Kedartal Trek
Challenging glacier lake trek starting from Dehradun leading to emerald Kedartal Lake (4,750m) sitting directly beneath the towering wall of Mt. Thalay Sagar.
Overview
Difficult
4,750m (15,580ft)
7 Days
May - June, Sep - Oct
4-6 People
UttarakhandExpedition Itinerary
Day 1: Dehradun to Gangotri (240 km / 8–9 hrs)
Morning departure from Dehradun. Scenic drive via Uttarkashi and Harsil valley to Gangotri (3,048m). Guesthouse check-in.
Day 2: Gangotri to Bhoj Kharak (8 km / 5–6 hrs)
Cross Kedar Ganga bridge and enter dense birch (Bhojpatra) forest. Steep climb negotiating Spider Wall trail to reach Bhoj Kharak campsite (3,780m).
Day 3: Bhoj Kharak to Kedar Kharak (4 km / 4–5 hrs)
Trek through high-altitude flora above timberline. Cross open alpine meadows to reach Kedar Kharak (4,280m) facing Mt. Bhrigupanth.
Day 4: Kedar Kharak to Kedartal Lake (5 km / 4–5 hrs)
Navigate rocky moraine ridge and glacial boulders to reach pristine emerald Kedartal Lake (4,750m) reflecting Mt. Thalay Sagar.
Day 5: Kedartal to Bhoj Kharak (9 km / 5 hrs)
Spend morning shooting views of Thalay Sagar wall, then descend back to Bhoj Kharak camp.
Day 6: Bhoj Kharak to Gangotri (8 km / 4 hrs)
Descend the steep Kedar Ganga gorge back to Gangotri. Guesthouse stay.
Day 7: Gangotri to Dehradun (240 km / 8–9 hrs)
Return drive from Gangotri to Dehradun ISBT, arriving by late evening.
Participation Requirements
- ✓Strong physical endurance and leg stamina mandatory
- ✓Prior high-altitude trek experience above 4,000m required
- ✓Comfort walking on steep boulder fields and glacial scree
What’s Included
- ✓Pick up and drop transportation from Dehradun Railway Station to Gangotri
- ✓Accommodation in Gangotri guesthouse and alpine tented camps
- ✓All high-nutrition meals and hot beverages during trek
- ✓Experienced trek leader, high-altitude support porters, and cook team
- ✓Forest permits, wildlife fees, and medical equipment
What’s not Included
- ✗Personal trekking equipment
- ✗Travel insurance
- ✗Expenses due to emergency evacuation or route changes
Expedition Itinerary
Day 1: Dehradun to Gangotri (240 km / 8–9 hrs)
Morning departure from Dehradun. Scenic drive via Uttarkashi and Harsil valley to Gangotri (3,048m). Guesthouse check-in.
Day 2: Gangotri to Bhoj Kharak (8 km / 5–6 hrs)
Cross Kedar Ganga bridge and enter dense birch (Bhojpatra) forest. Steep climb negotiating Spider Wall trail to reach Bhoj Kharak campsite (3,780m).
Day 3: Bhoj Kharak to Kedar Kharak (4 km / 4–5 hrs)
Trek through high-altitude flora above timberline. Cross open alpine meadows to reach Kedar Kharak (4,280m) facing Mt. Bhrigupanth.
Day 4: Kedar Kharak to Kedartal Lake (5 km / 4–5 hrs)
Navigate rocky moraine ridge and glacial boulders to reach pristine emerald Kedartal Lake (4,750m) reflecting Mt. Thalay Sagar.
Day 5: Kedartal to Bhoj Kharak (9 km / 5 hrs)
Spend morning shooting views of Thalay Sagar wall, then descend back to Bhoj Kharak camp.
Day 6: Bhoj Kharak to Gangotri (8 km / 4 hrs)
Descend the steep Kedar Ganga gorge back to Gangotri. Guesthouse stay.
Day 7: Gangotri to Dehradun (240 km / 8–9 hrs)
Return drive from Gangotri to Dehradun ISBT, arriving by late evening.
