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Kedartal trek starts from Gangotri, the source of the Ganges and one of the char dhams of Uttarakhand. Kedartal- Lord Shiva’s lake, is situated in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarkhand at an altitude of 4900metres. It is the source of Kedar Ganga river, that is flowing beside the trail to Kedartal. The trek is a beautiful journey from Gangotri Dham,rocky trail beside the river, through the pine forest and high altitude meadows with the view of majestic Himalayan peaks such as Mt Thalaysagar, Mt Bhrigupanth, Manda Parvat, Mt Jogin, Mt Gangotri. These peaks can be seen very close and rising from the base to top. The reflection of these peaks can also be seen in the Kedartal.
It is moderate to difficult level trek with rocky terrain and steep climb. Sometimes you have to climb the spider wall in the trails. As you climb higher the temperature gets colder and the view gets better and better.
- Region :- Uttarakhand (uttarkashi)
- Duration :- 5Night/6Day
- Grade :- moderate
- Max Altitude :- 15,500feet
- Trek Distance :- 37km
- Best Season :- Sept- Nov
- Food: Meals while on trek (Veg + egg.)
- Stay :- Guest house/Home stay/Camping
- Starting point:- Dehradun to Dehradun
Things To carry on Trek (Basics Gears)
- Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Liters)
- Trekking Shoes
- LED Torch
- One Water Bottle (one litre)
- Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)
- Clothes
- Trekking Jacket
- Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers
- Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)
- Two collared t-shirts
- Thermals
- Extra Pair of Clothes
- woolen sweater
- Accessories
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreens Lotion (SPF 50/70)
- Lip Balm (SPF 30)
- Sun cap/Normal Cap
- Synthetic hand gloves
- Five pair of Socks
- Raincoat/Ponchos
- Plastic cover (for wet clothes)
Short Itinerary of KEDARTAL TREK
Day 1: Dehradun to Dharali/Gangotri
Day 02: Trek from Gangotri to Bhojharak (6 km trek)
Day 3: Bhojkharak to kedarkharak (4 km trek)
Day 4: Kedarkharak to Kedartal and back to Kedarkharak (8km trek)
Day 5: Kedarkharak to Gangotri (10 km trek)
Day 6: Dharali to Dehradun
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Itineraries
Day 1
Dehradun to Dharali/Gangotri
Altitude: 2050 metres, 280 km drive, approx 12 hours.
The Travellers will be picked up from Haridwar.
Travel from Haridwar to Dharali/Gangotri, Dharali is 20kms before Gangotri; Gangotri is the base for Kedartal trek.
Reach dharali/Gangotri in the evening; Stay in the hotel/home-stay.
Dinner followed by rest.
Day 2
Trek from Gangotri to Bhojharak (6 km trek)
Wake up early in the morning and freshen up for the day ahead.
After breakfast we will head towards Gangotri, It is one hour drive from Dharali to Gangotri.
The trek starts from Gangotri to Bhojkharak
The trails are rocky and steep going through the forest.
It takes 5-6 hours to reach Bhojkharak walking at a constant pace.
Reach Bhojkhark Campsite for the Lunch.
After lunch rest or explore around the campsite.
Acclimatisation walk in the evening and evening snacks will be ready on return.
Dinner followed by rest.
Day 3
Bhojkharak to kedarkharak (4 km trek)
Wake up early in the morning and freshen up for the day ahead.
After breakfast the trek starts to the next campsite Kedarkharak.
The trek is easier than earlier day with uniform ascents and descends.
It will take 4-5 hours to reach the campsite.
Reach the campsite for lunch.
After lunch rest or explore around the campsite.
Acclimatisation walk in the evening and evening snacks will be ready on return.
Dinner followed by rest.
Day 4
Kedarkharak to Kedartal and back to Kedarkharak (8km trek)
Wake up early in the morning and freshen up for the day ahead.
The most excited day comes when we attempt summit to kedartal.
After breakfast the trek starts and we head towards kedartal.
After 4-5 hours of strenuous effort we reach the emerald lake and the reflection Thalay sagar peak in the lake.
Enjoy the beauty of the lake and its surroundings for some time then we will head towards kedarkharak campsite.
Rest in the camps
Day 5
Kedarkharak to Gangotri (10 km trek)
Wake up early in the morning and freshen up for the day ahead.
After breakfast we will trek back to Gangotri.
As the trek is mostly descending it will be easier and take less time.
Reach Gangotri and 1 hour drive to Dharali for our night stay.
Dinner followed by rest
Day 6
Dharali to Dehradun
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