Nourished with mother nature at its best, the Uttarakhand has a mystical and tranquil aura with majestic Himalayan peaks, scenic valleys surrounded by hills, and dense forests. Such heaven is Kedarkantha Trek for beginners and experienced trekkers who love hovering in snow amid nature. Kedarkantha is also India’s popular winter trek as trekkers get to witness snow-clad mountains, quaint villages, frozen lake and powdery trails. And trekking in such rich flora is an experience to behold forever. Kedarkantha Trek is also packed with an amazing camping experience in the hills.
Quick Facts:
- Starting Point – Sankri / Dehradun
- Ending Point – Sankri / Dehradun
- Duration – 5 nights 6 days
- Difficulty level – Moderate
- Altitude / Height – 12500 feet
Cost – Starting from Rs 5390!
Perched in the western Garhwal region of Uttarkashi, the Kedarkantha is a mesmerizing 20 km trek with an easy to moderate hiking level. There are three routes to reach the summit – Sankri, Kotgaon and Gaichwan route. And each route has its unique and different sightings. Walk the dense forest through Mori Valley with River Tons beside. The snow falls in Kedarkantha till the end of April, making it the best winter trek lying on the fringe of Govind National Park in Uttarakhand. Capture the panoramic view of mountain peaks, including Swargarohini, Bandarpunch, Black Peak, creating the backdrop hypnotizing during sunrise and sunset.
Kedarkantha is also known as Bal-Kedar, which was supposed to be the Kedarnath, Kedarkantha is means ‘throat of Lord Shiva’, has a myth that goes back to the Mahabharata time. According to the devotees, it is believed that after the war between Kaurava’s & Pandava’s, Pandava’s travelled to the Himalayas to seek Mahadev’s blessings, but Lord Shiva didn’t meet them and disguised himself as a bull and hid here. While meditating, Lord Shiva got disturbed by the village men, and he disappeared to continue his meditation on the present Kedarnath, a famous abode of Lord Shiva. The people of Sankri village believe that the ‘Trishul’ of Mahadev placed at the summit protects them and keeps the place blessed with his unseen presence.
