KEDARTAL TREK
The Kedartal trek is for lovers of adventure. It is for those trekkers who have done a considerable amount of Himalayan treks and now want to push themselves. It is a difficult trek, with a truly magical experience to give in return for all the effort.
The trek climbs to the glacial Kedartal lake, sitting amid a cauldron of big mountains. Famous mountains of our country rise in front of you in this cauldron – Mt Thalaysagar, Mt Bhrigupanth, Manda Parvat, Mt Jogin, and Mt Gangotri. You camp in the shadow of the mighty Mt Thalaysagar and Mt Bhrigupanth.
DAY 1
Reach Gangotri from Dehradun
Drive distance: 242 km | Drive Duration: 8 hours
Transport will be arranged from Hotel Grand Legacy Dehradun at 6.00 am. Cab cost per vehicle will be Rs 8,500 (Tempo Traveller) and Rs 14,000 (SUV). This is to be shared among trekkers and paid directly to the driver.
DAY 2
Acclimatization day around Gangotri (10,052 ft)
Take a short trek up one of the trails around Gangotri and then return to base.
DAY 3
Trek from Gangotri (10,052 ft) to Bhoj Kharak (13,220 ft)
Trek distance: 6 km | Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
Moderate-difficult. Steep ascent all the way. The terrain is rocky in many parts.
DAY 4
Bhoj Kharak (13,220 ft) to Kedar Kharak (14,240 ft)
Trek distance: 2.5 km | Trek Duration: 3 hours
Moderate-difficult. 1 km of steep ascent followed by 3 km of moderate ascents and descents.
DAY 5
Kedar Kharak (14,240 ft) to Kedartal (15,500 ft) and back to Kedar Kharak (14,240 ft)
Trek distance: 5.40 km | Trek Duration: 8 hours
Difficult. Continuously ascending trail over a rocky terrain.
DAY 6
Kedar Kharak (14,240 ft) to Gangotri (10,052 ft)
Trek distance: 8.50 km | Trek Duration: 8 hours
Moderate. Continuously descending trail over a rocky terrain
DAY 7
Gangotri to Dehradun
Drive distance: 242 km | Drive Duration: 8 hours
Cab cost per vehicle will be Rs 8,500 (Tempo Traveller) and Rs 14,000 (SUV). You will reach Dehradun between 6.00 PM and 7.00 PM.