kedarkantha Trek – The Gods Trail

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Sankri

• Altitude: 6,400 feet
• 220 km drive - approx 10 hours
• Trekkers will be picked from Dehradun at 6:30am in a Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle
• Expected arrival time at Sankri – 5:00 pm
• BSNL network erratic

Day 2: Sankri to Juda-ka-Talab

• Altitude: 6,400 feet to 9,100 feet
• 4 kms trek, approx 5 hours
• The trail passes through dense pine forests, maple trees, few streams and finally opens out to beautiful meadows
• Stay in tents

Day 3: Juda-ka-Talab to Kedarkantha Base

• Altitude: 9,100 feet to 11,250 feet
• 4 kms trek, approx 2.5 hours
• Most of today’s trail is on a ridge, under oak trees
• You will also pass through some meadows where you can spot shepherd log huts
• Peaks :- Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kala Nag and Ranglana stand among the others
• Stay in tents

Day 4: Kedarkantha base to Kedarkantha peak; descend to Hargaon camp

• Altitude: 11,250 feet to 12,500 feet to 8,900 feet
• 6 kms trek, approx 7 hours
• Spend some time at the summit and descend back to the base camp by noon for lunch
• Post lunch, descend down to Hargaon
• Reach Hargaon by evening
• Stay in tents

Day 5: Hargaon camp to Sankri then Dehradun

• Altitude: 8,900 feet to 6,400 feet
• 6 kms trek, approx 4 hours
• Descend 2500 feet through dense pine forests
• Departure (Sankri to Dehradun)
• You will be dropped at Dehradun station in a Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle

• Note: On Day 5, you’ll reach Dehradun between 10 pm and 11 pm. You can book your travel any time after 11 pm.

How to Register:

• Step -1: - Send your money to the following account ---

  √ Payment details:

  NOTE:

• While online transfer, please provide your name in the notes section.
• Once payment is done, please send an email to [email protected] with transaction id, name, and Mobile No.

• You can make payments using any of the following modes

• UPI – 7666606704@kotak
• Google Pay – 7666606704

• NEFT – Deposit the Amount into the Following Account:

• Name: SAHYADRI RANGERS TREKS AND TOURS

• Step-2: After payment, you will be requested to fill up the Mandatory disclaimer form online where you have to fill in relevant details including full address.

  Step -3: Now your participation is confirmed & Organizer will create a WhatsApp group on the day of the event for coordination, We will coordinate through SMS/ Call if the participant is not available in WhatsApp.

  For Details/Bookings Drop Whatsapp: +91 7666606704

• A/c type: Current account
• Bank: Yes Bank
• Branch: Goregaon
• A/C no.: 100263400000762
• IFSC: YESB0001002

Cancellation Policy

If the participant does not reach the meeting point / pickup point on time, he/she will be considered as dropout and no refund will be provided in such case.

In case of cancellation done in advance following parameters apply.

• 80% will be refunded if cancelled 45 days in advance.
• 75% will be refunded if cancelled 30 days in advance.
• 50% will be refunded if cancelled 20 days in advance.
• 25% will be refunded if cancelled 10 days in advance.
• 0% refund if cancelled within 72 hours of the event date and time

The Things to Carry :

• Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres)
• Trekking Shoes
• LED Torch
• One Water Bottle (one litre)
• Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)

Clothes

• Trekking Jacket
• Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers
• Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)
•  Two collared t-shirts
• Thermals
• Extra Pair of Clothes
• woolen sweater

Accessories

• Sunglasses
• Sunscreeen Lotion (SPF 50/70)
• Lip Balm (SPF 30)
• Sun cap
• Normal Cap
• Synthetic hand gloves
• Three pair of Socks
• Raincoat/Ponchos
• Plastic cover (for wet clothes)

You do not carry:

• Jholas / sling bag.
• Do not wear sandal, floater, chappal or ballerinas.
• Please avoid wearing Jewelry.
• Alcohol or any narcotic substance.

Equipment on rents

• Jacket: 500 complete trek
• Shoes: 500 complete trek
• Walking pole :₹ 200

Caution:

• Wear full clothes.
• Avoid wearing jewelry.

Disclaimer : The participants who wish to reach the event starting point in their own vehicle have to reach the meeting point at given time, post that organisers may go out of network range and wont be able to assist. In such situation the organiser shall not be liable for any inconvenience what-so-ever and the participants will be considered as dropouts against which no refund will be made. The organiser reserves the right to make necessary change in itinerary at any time before or during the event based on situation at hand. Trek leaders decision will be final and binding, no arguments will be entertained. During the event if any participant or group does not follow safety instructions and indulges in acts that lead to physical harm, or gets lost in the forest / mountain the organisers will not be held liable for it. Tickets can be cancelled 7 days prior to the event and 25% amount will be refunded. No refund will be made in case a person misses the train/bus mentioned in the itinerary. Booking amount is non Refundable.  Stay options mentioned in the itinerary are subject to natural conditions i.e tents cant be pitched if rains and/or rain storm is being predicted. In such cases an attempt will me made to provide shelter for the night. Food during the trekking and camping events is sourced locally from villages and we put in our best efforts to provide the best, participants should acknowledge the fact that remote village people are not trained for catering services and our expectations should be accommodating. Sahyadri Rangers has a reputation of providing memorable experience for trekkers and adventure lovers our events are not deigned for tourists or fussy people. Trekking and camping belong to Adventure Sports industry where the participants are part of a "team", there are no waiters, caterers, guests/clients.