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Kedarkantha is known as the best winter trek of Uttarakhand. Kedarkantha is a remarkable winter trek with heavenly sightings and surreal vistas. Popularly known as the ‘Queen of Winter Treks’, this trek is suitable for beginners as it is an easy graded trek.

360 degree view from Mountain: The trek is also famous for a 360 degree views of snowcapped Himalayas from the summit. The trek of Kedarnath is simply amazing and easy to cover. One of the most popular winter treks in Uttarakhand is Kedarkantha Trek and it is a trekker’s delight and rookie’s rite of passage due to its relative ease. Covered in sparkling snow during winters, this trek offers breathtaking view of the majestic Himalayan peaks.

Snow covered peak: Depending on when one is doing it, the main highlights will be either an unique experience of climbing this 12000 plus feet peak over knee-deep snow (during winter months from December to March/ April) or through a blooming rhododendron forest (post winter/ spring)

Lake View: Besides, the main attractions are an excellent campsite at Juda-ka-talab, with a small water body and undulating slopes, amidst a thick conifer and rhododendron forest, a breath-taking campsite as the base for the summit, and the summit itself, that offers magnificent views of snow-clad mountains all around (with Swargarohini massif dominating the vista)

Paradise for Photographers : Kedarkantha is a trek blushing with beauty, giving photographers a perfect opportunity to capture pictures of a lifetime. Every frame looks like a postcard image, the snow falling from the pine trees looks like magic dust and the grand Himalayas are absolutely glorious. The entire trek is a photographer’s paradise

Mysteries about Kedarkantha: According to locals, Kedarkantha was once the home of a great sage named Rishi Kashyap. It is said that Kashyap meditated on the peak for many years, eventually becoming one with the mountain. Today, hikers can still feel the presence of Rishi Kashyap as they make their way up to the summit.

Travel time: The mountain is most commonly accessed from the town of Sankri, Uttarakhand ,which is about a 10-hour drive from Delhi. The best time to trek Kedarkantha is from December to March when the weather is cooler and there is less snow.

In summer, the trek takes you through green meadows, and fragrant pine and oak forests filled with birds and wildflowers. There are clear natural pools and streams of clear sparkling water to dip your feet into.

In winters, you’ll see a pristine blanket of snow, so thick and pure that you can’t resist jumping in it or making a snowman! At night, a crackling campfire sets the winter trek mood.

Throughout the year you can do this trek but it is advised to avoid trekking in the monsoon season (June-September) and in winters (January, cause of heavy snowfall).

Skiing : This snow trek is best known for skiing  for beginners. Kedarkantha ski courses are an excellent way to inject some fun and excitement into your trip. We make sure everyone enjoys themselves – whatever their skill level. With the help of astonished instructors to ensure that  our client acquire all the required skiing skills and enjoy the best experience possible

SKI Café & Cabin : First of it’s own and before the Kedarkantha trek. For your bnb, we offer stay in earthly cabins with 24 HRS café which will serve to your taste buds. Just 2kms trek from the main market in Sankari . It is just the right place to stay before your trek and pack your food as well as it can be the place to rest after the long trek. Cafe also offer all kinds of foods from chai to burgers and also sports activities like skiing. A perfect place to indulge yourself.

Zipline700 : Zip700 Tour is the India’s Highest zip line tour to Sankari, Uttarakhand. The length of Sankari zipline is about 700 meters. The Sankari zipline passes over the saur village of sankari range and provides the magnificent aerial view of Saur village.

Village Tour & Unique Architecture : In the village, you will see alluring wooden houses of the villagers who stay warm in winters and cool in summers and the timber houses and the temples are the silent witness of the changing season for many centuries. The citizens here still follow a green lifestyle. They use electricity generated from the run-off water from the mountains.