Kedarkantha Winter Trek - Uttarakhand
₹ 9,999
Kedarkantha peak is located in Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarkashi. It is accessible throughout the year, except July and August. The summit of Kedarkantha peak altitude or height is 3810 meters or 12,500 feet. Kedarkantha summit offers 360-degree view of many peaks like Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch I & II, Black peak, Ranglana, and the Yamunotri and Gangotri mountain ranges.
The name of the peak translates to "Lord Shiva's throat", Kedar (केदार) meaning Shiva & Kantha (कंठ) meaning throat.
What is the best time to go for Kedarkantha trek?
The trek is possible in at least 9 or 10 out of 12 months in a year. The time period when the trek should not be attempted is during the months of July and August when the monsoon rains arrive and incessant rains make the trek very risky. The trek is generally safe during all the other months of the year. In peak winters excessive snowfall can close the trek for some short duration as well, for a few days, such as in January month.
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