Kedarkantha trek Itinerary 2025: Cost, Inclusions & Best Deals
The Kedarkantha Trek is one of the most popular winter treks of the country. Be it Staying at Sankri or the beautiful Campsites of Juda ka Talab and Kedarkantha base Camp this treks beauty is unmatched and unseen. The aderaline rush that a trekker experiences especially on the summit day during this trek is unmatched for any other trek in Winter. The Kedarkantha Trek spans 5 days and 4 nights and is available in two variants:
- Dehradun to Dehradun Package
- Sankri to Sankri Package
Dehradun to Dehradun package provides you the Transport facility from Dehradun to Dehradun whereas Sankri to Sankri package means you need to report directly at Sankri. Whether you’re choosing Dehradun to Dehradun or Sankri to Sankri, the experience remains unforgettable. For a quick overview, you can also check our Kedarkantha Trek Packages 2025 before diving into the detailed itinerary below.
Now let us go through the Day-wise Itinerary for Kedarkantha trek.
Day 01: Dehradun to Sankri | 196 Km Drive, 8-9 hours
- Pick up from Prince Chowk Dehradun at 7:00 AM. Dehradun is well connected with Delhi through railway and road route. Overnight Buses and Trains are available.
- A 196 km drive to Sankri Via Mussorie, Kempty Falls, Netwar & Purola.
- Arrival at Sankri village by evening.
- Quick introduction and briefing about the trek.
- Check in Guest house/Hotel. Dinner and rest at the guesthouse/hotel.
Day 02: Trek from Sankri to Juda Ka talab Camp site | 3.5 Km Trek, 5-6 Hours | Altitude Gain: 7200 ft to 9186 ft
- Trek to Juda Ka Talab campsite after breakfast.
- The trail is of easy to moderate ascend passing through dense forests of Oak & Rhododendron. Arrival at Juda Ka Talab campsite followed by lunch and rest in the camps.
- The Tal remains frozen during the winter season and a great sight to watch.
- Evening refreshments, Group Activities and dinner at the campsite.
- Overnight stay in the camps.
Day 03: Trek to Kedarkantha Base camp from Juda Ka Talab | 3 Km trek, 4-5 Hours | Altitude gain: 9186 ft to 10334 ft
- Trek to Kedarkantha Base Camp from Juda Ka Talab after breakfast.
- Arrival at base camp around lunch.
- An evening acclimatization walk followed by evening refreshments.
- Early dinner and rest in the camps.
Day 04: The Summit Day, Night stay at Hargaon Camp | 7 km 9-10 Hours | Altitude gain: 10334 ft to 12500 ft
- Early morning Trek to Kedarkantha Peak at 3 AM after light breakfast.
- Steep and moderate climb of 3.5 km with level walks in between.
- Carry at least 1-2 litres of water individually as the trail is deprived of water points.
- Packed lunch at the summit point of the trek.
- Descend back to Hargaon Base camp from the peak.
- Refreshments and evening snacks after arriving at base camp.
- Dinner and rest in Camps.
Day 05: Descend to Sankri from Hargaon and Drive Back to Dehradun | 4 Km descend, 196 Km Drive
- Descend down to Sankri Village from Hargaon camp after breakfast at Hargaon camp
- Arrival by 1:00 PM.
- Leave for Dehradun.
- Arrival time in Dehradun by 10:00 PM.
Kindly plan your onward journey accordingly
Cost and Inclusions of the Kedarkantha Package :
- Dehradun to Dehradun Package
Cost: ₹7,000 per person + 5 % GST
Inclusions:
* Transportation (Dehradun → Sankri → Dehradun)
* Vegetarian meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks, Dinner)
* Accommodation: Hotel/Guest House on Day 1 + tents (triple sharing) during the trek
* Sleeping bags, mats, and camping gear
* Trekking equipment (microspikes, gaiters as per snow conditions)
* Experienced and qualified guides with support staff
* Forest permits
* Medical support (first aid kit, oximeter, oxygen cylinder)
* Sanitised and hygienic campsites
Note: Meals during transportation on Day 1 and Day 5 are not included.
- Sankri to Sankri Package
Cost: ₹5,000 per person+5% GST
Inclusions Same as the Dehradun package, except transportation.
Trekkers need to reach Sankri Basecamp (Homestay) on their own.
Additional Expenses to Consider
Apart from the package cost, trekkers may need to spend on the following:
- Meals during transportation (only for Dehradun package)
₹100–150 per meal (Approx. ₹600 for Day 1 & Day 5 combined).
- Rental gear (if needed)
Average: ₹700 per person.
It is advised to book in advance to ensure availability.
- Backpack offloading (optional)
Around ₹1,400 per bag for the entire trek.
- Miscellaneous/Personal expenses
Around ₹1,000 for emergencies.
What is Not Included in the Package
- Anything not mentioned in inclusion list
- Meals during Transportation
- Any kind of personal Expenses
- Unscheduled or extended stay due to road blocks, Landslides, Heavy Snowfalls
- Porter/mule charges (Personal), Back pack offloading Charges
- Cost of Evacuation in case of emergency
Pro Tips : To get best Deals it is advised to book the trek early especially if you are travelling around mid December to Mid January time. As later on there might be availability issues and also expect a price hike of around 10-15%, “To avoid last-minute price hikes and availability issues, we recommend booking your slot early. You can find updated batch dates and offers on our Kedarkantha Trek Availability & Batches page.