Kedar Tal Trek With Jogin ABC
About The Kedar Tal Trek
Key Himalayan Geographical Offerings Of The Kedar Tal Trek
Peaks: Bhrigupanth ( 6772m ), Mandani Parvat ( 6193m ), Meru Peak ( 6803m ), Thalay Sagar ( 6904m ), Mandani III ( 6529m )
Lakes: Kedar Tal ( 4708m )
Glaciers: Kedar Bamak
Rivers: Kedar Ganga
National Parks / Forest Reserves: Gangotri National Park
Why Should You Do The Kedar Tal Trek
- Gangotri Temple - 1 of the 4 holy shrines of the Hindus
- Goumukh - the snout the Gangotri Glacier, the start point of Bhagirathi River, a major tributary of River Ganga whihc is also known as the lifeline of India
- The glacial lake of Kedar Tal surrounded by Thalaysagar and Bhrigupanth is also considered pious by the Hindus. The name translates to Shiva's Lake where Lord Shiva is the god of destruction according to indu mythology
- Its perhaps the easiest and shortest of all the treks in the region
- Duration: 8 Days, Dehradoon to Dehradoon
- Highest Altitude: 4708m
- Grade: Moderate + ( know trek grades )
- Best Time: May, Jun, early Jul, mid Sep, Early October
- Terrain: Meadows, forest , snow field, glacier, icy, crevasses, boulders
- Activity Type: Trek
- Trail Type: Same Exit Entry Point
- Starts From: Gangotri
- Ends In: Gangotri
- Region: India - Uttrakhand
- Country: India
- Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant, Dehradoon
- Nearest Rail Head: Rishikesh, Uttrakhand
- Travel Guide: Where and How To Reach Gangotri
- Mobile Network: BSNL till Gangotri and near by areas
- Internet Option: No
- Temperatures:
- Is Cloak Room Available: Yes
- Generic Food Menu: Indian, Garhwali
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"The Lake OF Lord Shiva" as the name translates to the trek to Kedar Tal is one of the easier to do and smaller treks in the Gangotri National Park which otherwise is known for the more 'famous and difficult' Auden's Col and Kalindi Khal trek.
The trek to Kedar Tal starts at Gangotri - one of the four holy shrines of the Hindus, not to mention the winding and colorful drive up to Uttarkashi and then to Gangotri which starts to give you a rich experience of the hills, its people, terrain and beauty.
From Gangotri, the trek takes you through the gorge of the Kedar Ganga passing by the forest which slowly converts to bushes, then to grasses and then finally found only in sparse between rocks as you gain altitude very fast, since Gangotri itself is over 3000 meters from where you start your trek.The first campsite of Bhojkharak is already over tree line. Another 2 days of trek brings you to the ultimate setting of a serene lake surrounded by whote snow cladded peaks giving you great views of Thalay Sagar and Bhrigupanth. The glacial lake of Kedar Tal is located in a spectacular settings with the elegant peaks of Bhrigupanth and Thalaysagar making a perfect background. Continued walks on the moraine from Kedar Tal takes us to the Advanced Base Camp of Jogin Group
This trek is over moraines in high altitude, following a river emerging from a glacial lake, and hence offers a unique experience to understand the geographical features of the Himalayas. Trekking in the Gangotri National park also offers an opportunity to sight wild life as it is home to number of protected species.
Kedar Tal Trek Package - Daywise Detailed Itinerary
Day 1Arrival In Gangotri ( 250 Kms,9 - 10 hours )
Drive Day
Brief Details Of The Day: Take your winding and climbing mountain drive to Uttarkashi early morning. Witness the vast Tehri Dam and the vivid streets of Uttrakhand on the way before reaching Uttarkashi where we break for lunch. Post that, we head toward Gangotri and reach by late evening. We quickly have dinner and go to bed. Tomorrow will be a much required rest day.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Evening Snacks Onwards
Day 3From Gangotri To Bhoj Kharak
Trek Day
Altitude Profile And Geo-Coordinates: - Gangotri: 3048 meters / 9998 feet
- Bhoj Kharak: 3496 meters / 11467 feet
- Bhoj Kharak:
Coordinates: 30.97520000 , 78.94060000Fly to Bhoj Kharak on Google Map
View 360 degree from Bhoj Kharak using Peak Finder
Brief Details Of The Day: Today we start our trek to Kedar Tal. The initial part of the trek route goes through the birch forest and bushes following up the Kedar Ganga which comes out of the Kedar Tal. We cross the tree line and reach Bhoj Kaharak. We will find a suitable camping space once we cross the tree line on a meadow nearby a available water source.
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals
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+ Short Travel Itinerary** click on the DayNumber to read detailed itinerary for the day
- Day 1
Drive
Arrival Day Arrive In Gangotri (3048m ), Via - Uttarkashi (1450m ) . 9 - 10 Hrs. 250 Kms
Overnight In: Gangotri (3048m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Evening Snacks Onwards
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
- Day 2
Rest / Acclimatization / Local Exploration Day
Excursion to Gangotri Dham (3050m )3 Hrs. 5 Kms
Overnight In: Gangotri (3048m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 3
Trek
From Gangotri (3048m ) To Bhoj Kharak (3496m ) . 4 - 5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Bhoj Kharak (3496m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 4
Trek
From Bhoj Kharak (3496m ) To Kedar Kharak (4279m ) . 4 - 5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Kedar Kharak (4279m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 5
Trek
From Kedar Kharak (4279m ) To Kedar Tal (4708m ) . Excursion to Jogin ABC (4920m ). 4 Hrs.
Overnight In: Kedar Tal (4708m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 6
Trek
From Kedar Taal (4708m ) To Bhoj Kharak (3496m ), Via - Kedar Kharak (4279m ) . 5 - 6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Bhoj Kharak (3496m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 7
Trek, Drive
Departure Day From Bhoj Kharak (3496m ) To Rishikesh (350m ), Via - Gangotri (3050m ), Uttarkashi (1450m ). 2 Hrs.
Overnight In: Rishikesh (350m )
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
+ Mandatory Packing List- 3 sets of DryFit Tshirts
- 2 set of track pants (no jeans)
- 4 sets of socks ( 2 cottons, 2 woollen)
- 1 or 2 set of thermal inner ( upper & lower)
- Fleece Jacket or Pullovers
- Down Jacket (can be rented from us )
- Waterproof High Ankle Trekking Shoes (can be rented from us )
- Waterproof/Windproof Trekking Trouser (can be rented from us )
- Waterproof/Windproof Trekking Jacket (can be rented from us )
- Headlamp (can be rented from us )
- Trek Pole, Waterproof Gloves, Poncho, Rucksack, Fleece Inner Gloves, Waterproof Gloves, Gaiters, Spikes, Sleeping Bag Inners ( provided by us as complimentary use )
- Polaroid UV Protected Sunglasses or Snow/Glacier Goggles
- 2 Water Bottles & Tiffin Box with Spoon, 1 cup
- Skull Cap Wollen or Fleece
- Toilet Paper Roll, Wet Tissue
- Personal Care Kit ( lip balm, moisturizer, sunscreen, etc )
- Personal Medical Kit (basic or regular medicines )
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Rules Of Cancellation:
- Up to 7 days or more before the trek start date - Full Refund of the total paid amount
- Between 7 days to 0 days before the trek start date - No refund. Free rescheduling or transfer of slot is allowed.
- Transfer Of Seat to Different Batch/ Trek: No Loss Of Money, valid up to 1 year from Invoice date. It can be availed up to 5 days before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
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- Validity: This rule is only applicable for treks below 6000 meters and not graded as Challenging or Challenging+
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