Chandigarh to Kedarkantha Trek : A Complete Travel Guide

Chandigarh to Kedarkantha Trek

About Chandigarh:-

Chandigarh is a city located in northern part of India. It is also the capital of two states Punjab and Haryana. It is known for its unique and innovative urban design. Chandigarh is a modern well plan city with a strong economy and vibrant culture. It is also known as city beautiful. People in Chandigarh love to explore new places. As a result, A number of people go for trekking to Kedarkantha.

Kedarkantha Trek

Whenever we think of snow trekking a name which comes to mind is The Kedarkantha trek. The name Kedarkantha means the throat of Lord Shiva.

It is believed that Lord Shiva meditated here for a while before heading towards Kedarnath. It is the most popular trekking destination located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is situated in the Govind Wild Life Sanctuary in the Western Garhwal Himalayas.

It is the suitable trek for beginners as you can easily summit a peak here. Once, you reach the peak you will get a feeling that you are on top of the world. This trek is the most beautiful and fascinating trek dotted with dense oak and pine forests, frozen lake and snowy trails. One of the major attraction of this trek is the stunning panoramic view. Its altitude is 12,500 ft (3,800 m).If you are a nature lover, you will definitely love this trek and you will feel like you are in paradise. Just imagine, living in beautiful campsite and waking up to the picturesque sunrise.

Best Time to do Kedarkantha Trek

Well, Kedarkantha trek can be done throughout the year. But the best done to partake this trek is during the winters (November till the end of February).

During this time, the trek is covered in snow. The trek is also open during summer and spring season. It is recommended not to do this trek during monsoon season as it can be dangerous for you. So, avoid the trek during monsoon and if you are a snow lover you can definitely give it a try during winters.

Chandigarh To Kedarkantha Trek Distance:

Distance between Chandigarh to Kedarkantha is 138 Kms. For Kedarkantha trek, One has to reach Dehradun as it is the beginning point for Kedarkantha Summit Trek.

How to reach Kedarkantha from Chandigarh:-

Kedarkantha is accessible with most of the nearby cities. For Kedarkantha Trek, one has to reach the village of Sankri that is placed two hundred km from Dehradun.

The distance between Dehradun and Chandigarh is of 183 kms. There are plenty options to reach Dehradun from Chandigarh.

By Road

The total distance from Chandigarh to Dehradun is of 183 km. It takes 5-6 hours to complete the journey by road. There are buses running from Chandigarh to Dehra Dun almost every day. The fastest way to reach from Chandigarh to Dehradun is cab and takes 4h 9m.

CHANDIGARH TO DEHRADUN BUS TIMINGS & FARE

Bus Operator	Departure	Arrival
RedBus	16:05	00:45

By Rail

The Dehradun railway station is linked to Chandigarh.
Popular Trains from Chandigarh to Dehradun are given below-

14610 – HEMKUNT EXPRESS
12054 – ASR HW JNSHTBDI
12688 – CDG MDU SF EXP
12528 – CDG RMR SF EXP

By Air

There are 3-4 flights from Chandigarh to Dehradun. You can reach Jolly Grant Airport then proceed to Sankri.

Vistara	15:30	14:45
Vistara	09:00	14:20
Air India	10:30	14:45

Tips for the Trek:-

Always plan your trek with a Trekking company.
It is essential to keep yourself hydrated so keep water bottle and flask with you and drink lot of water.
Make sure to take necessary Permit beforehand.
No ATMs after Mori. So, keep adequate cash in hand.
Please do not litter. Dispose of the waste responsibly.