• Day 1: Dehradun to Gangotri (Drive)
  • Altitude: 10,200ft.
  • Distance: 240 km
  • Time: 8-9 hours
  • You may feel cold after you cross Uttarkashi. Stay in a guest house/hotel overnight.
• Day 2: Day of Acclimatisation in Gangotr
  • This day will be dedicated to exploring the place & resting in the guest house.
• Day 3: Gangotri to Bhoj Kharak (Trek)
  • Altitude: 10,200ft to 12,800ft.
  • Distance: 9 km
  • Time: 5-6 hours
  • Terrain will be rocky in nature. You will be able to see the Thalaysagar peak on the way. Rest in tents overnight.
• Day 4: Bhoj Kharak to Kedar Kharak (Trek)
  • Altitude: 12,800ft to 14,300 ft.
  • Distance: 5 km
  • Time: 4-5 hours
  • Moderate level of the trek. There will be sufficient water sources. Stay in tents.
• Day 5: Kedar Kharak to Kedar Tal and back to Kedar Kharak (Trek)
  • Altitude: 14,300 ft to 15,500 ft.
  • Distance: 5 km
  • Time: 4-5 hours
  • Rocky terrain. No water resources. Stay in tents.
• Day 6: Kedar Kharak to Gangotri (Trek)
  • Altitude: 15,500 ft to 10,200ft.
  • Distance: 14 km
  • Time: 8-9 hours
  • Back to Gangotri. Stay in the guest house.
• Day 7: Gangotri to Dehradun (Drive)
  • Distance: 240 km
  • Time: 8-9 hours

DAY 1: Dehradun to Gangotri (10,200 ft)

Your journey to Kedar Tal Trek will begin from Dehradun. You will drive towards Gangotri. On the way to Gangotri, you will cross Uttarkashi. The journey of the day will be quite long but it will be the most enthusiastic one too. You will see so many beautiful scenes of nature throughout the journey. You will cross several forests, villages, water streams, markets, and much more.

Eventually, you will reach Gangotri, one of the char dhams of Uttarakhand. The sacred river Ganga emerges from here only. It is one of the most religious & beautiful places in India. Stay here in a hotel or guest house & take a sound sleep.

DAY 2: Day of Acclimatisation in Gangotri

Your second day will begin with a beautiful morning. This day you will explore Gangotri. You will visit temples, markets, etc. You may have a word with locals, with this you will also enhance your knowledge about the place. Try to walk & explore as much you can, this will make your body to make itself comfortable in places with higher altitudes.

DAY 3: Gangotri to Bhoj Kharak (10,200 ft to 12,800 ft)

This day will be your first trek. Try to wake up early so that you can finish the trek as soon as possible. The distance of the trek will be 8-9 km. You will see the path to Bhoj Kharak a little bit different than ordinary trek paths. A large part of the trek will be rocky in nature. You may find several other treks on the way too.

To your left, you will see Kedar Ganga. Thereafter, on the way to Bhoj Kharak, you will see various Bhojpatra trees, which have ancient significance. Soon, after crossing the narrow rocky path, you will reach Spider wall, a rock face inclined to 60 degrees. Make sure to listen to the instructions of your guide.

Soon, you will reach Bhoj Kharak. It is surrounded by Bhoj trees & rhododendrons of purple color. Rest in tents.

DAY 4: Bhoj Kharak to Kedar Kharak (12,800 ft to 14,300 ft)

The trek of the day will be an easy one. You just need to cross a steep ascent and thereafter you will reach meadows full of multicolor flowers. You will find the trek of the day amazing as it is easier & offers a beautiful walk through meadows. You will wide variety of birds chirping over there. With this, you will not even realize when you will reach your destination of the day,i.e Kedar Kharak.

This day's campsite is between meadows. Utilize your time in different activities and make it a memorable trip. Stay in tents & rest

DAY 5: Kedar Kharak to Kedar Tal and back to Kedar Kharak (14,300 ft to 15,500 ft.)

And eventually, you will wake up in the morning & will start your trek towards the destination of the journey, Kedar Tal. The trek of the day again is slightly tough and needs to be covered with utmost care & support. You will pass by rocky & barren terrain as well as will cross 3 ridges.

Weather conditions of this particular path may vary at any time. You may see rain all of a sudden, therefore, you must keep your warm clothes with you. Besides that, do not perform any activity without the concern of your guide as it may put you in difficulty. After crossing the final ridge, you will be right next to the beautiful lake- Kedar Tal. You will see a mind-blowing reflection of Thalaysagar in the lake which looks amazing. From this point, you will also be able to visit a great view of Mt. Manda, Gangotri, Bhagirathi, Mt. Meru. You will get enough time to spend at this beautiful destination. Click pictures and make it a memorable moment. Then trek back to Kedar Kharak & rest in tents overnight

DAY 6: Kedar Kharak to Gangotri (15,500 ft to 10,200ft)

The time to get back to your homes has come. Wake up in Kedar Kharak and start moving towards Gangotri through the same route.

DAY 7: Gangotri to Dehradun

And finally, you will travel back to Dehradun. Stay safe & make a plan for the next trip soon.

How to Reach Kedar Tal Trek?

There is a various mode to reach Kedar Tal Trek:

By Air:-

Your picking point will be the Railway Station of Dehradun, therefore if you will come by flight then you must reach the railway station on your own. You can take a flight from Delhi according to your convenience & reach Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport. From here reach the Railway Station. Flights are available on a regular basis from Delhi to Dehradun.

By Train:-

If you travel by train, then obviously you will directly reach the Railway Station of Dehradun. Trains are also available on a regular basis from Delhi to Dehradun.

By Bus:-

In addition to flights & trains, buses keep on running between Delhi & Dehradun, so you can take one and reach Dehradun. From Dehradun Bus Station, you can quickly reach Railway Station.

Inclusions:

1. Accommodation. (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
2. Meals while on trek (Veg.+ Egg)
3. Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required)
4. All necessary permits and entry fees.
5. First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
6. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide and Support staff.
7. Transport from Dehradun to Sankri and return (According to itinerary)
8. Mules to carry the central luggage

Exclusions:

1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Food during the transit.
3. Insurance.
4. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
5. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
6. Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.

Note:

Normally Trip on Himalaya expect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
INR 1200/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance
INR 1500/- if you inform us after reaching Sankri
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.

To book Rupin Pass Trek/ adventure program please use our online booking form or, alternatively, you can call us on the given for confirmation of tour you have to wire a deposit and initial deposit.

Paying the Trek/ Adventure activity fee:

The fee can be paid by online transfer/check deposit/ demand draft. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your confirmation email. When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can follow up your reservation efficiently.

When to Book:

It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. However, if you want a good deal on your domestic/international flight, we recommend organising your trip at least five months in advance. (Please contact us if you require a late booking)

Terms for Cancellation & Refund:

Customer is suppose to make a full payment in advance for the confirm bookings.

If in case a confirmed booking needs to be cancel than below are the refund policies

1. Prior 30 days of the confirmed date, 50% of the total amount would be refunded
2. Prior 25 days of the confirmed date, 40% of the total amount would be refunded
3. Prior 20 days of the confirmed date, 30% of the total amount would be refunded
4. Prior 15 days of the confirmed date, 20% of the total amount would be refunded
5. Prior 10 days of the confirmed date, 10% of the total amount would be refunded

Note: After the said time the Trip on Himalaya would not be entertaining any cancelation and no amount would be refunded whatsoever.

Trekking Gear

1. Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1
2. Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day
3. Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1
4. U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1
5. Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each

Footwear

1. Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle trekking shoes Qty -1
2. Pair of light weight Slipper/Sandals Qty -1

Clothing

1. Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty - 2
2. Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
3. Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking
4. Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1
5. Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking
6. Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1
7. Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1
8. Rain wear ( Jacket & Pants ) . Qty-1
9. Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1
10. Woolen cap. Qty-1
11. Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1

Toiletries

1. Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream etc.)
2. Sun screen lotion small pack . Qty -1
3. Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1

Utensils

1. Small size, Light weight & Leak proof lunch box. Qty-1
2. Plate. Qty- 1
3. Spoon.Qty-1
4. Tea/Coffee (plastic) Mug.Qty-1

Miscellaneous

1. Camera (Optional)
2. Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
3. Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)

Fitness For Trekking

Tips to get fit for Trekking

Experiencing trek is almost everyone's passion or dream. But before starting or planning for a hike, you must be aware of the during and post-trek pain of your body. It is essential to be strong enough to enjoy your whole trek without any disruption of body ache. One book or decide several months before going on a hike, so you have a significant amount of time exercising your body and training it to become flexible for the trek.

Following are some advantages of training yourself before trek:

• It fosters aerobic fitness.
• It improves blood circulation and breathing functions as well.
• It makes the heart strong, preventing it from any problem.
• It helps in toning legs.
• Muscles get build-up which is very beneficial.

Therefore, one must do practice to gain all these benefits. It is not only for the trek but for lifetime fitness also.
Let's have a look at some factors which must be kept in mind to practice before trek:

Importance of Stretching

It helps the body become flexible and allows you to move your body in any direction you want quickly. It helps make the joints such as shoulders, elbows, hips and knees stronger to prevent any mishappening. It provides much relaxation to your body and relieves the pain. And if you are going on a trek, it is essential to practice stretching way before your hike. It will help you in moving to the higher altitudes region more efficiently.

Sleep like baby

It is always said that one must sleep like a baby. It means sleep without any worries. This makes you have an adequate amount of sleep which is a significant factor in daily life. So, practice it daily and also before your trek. Try to make yourself comfortable to sleep at higher altitudes.

Good Shoes-Good Trek

It is so evident that one has to walk and only walk while Trekking, so it is far more essential to have a good pair of trekking/hiking shoes. Practice walking by wearing your boots before the trek to make yourself used to them. You may opt for an option to keep an extra pair in your bag while trek to help yourself in the opposite condition.