Sankri Village Uttarakhand | Kedarkantha base camp

Introduction about Sankri Village

Sankri is a small village in Uttarkashi district in the foothills of the Himalayas. This small village is the base camp for the famous Kedarkantha Trek besides many other famous treks like Har ki dun trek, Rupin pass trek, Bali pass trek, and many more. Located inside the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary at an altitude of 6400 feet above sea level, this village is a great place for a quiet mountain holiday or if you are an adventurer. This place is culturally rich with a wooden structure and a majestic view of the Himalayas.

Why Sankri Village is famous?

Sankri village is a trekking hub. There are many trekking spots where travelers can spend their memorable time. Also, it is famous for its trekking base camp. Sankri Village is a popular destination for Adventure, Base camp, Bird watching, Camping, Emerging Destination, Zipline activity, and many more.

Some of the Interesting places to see near Sakri

Pushtar Bugyal Trek

Pushtar Bugyal Trek is a lesser-known but amazing trek through Phulara Ridge. Pushtar Bugyal is one of the unique treks in Uttarakhand which are hardly offered by tour companies around. Pushtar Bugyal Trek has its base camp at Mori River.

There is nothing more special than camping near an overflowing river and enjoying the morning in the free-flowing water. It is one of the most fascinating and relaxing campsites.

Kedarkantha Trek

The Kedarkantha Trek is a delight for hikers and a rite of passage for novices due to its relative ease. Covered in sparkling snow in winter, this trek offers breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayan peaks. It also offers tourists a unique opportunity to experience life in the most remote villages in the harsh winter.

Kedarkantha trek will give you unsurpassed beauty, magnificent views of charming villages, meadows, snow trails, and a dramatic landscape dotted with beautiful lakes, mountains, placid rivers, and great Himalayan peaks.

Kedarkantha trek also provides a great opportunity to view the scenic beauty and feel the experience of remote village life in the Uttarakhand Himalayas.

Juda Ka Talab

Juda Ka Talab is a high-altitude lake that hikers come across on the Kedarkantha trek. The lake is completely frozen in winter. It is believed that Lord Shiva once opened his locks of hair a little. The water fell from the hair and formed this lake.

Juda ka Talab is located 4 km before Sankri village which is the last village with a motorable road. One has no choice but to go beyond this point. The hiking trail from Sankri village to Juda ka Talab takes you through a lush green forest filled with countless pine trees. The journey to Juda ka Talab from Sankri will take about 4 hours on average.

The best time to visit Juda ka Talab is around the year except during monsoon season. A good amount of snow can be expected until mid-April. The region is covered in lush greenery in the summer.

Sankri Zipline Ride

Now travelers and tourists visiting the Sankri area can also enjoy the zipline. Sankri Village Zipline or Saur Village Zipline in Uttarkashi is the highest cable car in Uttarakhand Himalayas which is full of adventure and excitement.

Someshwar Mahadev temple

Someshwar Mahadev temple is located in Sankri. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This beautifully constructed temple is also the local deity of the region and is a place of immense religious significance and faith for the villagers.

Someshwar Mahadev temple is also a tourist attraction for thousands of travelers visiting treks like Kedarkantha, Har ki Doon, Bali Pass, Juda ka Talab, etc. The temple is also home to local festivals and fairs. Thousands of devotees from all over the world come to this temple to understand the local culture and architecture of the temple.

Bali Pass Trek

The Bali Pass trek is full of adventure and mystical views that will make your trip nostalgic. The trek starts from Sankri village and ends in Jankichatti. A bit of trekking experience is required to start this trek.

Weather in Sankri?

Sankri is located in the upper Himalayas at an altitude of about 6400 feet. The weather in Sankri is cool throughout the year. The weather is extreme with frequent snowfall and temperatures dropping to -15 degrees Celsius in the months of December and January. The best weather is in the months of February to April with pleasant sunny days at 10 degrees and cold nights with temperatures dropping to -10 degrees at night.

Network connectivity in Sankri?

Sankri has a cell tower but most networks don’t work there. So call your family and friends before you leave. At times you can make an outgoing call from the BSNL network. If you don’t have a BSNL network, you can pay and call from any shop or hotel there.

How to reach Sankri?

The distance between Dehradun and Sankri is approximately 198 km. Traveling from Dehradun to Sankri is not easy as only a few local buses ply in the morning. Both buses depart at 5:00 am and 7:00 am from prince chowk opposite GP grand hotel. It takes about 10 hours to reach Sankri from Dehradun.

You can also hire a Shared taxi from Dehradun to Sankri at 7.30 am from the Grand Hotel which takes 8 hours’ time to reach Sankri. You will reach at 3.30 pm.

What are the options to stay in Sankri?

There are a few stay options with guest houses and hotels mainly Swargarohini hotel, hotel Orchid Inn, Rawat guest house, and Himalayan Homestay.
You can also find homestays with wooden interiors and hostels all through the year.