Kedarkantha Treks 2026 Package, Itinerary & Details

DAY -1 

Trekkers At Kedarkantha Trek

We prepared for the trek, dumped extra baggage at the dumping point, and had a warm, energizing breakfast at the shelter along with some zingy beverages. we started hiking from the shelter at around 9AM, we reached a security gate where our documents were scrutinized. We started the trek from there, slowly moving away from humanity into the arms of mother nature, at first, I was feeling a bit exhausted due to the weight I was carrying, and I felt more miserable as time passed for approximately an hour, so I gave my backpack to the mule handler.

That felt good, to be honest. we had multiple small breaks amidst the journey. We had some Pahadi Maggi along with some chocolates for instant energy. As we started moving, our trek leaders guided us throughout the path and spared some knowledge on the mountain we were about to climb and some other neighbouring mountains as well.

we reached camp 1 around 3 noon, and tents were already pitched by our trip operators we rested there for a while, and then a miracle took away our breath, it started snowing! for the first time in my life, I witnessed snowfall and it was mesmerizing. it also answered a decade-long question I have been having (yes, the snowflakes were tiny and the exact shape of a snowflake, they were not kidding about the shape). We lost signals somewhere around 11 in the morning, it was just us with ourselves, the birds chirping, the fresh Himalayan air filling our lungs. it was ecstatic.

We had dinner around 7, some dal, and roti along with rice and eggs. it was appetizing, the food was well-cooked and tasty. the thing I observed here are some minor changes that would make a sound success keeping this in mind Himalayan shelter has provided nutritious food with Dhaniya mixed in it, which helps in maintaining the ideal temperature of our body at negative or low temperatures.

that being said safety and hygiene were well maintained to make the process memorable we come separated but go united, as we start the journey everyone in the group would be your family for a week. We share a few smiles and some pain, but the joy stays along as we get to meet different people from all parts of the world with different tales!

DAY -2

Juda Ka Talab

As it dawned, we were covered with little snow, and the previous night had a valuable snoring session (pun intended). I was tired of the climb so I cut some slack. then we headed to Base Camp after a hearty breakfast, some eggs being a common intake. this was where I fell in love with the Himalayas we treaded through a rough patch of pines along our way.

 some streams of water flowing down the towering Kedarkantha epical mountain with its roots etched into Mahabharata and Pandava’s as we moved on we got to Juda Ka Talab which in literal terms says two connected ponds and our epics sang glory of Lord Shiva as this peak name Kedarkantha suggests throat of Lord Shiva as we go closer to base camp I was disconnected with the world as there are no cellular services or internet I got to connect to people and nature on a more emotional and human level.

This helped clear my clogged brain from all the endless social media and societal barriers. The trek to base camp is farther, but everyone where on their A-game as our bodies were in an adrenaline rush, we were feeling much more energized than at the start, I even started carrying my own backpack to save money.

We get to see a lot of panoramic mountain scenery along the way. Every moment is a moment to capture on this trek from day one at the Sankri guest house to the summit day with the view of 13 surrounding peaks, it’s all a breathtaking journey and imagine capturing it to make a memoire of your memories.

 High altitude pine forests, wooden cabins, cultural tales, mesmerizing sunrise and sunset points which helps the trekkers to witness golden orange sun vantage points.

Astrophotography is the one of the key highlights of this trek, trekkers spend their night under a blanket of million stars with the opportunity to capture the breathtaking marvel of the milky way.

We reached base camp early, and some rested as others ventured out. I started exploring the area, and as we walked through, I got to see how huge the base camp was, spread across the foot of the summit, with a bit of alpine ambiance as I walked through.

We had to wake at 0300 as those are the ideal times to summit push, as we can have the enchanting view of the sunrise. That night was breathtakingly beautiful as we looked at the night sky, we were away from major light pollution from the cities, and there were millions of stars through the canvas of the night sky, painted with a bright Milky Way across our Globe, millions of stars twinkling, shooting stars zapping around, another wonder one could witness.

Our ancestors used to find their way around our planet using the stars. I was once again reminded of my roots of how close humanity is to nature, and that modernity is a slow poison taking away the happiness of modern generations, i wept as I saw the sky mirroring like a perfect blank canvas filled with stars

Beneath the canopy of stars, time gently nudges us to treasure the fleeting moments of our journey. Amidst the cosmic panorama of the Milky Way and distant planets, our lives twinkle like celestial beacons, each moment a delicate stroke in the masterpiece of the universe. In this celestial theatre, we find resonance, basking in the timeless allure of the cosmos.

We often forget how unique and meek human life is, and this trip helped me grasp that again, once and for all, answering the question of why the Himalayas?

Day -3

Kedarkantha Peak

We pushed to the summit at 0300 with an energy bar, a small snack, and a snack to carry too. at three in the morning walking through the snow-clad mountain under the mesmerizing night sky and chilly breeze across the valley is the closest you can get to being human, we had to wear crampons as we walked through the ice, I went ahead of the group multiple groups Kedarkantha summit push at one window.

you could meet a lot of helping people along the way, as I reached to the Kedarkantha summit ridge there it was 6:40 AM and I could see the distant crown Himalayan peaks around the towering Kedarkantha the ridge was a bit hard, but the moment I set my eyes on the summit my body started pumping huge amounts of energy as I crusaded through the ridges.

 I felt more alive as you can see the imminent danger before your eyes and this trust me boosts your morale and your self-confidence in life soars the roofs after you go back to your daily life, you are revamped, the summit was heaven with the sun beaming across the Himalayan belt, that cold wind along with exceptionally positive environment we summited Kedarkantha trek experience, i was ecstatic , I never in a million years thought nature would compel me in such a way !

This day we move deeper into the forest, isolated from rest of the world. Today we leave Juda ka talab behind we tread steadily and we transition from the towering dark woods of pine and oak forests into open alpine meadows.

This day allows the trekkers sense the mighty aura of Kedarkantha. Amidst The occasional clearings one would find the magnificent ridges of Swargarohini and black peak, they appear like sharp razors against the deep blue sky.

Here one can witness wind corridors, which are certain bends where the trekkers feel sudden blasts of wind. Locals believe these gusts are spirits of shepherds guiding the trekkers, but in reality, they’re natural katabatic winds pumped through gaps of ridgelines.