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Uttarakhand · India

Kedarkantha trek: grade, cost & permits

The winter snow trek everybody starts with, and rightly — a genuine summit at 3,810 m with no technical climbing. Expect company; expect it to still be worth it.

Photo: Kanthi Kiran · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

GradeMedium
Duration6 days
Highest point3,810 m
SeasonDec–Apr
Cost from base₹9,000per person
BaseSankri, via Dehradun

The winter snow trek everybody starts with, and rightly — a genuine summit at 3,810 m with no technical climbing. Expect company; expect it to still be worth it.

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  1. Day 1 Kedarkantha: the trek
    • TravelBase: Sankri, via Dehradun
    • PermitPermits and entry
    • On the trailMedium trek to 3,810 m₹9,000

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The route

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The climb

1900 m2300 m2700 m3100 m3500 m3810 m1900 m Start · 1900 mEnd · 1900 m 3,810 m

How to reach the start

Train to Dehradun, then a ten-hour shared taxi to Sankri.

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Step 3 of 6Next: Permits

Permits and rules

Permit: Forest camping permit, usually arranged by whoever you walk with.

Rules change. Check the park office or official booking system before you travel.

Step 4 of 6Next: Gear

What to carry

Step 5 of 6Next: Cost

Altitude safety

Kedarkantha reaches 3,810 m, high enough for acute mountain sickness (AMS). Climb slowly, drink water, and tell your guide about headache, nausea, dizziness or breathlessness. If symptoms get worse, go down: descent is the treatment. Take travel insurance that covers trekking at this altitude and rescue.

What it costs

Ballpark ranges, not live quotes. Prices last updated 6 October 2026. Prices move with season and demand, so check live fares before you book. Spot a wrong price? Tell us and we fix it.

Your group, from the base₹18,000
Couple · from Sankri, via Dehradun
Per person₹9,000

Covers local transport, permits or entry, a guide where needed and food on the trail. Getting to Sankri is extra.

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Questions people ask

How hard is the Kedarkantha trek?

Medium grade. It takes 6 days and climbs to about 3,810 m. The winter snow trek everybody starts with, and rightly — a genuine summit at 3,810 m with no technical climbing. Expect company; expect it to still be worth it.

Do I need a permit for Kedarkantha?

Forest camping permit, usually arranged by whoever you walk with.

How do I reach the Kedarkantha trek?

Train to Dehradun, then a ten-hour shared taxi to Sankri. Base: Sankri, via Dehradun.

What is the best season for Kedarkantha?

Dec–Apr.

How much does the Kedarkantha trek cost?

From about ₹9,000 per person from the base, covering local transport, permits or entry, a guide where required and food. The journey to the base is extra.

What should I carry?

Full winter kit: insulated boots, gaiters, down layer, microspikes. Rentable in Sankri.

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Costs are indicative ballparks for doing it yourself and change with season and demand. Always check live fares, rates and opening rules before you book. Trip Under is not a travel agency: we don't sell packages or bookings, we take no commission, and we link to maps and official sites, never to booking sites. Every guide is free; our only paid products are optional downloadable trip plans and itineraries. Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences; see credits.

By Gokul · Updated 6 October 2026 · Photo: Kanthi Kiran · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · Photo: Kanthi Kiran · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · Photo: AmxxmA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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