How to Plan a Kedarkantha Trek from Dehradun
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.
Here are the various ways to reach Dehradun
By Road:
Dehradun is approximately 270 km from Delhi and usually takes around 4–5 hours to reach via the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway.
Buses:
You can book government buses from the UTC website:
Private operators such as Zing Bus, RedBus, and Laxmi Holidays also run daily services.
Fare Range: ₹350 – ₹1100 (depending on the bus type and operator).
Taxi:
If you are traveling in a group of 4 or more, hiring a taxi can be economical. A taxi from Delhi to Dehradun generally costs around ₹5000.
By Train:
Dehradun has a well-connected railway station.
You can check train availability from your city on the IRCTC website.
If trains are not directly available from your city, you can travel to Delhi first. From Delhi, there are many train options to Dehradun such as:
Vande Bharat Express
Dehradun–Kota Express
Nanda Devi Express, and others.
Once you reach Dehradun, you can continue your journey towards Sankri. If you are travelling with an organised trek group, check the reporting and pickup point in advance.
How to Reach Prince Chowk Dehradun :
Prince Chowk Dehradun is 700m from Railway Station.
From ISBT, Prince Chowk is 6km away and you can easily get shared transport at around INR 10-15 or you can also book an Ola or Uber up-to prince Chowk.
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.
