KEDARKANTHA WINTER TREK
Winter Trek • Snow Adventure • Summit Trail
5 Days / 4 Nights
₹
24,500
/ Person
Quick Overview (Above the Fold)
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Destinations: Sankri • Juda-Ka-Talab • Summit
- Category: Winter Trek • Snow Adventure • Summit
- Starting Price: ₹24,500 per person*
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- Winter trekking through pine and oak forests
- Snow camping at high-altitude clearings
- 12,500 ft Kedarkantha summit climb
- Wide Himalayan views at sunrise
- Gradual ascent suitable for fit beginners
- Option for small-group or private winter batches
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
The KedarKantha Winter Journey, curated by Ferrantelli Tours and Travels (OPC) Private Limited is a trail that begins in a quiet mountain village, where wooden houses sit low under winter skies. As you climb, snow appears slowly — first in shaded patches, then across the trail itself.
Days are shaped by movement and cold air. Forests feel dense and protective, opening occasionally into clearings where campsites sit wrapped in silence. Nights are spent in tents under heavy layers, listening to wind move through the trees.
This trek stays with you not for how extreme it is, but for how clearly it introduces you to winter in the mountains — one step at a time.
PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS
₹24,500
Standard Winter Trek (3 ★)
- Group trek (larger winter batches)
- Shared tents & standard winter gear
- Certified trek leader
- All meals during the trek
- Best for: First-time winter trekkers
₹34,000
Deluxe Winter Trek (4 ★)
- Smaller group size
- Better sleeping bags & tents
- Improved camp management
- Higher guide-to-trekker ratio
- Best for: Comfort-seeking trekkers in snow
₹46,000
Premium Winter Trek
- Very small group or private trek
- Senior winter trek leader
- Highest staff-to-trekker ratio
- Flexible pacing where conditions allow
- Best for: Private groups, couples
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
- Sankri: Local guesthouses
- Trek: Dome tents (shared / private as per tier)
Facilities are basic and winter-appropriate. Warm sleeping bags and mats provided.
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Dehradun → Sankri
- Early morning drive from Dehradun to Sankri village
- Scenic mountain drive via Mussoorie / Purola
- Arrival at Sankri, check-in to guesthouse
- Evening trek briefing, gear check, and acclimatisation
🏨 Overnight: Sankri (guesthouse)
Day 2: Sankri → Juda Ka Talab
- Breakfast at guesthouse
- Begin trek through dense pine and oak forests
- Gradual ascent with occasional snow patches (seasonal)
- Reach the frozen high-altitude lake of Juda Ka Talab
🏕️ Overnight: Juda Ka Talab campsite
Day 3: Juda Ka Talab → Kedarkantha Base Camp
- Trek through open clearings and snow-covered trails
- Stunning views of surrounding Himalayan ranges
- Arrival at Kedarkantha Base Camp by afternoon
- Rest and early dinner in preparation for summit day
🏕️ Overnight: Kedarkantha Base Camp
Day 4: Kedarkantha Summit → Descend to Juda Ka Talab
- Very early start (pre-dawn)
- Summit climb to Kedarkantha Peak (12,500 ft)
- Panoramic sunrise views of Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch & Kinner Kailash
- Descend carefully back to Juda Ka Talab
🏕️ Overnight: Juda Ka Talab campsite
Day 5: Juda Ka Talab → Sankri → Dehradun
- Breakfast at campsite
- Descend trek back to Sankri village
- Drive back to Dehradun
- Trek concludes
🏁 End of Trek
TRANSPORT & TRANSFERS
- Road transfers: Dehradun ↔ Sankri
- Trek conducted on foot
- Local support staff throughout
TRAVEL TO DEHRADUN (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)
- Departures available from Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & other Indian cities
- Fly to Dehradun
- Train to Dehradun station
- Road travel from Delhi / Chandigarh
Travel assistance available on request.
✅ PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- 4 nights accommodation (guesthouse + camps)
- All meals during the trek
- Certified trek leader & support staff
- Basic winter safety gear
- First-aid & emergency support
❌ PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- Travel to/from Dehradun
- Personal trekking equipment
- Porter services (unless added)
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Ideal For
Fit beginners
Snow lovers
Small trekking groups
First summit experiences
Best Time To Visit
December to March. Snow conditions vary through the season.
Important Notes
- Winter conditions can change rapidly
- Helicopter services available (subject to weather & availability)
- Warm clothing, rain protection & basic medical kit recommended
- Flexibility is essential in the Himalayas
- Fitness preparation is required
- Temperatures can drop well below zero
- Summit attempts depend on weather & safety
❌ CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
- 15+ days before travel: Minimal charges
- 7–14 days: Partial retention
- Less than 7 days / No-show: No refund
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
Is Kedarkantha suitable for beginners?
Yes, with good fitness and winter readiness.
Is snow guaranteed?
Snow depends on timing and weather patterns.
Can this be done privately?
Yes. Premium batches allow private or very small groups.