Trekking to Kedarkantha 2026 - Uttarakhand
- Hill Station
- Adventure
Pick-up: Dehradun – Drop: Sankri Base Camp
5 Days – 4 Nights
- Activities
Kedarkantha is a classic Himalayan winter summit rising to about 12,500 ft, famous for its snow-covered trails, sunrise views, and beginner-friendly route. Starting from the village of Sankri in Uttarakhand, the trek usually spans 4-6 days, covering roughly 18-20 km in total, which makes it ideal for Indian youth, first-timers, and backpackers short on time.
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Dehradun to Dehradun 4N/5D
Dehradun to Dehradun (4N/5D), Pick up & Drop, Food Included
5500
Kedarkantha trekking is possible throughout most of the year, but between November and April is the prettiest because that's when the roads are covered with snow, and the mountains appear their prettiest.
Trekking should be avoided from June to September because of the heavy rain and challenging walking conditions.
The Kedarkantha journey is often advised to be undertaken between December and April.
In these months, the daytime high is 8°C while the overnight ranges from -5°C to 3°C.
The height of the Kedarkantha journey is roughly 3,810 meters, or 12,500 feet. The hike is an ideal 20 KM route where you can see the alluring Himalayan beauty and feast your eyes on snow-covered pathways. The route is curved by the alpine thickets, and the variety of wildlife adds to its charm.
The trip from Sankri to Kedarkantha is 20 KM lengthy in terms of distance. The trek takes four days to complete, with two and a half days spent ascending and one and a half days spent descending.
The hike is preceded and followed by an additional day set aside for transit to and from Dehradun. The entire journey takes six days.
