Kedartal Trek

About the experience

Trekking is a few things that challenge you, it's one thing that enables you to break loose your standard lives & therefore it's one thing that changes you. It will cause you to feel a lot of live & rested. Adventures will be sought-after in varied ways in which like mount, watercourse rafting, trekking, skydiving, skin-dive, etc. Even exploring new individuals & cities will be thought of as a journey. Trekking is what people seek when they want to live a vibrant and happening life. Everyone during some phase of life has a douse for adventure. For some, it may be their way of living lives while for others it can be an escape from usual life. So, let the gentle breeze from unblemished land caress you, let the voice of chirping birds bless your ears, let the rays of rising sun beyond horizons persuade you to shine bright, let the hard climb up the mountain test your determination, as everyone needs a little adventure in their lives, whatever counts for you is up to you. In order to experience this feeling, we introduce you to the astounding Kedartal trek. Kedartal referred to as "Shiva's Lake" is one amongst the very best lakes in Uttarakhand. This immaculate glacial lake is sitting at an elevation of 16,115 ft on top of the water level within the Uttarkashi district. Kedar Tal lake is made by the melting of Kedar ice mass, thereby parturition to Kedar Ganga watercourse that is a very important tributary of Bhagirathi watercourse. The 18 km trek to Kedartal from Gangotri is arduous. Kedartal trek needs previous trekking expertise within the mountains thanks to its moderate troublesome terrains. Kedartal could be a well-liked trek in Uttarakhand and is understood for its difficult trek route yet because of the exciting views of snowy peaks, lush inexperienced depression, and cascading watercourse streams and waterfalls. No surprise kedartal trek is one amongst the foremost profitable trek in Uttarakhand. Kedartal is enclosed by Thalay Sagar, Bhrigupanth, Jogin 1, Jogin 2 and different mountain chain peaks. Since the region is diverse, the lucky ones will spot Bharal (Blue Sheep), Goral, mountain chain black bear and varied species of birds throughout the trek. Kedartal holds crystal water, is placed at the bottom of the Thalay Sagar Peak and Brigupanth Peak. The read of the reflections of Thalay Sagar peak on Kedartal is really attractive. The Kedartal trek is not for everyone. It is a difficult trek. What this means is that it requires a considerable amount of fitness to do the trek. What it gives in return is a truly supernatural trekking experience. The trek mounts to the glacial Kedartal lake. On our other treks, we get terrific mountain views. But not as near as the ones on the Kedartal trek. You have Mt Thalaysagar, Mt Bhrigupanth, Manda Parvat, Mt Jogin, Mt Gangotri rising up right in front of you. These are no small mountains.

7 Days

Hindi, English

Up to 20 people

Itinerary & instructions

Day 1. Report to the Base camp Gangotri Today’s journey will be from Dehradun to Gangotri which will take around 10 to 12 hour’s drive. The drive is complemented with an amazing sight of rising Himalayan peaks. Higher above, on top of the mountain, are the mythological Seven Lakes. The beautiful river Bhagirathi flows alongside the village. About 100 meters from the edge of the road, flows the holy Bhagirathi River. The waters of the Bhagirathi, originating from the Kedartal glacier, are icy cold and magically pure. Rising above the opposite bank of the river is another side of the mountain, on which stands the Mukhba village. Gangotri is buried in snow from November to March and the temperature plunges to -15 C. The river freezes and most Gangotir families move into small rented tenements at Uttarkashi. It comes alive in April, Indian/foreign tourists visit Gangotri for sightseeing and to experience the breathtaking, tranquil, grandeur and magnificence that the mighty Himalayas behold; far from the madding crowd.
Day 2. Rest and Acclimatization This day is reserved for rest and acclimatization in Gangotri.
Day 3. Trek from Gangotri to Bhoj Kharak The path to Bhoj Kharak begins as before long as you cross the stream. The path weaves through gorgeous woods, and ascends steeply, resulting in Bhoj Kharak. You’ll additionally pass the ashrams of a number of sages. When two hundred meters, take a path that climbs up sharply, on the facet of another ashram. This brings you to the forest path to Bhoj Kharak. Here one, the path ascends steeply most thanks to Bhoj Kharak. Below you, you hear the Kedar Ganga stream thundering past. On top of you’re branches of the fir trees you discover during this forest. The depression becomes narrower as you go deeper. There are short stretches of flat walks that permit you to catch your breath however the climb is relentless. After an hour and a half of climbing, the fir tree gives way to birch or bhoj. The barks of those trees shed suppose sheets that fit the paper. Because of the sturdiness and texture of this bark, most of our ancient Indian texts were written on these. The locals use it in their shoes as insulation from the cold. Although the piece of ground is strenuous, ‘rhythmic trekking’ takes the sting off it. It’s vital to require tiny sips of water at equal intervals to stay well hydrous. The path crosses 3 water points from wherever you’ll refill your water bottles. After 5 hours of trekking, the path emerges out of the forest. Here, you get your 1st ‘spider wall’ or a slim path on a close to the vertical rock face. The path has merely enough house to stay afoot at a time. specialize in the ensuing step and don’t look down – you’ll be ready to cross this path well. Climbs for one more fifteen minutes before you reach the second spider wall. Cross this and you’ll reach the campground at intervals 5 minutes. Camp here for the night.
Day 4. Trek from Bhoj Kharak to Kedar Kharak The trek from Bhoj Kharak to Kedar Kharak is comparatively straightforward compared to the previous day’s climb. Although there are a number of grim patches, the piece of ground has uniform ascents and descents. The trek to Kedar Kharak, located at 14,000 ft, is 4 metric linear unit and takes around 5 hours. The ascent is kind of steep as before long as you began of the campground at Bhoj Kharak. When one metric linear unit trek although the Bhoj forests the path leaves the line associate degreed enters meadows that are multi-colors in time of year – an astounding setting for photography with the snow-lined peak Bhrigu Path. It’s during this stretch that you just could get an opportunity to encounter high altitude fauna like bharal (blue sheep), goral, Himalayan black bear and a spread of birds. The climate gets chillier as you gain altitude. Don’t be stunned if you notice a skinny layer of ice up the stones within the streams. when passing concerning 2 additional water points you reach Kedarkharak. The camp is about a huge dry hayfield with a number of sparsely distributed boulders beside a large stream. It’s associate degree exceptional sight to observe the sunset at Kedar Kharak. Because the red ball of fireside sinks behind the snow-clad Bhrigupant, the complete hayfield appears orange and turns gray at crepuscule. Camp here for the night.
Day 5. Trek from Kedar Kharak to Kedar Tal and back to Kedar Kharak On this day the thrill level among the trekkers is typically at its peak, with the avidity to create it to the emerald lake taking up any exhaustion from the previous days’ treks. begin early as this stretch is that the most grueling of all. At a height of 16,116 ft, the ‘Tal’ is a five metric linear unit slog from Kedar Kharak through the range with completely no verdure around. Despite the barrenness, the piece of ground will be quite exhilarating. With vigorous ascents and really few descents, it demands a good deal of energy and energy to be ready to reach the destination on time, considering the unpredictable weather, with the likelihood of snow and rain being quite high throughout this season. The path will best be delineated as a rocky maze with only one or 2 tiny streams that aren’t close, therefore it requires you to hold adequate water. If not careful, one will simply get rotated and it takes a jiffy to understand that the route is astray, thus it’s imperative that you just stick with your trek mates. For this reason heaps of cairns ( piles of stones) are placed on the way to the Tal to signifies the proper direction. When concerning 5 hours of trekking, and 0.5 kilometers aloof from the lake, you’ll see the mighty Thalay Sagar Peak, casts a hypnotic reflection within the waters of Kedar Tal. The emerald-colored waters of the lake ar serene enough to place you in an exceeding trance. Feel the exhaustion and fatigue of the trek leaving your body, as you lose yourself amidst this surreal paradise. Stay a while exploring around Kedar Tal, and capture albums filled with recollections to require away. The temperature falls drastically at Kedartal. Although the water is very cold, it’s quite an expertise to wet your fingertips within the emerald inexperienced lake. Stay a while here and soak within the scenery before turning back to Kedar Kharak on a similar route.
Day 6. Trek from Kedar Kharak to Gangotri We will start our day early in the morning to see the changing shades of the rays over the Thalay Sagar as the sunrise. The hard part is done, we are homeward bound! Start the descent to Gangotri right after breakfast. The day is free at leisure to explore the scenic beauty of the place. It will take about 6 to 7 hours of trekking. Travel the same path back and cherish the surroundings one last time. Since most of the trail is descending, it should take you lesser time to reach. Jobs fill your pockets but trekking fill your soul”. Most people view trekking as something that is undertaken as a break from the mundane routine, for others it is a way of life. Trekking is all about making memories, gaining more knowledge, learning new things about the surroundings and about one’s own self and making lots of great stories. Going for an adventure camp is the best way to get all of these as it punches one to get out of their routine lives and try new things. Trek camp basically means spending the nights in tents and doing various activities at the camp-site. There are many activities included in camping to make it more exciting and interesting. Amateur, as well as professional photographers, could cluck some breathtaking photos during this trek. So make sure you collect all the moments in your heart and cherish the beauty of nature.
Day 7. Depart for Dehradun Nature is an art performing and evolving all the time so beautifully. The connection with nature has a calming effect that heals us. The freshness and purity of nature rejuvenate us. When we experience loneliness in nature we feel real peace and tranquility of nature. One needs to lose deep into nature to feel the heart of nature. The beauty and richness of nature are beyond words and beyond imagination. Wrap your journey and say goodbye to hills. Take the memories of the trek with you and drive back to Dehradun.