Arrival at Dehradun: You will arrive in Dehradun, which is the gateway city to the Dev Kyara trek. Transfer to Sankri (200 km / 8 hours): From Dehradun, you will embark on a scenic drive to Sankri village, which serves as the base for the trek. The journey takes approximately 8 hours. Overnight stay in Sankri.

Trek from Sankri to Juda Ka Talab (5 km / 9,000 ft): Start the trek from Sankri and hike to Juda Ka Talab. The trail takes you through dense forests and beautiful meadows. It is a relatively gentle ascent of about 5 kilometers, and the altitude at Juda Ka Talab is around 9,000 ft. Set up camp near the serene Juda Lake for the night.

Trek from Juda Ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base Camp (4 km / 11,200 ft): Resume the trek from Juda Ka Talab and make your way to the Kedarkantha Base Camp. This stretch of the trek covers approximately 4 kilometers and takes you to an altitude of around 11,200 ft. The base camp offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks. Camp overnight at the base camp.

Trek from Kedarkantha Base Camp to Kedarkantha Peak (12,500 ft) and back to Hargaon (6 km / 8,450 ft): Today is the summit day. Begin early in the morning and ascend from the base camp to the Kedarkantha Peak, reaching an altitude of approximately 12,500 ft. Enjoy panoramic views of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks from the summit. Descend back to Hargaon, which is located at an altitude of around 8,450 ft. Camp overnight at Hargaon.

Trek from Hargaon to Sankri (6 km) and return to Dehradun: On the final day of the trek, hike back from Hargaon to Sankri, covering a distance of approximately 6 kilometers. Once you reach Sankri, you'll drive back to Dehradun, where the trek concludes.

Ans: 1 The best time to do the Kedarkantha trek is during the winter months of December to February when the region is covered in snow, offering a mesmerizing winter trekking experience. The weather during this period is usually cold and clear.

Ans: 2 The Kedarkantha trek is considered a moderately difficult trek suitable for beginners and experienced trekkers alike. It involves gradual ascents and descents, with a maximum altitude of approximately 12,500 ft. Prior trekking experience and a moderate level of fitness are recommended.

Ans: 3 While the maximum altitude on the Kedarkantha trek is relatively moderate, altitude sickness can still be a concern for some individuals. It's important to acclimatize properly, stay hydrated, and listen to your body. Consulting with a healthcare professional and carrying necessary medications is advisable.

Ans: 4 Kedarnath and Kedarkantha are different, but both are located in the Garhwal Himalayan range. Dehradun's distance to Kedarkantha is around 200 km that takes 10-11 hours to reach Sankri, the base camp of Kedarkantha trek. It is famous for winter treks for which many people wait for winters to crowd here. The campsites are beautiful with mountain peaks, pine and oak trees as a backdrop, a bonfire in the middle of the camps keeping it warm in the nights, and many beautiful sights.

Ans: 5 Kedarkantha Trek takes 3 minimum and 4 maximum days to complete.

Ans: 6 The route of the Kedarkantha Trek contains many uphills. So it does requires an average level of fitness. Some basic amount of fitness training will make your journey enjoyable and easy.