GANGOTRI KEDAR TAL TREK

Area : Garhwal Himalayas
Duration : 10 Days
Max. Altitude : (4912 mts/16110 ft)
Grade : Moderate to challenging
Season : Mid April - June & August - Mid Oct
Kedar Tal sited at an altitude of 4912 from sea level at Gangotri area of Garhwal Himalaya. One can see breath taking view of Greater Himalayan peaks e.g. Thalayasagar (6904 mts), Bhirgupanth (6772 mts) and Jogin Group of peaks. The pea green lake with melting snow of Kedar glacier originate Kedar Ganga, a tributary of Bhagirathi, measured as Lord Shiva’s contribution to Bhagirathi. One can encounter a good variety of high altitude fauna e.g. Bharal (blue sheep), Goral, Himalayan black bear with a great variety of birds. The trek is bit challenging, but the rewards are very soaring.

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Upon arrival at Delhi airport meet Peak Adventure Tour executive and then transfer to pre booked hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02 : Delhi - Haridwar (By Train) - Rishikesh (24 kms/40 mins)

In the morning take an Ac train for Haridwar at 06:55 hrs. Arrival at Haridwar by 11:25 hrs and then met our representative; transfer to Rishikesh. Evening free to explore the area. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 03 : Rishikesh - Gangotri (265 kms/9-10 hrs/3048 M/10000 ft)

In the morning after breakfast drive to Gangotri via a beautiful valley Harsil & hill town Uttarkashi. Enroute take a holy dip in Gangnani hot water springs. Arrive at Gangotri by evening. Check in to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04 : Gangotri - Bhoj Kharak (3780 mts/12436 ft)

The day begins with a steep hike through fir forests before traversing the Kedar Gorge to reach camp. We will trek 8 km (5-6 hrs) as we follow the Kedar Ganga (Lord Shiva's contribution to Bhagirathi), all the while enjoying the thundering sound of the river emerging from Kedar Tal. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 05 : Bhoj Kharak - Kedar Kharak (4270 mts/14050 ft)

We will trek 4 kms (4 - 5 hrs) passing through a beautiful birch (Bhoj) forest, before departing from the tree line and arriving at camp. The Bhirgupanth peak provides a nice backdrop as we make our way across the long meadow, where the shepherds come to graze their sheep and goats. The day is short in distance, but it has its steep sections, so pace your self. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 06 : Kedar Kharak - Kedar Tal (4912 mts/16160 ft)

The 5 km (4-5 hrs) trek up to Kedar Tal is considered to be laborious, and crosses very difficult terrain of boulders and stones. It is a maze of rocks and relatively easy to get turned around, but if you look closely you will see little cairns that have been placed on the route to the lake. Kedar Tal is one of the most enchanting glacial lakes with the majestic Thalayasagar looming up behind it. Thalayasagar, a quartz mountain, is also known as Sphatik (quartz) and is truly a delight to see at sunset! Overnight stay in tents.

Day 07 : Kedar Tal - Bhoj Kharak

Be sure to get up extra early to catch the magnificent sunrise and reflections off of the lake and surrounding peaks! Today we will trek 9km (5 hrs) back down to Bhoj Kharak, with the awe inspiring memory of Kedar Tal still etched in our mind. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 08 : Bhoj Kharak - Gangotri - Uttarkashi

Trek 8 km (3 hrs) back down to Gangotri, have final Darshan with Swami Sundaranad and drive (4-5 hrs) back to Uttarkashi. Check in at Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 09: Uttarkashi - Haridwar (170 kms/5 hrs) - Delhi

Morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar. On arrival transfer to railway station to catch Dehradun Shatabdi train for Delhi at 18:05 hrs. Arrival at Delhi by 22:45 hrs. On arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 10: Delhi departure

Transfer to international airport according to your flight schedule.

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