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- KEDARTAL TREK
- Uttarakhand
- 7 Days
- 13 to 55 Yrs
- Difficult
- Tour Guide
Description
Kedartal Trek is for adventure lovers. Kedartal also is known as ‘Shiva’s Lake’ is one of the highest lakes in Uttarakhand. This immaculate glacial lake is seated at an elevation of 4,912 metres above sea level in the Uttarkashi district. Kedar Tal lake is formed by the melting of Kedar glacier, thereby giving birth to Kedar Ganga River which is an important tributary of Bhagirathi River.
A challenging trek towards the lake demands exquisite mountaineering experience and here is a 6 day-long trek to the holy site of Gangotri and Kedartal which goes through the rough trails encircled by fir and bhoj trees in plenty. The trail is also extremely remote. There is no human habitation at this altitude. And you find very few trekking groups on this trail. The Kedar Kharak campsite is on a vast dry meadow, hemmed in by mountains on all sides. A wide stream runs through this meadow. This setting makes the sunsets at this campsite exceptional. When the sun sinks behind the snow-clad Bhrigupanth, the entire meadow turns orange and then turns grey, and fades into the inky blackness of the night.
Short Itinerary
Day 2 - Acclimatization day around Gangotri (10,052 ft)
Day 3 - Trek from Gangotri (10,052 ft) to Bhoj Kharak (13,220 ft)
Day 4 - Bhoj Kharak (13,220 ft) to Kedar Kharak (14,240 ft)
Day 5 - Kedar Kharak (14,240 ft) to Kedartal (15,500 ft) and back to Kedar Kharak (14,240 ft)
Day 6 - Kedar Kharak (14,240 ft) to Gangotri (10,052 ft)
Day 7 - Gangotri to Dehradun
Detailed Itinerary
Reach Gangotri from Dehradun
Transport will be arranged from Hotel Grand Legacy Dehradun at 6.00 am. Cab cost per vehicle will be Rs.8,000(5-6 seater). This is to be shared among trekkers and paid directly to the driver.
Acclimatization day around Gangotri (10,052 ft)
Take a short trek up one of the trails around Gangotri and then return to base. This day is crucial for preparing your body for the higher altitudes ahead.
Trek from Gangotri (10,052 ft) to Bhoj Kharak (13,220 ft)
Moderate-difficult. Steep ascent all the way. The terrain is rocky in many parts. The trail passes through dense forests before opening up to the rocky Kharaks.
Bhoj Kharak (13,220 ft) to Kedar Kharak (14,240 ft)
Moderate-difficult. 1 km of steep ascent followed by 3 km of moderate ascents and descents. Reach the vast dry meadow of Kedar Kharak.
Kedar Kharak (14,240 ft) to Kedartal (15,500 ft) and back
Difficult. Continuously ascending trail over a rocky terrain. Witness the pristine beauty of Kedartal lake before returning to the Kedar Kharak camp.
Kedar Kharak (14,240 ft) to Gangotri (10,052 ft)
Moderate. Continuously descending trail over a rocky terrain back to the base camp at Gangotri.
Gangotri to Dehradun
Cab cost per vehicle will be Rs.8,000 (5-6 seater). You will reach Dehradun between 6.00 PM and 7.00 PM. Distance between campsites may vary slightly by weather/route.
Important Points
- You will be staying in tents on all days of the trek.
- Trekkers must carry a copy of their photo ID for entry at forest check posts.
- Please note: Twin sharing tents may not be available May-August due to international raw material shortages; triple sharing may be utilized in spacious 3-person tents.