A perfect winter trek with pristine snow trails and 360-degree summit views.

Travel Time (8-9 hours drive)

Depart early morning from Dehradun Railway Station or Jolly Grant Airport. Drive through Mussoorie, Kempty Falls, and Purola to reach Sankri village. Check in to guest house or homestay. Evening briefing about the trek. Overnight stay at Sankri.

Trek Duration: 4-5 hours

Start trek after breakfast from Sankri village. Walk through pine forests and maple trees. Cross small streams and wooden bridges. Reach Juda Ka Talab, a beautiful frozen lake in winter. Set up camp near the lake. Evening tea and snacks. Dinner and overnight stay in camps.

Trek Duration: 3-4 hours

Morning trek through dense oak and pine forests. Gradual ascent with stunning mountain views. Pass through clearings with panoramic Himalayan views. Reach Kedarkantha Base Camp by afternoon. See peaks like Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, and Black Peak. Rest and acclimatize at base camp. Early dinner and sleep for summit day.

Trek Duration: 7-8 hours Summit

Wake up at 2:00 AM for summit attempt. Start trek by 3:00 AM with headlamps. Steep climb through snow in winter. Reach Kedarkantha summit by sunrise (around 6:30-7:00 AM). Enjoy 360-degree views of major Himalayan peaks. See Yamunotri, Gangotri ranges, Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, and Ranglana peaks. Spend time at summit taking photos. Descend back to base camp for breakfast. Pack up and trek down to Hargaon Camp. Overnight stay at Hargaon.

Trek Duration: 4-5 hours

Morning breakfast at camp. Begin descent through different trail via Hargaon village. Walk through beautiful meadows and forests. Reach Sankri by afternoon. Check in to guest house. Celebrate successful summit with team. Free evening to explore Sankri village. Overnight stay at Sankri.

Drive Distance: 210 kilometers Drive Duration: 8-9 hours

Early morning departure from Sankri. Drive back to Dehradun via same route. Reach Dehradun by evening. Drop at Railway Station or Airport. Trek ends.