Dehradun Railway Station
Kedarkantha trek is considered among the best winter trek in the country. Kedarkantha is a majestic Himalayan peak located in Govind Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand at an elevation of 3812 metres above sea level. The snow remains here till the month of April, which makes it so popular unlike other winter treks. The trek starts from a small village Sankri, hike through dense forests of oak and Rhododendron, a frozen lake or Talab midway and finally a hike to the summit in snowy and chilly conditions. The prominent Himalayan peaks namely Bandarpoonch, Kalanag, Swargarohini etc are visible from the summit of Kedarkantha.
Our company, The Vishansar Adventure, offers exciting trekking opportunities in the Kedarkantha Trek, a place that offers a magnificent view of the celestialsky, superabundantmeadows and snow paths. We organize Kedarkantha Trek specially for winter trekking as it isa favourable optionfor trekkers during this time of the year. The winter trek of Kedarkantha propounds trekking with adventure in an easy approach which automatically makes it a convenient option. It is fully embraced with natural wonders that makes it one of the most sought after treks in Uttarakhand.The temperature at Kedarkantha goes up to 20 degrees during the summer. However, the weather in winter sees the mountains covered in spotless white snow, making it an exhilarating destination for skiing along with trekking during winters. The temperature can go as low as -10 degrees with the climate remaining cold from November to February.
The base camp for the trek is at Sankri, a scenic little dropsnuggled deep in the mountains. Thecamp is approximately 7-8 hours drive from Dehradun and this journey in itself is enough to overwhelma person. During this drive one can behold majestic glimpses of Mussoorie, Naitwar, Nowgaon, Mori and Purola. Further, the trek traverses the forests of the Kedarkantha peak and lets a person explore the rare alpine flora and fauna. The hike to JudaKaTalab is the crowning accomplishment of this sumptuous trek. The difficulty level of the Kedarkantha Trek varies from season to season. Autumn and summers are great months for beginners to undertake the trek, however, the trek becomes a little more challenging during the winters, especially during the rainy season and only experienced trekkers are recommended to take the trek that time. The long duration of the trek which is of around six days makes the overall experience slightly challenging.
The Vishansar Adventure is prominently a team of three engineers who work with a motive to explore the non-commercialized destinations in India through the medium of trekking. Our aim is to focus on the minor details to make comfort accessible to the trekkers while scouting in the nature. We are an expert and have an upper hand in the tours and excursion activities which are related to trekking.
