Kedarkantha And Har Ki Dun Circuit Trek

Joining 2 of the prettiest treks in Uttrakhand through untouched terrains of vast Bugyals and high altitude lake

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Duration
12 Days, 11 Nights
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Altitude:
4126m
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Grade:
Moderate+
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Best Time:
April. May, June, Sep, Oct, Nov
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Temperatures:
-10 to 10 during winters, 2 to 15 in summers
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Starts From:
Sankri
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Airport:
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, Uttrakhand
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Railway:
Dehradun, Uttrakhand

Key Geographical Highlights

9 Popular Peaks:

Bandarpunch West ( 6316m ), Kalanag ( 6387m ), Swargarohini 1 ( 6252m ), Swargarohini 2 ( 6240m ), Swargarohini 3 ( 6168m ), Swargarohini 4 ( 6000m ), Bandarpoonch East ( 6045m ), Har Ki Dun Peak ( 5620m ), Hata Peak ( 5838m )

3 Lakes:

Juda Ka Taalab ( 2826m ), Morinda Tal ( 3797m ), Saru Tal ( 4145m )

6 Rivers:

Supin , Rupin, Tons, Har Ki Dun Gad, Moninda Gad, Jaundhar Gad

6 Villages:

Sankri, Soud, Taluka, Dhatmir, Gangaad, Osla

1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:

Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary

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Daywise Itinerary For Kedarkantha And Har Ki Dun Circuit Trek

(click to read detailed route briefing, elevation graph, altitude time info and photos from the day)

▼ Day 1Arrival DaySankri 1920m
Arrive In Sankri
Overnight In: Sankri (1920m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Evening Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
Where and How To Reach Sankri
Start from Dehradoon early morning and take the picturesque ride to Sankri following the river Yamuna and the Tons. Mussurie and Kempty falls are good places to halt for breakfast and photos. Its a long drive of about 7 - 8 hours. So relax and take breaks to enjoy the ride. Our team stays ready to greet you in Sankri.
Day 1
445 - Dehradun
Day 1
2000 - Mussurie
Day 1
1200 - Mori
Day 1
1920 - Sankri
200Km, 8hrs.
▼ Day 2Trekking DayKedarkantha BC 3120m
From Sankri (1920m ) To Kedarkantha BC (3120m ), Via - Juda Ka Taalab (2837m ), Saud (1980m ) - 5 Hrs. 7 Kms
Overnight In: Kedarkantha BC (3120m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today we start our trek. As we start we pass by the village of Saud and then hit the trail towards Kedarkantha peak. The total distance for the day if about 7 kilometers but overall a steep climb right from the beginning. We often rest as the beauty of the forest and small openings makes it an absolutely beautiful and picturesque trek.

We stop by the Juda Ka Taalab lake. This is where we have our lunch and then move forward to our camp for the day - Kedarkantha Base Camp.

Its a beautiful campsite with a clear view of the peak which we will climb tomorrow. The campsite is on a open meadow and is very pretty.
Day 2
1920 - Sankri
Day 2
2840 - Juda Ka Taalab
Day 2
1980 - Saud
Day 2
3120 - Kedarkantha BC
7Km, 5hrs.
▼ Day 3Trekking DayDunda 3300m
From Kedarkantha BC (3120m ) To Dunda (3300m ), Via - Kedarkantha Peak Summit (3800m ) - 6 Hrs. 11 Kms
Overnight In: Dunda (3300m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today we climb the Kedarkantha Peak and move onward towards Har Ki Dun. The trail is well laiden and a gentle and occasional steep climb takes us to the summit of the Kedarkantha Peak. The summit of the Kedarkantha peak offers breath-taking views of the surrounding. The Swargarohini group of the mountains appear majestic. This is the holy place of Lord Shiva and a small temple demarcates it. After offering prayers, we trek onward to take ourselves into the wonderland of meadows where anyone seldom visits.. Here is the start of the Bugyal of Pushtara.
Day 3
3120 - Kedarkantha BC
Day 3
3800 - Kedarkantha Peak Summit
Day 3
3300 - Dunda
11Km, 6hrs.
▼ Day 4Trekking DayTaloti 3551m
From Dunda (3300m ) To Taloti (3551m ), Via - Pushtar Bugyal (3500m ) - 5 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Taloti (3551m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
The view of the surrounding is just splendid and so is our hike for the day. The route passes through the meadows and the coniferous forest with occasional steep climbs to bring us to the opening right in the middle of the forest - Taloti.
Day 4
3300 - Dunda
Day 4
3500 - Pushtar Bugyal
Day 4
3555 - Taloti
10Km, 5hrs.
▼ Day 5Exploration DayTaloti 3551m
Excursion to Saru Tal & Nearby.. Return To Taloti - 6 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Taloti (3551m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Early morning we start our excursion to Saru Tal - A Beautifull Lake enroute Yamunotri on the Fachu Kandi Pass. A steep climb of about 4.5 kilometers from Taloti brings us to this beatiful lake. This site has a beautiful panorama of lesser known peaks like Majhi Kanda, Dhar Koi Dhar, Maner Valley, Dev Kyara Valley and the Borasu Valley. The Yamunotri range is also visible clearly and from here there is a route to exit to Yamunotri. The peaks of Swargarohini, Black Peak and Bandarpoonch are the tallest and dominate the view. The region remains under snow from December till May.

After we spend enough time to satisfy our soul in this beautiful lake side, we then trek back to Taloti.
Day 5
3555 - Taloti
Day 5
3555 - Taloti
Day 5
4155 - Saru Tal
Day 5
3555 - Taloti
12Km, 6hrs.
▼ Day 6Trekking DayDhatmir 2400m
From Taloti (3551m ) To Dhatmir (2400m ) - 5 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Dhatmir (2400m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
We descend down to the village of Dhatmir through dense forest.
Day 6
3555 - Taloti
Day 6
2400 - Dhatmir
12Km, 5hrs.
▼ Day 7Trekking DayOsla 2981m
From Dhatmir (2400m ) To Osla (2981m ), Via - Gangaad (2510m ) - 5 Hrs. 9 Kms
Overnight In: Osla (2981m )
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
From Gangaad, it a gentle trek to the village of Osla. As we trek on this popular trekking route to Har Ki Dun, we also witness the rich culture of these Borasu region. Someshwar Mahadev, an incarnation of Lord Shiva rules this valley and the local people are devotees of Shiva or Someshwar Mahadev. The temples and architecture of the huts are very enriching.
Day 7
2400 - Dhatmir
Day 7
2510 - Gangaad
Day 7
2985 - Osla
9Km, 5hrs.
▼ Day 8Trekking DayKalkati Dhar 3200m
From Osla (3200m ) To Kalkati Dhar (3200m ) - 5-6 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Kalkati Dhar (3200m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
A scenic trek to the beautiful campsite of Kalkati Dhar, via Halche/p>
Day 8
3200 - Osla
Day 8
3200 - Kalkati Dhar
12Km, 5-6hrs.
▼ Day 9Exploration DayBoslo 3150m
Excursion to Har Ki Dun, Maninda, Jaundhar & Nearby.. Return To Boslo - 6 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Boslo (3150m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Use the full day to explore Har Ki Dun, Maninda Tal, Jaundhar Glacier View Point, or just relax and soak in the beauty of the Valley Of Lord Shiva - Har Ki DUn
Day 9
3150 - Boslo
Day 9
3150 - Boslo
Day 9
4005 - Har Ki Dun, Maninda, Jaundhar
Day 9
3150 - Boslo
12Km, 6hrs.
▼ Day 10Trekking DaySankri 1920m
From Kalkati Dhar (3600m ) To Sankri (1920m ), Via - Gangaad (2500m ), Taluka (1800m ) - 6 Hrs. 17 Kms
Overnight In: Sankri (1920m )
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
We descend down the same route to reach the trek starting point of Taluka from where we drive back to Sankri
Day 10
3600 - Kalkati Dhar
Day 10
2500 - Gangaad
Day 10
1800 - Taluka
Day 10
1920 - Sankri
17Km, 6hrs.
▼ Day 11Departure DayDehradun 315m
Departure From Sankri
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Morning tea, Breakfast
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
Drive back to Dehradun
Day 11
1920 - Sankri
Day 11
315 - Dehradun
190Km, 8hrs.
▼ Day 12Contingency Day
Overnight In: Sankri (1920m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
This is a planned reserved day to keep a window for bad weather and other contingencies. If unutilized, we can spend this day at any other campsite of our liking. The cost of this day is included in the trek package. If you decide to finish your trek instead of utilizing this reserved day, no money will be refunded and the local resources will be paid in full
Day 12
1920 - Sankri
Day 12
1920 - Sankri
1Km, 1hrs.

Kedarkantha And Har Ki Dun Circuit Trek introduction

Kedarkantha And Har Ki Dun Circuit Trek - An Elaborate Description

The beautiful and evergreen trek through the valley of Har Ki Dun and the splendid trek to the summit of Kedarkantha Peak needs no introduction to the trekkers. What if you could do both of this beautiful trek together? Well, we just made that possible. We have connected both Har Ki Dun and Kedarkantha in a single trek that goes through untouched meadows and a route that seldom sees any human beings except for a few shepherds. The meadows of Pushtar, Dunda and Taloti are one of the most unventured places in the Himalayas, although being so near to 2 of the most popular treks exploited by the corporates of the trekking industry in India - Har Ki Dun and Kedarkantha. Not just that, the trek route touches one of the most pious and serene High Altitude lake in the region - Saru Tal which is at an altitude of 4200 meters.

The Mesmerizing Saru Tal
frozen Saru Tal - a pristine lake near Taloti

beautiful surrounding around Saru Tal
untouched terrain of Taloti under snow cover

The Kedarkantha - Har Ki Dun Circuit Trek takes you through the vast meadows and rhododendron forest and some of the unique looking and holy lakes of Uttarakhand. the trek initially starts with climbing the summit of Kedarkantha Peak and unlike the leisure version of the Kedarkantha trek which is done over 4 days, this trek itinerary means business and crosses the Kedarkantha Peak right on the second day, thus doing justice with the overhyped Kedarkantha trek. We cross the Kedarkantha Peak and trek further to the meadows of Dunda and Pustara. The views from the summit of Kedarkantha Peak is definitely breathtaking. The Swargaroni group of mountains constantly seeks attention. The surrounding panorama of other lesser-known peaks and valleys does enough contributions to the marvellous views that this trek is known for. By the end of this trek, we would reach to the base of these peaks which we now see from the top of Kedarkantha Peak.

venturing into an untouched land

The Serene Seema Tal
a small lake enroute

nearing Dhatmir, from Taloti

We have also joined the holy lake of Saru Tal with this trek route. Saru Tal is one unique looking high altitude lake above 4150 meters. Though small, the charm and feel around this wonderland is just indescribable. A grand panorama of the Yamunotri range and Borasu Valley is worth mentioning. The ruggedness of the Swargaroni peaks can be witnessed much closely which gives us the answer as to why this peak is considered one of the difficult ones to climb. Black Peak and Bandarpoonch on the other hand rises high through the clouds at a distance. Other lesser-known peaks nearby are very picturesque. We descend down to the beautiful village of Dhatmir as the first sign of civilization after venturing in the no man's land for a few days.

The Green Villages of Borasu
the village of Dhatmir

As we start the trek from Dhatmir, we then descend down towards the Supin River and hence meeting the popular Har Ki Dun trek route. After crossing the Har Ki Dun gad, we then meet the proper trek route going towards the village of Gangaad and Osla and then further to the plateau of Har Ki Dun. The cultural density and uniqueness of this Valley are perhaps one of the most valued takeaways from this trek. A good energetic team can make a good time to further explore the Jaundhar Glacier and Maninda Tal as well. We then return to Taluka and to save time, we board our cab to Dehradoon straightaway, thus bringing an end to a beautiful trek. Next time you venture in this region, try other more challenging Treks like Borasu Pass, Dhumdar Kandi Pass, Bali Pass, etc.

the famous Duryodhan Temple of Osla

The Har Ki Dun Valley
beautiful Har Ki Dun

Kedarkantha And Har Ki Dun Circuit Trek highlights

Kedarkantha And Har Ki Dun Circuit Trek - Why Its A Must-Do

Connecting 2 gems of the Supin Valley, the Kedarkantha - Har Ki Dun Round trek goes through some of the remotest and untouched terrains in this region.
At 3800 Meters, the summit of Kedarkantha offers a grand view of the surrounding valleys and high mountain peaks. In the process, it takes you through one of the most picturesque trek routes in the Himalayas.
The beautiful lake of Juda Ka Tal en route Kedarkantha Base Camp right on the first day of the trek offers much required peace and relaxation to the tired body bogged down with societal work loads.
As the trek progresses further from Kedarkantha Summit, it descends down to the vast and untouched meadow of the Pustara. This meadow is not even frequented by the locals except for some shepherds with their flock of sheep
From Taloti, the trek takes us to the pristine lake of Saru Tal - a divine lake above the Yamunotri Valley. It is considered very pious by the locals and as per Hindu beliefs.
The beauty of the Har Ki Dun valley have been cherished by our ancestors long back. The charm still continues as this valley never fails to surprise people with its ultimate beauty and enriching experience.
An excursion to Maninda Tal adds on to this trek itinerary as an icing to a delicious cake. It just adds enough to the already beautiful and mystical Har Ki Dun and Saru Tal trek.
An extra push to the Jaundhar Glacier view point will be a reward for the fit trekkers who loves to push more.

How We Grade Our Treks and Expeditions

Easy

Usual daily walks of 4 - 5 hours in altitude below 4000 meters. The sleeping altitude on these treks are below 4000 meter and the trails are gradual involving no steep ascent or descent. Sometimes, the trail may be longer, but on level trails. The duration of trek may be a week or lesser than it. The trek is not too remote and evacuation might be possible from almost any point of the trek

Moderate

The trek duration each day may span from 4 - 5 hours, but on some days, it may push up to 8 - 9 days. The trail might involve steep ascents or descents on occasions This kind of treks demand good fitness, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude are below 4000 meters or little above it, but the trail might go as high as 4500 - 5000 meters. The trek is bit remote and evacuation might be possible from almost all, but not all campsites

Moderate+

This type of treks are bit more demanding than the moderate ones. It might involve few days of very long walks at higher altitude, or serious gradients, exposures, more remote or involves sleeping at higher altitudes for more days.

Strenuous

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Good fitness are demand of these treks, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude may go above 4000 meters or little above it on couple of days, but not more than that. The trail might go as high as 4500 - 5200 meters. These trek are remote and evacuation might not be possible from all the campsites

Challenging

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Crossing a glacier or a scree zone might be a feature of these treks. You might on some occasions, require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high or remote or both. The trek usually might be a week long.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Challenging+

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Negotiating glacial moraines, scree zones, crossing them, camping on them etc are features of these treks. You might also require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high and remote. A good technical support team and knowledgeable local guide is a must. Only experienced trekkers are advised to do these treks. The trek goes over 2 week and may be longer than that.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Cost Terms For The Kedarkantha And Har Ki Dun Circuit Trek

Cost Terms

The above-mentioned cost is in the range of minimum to maximum per-person cost for this trek as per 1 - 12 people team.PackageInclusions as per this cost can be read below.
5% GST (goods and service tax) is applicable for all our purchases.
We follow dynamic pricing as per the actual team size on the trek. Going by our standardized service, appropriate safety measures, quality equipment, and ecologically sustainable - small group commitment, a higher team size will lower the cost whereas a lower team size will significantly increase the cost.
Group segmented pricing if not provided here, please write to us using the contact page or text us on Whatsapp number +918017216725.
You may choose to keep the trek open or make it private depending upon your requirements or choice. The actual per-person cost of the trek is subject to the actual team size joining the trek. If you make any customizations that drastically change the itinerary and cost as mentioned here, then it will mandatorily have to be a private group only.
If we have dates listed on our website on Our Upcoming Treks and it is not marked as private, it means other people have booked this trek for that date and have opened it up for other members to join to lower the cost. If your dates and choices match, you may join these treks
You may join an existing open group listed on our website or create your own group as per your convenient dates and choose to either keep it private or open it up to lower the cost if other members join the trek.
At any point, the team size cannot be more than 12 members ( 10 for challenging treks) unless there is a unique exception requested or agreed upon by all the team members.

International Guests

Trek cost for foreigners is slightly higher than the cost for our Indian guests, mainly due to the higher permit fee applicable for admission to National Parks or protected forest areas. Sometimes, it may be higher due to higher local crew wages and other specific arrangements we make to ensure a safe, comfortable and enriching travel experience in India. However, we absolutely DO NOT 'hyper-charge' our International Guests ever and at the same time, ensure that we meet all the standards for highly qualified trek leaders and guides, safety, medical preparation, evacuation strategy, rescue arrangements, eco-sensitive travel, high-value knowledge sharing about the area and customs of the locals.

Extra Cost For International Trekkers Rs. 3000 per person.

Booking Process

Booking can only be done after multiple communication via email / Whatsapp / Calls. After connecting with us and discussing your needs, we finalize the trek and its requirements. After finalization, partial booking fees can be paid online or through direct bank transfers after which we trigger our preparations and arrangements for your trek. International Trekkers can pay the partial booking fees using PayPal, Wise, Western Union or Direct Wire Transfer.

Customized Private Group For Kedarkantha And Har Ki Dun Circuit Trek

Trekking is a very personal activity and is perhaps one of the very few activities that give you enough time to indulge with yourself or your beloved people, a group of special friends, or close family members. It helps you transform personal bonds to the next level as it brings out everyone's best and truest self. Trekking is most enjoyed when it is done in a small private group, personalized to serve your specific needs. The Himalayas are best experienced when there is silence and solitude around and when you are surrounded only by your best people. Your trek is most enjoyable when all the pain of arranging a smooth trek is taken care of by us, and you focus just on your trek and yourself. Most importantly, a small private trekking group is very flexible, personalized, and more enjoyable, is the safest, and follows the principles of Sustainable and Responsible Tourism. Most trekkers book us for arranging personalized private treks catering to their specific and unique requirements - Customize This Trek

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