Aquilla Hikes
Kedarkantha Winter Trek
4 Nights / 5 Days · from Dehradun
Stay: 1 night in a hotel/homestay at Sankri and 3 nights in camping tents on a sharing basis
Meals: Nutritious vegetarian meals during the trek, from Day 1 dinner to Day 5 breakfast, including breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner as per itinerary
Transport: Dehradun to Sankri and return in a shared vehicle (Dehradun-to-Dehradun package only)
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri
- Assemble in Dehradun early in the morning and drive to Sankri through valleys, mountain roads and forests
- Relax and prepare for the trek, overnight stay in Sankri
Day 2: Sankri to Juda Ka Talab
- Trek through pine and oak forests and mountain trails to the alpine lake of Juda Ka Talab
- Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite
Day 3: Juda Ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base Camp
- Climb through snowy trails and dense forests with widening Himalayan views
- Rest at base camp before the summit, overnight in camp
Day 4: Summit Kedarkantha Peak, descend to Hargaon
- Early-morning summit climb, sunrise and panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks
- Descend to Hargaon Camp for the overnight stay
Day 5: Hargaon to Sankri, drive to Dehradun
- Breakfast, trek down to Sankri and drive back to Dehradun
Inclusions
- Accommodation: 1 night in a hotel/homestay at Sankri and 3 nights in camping tents on a sharing basis
- Meals: Nutritious vegetarian meals during the trek, from Day 1 dinner to Day 5 breakfast, including breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner as per itinerary
- Transportation: Dehradun to Sankri and return in a shared vehicle (Dehradun-to-Dehradun package only)
- Trek Leader: Experienced trek leader, local guides and support staff
- Camping Equipment: Tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, dining tents, kitchen tents and toilet tents
- Trekking Equipment: Microspikes and gaiters when required, subject to availability
- Permits: Forest entry permits, trekking permissions and camping charges for Indian nationals
- Safety: Basic first-aid kit and emergency support equipment
- Support Staff: Experienced cooks, campsite helpers and ground support team
Exclusions
- Meals During Travel: Meals, snacks and beverages during the Dehradun–Sankri journey and return
- Personal Expenses: Shopping, laundry, telephone calls and other personal expenses
- Porter/Mule Charges: Charges for carrying personal luggage or backpack offloading
- Trekking Gear: Personal trekking shoes, jackets, gloves, trekking poles, headlamps and other personal equipment
- Travel Insurance: Travel, medical and adventure insurance
- Medical Expenses: Personal medication, hospitalization, evacuation and emergency medical treatment
- Additional Accommodation: Extra stays before or after the scheduled trek
- Unforeseen Expenses: Additional costs arising from bad weather, roadblocks, snowfall, natural disasters or government restrictions
- Foreign National Permits: Additional forest permit charges applicable to foreign nationals
- Additional Food: Meals or refreshments purchased at local shops, cafés or campsites
- GST: 5% GST, if applicable and not included in the quoted package price
- Other Expenses: Anything not specifically mentioned under the package inclusions
- Note: Any additional expenses due to itinerary changes, early departure or personal requirements shall be borne by the traveller
Price per person
| Quad sharing (4 per room) | ₹5,500 |
| Triple sharing (3 per room) | ₹6,000 |
| Double sharing (2 per room) | ₹6,500 |
5% GST extra. Booking advance ₹2,000 per person (non-refundable). Balance before boarding.
Things to carry
Valid government photo ID · Comfortable walking / trekking shoes · Warm layers or jacket (mountain evenings get cold) · Rain jacket or poncho · Sunglasses, cap and sunscreen · Personal medicines · Reusable water bottle · Power bank and charger · Toiletries and personal essentials · Small backpack for day trips
Cancellation policy
- The booking amount / advance is non-refundable in any case.
- 30 or more days before departure: 80% refund (excluding the advance).
- 15–29 days before departure: 50% refund (excluding the advance).
- 7–14 days before departure: 25% refund (excluding the advance).
- Less than 7 days before departure: no refund.
- No-shows and late arrivals: no refund.
- If Aquilla Hikes cancels or reschedules for unavoidable reasons, you get another date or a trip of equal value (no cash refund). Rescheduling credit is valid for 12 months.