Kedar Tal Trek

You will be picked up from the Dehradun Railway Station and we will be driving to Gangotri. The holy river Ganga originates from Gangotri and therefore it is one of the most visited pilgrimage places in India. Gangotri is also one of the Char Dhams and is located at an altitude of 10,200 ft. The drive will take you on an adventure-filled journey through the mountains and across dense forests. The 240 Km. long ride to Gangotri will take 9 hours to complete. Overnight stay will be at a guest house.

Brief Overview of the Day

• Driving Distance - 240 Km.
• Driving Time - 9 Hours
• Max Altitude - 3,100 m.
• Network - Available
• Night stay at a guest house

Today we will be spending the day exploring Gangotri and getting acclimated to the high altitude weather conditions. Try to stay outdoors, you can visit the Gangotri Kund, Ganga Arti and the Surya Kund. There are many temples and caves around the area to keep you occupied outside.

Brief Overview of the Day

• Acclimatization Day
• Explore Gangotri
• Night stay at a guest house

We will start walking towards our next destination at Bhoj Kharak. The trail is 9 Km. long and will take about 6 hours to complete. This is the only path that leads to Bhoj Kharak and therefore sometimes it gets crowded. 

On the trail you will find yourself walking in the shade of Bhojpatra Trees with Kedar Ganga flowing to your left. As we get closer to the destination, the path will start to get difficult and extremely narrow. After climbing a sharp ascent of 60 degrees on the inclined rock face and crossing another narrow trail, we will reach our campsite at Bhoj Kharak.

The campsite is a perfect resting place with Bhoj trees and Purple Rhododendrons growing in abundance. Along with this you will be able to spot Mt. Thalya Sagar in the distance.

Brief Overview of the Day

• Trekking Distance - 9 Km
• Trekking Time - 6 Hours.
• Max Altitude - 3,900 m
• Overnight stay at camps

Today’s hike starts with a steep climb up to a meadow. It is not going to be a difficult trail like yesterday and it's a short hike of 4.5 Km. The trail is pretty much simple with slight descents and ascents throughout the path.

This place is well known for spotting beautiful birds like Blue sheep or Bharal. At the end of the trail we will cross over to the other side of Kedar Ganga river and reach the campsite with a spellbinding sight of Brighupanth Peak. Overnight stay at camps.

Brief Overview of the Day

• Trekking Distance - 4.5 Km
• Trekking Time - 5 Hours
• Max Altitude - 4,350 m.
• Night stay at camps

The most awaited day has finally arrived and we will be visiting Kedar Tal today. The trail to the tal is difficult. We will be walking over barren rocky paths and crossing three ridges to reach our destination. Apart from the trail, the weather at this high altitude is very unpredictable and therefore it is vital to stick to the schedule.

After trekking on a dusty path filled with boulders to the final steep ridge. Once we climb up the final ridge, you will be able to catch the glimpse of beautiful Kedartal and the reflection of Mt. Thalya Sagar in it. You will also be able to get a 360 view of various mountain peaks like - Mt. Manda, Brighupant, Gangotri, Thalaysagar, Bhagirathi and Mt. Meru. After spending some time at the lake we will climb back down to Kedar Kharak.

Brief Overview of the Day

• Trekking Distance - 10 Km (Total Distance)
• Trekking Time - 8 Hours
• Max Altitude - 4,700 m.
• Overnight stay at camps

We will wake up early in the morning for the long day as we will be trekking 13 Km all the way back to Gangotri which will take about 9 hours. Night stay will be at a guest house.

Brief Overview of the Day

• Trekking Distance - 13.5 Km.
• Trekking Time - 9 Hours
• Overnight stay at a guest house.

Today is the final day of the Kedar Tal Trek and we will leave for Dehradun in the morning. It's a long ride and you will be dropped at Dehradun Railway Station by evening so plan accordingly.

Brief Overview of the Day

• Driving Distance - 240 Km.
• Driving Time - 9 Hours.

By Air :-

Jolly Grant Airport is the airport serving Dehradun, located about 25 km from the city. There is a daily flight from Delhi to Dehradun

By Train :-
Take the overnight train to Dehradun from Delhi
Nandadevi Express - Train no: 12205 (Departure 11:50pm; Arrival - 5:40am)
Dehradun Express - Train no: 12687 (Departure - 9:10pm; Arrival - 5:00am)

By Bus :-
There is regular bus service from Delhi to Dehradun, from Delhi ISBT Kashmere Gate.
We would suggest you to take only government buses from ISBT Kashmere Gate. Private buses ply from outside ISBT and they are not trust worthiness.
Usually buses drop you at Dehradun ISBT. From there you have to come to Dehradun Railway Station
• TTH’s Tata Sumo or similar vehicles will pick-up you from Dehradun Railway Station at 6:00 am.
• Pick-up is included in the cost of the trek.
• You will reach Gangotri by 5:00 pm.

1. Accommodation. (Home stay, Camping)
2. Meals while on trek (Veg.+ Egg)
3. Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required)
4. All necessary permits and entry fees.
5. First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
6. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide and Support staff.
7. Transport from Dehradun to Sankri and retorn (According to itinerary)
8. Mules to carry the central luggage

1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Food during the transit.
3. Insurance.
4. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
5. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
6. Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.

Cancellations prior to 24 days from the start of the trek

Book any other trek till one year or get 95% refund (Note: If the trek charges are more, the balance needs to be paid by the trekker)

Cancellation between 24 days and 14 days to the start of the trek

Choose to go for the same trek, with any other batch, till year or get 70% refund

Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the trek

Choose to go on the same trek, in the same season, with any other batch or get 50% refund.

Cancellation less than 10 days to the start of the trek

Transfer your trek (same trek, same batch) to your friend. No cash refund.

Note:-

1. Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch.
2. In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by THE CRAZY MOUNTAINEERS.
3. THE CRAZY MOUNTAINEERS holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice.