Kedar
Tal Trek
| May |
17th,
24th, 31st |
Sept. |
6th,
13th, 20th, 27th |
| June |
7th
, 14th, 21th, 28th |
Oct. |
4th
, 11th, 18th, 25th |
|
Minimum
4 Persons & above traveling together can have departures dates as per
the travel plans
A
ten days trip which involves drive to Gangotri , the ancient
source of the holy river Ganga and trek to the finest high
altitude Himalayan lake, Kedar tal (4912 mts) punctuated with breath
stopping close view of Greater Himalayan peaks e.g. Thaleysagar
(6904 mts), Brigupanth (6772 mts) and Jogin Group of peaks.
The emerald lake with melting snow of Kedar glacier originates
kedarganga, a tributary of Bhagirathi, considered 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 strenuous, but
the rewards are very high.
ITINERARY
DAY
01 ARRIVE RISHIKESH . OVERNIGHT HOTEL
DAY
02. RISHIKESH/UTTARKASHI DRIVE
5-6 HRS OVERNIGHT: TOURIST BUNGLOW
Early
morning after breakfast drive to Uttarkashi. Situated on the bank
of roaring Bhagirathi, this town is famous for its institute of mountaineering.
The drive to uttarkashi is beautiful and along the bhagirathi
river. Arrive Uttarkashi and transfer to tourist bungalow
for meals and overnight stay.
DAY
03. UTTARKASI/ GANGOTRI
DRIVE : 5-6 HRS OVERNIGHT : TOURIST BUNGLOW
Morning
after breakfast drive to Gangotri. Lunch enroute at
Gangotri, with a hot refreshing bath in hot spring. Arrive
Gangotri and transfer to tourist bungalow for meals and overnight
stay.
DAY
04. GANGOTRI/BHOJ KHARAK
TREK: 5-6 HRS
OVERNIGHT : CAMP
Morning
after breakfast trek to Bhoj Kharak. The steep ascent
to Bhoj Kharak starts as we leave the camp. After an
hour climb we travers kedar gorge to reach Bhoj kharak. The
entire trek is along Kedar Ganga , through fir (cedus ) and Bhoj
(birch) trees. The bark of birch was used as paper
for ancient manuscript in Inida. Arrive Bhoj Kharak and camp.
Meals and overnight camp.
DAY
05. BHOJ KHARAK/ KEDAR KHARAK TREK: 4-5 HRS
OVERNIGHT: CAMP
Today
we leave the tree line and trek through a long meadow with
Bhrigupanth peak in backdrop. Arrive and camp near the gushing stream in
the meadow. Meals and overnight camp.
DAY
06. KEDAR KHARAK/ KEDARTAL TREK: 4-5 HRS.
OVERNIGHT: CAMP
Today
the trek is very steep and through boulders and stones. After 3-4
hrs walking on difficult terrain we reach Kedartal . Arrive
and camp. Enjoy an excellent sunset on Thaleysagar
peak with its reflection in the lake. Meals and overnight
camp.
DAY
07. KEDARTAL / BHOJ KHARAK
TREK:: 4-5 HRS. OVERNIGHT: CAMP
Early
morning witness special sunrise on the peaks and lake. After
breakfast trace your steps back to
Bhoj kharak. Lunch at Kedarkharak.
Arrive Bhoj kharak and camp. Meals and overnight camp.
DAY
08. BHOJ KHARAK / GANGOTRI
TREK: 4- 5 hrs. OVERNIGHT : TOURSIT BUNGLOW
Early
morning start trekking down to Gangotri . Witness evening
prayer at Gangotri temple, dedicated to Goddess Ganges. Meals
and overnight tourist bungalow.
DAY
09. GANGOTRI/ RISHIKESH
DRIVE : 9-10 HRS. OVERNIGHT : HOTEL
Morning
after breakfast drive towards Rishikesh. Lunch at Uttarkahsi. Meals and
overnight Hotel.
DAY
10. RISHIKESH OUT
Morning
after breakfast proceed for onward destination. Tour terminates.
ALTITUDE:
Rishikesh:
360 mts. Uttarkahsi: 1158 mts. Gangotri 3140 mts. Bhoj kharak: 3780 mts.
Kedar Kharak :4270 mtd. Kedar tal: 4912 mts.
BEST
TIME : Mid July to Mid November. |
