Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Kedarkantha Trek: A Detailed Guide About Everything You Should Know!

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The Kedarkantha trek is one of the best trekking experiences that you can get if you are a lover of trekking. India has many things to offer starting from the great mountains to the deep seas. You can enjoy all types of adventures amidst the beauty of nature in India. Trekking is one of the most interesting and fun-loving activities that can be enjoyed in the mountain ranges. The Kedarkantha region is all full of mountains so it will be a great idea to go for Kedarkantha trek in Uttarakhand. Below all the basic and necessary information related to the Kedarkantha trek is given in great detail that will help you to plan your trip for trekking in the Kedarkantha. 


                     About The Trek




The Kedarkantha trek is a trek of 5 days basically which is full of adventures and fun. You will get the chance to trek in the snow in the beautiful atmosphere of nature. Trekking is not at all an easy job but the trek to Kedarkantha would also not be too very difficult in comparison to many other treks in the Himalayan region.
This trip is advised for the people who are deeply interested in trekking in the Himalayan region however that can be both the beginners in the field of trekking or have the experience of trekking in the past. The experience of the Kedarkantha trek would be completely different from many other treks that you might have experienced.


Best Time For The Kedarkantha Trek


The best part about this trek is that it is around trial trek that both starts and ends in Sankri and you can go for trekking in Kedarkantha throughout the year but the best time to visit Kedarkantha trek is in the month of December to February that is in the winter season. At this time the location is filled with snow and so you get the feel of the winter trek or snow trek.
Therefore it is generally advised to take the Kedarkantha trek in winter to enjoy the complete benefits of the trek in the natural environment. Also it is highly recommended to avoid trekking in this region in the monsoon season that is up till the month of April, as the place receives a very high amount of snowfall during that phase so it may turn out to be extremely dangerous for you if you take a tour or go for trekking in Kedarkantha in the monsoon season.
Ideal duration: 5 days, can also be covered in the 6-day duration
Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate
Maximum altitude: 12,500 feet
Location:
Kedarkantha is the name of a mountain peak in the Himalayan regions in the state of Uttarakhand in India. It is located in the Uttarkashi district within Govind Wildlife Sanctuary in the Sankri village.

                          How To Reach






The route of Kedarkantha trek is not very difficult. You can easily reach the base camp location with the help of local transportation once you reach Dehradun.
By Air:-
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun which is located about 25 km from the city. From Delhi, there is a daily flight for Dehradun. After you reach Dehradun you can hire a cab or can use the local transport to reach the base camp.
By Train:-
You can board the train to Dehradun from Delhi. There are regular trains that run from Delhi for Dehradun so you can take an overnight journey for Dehradun from Delhi and after that, you can use the private vehicle or bus to reach Sankri.
By Road:-
Regular buses run for Delhi to Dehradun that you can board. There are Delhi government buses that run so it is advised to board the government bus from Kashmere gate in Delhi for Dehradun. After reaching Dehradun you can use the local transport system or can hire a private vehicle to reach Sankri.


                      Do’s and Don’ts



  • The temperature of the place various from 15°C to – 5°C so there shouldn’t be any doubts to fill your bags with warm clothes while you go for Kedarkantha trek in December or any month of the year for that matter
  • It is always good to have an expert and guide with you as you will get to know the unknown place in a better way
    Entry permits and the other such required documents act is important to carry
  • Trekking shoes, slippers, sunscreen lotions, windcheaters, raincoat, and UV protected sunglasses, water bottles, personal medication, walking stick, torch, first aid equipment should be with you in the trek
  • Carrying extra energy cells for the flashlight and the torch will be fruitful as due to low temperature sometimes cells don’t work properly
  • The weather out there is cold and chilly so it is advisable to carry a proper pack of moisturiser to keep your skin healthy.
  • The idea of keeping extra food and dry foods will be amazing
  • Do not carry more than 10 kg of weight or luggage as it will become difficult to carry
  • Keep an appropriate amount of money with you so that you do not fall short of the fund in the middle of the trekking tour
  • Avoid such treks if you have breathing problems and you are acrophobic
  • It is strictly suggested not to visit this place during monsoon season since there won’t be trekking due to the heavy snowfall in the region
  • You shouldn’t smoke while trek because by doing that you will require more oxygen and in the mountains, you have thin air to breathe
  • The person suffering from a heart problem, high blood pressure and ellipses should avoid such trip
  • Kedarkantha is supposed to be the throat of Lord Shiva and this place has religious significance so do not try to hurt the religious sentiments of the local people
  • Consuming alcohol and other intoxicating products during trekking makes your body dehydrated so avoid that while trekking
  • Dehydration is one of the reasons for altitude sickness so keep yourself properly hydrated
  • Avoid trekking at night as it is dangerous due to the low temperature
  • Avoid leaving your group, guide and follow the instructions to be safe
  • Do not use headphones or earphones while trekking and do indulge in lettering the places

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