Kedarkantha is India’s most-loved winter summit – a 3,810 m peak inside the Govind Pashu Vihar near Sankri, with a summit that rises like a cone above pine forests and campsites under snow. The classic December–February route delivers guaranteed snowplay, a real (if manageable) summit day, and beginner-friendly logistics.
Quick facts
| Summit | 3,810 m |
| Base | Sankri (~450–480 km from Delhi) |
| Duration | 6 days ex-Dehradun (4 trek days) |
| Grade | Easy–moderate |
| Best window | December–April (snow Dec–Feb); clear skies Mar–Apr |
The route in brief
Dehradun → Sankri (drive, 8–9 hrs) → Juda Ka Talab camp → summit day (start pre-dawn, forest ridges to the open summit cone, 360° views of Swargarohini, Bandarpunch and the Gangotri range) → descend to Hargaon → Sankri → Dehradun. Camps are in snow clearings; nights run 0 to −10°C in winter (snow guide).
Who it suits and what it costs
First-time trekkers with basic fitness; families take it in summer. Operator packages run roughly ₹6,500–9,500 per person ex-Dehradun including gear, meals and guides. Book December and New Year slots by October. Related: best-time page, other winter treks, offbeat alternatives.
