Kedartal Trek

Our pick up point is Rishikesh or Dehradun Railway Station, it will take 10 to 12 hours maximum to reach there. Gangotri is a holy city, the temple is one of the Char Dhams and people from different places come here to visit this city.

You will see Tehri Lake on your journey, the drive is picturesque along the River Ganga’s bank and the views of The Great Himalayas and Harshil are fetching then drive through mesmerizing green forest and reach Gangotri.

In the evening do attend the “Ganga Aarti” crowd will be there as the arti there is very famous, know about the traditions of people and their religious values then go back to the hotel have your dinner and overnight stay there.

Today is a trek to beautiful meadow “edar kharak”, the colorful blooming flowers add beauty to this place and the glance of Mt. Bhrigunath welcomes you when you enter this alluring meadow.

Today’s trek is a mixture of ascends and descends, ascending gets steep and further, it eases, here you can spot animals in this region and hearing the chirping of birds adds pleasure to your walk, as this place is rich in Fauna so it is common to spot animals here.

When you go upwards you gain altitude and there you can see ice crystals and the weather gets cold now you are about to reach Kedar Kharak; a small meadow with beautiful blooming flowers. Don’t miss out on the captivating sunset from here, the view of mt. Bhrigunath is fetching from there. Setup you tents and enjoy food and overnight stay in tents.

Today is the main day of your trek as you are going to reach your destination today so have your breakfast early in the morning and leave for Kedartal. The trail to Kedartal isn’t easy and it takes a lot of strength to reach that point there are only ascends and very less descend, the trail is not in a very good condition, there are rocks on the way so be careful while walking so that you do not get slipped.

When you go higher the land gets barren and there is no vegetation. Be ready for the changes in weather, it can change at any time rainfall and snowfall can occur and it gets cooler when you go higher. Further, you will reach a ridge from where Thalay Sagar peak will welcome you with its grand views standing tall amongst all the mountains when you cross this ridge now you are about to reach Kedartal.

Kedartal is at an altitude of 4,912m, this place is divine and is also known as “Shiva’s Lake”. When you reach there spend time relishing the beauty amidst the mountains. Then setup your camps as tomorrow you are going to explore this campsite so have your meal and relaxing stay in tents.

Today is the exploration day or rest day, wake up early and witness a beautiful sunrise and the morning view of peaks close to you, these close sights are prepossessing. Have breakfast and you can go to Thalay sagar base which feeds Kedartal, capture these moments as tomorrow you are going to descend down, have a look at all the peaks glimmering there from a distance.

You can ask about the stories of Kedartal from a local guide and know about this place more. Come back to your camps, have your meal and enjoy the night stay in tents at this high altitude idyllic place.

You will descend down today to Bhoj Kharak which was your campsite on Day 2, the path is rocky and confusing, the paths look alike so follow your guide and be aware while descending. The trek is 8 km long but descending takes less time, reach your campsite. Set up your camps here bid goodbye to the mountains and have a relaxing stay at tents.

Today’s trek s from Bhoj Kharak to Gangotri, this is the last day of your trek. Descend down through forest under the shade of trees and reach Gangotri. In the evening visit, Ganga Aarti and then in the hotel have your food and overnight stay there.

After having breakfast leave for Dehradun. (270km)