Adventure Health Retreat to Kedarkantha

Kedarkantha Trek is a desirable trek for the nature sweethearts to relax in the perfection of undisturbed nature and acknowledge brilliant exciting experiences.

Another brilliance of this trek is that it starts from thick pine woods where one can begin the trekking trail walking over the dark dried leaves and a superb view that is unparalleled. Also, snow-covered mountains that greet you when you enter Kedarkantha base and the scene gets incredibly dazzling as you progress towards the summit.

Arranged in Western Garhwal in the Uttarkashi district, the Kedarkantha Trek is known for being one of the basic treks of the country which can be pursued by people who have no learning of prior trekking.

Located deep in the heart of the Himalayas is where you will see this spectacular Valley of Flowers. It’s a beautiful meadow located at an altitude of 3,500 metres. With its diverse flora and fauna and dazzling snow-capped peaks, it’s the ultimate heaven for naturalists and trekkers. The trek begins from Govindghat and goes up to Hemkund Lake at an altitude of 4,329 metres. Along the way, you will find crystal clear waters and streams coupled with majestic greenery. This trek takes you to the valley which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a National park, so you can drink in the beauty that the valley has to offer.

It is an 8-10 hours drive from Dehradun to Naitwar. Pick up point will be Dehradun Railway station at 6.30 am.

The Base Camp: Naitwar

Naitwar, base camp for this trek, 1530 meters above sea level, is a small beautiful village with 250 houses. It is located in Yamuna valley near Mori town in Uttarkashi district. Naitwar is known as the gateway for trekking journey as this serves as base camp for many other treks – Rupin Pass, Phulara Ridge. You must watch the beautiful sunset from this village.

Road from Dehradun to Naitwar will take you through Nainbagh, Naugaon, and Purola.

Important to Note: ATM point and Mobile connectivity Purola and Naitwar have BSNL mobile phone connections that work intermittently – both mobile and landline. Do not depend on the intermittent signal in the mountains. Finish all your important calls at Purola. Please inform family members about limited phone connectivity.

 “When you register for trek your body thoughts and emotions begin a new journey.”

• Altitude: 6,267 ft (1,910 m) to 9,278 ft (2,828 m)
• Time & Distance: 7 km trek, 6 hours
• Nature of Slope: The trail passes through dense pine forests, maple trees, few streams and finally, opens out to beautiful meadows
• Water availability: None. Carry 2 litres of water from the Base Camp.

You’ll wake up to a good hard day ahead. Gearing up, you begin taking forward steps. Adrenaline rushing in the first 15-20 mins, and slowing down as you realise, it doesn’t matter how fast you get there. You start being present to your fellow mates, help them out if needed, and proceed steadily. You surpass a lot of body limits, take breaks often to make sure you don’t overdo it. The greens get to your head and you feel more connected and a part of nature. Tired but high in spirits, you set up your first campsite. Your mind starts gushing with thoughts and insights, you talk to yourself for a while and doze off for another beautiful day.

• Altitude:  9,278 ft (2,828 m) to 11,161 ft (3,402m)
• Time & Distance: 6.2 km trek, approx 5-6 hours
• Nature of Slope: Most of the trail is on a ridge, under oak trees passing through some meadows
• Water availability: None. Carry 2 litres of water

You wake up recollecting your thoughts and a bit surprised at the comfy sleep you had in the middle of a jungle. It’s an important day today, less distance but steeper than the previous day. Your aim is Kedarkantha Base today. Less experienced trekkers may even find their decision to trek irrational time to time but then again, letting go and giving up isn’t an option. No place to run, no place to hide, the focus stays just at the next step.

• Altitude: 11,161 ft (3,402 m) to 12,604 ft (3,842 m) to 9,278 ft (2,828 m)
• Time & Distance: 9 km trek, approx 9-10 hours
• Nature of Slope: Moderate-Difficult
• Water availability: None. Carry 2 litres of water

You’ve been exhausted thoroughly in the last two days, still this day is special for you. It is going to push you through a lot of thought constructs. Your ‘I can’t walk because I’m tired’ will be shattered. Not only walk, but you will also climb the mountain to its top. At every single step on your way, you’ll wish you reach the summit early. But here’s the twist, when you reach and take time to yourself, you realize it wasn’t about the summit, it was about the climb and about the number of times you picked yourself up. With these thoughts lingering on your mind, you start your descent back to Jalouta campsite

• Altitude: 9,278 ft (2,828 m) to 6,267 ft (1,910 m)
• Time & Distance: 7 km trek, 4-5 hours
• Nature of Slope: Easy
• Water availability: None. Carry 2 liters of water

Your body felt all of it, the 4 days of the trek and now has come the last day of the trek. A descent of 2,500 ft through forests and leaf covers. Every part of your body is tired by now, Body, thoughts in and emotions on a low. You’re revisiting a lot of memories, different incidents from your life will start flashing. And you will analyse them, but this time your energy is no more latent. You can take action now. And you’re beginning to think of what’ll be the first thing to change once you get down.

220 km drive which takes approx 10 hours.