Kedarkantha Winter Trek
India's favourite beginner snow trek from Sankri: pine forests, a frozen Juda ka Talab and a sunrise summit at about 3,800 metres, December to April.
Trip at a glance
- Duration6 days / 5 nights
- Starts inKedarkantha
- RouteKedarkantha
- Places1 destination
- StateUttarakhand, India
- Ideal forAdventure holidays, Group tours
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-1XFIKN
Best time to visit: December to April

Trip overview
India's favourite beginner snow trek from Sankri: pine forests, a frozen Juda ka Talab and a sunrise summit at about 3,800 metres, December to April.
The route spends 5 nights in Kedarkantha, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits adventure holidays and group tours, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Kedarkantha
- Arrive via Jolly Grant Airport and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Winter summit trek
Day 2Kedarkantha: Kedarkantha summit and Juda ka Talab
- Kedarkantha summit: Sunrise summit at about 3,800 m
- Juda ka Talab: A small lake in the forest, frozen in winter
Day 3Kedarkantha: Sankri and Kedarkantha base
- Sankri: Trailhead village in Govind Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kedarkantha base: Meadow camp below the summit
Day 4Kedarkantha: Snow camping and Village walk in Sankri
- Snow camping
- Village walk in Sankri
Day 5Kedarkantha at your own pace
- A free day in Kedarkantha. Relax, shop or add an optional excursion; ask us for ideas
Day 6Depart from Kedarkantha
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Jolly Grant Airport for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Activities booked with licensed, insured operators
- Fitness level and experience checked before we confirm each activity
- Weather and season buffers built in for outdoor days
- Travel insurance covering the activities strongly recommended
- Vehicle sized for the whole group and its luggage
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Kedarkantha: Good waterproof boots and layers matter more than fitness on this trek; we share a packing list.
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