Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

Hampta Pass lies in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas, connecting the lush green Kullu Valley with the arid cold desert of Lahaul & Spiti in Himachal Pradesh.

Kedarkantha trek varies easy to moderate depend upon snow level, otherwise it is an easy trek to do.

We always serve Indian vegetarian food and eggs during our trek

The easiest way to reach Dehradun is by flight, Direct flights are always available for Dehradun from •Bangalore, Chennai , Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Pune, Kolkata, Gujrat, more You can also easily reach Dehradun by train Via Delhi . Trains are available from all states India.

Kedarkantha Trek in comparison is easy to moderate difficulty with another high altitude trek.

On average, we cover roughly four km each day

Beyond our controllable reasons when the trek is extended, then additional charges tend to be applied.

The lead guide person is certified & experienced personnel. These guides are locally sourced and have other team members including local guides, cook, helpers, and porters. He would have to Trek the Himalayas many times before and has experience of summiting Kedarkantha Peak.

Our tents are all three-person sharing

Kedarkantha Trek temperature varies from 14 degrees to -3 degrees during winter. Trekking In December during snow season weather can reach -3 degrees.

Good physical and mental fitness is expected to complete the Trek. Kedarkantha Trek is ideal for beginners to familiarize themselves with similar high altitude treks.

Kedarkantha trek Cost is INR 7000 per person and one can also enjoy discounts on group bookings. Kedarkantha trek Package is inclusive of the meals, stays, and various other amenities so make sure that you read the inclusions carefully

Kedarnath and Kedarkantha are not the same. The distance between Kedarkantha and Kedarnath is around 370 km by road. They are a 12-hour-journey away from each other. Kedarkantha is a Himalayan summit in the Govind Pashu Vihar National Park in Uttarakhand. It is a popular trekking trail that takes trekkers to the top of a summit, from where you see fantastic views of the Garhwal Himalayas. It is known for its beautiful forest trails, pretty campsites and the remote villages on the trail. Kedarnath, on the other hand, is a revered Hindu temple in Uttarakhand. It is considered one of the 12 most sacred Shiva Temples in the world (the Jyotirlingas). It has enormous religious and mythological significance, attracting pilgrims from all over the world.

Yes you can! If you are above the age of 58 years, you’ll need to submit a Treadmill Test (not older than 12 months) within a week of completing your trek registration. Apart from this, you should also be able to jog 5 km in 45 minutes.

Network and connectivity are sparse in Kedarkantha. But there are few locations where you can rely on a good network for communication on the trek route

The last ATM en route to the base camp is in Mori. Mori has an SBI bank with an ATM attached to it. However, the ATM is empty of cash many times. In such a case, you may head out to an SBI authorized cash withdrawal centre. You can swipe your card and get cash from the person servicing the desk. This centre is located on the first floor, two buildings to the right of SBI. Although Mori has this possibility, we strongly encourage trekkers to bring cash or to withdraw cash from the 3 ATMs available in Purola (SBI, ICICI and Axis Bank ATMs).

Sankri/Gaichawan Gaon/Kotgaon are the last points that are electrically connected. However, the electricity is extremely intermittent and can be absent for most part of the day during winter/late summer (when the monsoon starts to set in). So, we strongly encourage you to bring additional batteries for your cameras and a power bank with more than 10,000 mAh to last you the entire trek. Pro Tip: Beware that the power from your batteries will drain faster in cold temperatures of this region. So, put the batteries in a small pouch and keep them inside your sleeping bag to keep them warm during the night.

At Kedarkantha, you have the opportunity to drop your luggage at the base camp for the duration of the trek. Every trekker is permitted to leave behind one piece of luggage at no charge. Anything beyond one piece of luggage is chargeable at Rs 500 per luggage. (The luggage could be a backpack / suitcase / duffel bag or anything similar.). At the end of the trek, the cloakroom belongings will be brought back to you. Please do ensure that you do not leave valuables in our cloakroom facility. If you do so, do inform our staff so that they can take the necessary precautions to keep it safe.

We stay in Guest house on first and fifth night which is in sharing bases (triple, quad, hexad) while on trek we provide tent on twin sharing bases.

Yes, we will provide sleeping, tent, mattress. It is among the central equipment.

Dehradun is well connected; you can choose any mode of transport like by air or train. In case you choose air option, the nearest airport is Dehradun and that is 40 km away from Station so we advise you to come one day before and stay a night in Dehradun or you can fly to Delhi and take overnight train Nanada Devi Express (Kota DD express). It arrive early morning around 05:40 am at Dehradun Railway Station. Or You can also take bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Dehradun. For Flight/Train schedule, check IRCTC or Airway website

Before heading towards the itinerary, it is essential to perceive the reason behind choosing Har Ki Dun trek. See firstly. The trekking distance of Har Ki Dun Trek is 56 km, which is covered into 7 days. Har Ki Dun Trek is a Moderate Level Trek because of the things that this trek has to offers. These are: No high altitude mountain sickness due to the forthcoming of the forest region. The trail is not that abrupt and sheer as compared to other treks. So, beginners can easily do this trek. You got to see so many heavenly bodies at one place like the panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges, meadows, lakes, pine forests, different variety of flora and fauna surpassing through bona fide Garhwali heritage and culture. Do spare time in Interaction with locals, and you will get to know about some of the ancient tales of Indian mythology. During the winter season, this fascinating valley remains covered in snow, and the white sheet of snow makes it look like a magical wide snow-land. And, in summers, the valley turns different and amusing because of meadows, wildflowers, and woods blooming in different colors.

Har Ki Dun trek is a very beautiful and an Moderate trek in the Uttarakhand Himalayas, The Har Ki Dun trek is great for those people who have a great passion for mountaineering and consider it a special purpose in their life. Har Ki Dun trek is such a trek where you get to see more than one Himalayan mountain range.. We are the local people from Sankri village in uttarakhand who are doing this trek for years, we have every experience related to this trek. You can do Har Ki Dun trek throughout the year, For those who like summer treks, they can go summer, and winter treks are a very good time for those who want to see snow. is also a good trek for Monsoon trek at that time there are flowers and green greenery which makes the trek very memorable. Note :- If you want to do Har ki doon trek in winter, then keep the date till 1st week of December then last week of December, after that there is a lot of snow due to which forest trek does not permit. The Har Ki Dun trek starts from Sankri village in Uttarakhand which comes in Ranwai Garhwal district Uttarkashi

Har Ki Dun trek is Moderate trek , this trek comes in a moderate level, Har Ki Dun trek is hill trek while going, and when Har Ki Dun trek comes back from Har Ki Dun , it is completely down hill trek, Harkidoon trek are not too difficult because these treks are along the Supin River which attracts you and always and these treks are mostly straight. When you go on this trek, you will not even know when you have reached the camp, the beautiful view and the beautiful hills supin river, forest tree line all around will continue to delight you.

Yes Har Ki Dun trek is a safe trek if you are going with a good trekking team which you must know before booking yourself, It is important for you to know that the bow trekking organization with which we are going is right or not, And if possible, trek with local trekking organization in Uttarakhand , you can do the same help all the time. then your trek can be very good and memorable The minimum age required to trek Har Ki Dun trek is 8 years and maximum 65 years. The rest depends on your fitness .

Whenever you are going for any trek, it is very important that you go completely fit and ready. The trek is not difficult, if you make your feet and your mind calm and strong, you will find the trek very easy. While trekking, keep in mind that you are walking on the right route or not always with your guide. Most people look somewhere and where they are walking, this can cause twitching in your legs, which can ruin your entire trek. It is important to ask your doctor if you have any medical problems I should always keep my medical kit with me, it is very important. Himalayan Hikers always keep a medical kit with you, such as oxygen cylinders, medicine to be given in emergency on the trek If any trekkers have any more problems, then they are brought back to the base camp by laying them in the stretcher. Our camp in Har Ki Dun trek is around the tree line where you can not have any problem of oxygen In case of any medical problem, the help of your guide or a well-informed trekkers should be taken If there is major health problems in Har Ki Dun trek, then Nearest Hospital is in Mori which is about 46 Kms away from Har Ki Dun trek .

Kuari Pass is located in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, near Joshimath, in the Chamoli district.

The pass is situated at an altitude of about 12,516 ft (3,815 m).

It is graded as easy to moderate, making it suitable for beginners as well as experienced trekkers

The trek usually takes 5–6 days including travel from Rishikesh/Haridwar

The trek covers about 33–35 km depending on the chosen route.

• Summer/Autumn: March to June and September to December. • Winter (snow trek): December to February.

Yes, snow is usually found from December to March.

You get views of Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Kamet, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Hathi Ghoda Parvat, and many other Himalayan peaks.

The trek generally starts from Joshimath ? Dhak village.

Joshimath can be reached by road from Rishikesh/Haridwar/Dehradun (approx. 9–10 hrs drive).

Not necessarily. Beginners with good fitness levels can comfortably do this trek.

You should be able to walk 6–7 km daily with a small backpack and climb moderate ascents.

Accommodation includes tents on twin/triple sharing during the trek and guesthouse/hotel at Joshimath.

Yes, all meals during the trek are included, usually from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on the last day.

At campsites, toilet tents (dry toilets) are provided.

Yes, it is safe when done with an experienced trek operator and guides. Proper acclimatization and hydration are important.

The recommended minimum age is 12 years, with proper fitness and parental guidance.

Yes, mules/porters are available to carry extra luggage at an additional cost

Network is patchy. BSNL and Jio may work around Joshimath, but not on the higher campsites.