gangotri domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/u347885151/domains/gangotriexpeditions.in/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6260The winter trek most people start with: pine forest under deep snow, a camp at Juda ka Talab, and a summit at 3,810 m that gives you the whole Garhwal range at sunrise.
| Duration | 5 days / 4 nights |
|---|---|
| Maximum altitude | 3,810 m |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Best season | Dec - Apr |
| Departures | Every Saturday |
| Starts from | Delhi |
| Group size | Max 15 |
Kedarkantha is the best-known winter trek in India, and deservedly so - it gives you a genuine snow summit at 3,810 m without needing any technical skill. The route climbs from Sankri through pine forest to the frozen lake at Juda ka Talab, then up open meadows to a summit that looks across at Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch and Black Peak. Between December and March there is snow underfoot for most of it.
Overnight drive to Dehradun, then the long road through Mussoorie and Purola to Sankri (1,950 m).
Four km climb through pine and oak to the lake at 2,700 m. Camp on its edge.
A short day out of the treeline to the base camp meadow at 3,400 m, with the summit visible above.
Pre-dawn start for the 3,810 m summit, then a long descent all the way back to Sankri.
Drive out, arriving Delhi late in the evening.
It is probably the best first Himalayan trek there is. The days are short, the gradient is kind, and the summit feels like a real one. The only thing to prepare for is the cold - nights at base camp go well below freezing.
Minus 5 to minus 10 degrees at night at base camp in January, colder with wind. We provide tents and sleeping bags rated for it; you need to bring layers, a down jacket, gloves and a proper hat.
From late December through March, almost always. Early December and April are less certain - the trek is still worth doing then, but come for the walk rather than for the snow.
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