Kedarkantha Winter Trek 2021-Best Snow Trek of India | Shikhar Travels

 

Kedarkantha Trek (3810m) is one of the most loved and chosen trek of Uttrakhand. This is trek is much known for its pictorial views especially in winters. Kedarkantha Trek camping in winter 2021/22 is fun and easy as anyone with little guidance and supervision can experience this wonderful region. This trek lies in Govind Pashu Vihar National Park in north Uttarakhand with scenic beauty where the trail passes through the forests of pine, oak & deodar, small water streams and mountains that stand high in front.

Kedarkantha Trek camping in winter 2021/22

This view includes peaks of Swargarohini, Black Peak, Bandarpunch, and some Himalayan ranges from Himachal Pradesh. kedarkantha winter trek 2021

kedarkantha winter trek 2021

Kedarkantha trek package by Shikhar Travels start with the arrival at Dehradun. There will be one night stay here as the next day we will head to Sankri village which is the gateway to many treks in this region. This mountain journey will be 180km long so we’ll have halts for lunch and refreshments. If we’ll start early morning from Dehradun then we can easily reach Sankri by afternoon. The village is quite small by you’ll see many trekkers in the village.

Kedarkantha trek package

This place is a trailhead for treks like Bali Pass, Har Ki Dun, Borasu Pass, Bharadsar Lake etc. There will be an overnight stay here to get acclimatize to the altitude and weather. Kedarkantha Snow Trek 2021

                                        Shikhar Tram at Kedarkantha Trek 2021

The trek can be started after breakfast to the first camping sight, Juda ka talab. This trail is of 4 kms, crossing village Saur, some water stream and pine forest. Here trail goes steep for some meters, some zigzag path and reaches to the wide ridge and then leads to Juda ka Talab.

                                                      Kedarkantha Snow Trek 2021

Best Snow Trek of India Here you’ll see beautiful snow-capped peaks surrounding the place including the famous Swargarohini Peak. Also if you are lucky enough you might witness the frozen Juda ka Talab. As the temperature in winter drops the lake water turns into ice and sometimes freezes as one can easily walk on it.

                                                             Best Snow Trek of India

Now after this wonderful experience the trail will head to the base camp. This trek will take you through some splendid views of grass patches and snow beds. Later it will reach to a huge open ground that is surrounded by majestic snow peaks of Swargarohini, Poonch & Kalang. If it’s a moon night then these same peaks will shine so bright with white moon light. Here you’ll also have Kedarkantha peak right in front standing high. India’s Most Popular Winter Trek 2021

                                               Kedarkantha Treks Uttarakhand 2021

The final trail to our destination has to start early as it is 6-7 hrs long. So if possible, group can start in dark as the sunrise from the top looks really beautiful and mesmerizing. Walking on snow in dark might be a little difficult but the destination holds a lot to offer. best trekking places in India.

                                               Dark as the sunrise at Kedarkantha Trek

As soon as you reach there just enjoy the dawn and slowly the sun rays will come over all the peaks and will give a beautiful sight that one can ever experience. This beautiful place will also have Gangotri & Yamunotri range view. Kedarkantha Treks Uttarakhand 2021

                                     Kedarkantha Trekking in Uttarakhand 2021

After making lots of memories just make up your mind to walk back to Sankari. This will be covered directly as the downhill walk will take less time and can be completed easily. Then next day will start early with breakfast and long drive back to Dehradun which will lead the final departure.

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Kedarkantha Trek Best Time

Duration:- 05 Days /04 Nights
Activities:- Trekking, Camping & Photography of Nature
Best Time:- January, February, March
Region:- North India
Routes:- Dehradun – Sankri – Juda Ka Talab – Base Camp – Summit – Sankari – Dehradun
Price 2021:- INR 7000
Fixed Departure Validity date 2021
09 Jan To 13 Jan
22 Jan To 26 Jan
05 Feb To 09 Feb
19 Feb To 23 Feb

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Dodital winter trek | Dodital Trek 2021 | Dodital winter Lake Trekking Package

 

Home for Himalayan trout, Dodital (3310 m) is one of the most beautiful lakes in Uttarakhand attracting many trekkers from around the world. It is named after Trout called ‘Dodi’ in the local language and these Dodi reside right here in the lake. Along with this, the place holds special belief among people as it is considered the holy birthplace of the Hindu god, Lord Ganesha. Here you’ll find a temple of Lord Ganesha near the lake and here people believe in worshiping power.

Dodital Trek in December

The wide range of the Himalayas, beautiful deep valleys, and forests of deodar, oak, pine, and bamboo make Dodital Trek 2021 a favorite trek among nature lovers. It looks more alluring during winters so many people prefer doing it as a Dodital winter trek. You might also be lucky to see some beautiful thick snow beds during Dodital Trek in December.  Apart from this, there will be many pleasant sights here of unique flora and fauna of Himalayas.

Dodital Trek 2021

This beautiful winter trek by Shikhar Travels passes through meadows and forests which will be covered with snow and will lead to the beautiful sight of the majestic Himalayan Range from the lake. To reach here you have to reach Dehradun first where team Shikhar will be waiting for you to start this fully guided trek.  The first overnight stay will be at Dehradun only as the next day early morning the team will head to Shikhar Nature Park, Uttarkashi. This luxury campsite is the property of Shikhar Travels with all the amenities that are required. There will be a night stay here as the journey was quite long. Before the next day’s departure, there will be little briefing about the trek, about the place, and how exactly the tour will proceed. Dodital winter Lake Trekking Package

Dodital winter Lake Trekking Package

The trekking day will start after breakfast where the team will be driving till Sangamchatti for 40 mins and from here the trek starts. Today we’ll be stopping at a remote place Bhewra which is our first campsite near a beautiful waterfall. This day the trek will be for nearly 4-5 hrs where it will pass through deep forest. The next day we’ll be full of excitement as the trek will finally take us to the most talked place, Dodital. This day will slowly gain altitude as the trek passes through a beautiful deep valley. There will a halt in Majhi for lunch where you can also witness beautiful small shepherds’ huts and you might see some sheep as well. You will also have a splendid view of Darwa Top which is another beautiful destination of this trip. But we have Dodital first, so continuing on the trail we’ll finally reach one of the most beautiful Himalayan Lakes surrounded by beautiful snow-covered forest. It was good 4-5 hrs of walking so you can now relax, fresh up, visit the temple, take a walk around and enjoy the bonfire at your pre-set camps. Also, don’t forget to spot the trout in Lake.

Winter Dodital Lake trek

After admiring this beautiful lake view, will start an early morning Dodital to Darwa Top trek which is 5 km and will take nearly 2-3 hrs (depending on the pace). With a spellbinding view of the Himalayas around, we’ll climb further to the meadow at an altitude of 4150 m. This view from Darwa Top is so mesmerizing that each direction has its own beauty. After enjoying the view and having lunch, we’ll head back to Dodital campsite and enjoy the rest of the day around the lake and if lucky with clear sky then you can gaze at stars.

Dodital Trek

The last day of the trek will start early as we’ll be heading back directly to Sangamchatti. The trail will be easy in moving down and will not take much time as it took earlier while climbing. Soon we’ll be on the connecting road from here we’ll be driving back to Shikhar Nature Resort. Here you can relax for the night and can enjoy the evening by the riverside. After this next day, the team will take the tour further till Dehradun and will drop as the departure is scheduled. 

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Famous Tourist Places in Sikkim | The Incredible Untouched Beauty of Sikkim

Sikkim is a real paradise that lies far from the city lights in the foothills of Himalayas in north eastern part of India. It is the least populated state of the nation with break taking beauty that homes to many untouched high altitude lakes, snow capped mountains including world’s third highest peak, Kanchenjunga and exotic flora and fauna. The capital and the only populous city in Sikkim, Gangtok is an ideal destination to explore the beauty of nature along with the local culture. Along with Zuluk, Lachung, Pelling, there are many other tourist places in Sikkim state. This place offers each type of holiday to everyone like the adventurous, cultural, honeymoon, Buddhist pilgrimage, spiritual enlightenment, and fun. There is no on best tourist place in Sikkim as all the destinations are unique in itself. The serenity and tranquillity of this region will make you fall in love with this place.

Most of the famoustourist places in Sikkim like Nathang, Yuksom, Geyzing etc are perfect assortment of nature’s beauty, opulent history and heart melting culture. Here the monasteries are incomparably beautiful, local food is so delicious, and the local clothes and art pieces are must to shop. There might be many places of tourist interest in Sikkim like famous and height lake, Gurudongmar or largest Buddhist shrine, Lachung Gompa but all these need an itinerary so the holidays can be enjoyed fully. Below are some holiday packages that Shikhar Travels offers:

1.                                                                       North East India Honeymoon Package:

 Beautiful hilltop view in Gangtok to cultural visit in Pelling to romantic sunset at fragrant tea gardens of Darjeeling, this is an ideal tour for honeymoon couples. One will enjoy the beauty of north east along with some fun activities like Yak ride and snow games. Then some nature admiration tours to some beautiful lakes and waterfalls of the region. Lastly, city tours in Gangtok and Darjeeling for unavoidable shopping.

2.                                                                                                                         North East Himalaya Tour:

 

This tour will give an experience of rich culture of north-east India that starts with a fun toy train ride in Darjeeling. It will take you through famous tea gardens and then meeting Buddhist culture in beautiful monasteries at Pemayangtse. After this spiritual enlightenment, the tour will head to Gangtok which is the best among all Sikkim tourist places.

3.                                                                                               Goechala Trek, Sikkim:

 

One of the most popular trekking routes of west Sikkim is Goechala trek which is also known as Kanchenjunga view trek. This trek goes through deep forests that take you to a height that mesmerizes you with the beautiful view of world’s third highest peak.

4.    Hiking in Sikkim:

 

The beauty of Sikkim is a no secret that is why people from different corners visit to see this untouched beauty. So, we have specially curated a tour that is going to be favorite among nature lovers. This trip has some fun hiking to lakes or monasteries in and around Gangtok. Also, the best part of this tour is that you can easily visit many of these Sikkim tourist places in December as well.

5.    Mount Fery Expedition:
An ideal tour for experienced adventure enthusiasts, Mt Fery expedition which is  situated at an altitude of 5859 m. This is one of the most admired and technical Himalayan expedition in Sikkim as the trail is mostly rocky and steep. But this is going to be a lifetime experience.

6.    Darjeeling and North Sikkim:
The popular tourist destinations of North East India in one tour package. It covers the beautiful tea gardens and colonial-era architecture of Darjeeling to the stunning view of Kanchenjuenga in gangtok. It’s a perfect leisure trip with friends and families.

7.    Sandakphu Trek:
Sandakphu or Singalila ridge trek is a much known trek in Darjeeling region. This trek offers mesmerizing panoramic view from the top which also includes the spectacular view of Mount Everest, Mount Makalu, Mount Kanchenjuenga and Mount Lhotse. So, this trip brings a real treat to eyes.

8.    Uttarey Singalila Trek:
This beautiful trek on Nepal and Sikkim political border passes through beautiful barren landscape and grassy meadow that takes you to the top and giving beautiful view of Kanchenjuenga.

9.    The Bailley Trail – Gorichen Trek:

A unique tour in Arunachal Pradesh that starts from the capital Guahati and then passes through multiple valleys. All these valleys are connected with 6 different passes that reached to the height of 4550 m at Tse La. This trek has amazing untouched and natural view of forests, peaks and lakes.

 

Best Time to Visit Sikkim: Sikkim is well known for its incomparable beauty which cannot be defined in a word. Similarly, the admirer of this place visit any time of year as it depends on the purpose as well. Usually, the spring (March to May) and autumn (October – mid December) are the most beautiful time to witness the unparallel beauty of Sikkim but if you are a winter person then chilly December visits are also not bad.

Famous Food of Sikkim: Sikkim has an influence of its neighbouring region on food like Nepal, Tibet and parts of West Bengal. Its staple food is Lentils and Rice which they call Dal- Bhaat is local language. Other than this they have Momos and Thupka which has been loved by many people in nation now. Then they have Sael roti, Kodo Ko Roti, Phagshapa, Kinema Curry, Bamboo shoot curry with rice, Gundruk and Sinki.

Climatic conditions of Sikkim: Sikkim has a temperate climate where most of the parts of Sikkim have average temperature of 18 – 20 degree Celsius. Some parts see high temperature in summer that goes up to 40 degree Celsius and some parts goes lowest to -5 degree Celsius as well.

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• Learning Photography Techniques by Professional Photographer.
• Rope Course and Lecture on Outdoor Education by Our Outdoor Expert.
• Classes of Yoga and Meditation by professional Yoga Teacher.
• Sightseeing and A Spiritual Tour of Gangotri Temple.
• Bird watching and Nature walk in Himalaya.
• Survival Course, Height Gain and Fire Drill.
• “Clean the Himalaya” Movement in Agoda.
• Village Attraction & Cultural Exchange.
• Adventure and outdoor Activities.
• First Aid Course by Doctors Team.
• Leanings, Feedback and many more.
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25 Top Treks in Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand

Garhwal, a region in the Indian state of Uttarakhand is one of the most popular trekking and adventure sports destination in India. It is full of exciting trekking destinations that provides all types of trek routes starting from the easiest to the strenous. The best time to visit Garhwal is in the months of April-June and September-October.

Some of the treks in the Garhwal region are:

Auden Col Trek:

• Duration: 18 Days 

• Grade: Challenging – Tough

• Altitude: 5450 mts/17876 ft

• Season: Mid May to Early October

Auden’s Col, one of the toughest treks in Garhwal that joins the Jogin I and Gangotri III summits on one side and on the other side, it joins two glaciers, one of which is the Khatling. The trek starts from Gangotri and on the way to Nala Camp, you will pass through the pine and birch forests after which there is a day trek to the Rudra Gaira Base Camp that offers an extraordinary view of the snow-clad Himalayas. Gangotri base camp is the next stop and from here begins the way up to the Auden’s Col base camp. The fascinating trek to the Khatling glacier is arduous but well-worth the view. The descent commences after Masar Tal, Vasuki Tal and then end at Kedarnath.

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Pin Parvati

Pin Parvati is a spectacular mountain pass nestled in the lap of Himalayas; it belongs to the state which means "Abode of Snow" - Himachal Pradesh. This trek is composed of lush green scenery that Parvati Valley is endowed with to the blatant and desolate land in the Pin valley in Spiti. The best season to visit this region is between July to September because it remains under heavy snow rest of the months. This trek offers a linkage between Parvati Valley in Kullu to the Pin valley in Spiti and hence the name goes Pin Parvati Pass. Manikaran dwelling between the splendid rivers namely Beas and Parvati, northeast of Bhuntar in the Kullu District is a must watch on this trial. Pine trees stands along throughout the trek. This trek being on a Buddhist region, all those traveling can make a visit to the Ki Gompo and Tabo monastery. 

Places to visit near Shikhar Nature Resort, Uttarkashi

Shikhar Nature Resort is a division of Shikhar Travels India Pvt Ltd, one of the leading tour operators based in New Delhi, India. The resort is conveniently located 5 km from Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand on the way to Gangotri. It is a river side resort, perfect for relaxation, family holiday, corporate visits, educational tours and much more.

During your stay at the resort, you can be a part of various adventure/ fun activities, you can also grab the opportunity to explore various sightseeing’s and getaways :

Vishwanath Temple: 

Vishwanath temple is known as the "Kashi of north", which is ancient and renowned temple in the heart of Himalayan terrain. This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and is situated at approx. 300 mts away from the local market of Uttarkashi. It was renovated by Maharani Khaneti, wife of Sudarshan Shah in 1857. The main attraction of this temple is the shivling, which is around 60 cm high & 90 cm in circumference.

Tips for your Safety while Trekking!!

Trekking in the mountains is a rewarding and unforgettable experience. However, it is important to keep your safety in mind. Weather conditions can change any moment and in case of an accident, medical help is not always easily available. Have a look below for some guidelines and tips on health & safety during your trip. Keeping those in mind will also help you to enjoy your trip more!

Glacier Treks In The Indian Himalayan Region

The glaciers in the Indian Himalayas have great significance whether it is religious or adventurous. These glaciers turn into different sacred rivers that can be bowed by tremendous devotees. But besides this these glaciers are the perfect way of exploring yourself by digging into different trekking tours in India.

Catch some of the best glacier trekking routes in India that brings energetic and impressive expedition to the great Himalayas.

Gomukh Glacier:

Gangotri Gomukh is the origin of the river Ganges and the seat of Goddess Ganga, famously being popular as one of the Chardham circuits in Uttarakhand. Gomukh is one of the holiest places for the Hindu devotees and also brings the great trekking opportunities for the enthusiastic travelers. The trek takes you to Gomukh (cows mouth), the mythological source of the River Ganges, which is at the snout of the Gangotri glacier. The Gomukh Glacier trekking covers the area of the Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 4463 mts/4638 ft. The normal duration of Gomukh glacier trekking is about 8-11 days and it brings moderate to challenging kinds of trekking.

Lahaul and Spiti – A Travel Guide

1. Baralacha La, Lahaul and Spiti:

Situated at an altitude of 4833 m, the Baralacha La is a mountain pass in the Zanskar Range connecting Lahaul to Ladakh.  The pass serves as a natural divide between the Bhaga and Yunam rivers and is near the origination points of the Bhaga River and the Chandra River. The beautiful Saraj Tal Lake is near to the pass and adds to the natural beauty of the place. The pass is the origination point of many trekking expedition around the area and is known for its breathtaking views of the mountains all around.