Kedartal Trek starts from Gangotri, the source of the Ganges and one of the Char Dham of Uttarakhand. Kedartal- Lord Shiva’s lake, is situated in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarkhand at an altitude of 4900metres. It is the source of Kedar Ganga river, that is flowing beside the trail to Kedartal. The trek is a beautiful journey from Gangotri Dham,rocky trail beside the river, through the pine forest and high altitude meadows with the view of majestic Himalayan peaks such as Mt Thalaysagar, Mt Bhrigupanth, Manda Parvat, Mt Jogin, Mt Gangotri. These peaks can be seen very close and rising from the base to top. The reflection of these peaks can also be seen in the Kedartal.

It is moderate to difficult level trek with rocky terrain and steep climb. Sometimes you have to climb the spider wall in the trails. As you climb higher the temperature gets colder and the view gets better and better.

  • Region :- Uttarakhand (uttarkashi)
  • Duration :- 5Night/6Day
  • Grade :- moderate
  • Max Altitude :- 15,500feet
  • Trek Distance :- 37km
  • Best Season :- Sept- Nov
  • Food: Meals while on trek (Veg + egg.)
  • Stay :- Guest house/Home stay/Camping
  • Starting point:- Dehradun to Dehradun

Things To carry on Trek (Basics Gears)

  • Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Liters)
  • Trekking Shoes
  • LED Torch
  • One Water Bottle (one litre)
  • Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)
  • Clothes
  • Trekking Jacket
  • Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers
  • Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)
  • Two collared t-shirts
  • Thermals
  • Extra Pair of Clothes
  • woolen sweater
  • Accessories
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreens Lotion (SPF 50/70)
  • Lip Balm (SPF 30)
  • Sun cap/Normal Cap
  • Synthetic hand gloves
  • Five pair of Socks
  • Raincoat/Ponchos
  • Plastic cover (for wet clothes)

Short Itinerary of KEDARTAL TREK

  • Day 1: Dehradun to Dharali/Gangotri
  • Day 02: Trek from Gangotri to Bhojharak (6 km trek)
  • Day 3: Bhojkharak to kedarkharak (4 km trek)
  • Day 4: Kedarkharak to Kedartal and back to Kedarkharak (8km trek)
  • Day 5: Kedarkharak to Gangotri (10 km trek)
  • Day 6: Dharali to Dehradun
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