Kedartal Trek
Kedartal Trek – The lake of Lord Shiva
Kedartal trek is located in Uttarkashi district Garhwal of Uttarakhand. Also known as the lake of Lord Shiva, it is an icy lake at an altitude of 15580ft, on top of which stands Meru bhrigupant (6772m), Meru (6672m), thalay Sagar (6904m), and other icy mountains whose snow melts It is always full, kedartal is also born Kedar Ganga which is considered as a boon of Lord Shiva, kedartal trek is 17km from Gangotri, the path passes through steep rocks and narrow areas which is very adventurous.
Kedartal Peak Suggested Trekking Itinerary
Day1 Rishikesh to Gangotri (uttrakashi)
On the first day of trekking, our team will pick you up from Rishikesh. At 7 o’clock in the morning our car will reach you, at 7: 20 minutes we will leave from Rishikesh, moving on the way, enjoying many types of ups and downs and natural beauty. , Crossing many beautiful valleys rising above the banks of the river, we will enjoy the natural scenery, picnic spot chamba and the famous tahari lake and chilyanisaur we will reach Uttarkashi here after some time we will depart for Gangotri After about 4-5 hours of driving we will be at our target, for the grand aarti till evening we will be in Gangotri which is one of the chardhamo of Uttarakhand, will allow entry into Gangotri National Park, this is our night rest point.
Day2 Gangotri to bhojkharak (3780m)
After waking up early in the morning after watching the Aarti at Gangotri, you will feel the sanctity of the place, after breakfast from here, you will move towards your trek after breakfast, the path will be shrunk and somewhere high but you will be encouraged and encouraged by our team at every step, This trek full of adventure and beauty will give you new experiences, we will be in bhojkharak for around 3-4 hrs while enjoying the bhojpatra and pine forests where our camps will be held.
Day3 bhojkhark to kedarkhark (4280m)
Crossing the deserted areas of about 6-7km, the Himalayan footpaths will take us to kedarkharak, we have to move slowly as there is lack of oxygen and extreme cold peaks of manda and bhrigupanth which are seen from the path and which You will be encouraged, trekking in kedarkharak is really like a dream, because even if it is hard to believe some things, then every moment nature will change you, the scenery will become beautiful, after walking for about 5km we finally reach our destination There will be night rest arrangements in kedarkharak.
Day4 kedarkharak to kedatal to kedarkharak (4900m)
Kedartharak to kedartal is a trek of 10km. The steep rocks will test you, but we will slowly walk to our destination, here you may have to walk a few kilometers trek in the snow, this will be a different experience of your life bhrigupant and thalysagar here Standing with its unrivaled beauty and hardness, as well as other peaks and glaciers, many are equipped with their image. After 9-10 hours of trekking, we will be in kedartal, the lake is very breathtaking and attractive. The image of the mountains standing in front of the lake Can be seen clearly,
Day5 Kedarkharak to Gangotri
This 5th day of Kedartal trekking, which will be full of excitement and victory, will make you feel that you have done something new and nature has filled you with something in return for the reward of your hard struggle which is a miracle, the strength of self-confidence. You will feel the challenges and you will never be afraid, nature will give its blessings in many ways for which we have to prepare ourselves, we have to face the troubles, which is called an adventure, from kedarkharak we will be gradually down towards Gangotri nature. Saying goodbye and capturing special moments on camera, we will reach Gangotri where our night will rest.
Day6 Gangotri to Rishikesh
Remember, after seeing the Gangotri Aarti in your heart in the morning, we will leave for Rishikesh. By evening we will be in Rishikesh which will be the endpoint of our beautiful and struggling trekking tour.
Main point of Kedartal trek
- 30% payment will be done first, after submitting the documents on the first day of trekking.
- Nobody will tamper with nature.
- guide instructions will be valid for your safety
- It is mandatory to have your personal belongings, safety is absolutely essential in the mountains.
Compulsory Documents
- Original and photocopy of government photo identity prove (Aadhaar card, driving license, voter card)
- Passport and visa required for foreigners
- Medical certificate
On the tour package
- an experienced guide who is very familiar with the trek and who also has knowledge of other languages.
- Permissions and fees of trekking from 2 government authorities.
- complete camping equipment for living like Dome tents, cooking tents, toilet tents.
- sleeping mattress, sleeping bags,
- special cook for this trek who cook delicious foods
- Food, snacks and breakfast from the first day to the last day.
- Road transportation, Rishikesh to last point of the road to trek and after trek return to Rishikesh.
- Porters facility
- Mule (if required)
- First medications
Not on the trekking tour
- Accommodation facilities at RISHIKESH
- Personal Insurance.
- Consumption of intoxicants such as alcohol, tobacco, gutkha etc.
Magnificent points nearby Kedartal trek
Personal luggage (trekking tour)
- Trekking shoes
- water bottle (thermos)
- Inner wears
- Balaclava
- Sunglasses
- Hand gloves synthetic and woolen
- Mask/sanitizer
- Sunscreen
- Personal toiletry items
- Backpack with the back cover of 50-60 ltr
- Warm T shart
- Trekking jacket
- Trek suite