maple forests. The wide trail constitutes the sounds of the running gusty streams. We will pass through remote villages where we can see women and children carrying bundles of logs and dried leaves for cooking and overnight fire. You can even see the Himalayan Languars leaping from one tree to another. Among the other faunae, boars and martens are quite popular in this region. After crossing some streams and making our way to the sharp trails of dense oaks, we will reach the beautiful campsite of Juda Ka Talab. As the name suggests ‘Juda Ka Talab”, you will get to witness a huge lake that appears to be magical for the trekkers. After reaching the campsite, we will have a little rest. One can go out and explore the beautiful photography options available at this place. Lunch will be served at night and tents will be set up for the overnight stay. At night, you can also engage the complete group with some fun activities and enjoy some warm tea below the clear skies. You can have a good night’s sleep after this in your cosy tents

The main objective of day 3 is to trek from Juda Ka Talab campsite to Kedarkantha base. Kedarkantha base is located at an elevation of 11,250 feet from the mean sea level. The whole trek objective has a distance of about 4 kilometers and it takes roughly 3 hours to complete the trek. After having early and healthy morning breakfast, we will set out for the next trail which is like straight forward and intervisible. Most of today’s trail will be on a ridge, under oak trees. You will also pass through some meadows where you can spot shepherd log huts. When you reach the elevation of 10,500 feet, you will start finding traces of snow if you shall choose to trek this peak during the winter months. Prior to the Kedarkantha Base Camp, you can get to witness the mighty ranges of Bandarpooch, Kala Nag, Swargarohini and Ranglana completely drenched into the snow to showcase its magnificence. After reaching the Kedarkantha Base Camp, a place will be selected to set up the tents keeping in mind all the rules of campsite selection. The night sky, however, is a treat to the eyes with bright and shining stars creating a magnificent aura that is enjoyable for all trekkers. As the night starts to grow older, the sight becomes more alluring with the stretches of Milky way being visible in the open sky. The dense group of stars and blistering peak altogether incorporates a mind-blowing view in the vicinity. At this elevation, the intensity of cold waves gets very high and hence the need for layered clothing is mandatory. We will camp for some time under the sky while having our dinner. Overnight sleep in the tents will mark the end of this day.

This is the biggest and most important day of the trek. We are destined to conquer the Kedarkantha summit and then descend back to Hargaon. The kedarkantha summit is located at an altitude of 12,250 feet while Hargaon is located at 8,900 feet. The total trekking distance is around 6 kilometers and it will take approximately 6-7 hours to complete the day’s journey. This is ideally a long day but the exhilarating journey to conquer the peak will be worth the challenges that may lay ahead in front of us. We shall start the day early with a healthy breakfast and set our foot on the journey to the Kedarlkantha summit. The amazing view of the sunrise as we will start to ascend from Kedarkantha base camp is breathtaking. The fiery rays of the sun will incorporate some positive energy amidst the tough terrain. You can even visualize the magnificent peaks from the meadows which will certainly upgrade your excitement level. You will again have to pass through oak forests but the trail is somewhat easy and hence you can climb faster. The ascent through the forest will make you reach the Kedarkantha summit in no time. The trail gets a little tougher at the top of the trek, especially for the first-timers. Everything aside, the view from the top is worth the tough effort. You can find a small yet beautiful temple of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati at the top of the peak. Along with this temple, you can even find a shrine of Lord Ganesh as well. The alluring 360-degree panoramic view of the snow-clad mountains of Himalayas will be a mind-blowing experience which you are gonna cherish throughout your life. We will spend some time at the summit and descend back to the base camp by noon for lunch. Post lunch, we will descend down to Hargaon through the same dense oak forests, maple trees, broken shepherd huts, and serene streams. Overnight stay at tents and a delicious dinner will bring us to the end of this tiring yet beautiful day.

The schedule for today is to descend from Hargaon to Sankri which is located at an altitude of 6,400 feet above the mean sea level. We have to descend around 2,500 feet through dense pine forests. The total trekking distance is 6 kilometers and it will take approximately 4 hours to complete this journey. After having early and healthy morning breakfast, we will set out for the next trail which leads you to the Sankri village. The trail from Hargaon to Sankri is well marked and has a well-defined pathway, completely laden with small pebbles. The sunrise striking the thick pinewood is delightful to watch. We will pass through some slow-flowing streams from where we can fill our bottles for the left out part of the trek. A little below the trail, you will come across a ridge from where you can witness an elegant view of Har Ki Dun valley. You can embrace the beauty of the place and indulge yourself in photography. The trail is somewhat a tortuous one with the lovely sights of flora and fauna in the vicinity. A further descent down the trail through the dense forest will show the signs of habitation. From here, we can know that Sankri is nearby. We will reach Sankri by evening. Get freshened up and if the energy is still left, you can go again to explore the lovely village of Sankri and buy some hand made stuff that will serve as a souvenir of the location. A lot of mela and fairs are organized here where you can witness the tradition and culture of this place. You can recollect the memories of the summit from the newly met souls at the inception of the trek who might have turned into friends by now. The good time is followed by a warm sleep and this will mark the end of the last night of the trek.

This is the last day of the trek. We will drive back to Dehradun from Sankri village. A return drive of 198 kilometers on the National Highway 123 will advance you to Dehradun where it all began. You will again pass through the Govind National Park. Don’t forget to take photographs this time. In the middle, we will have our lunch and play some games on the way back to Dehradun. You’ll reach Dehradun in between 6 pm and 7 pm. This will mark the end of your journey along with us. You can book your travel any time after 8 pm or else you can stay back at Dehradun and enjoy the sightseeing. The interesting places in and around Dehradun include Sahastradhara, Tiger Falls, Robert’s Cave, Mindrolling Monastery, Tapkeshwar Temple, Tapovan and many more. You can also visit Kempty falls. All these places are amazing and if you have an extra day, we suggest you go out and explore the beauty of Uttarakhand. The scenic beauty and impeccable natural landscapes are something to look out for.
We can assure you that all along the return journey, you will keep thinking about the beautiful Kedarkantha trek. The Kedarkantha trek is a paradise on earth. The beauty of trekking in the Himalayas will cast a magical spell that you will continue to cherish throughout your lifetime. One of the many things you should be grateful for in life is that you get to witness so many incredible places. Behind every corner, there is something waiting for you to explore. It gives you an ample amount of time to know that the world is really simple. It helps you to understand what really matters to you. For once in your life, try to embrace the happiness of not knowing what’s ahead and you tend to realize that the rulebooks are for shelves. Life is right there out in the open waiting for you to embrace it.