About Pugmarks
Pugmarks was founded 21 years ago in Pune by 3 passionate conservationists including an IITian and a naturalist working for WWF.
Our core mission is “To sensitise the youth to the joy of the outdoors and nature conservation while enhancing their personal development”.
Each year thousands of youngsters camp with us in their vacations at amazing places like Manali, Andamans, Kanha, Dandeli and more.
Pugmarks is led by a dynamic team which has over 20 years of experience in adventure travel and ecotourism. Pugmarks has won many awards over the years, most notably the National Award from ATOAI for excellence in "Community-based adventure"
About Kedarkantha Trek
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Program Overview
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Age Group16 to 45 years
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Pricestarting from ₹14500
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Highlights
Kedarkantha trekking in Uttarakhand is an amazing experience for those who enjoy spending time in nature. One of the often visited locations, the area’s natural beauty is complemented with quaint hamlets, unending lush green meadows, and some terrific sights of the towering Himalayan peaks.
SANKRI - JUDA KA TALAB (2,700M) TREK 4KM/ 5HRS
JUDA KA TALAB - KEDAR KANTHA BASE (3400M) (TREK 4 KM/4 HRS)
KEDAR KANTHA BASE - KEDAR KANTHA PEAK (3810M) – HARGAON (TREK 09KM)
HARGAON – SANKRI (TREK 05KM)
SANKRI – DEHRADUN - DEPART DRIVE 205 KM (8-9 HRS)
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TypeSpecial Interest Camps
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Accomodation
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Day 1Departure from Pune / Mumbai by Flight to Dehradun
Stay at Hotel in Dehradun -
Day 2SANKRI (1,950M) DRIVE: 193 KM/7HR.
Drive to Sankri village, where our trekking route will start. This mountain journey is 193 km long, so we’ll have halts for lunch and toilets. As you reach Sankri by afternoon, you’ll see little crowd as this little village is trailhead for many treks like Bali Pass, Har Ki Dun, Borasu Pass, Bharadsar Lake to name few. We’ll be staying here for the night to get acclimatize to the altitude and weather. Overnight in the hotel
Meals: Dinner -
Day 3SANKRI - JUDA KA TALAB (2,700M) TREK 4KM/ 5HRS
The next day our trek will start after breakfast to Juda ka Talab. This trail is 4 km, crossing village Saur, some water stream and pine forest. Here the trail goes steep for some meters, some zigzag path and reaches to the wide ridge and then to Juda ka Talab. This talab/pond freezes during winters and beautiful snowcapped peaks surround it. One of the famous peaks that you can spot among many is Swarga Rohini Peak. So, enjoy the day view of peaks and gaze stars at night during this overnight camp.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner -
Day 4JUDA KA TALAB - KEDAR KANTHA BASE (3400M) (TREK 4 KM/4 HRS)
After breakfast start trek to Kedar Kantha Base. The route is beautiful with vast fields of snow and patches of green in between them. Views are open on all sides and will keep one busy with the camera. It is going to be an exhausting but enjoyable hike today. The Kedar Kantha base or campsite is a vast open snow ground of the size of two football fields surrounded by misty mountains from all sides and a stream running nearby. From nearby we get fabulous views of Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch & Kalanag peaks. Overnight in Tented Camp.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner -
Day 5KEDAR KANTHA BASE - KEDAR KANTHA PEAK (3810M) – HARGAON (TREK 09KM)
The distance to the summit is not long but is reasonably steep and depending upon the snow conditions we will select the route leading to the summit. It will take anywhere between 2 to 3 hours to get to the top. The views are outstanding from the summit. You get to see all the mountains of the Yamunotri and Gangotri range and also of Kinner Kailash range and other ranges in Himachal. Also, there are some great views of the underlying valleys. After spending some time at the top we will start descending and walk all the way down to basecamp. after lunch, we trek down to Hargaon for overnight camping,
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner -
Day 6HARGAON – SANKRI (TREK 05KM)
Morning after breakfast start your trek to sankri that is 05 km from Hargaon, it will take you 4,5 hrs to reach at the Samkri, overnight stay in hotel at Sankri.
Meal: Breakfast + lunch + Dinner -
Day 7SANKRI – DEHRADUN - DEPART DRIVE 205 KM (8-9 HRS)
After the trek, last day of this trip will be a long drive back to Dehradun. We’ll start the day early with breakfast, afternoon reach at Dehradun our cab will drop you at the Dehradun Railway station.
Departure by DDN Kota Special (Train) from Dehradun to Delhi at 22.50.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 8Arrival at Delhi at 04.35(am)
Departure from Delhi to Mumbai / Pune by early morning flight
- Local Transportation (AC may be switched offed at certain places en route).
- All meals as per mentioned in the program.
- Accommodation at hotel & alpine tents during trek with a sleeping bag.
- Trekking/activity equipment and fees of resource persons,
- First aid kit
- All expenses on kitchen & camping equipments including staff.
- Porterage of camping equipments and meals during trek.
- 02 Snacks per day, Boiled Water during trek.
- Toilet Tents, Dome Tents, Kitchen Tents etc.
- Permit & entry fees
- Crampons and Gaiters
- Travel and Activity Insurance
- GST
- Meals during travel to and from Campsite
- Personal expenses such as telephone, mineral water, drinks, laundry, porter/pony charges, table drinks, room’s services items or tips, etc.
- Medical, hospitalization, evacuation and related expenses.
- Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in trip program due to or circumstances, weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots etc.
- Any Personal high altitude porter, riding horse or pony.
- Camera Feel if any where applicable.
- Any insurance not covered under cost includes
- Any item not covered under the head ‘The cost includes’
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One haversack and one small shoulder bag (NO TROLLEY BAG OR SUITCASE)
Comfortable clothes for the no. of days (track Pants, t-shirts, tops, etc) (Avoid Jeans)
Climate would be very cold Carry enough woolen clothes like a jacket, monkey camp, Inner Fleece Gloves gloves, Thermo Flask, Waterproof trekking pant, and jacket, etc.,
Suitable nightwear, shorts, 3/4 s, one shawl/ chaddar, sweatshirt, Raincoat, or windcheater.
Undergarments, towel, napkin/ handkerchief, ladies’ sanitary sets
Trekking shoes, socks, floaters, Sun cap/ hat, Water bottle, Trekking Poles, other trekking gears according to your requirement
Personal kit containing toilet accessories, sunscreen, Lip Balm, cold cream, odomos. sanitizer
Flashlight with extra fresh batteries. UV Protected Sunglasses, camera, binoculars, (optional at your own risk)
Personal medicine, if any, with a note explaining doses, time, quantity, etc. with the name of the child, No need to send any extra medicine
Around 1500/- for meals during travel and for shopping
The original photo id for flight, flight journey denied without photo id
Carry some food like cookies and Candy.
Objective of the trek is to promote awareness of the biodiversity of wilderness and nature among the youth and involve them in ecological conservation efforts, using the points mentioned below
✔Physical fitness and mental endurance in wilderness
✔Physical fitness and mental endurance in wilderness.
✔Visit most popular winter treks in Uttarakhand
✔Development of leadership and life skills.
✔Coordination and cooperation among the group.
✔Trail cleaning for preserving nature.
✔Participation in outdoor activities holidays.
✔Community service, interaction with local community and awareness of hygienic lifestyle.
| Program Dates | Availability | Price | |
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| 25 Mar to 31 Mar | Yes | ₹ 14500 | Book Now |
