Kedar Tal Trek
Trek Cost
₹16,500 per person
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Max Altitude
15,485 ft
Trek Grade
Moderate to Difficult
Trek Distance
Approx. 38 km
Region
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Best Time
May to June & September to October
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DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Dehradun to Gangotri (Drive – 240 km / 8–10 hours)
- Altitude: 10,055 ft
- Stay: Guesthouse / Hotel
- Meals: Dinner
- Highlights: Scenic drive through Mussoorie, Uttarkashi, and along the Bhagirathi River. Enroute views of Tehri Dam, lush pine forests, and picturesque valleys.
- Note: Acclimatization begins from here. Evening visit to the sacred Gangotri temple.
Day 2: Gangotri to Bhoj Kharak (Trek – 8 km / 5–6 hours)
- Altitude: 12,400 ft
- Stay: Campsite
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trail Features: The trek starts with a moderate ascent. Trail passes through dense Bhojpatra (Birch) forests and scenic ridges alongside the Kedar Ganga river – considered the gift of Lord Shiva to Bhagirathi.
- Highlights: First views of snow-capped peaks and camping amidst alpine wilderness.
Day 3: Bhoj Kharak to Kedar Kharak (Trek – 4 km / 4–5 hours)
- Altitude: 14,200 ft
- Stay: Campsite
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trail Features: Gradual but challenging climb through rocky and high-altitude terrain.
- Highlights: Breathtaking views of Bhrigupanth and Thalay Sagar peaks. Alpine meadows filled with wildflowers in season.
- Note: Short trekking day for better acclimatization.
Day 4: Kedar Kharak to Kedar Tal and back (Trek – 10 km round trip / 6–7 hours)
- Altitude: Kedar Tal – 15,485 ft
- Stay: Campsite at Kedar Kharak
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trail Features: Steep and strenuous ascent over moraine and glacial paths.
- Highlights: Kedar Tal – a stunning high-altitude glacial lake with emerald waters, nestled below the mighty Thalay Sagar, Bhrigupanth, and Jogin peaks. A sacred and surreal experience in the lap of the Himalayas.
- Note: Start early for good weather and safe return.
Day 5: Kedar Kharak to Gangotri (Trek – 12 km / 6–7 hours)
- Altitude: Descend to 10,055 ft
- Stay: Guesthouse / Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trail Features: Full-day descent retracing steps through Bhoj Kharak to Gangotri.
- Highlights: Soaking in final views of the majestic peaks and lush valleys.
Day 6: Gangotri to Dehradun (Drive – 240 km / 8–10 hours)
- Meals: Breakfast
- Highlights: Final road journey through the mountains with a heart full of memories and blessings from the divine Himalayas.
- Trip Ends: At Dehradun by evening.
Inclusions:
- Transport
- Dehradun to dehradun
- All meals during the trek (Veg)
- Accommodation: Guesthouse (Gangotri) + Camping (on trek)
- Forest permits and entry fees
- Experienced and certified trek guides and support staff
- Mules/porters for common gear
- First aid and emergency support