Why is Kedarkantha become India’s Favorite Trek?
Overview
Kedarkantha trek is one of the most popular treks in Uttarakhand. It is located within the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarkashi district, where a variety of beauty is found. The peak of Kedarkantha trek is 12,500ft. This trek is considered to be one of the most famous winter treks in India. One of the main reasons for starting the Kedarkantha trek is the climbing of this trek. The climbing of this trek is popular among the people, while doing this trek one can see the peaks and snow-capped peaks. This scene is so beautiful that it can’t be described in words, you’ve got to experience it yourself.
The path of Kedarkantha trek goes through the middle of the dense forests, which makes this trek even more exciting, the kedarkantha gives a 360 degree view of the snow capped mountains and forest. The campsite of it’s trek offers the best view of sunset which will become steeper and more difficult. But coming closer to the upper Himalayas, the view is as if the world has changed.
Some of the reasons why Kedarkantha is called as India’s favourite trek are
- Camping Life
- Charming Nature
- Snowfall
- Other Peaks from the summit
- Expedition Experience in short trek
Camping Life
Kedarkantha is packed with some of the most popular campsites. These campuses are beautifully arranged amidst snow clad mountains. The peaks are covered with snow in winter. On whose surface the sight of sparkling snow is formed on sight. The camp set on it’s beautiful snowy mountain gives a different feeling of relaxation. Here the fun of night camp on the banks of the Juda-Ka-Taalab is something else.
Charming Nature
If you are a nature lover then you are going to be mesmerized by the beauty of Kedarkantha. There are so many amazing things hidden in Kedarkantha and many more which are Yet to be discovered. Nature lovers will call this place heaven. Being a part of such a beautiful place is like living in paradise. The place is full of natural landscape of white meadow and snow-capped deodar trees, walnut trees, walnut trees. This place is considered great for panoramic views.
Snowfall
Have you ever wondered how it snowed? Want to see snowfall live? The trek can give you all these experiences and pleasures in one go. You can get to see snow in here till April. Most of the people prefer to go for Kedarkantha trek in winter season. In peak season, this trek is completely covered with a white blanket of snow. If you are a snow lover and want to trek on snow, then plan Kedarkantha trek in winter season. You will surely go crazy for this trek again.
Other Peaks From the Summit
The most interesting thing about the trek is that you can see many treks from a single trek. Like; Har ki Dun valley, Ruinsara valley, Bali Pass, Borasu Pass , Sarutal, Pikachu Kandi Pass etc. Not only this, the most beautiful mountain ranges of the Himalayas are also visible from here. Such as Swargarohini Peak (6300 m), Black peak (6387 m), Bandarpunch Peak ( 6300m), Rupon Range, Supin Range, Khimloga Peak, Barsar Lake Range, VisaKhari Range, Ranglana Peak (5800) etc.
Expedition Experience in Short Trek
Kedarkantha trek is the only trek that gives the feeling of an expedition with a shorter trek distance. Generally expedition based treks require longer distance, higher altitude and obviously more days to do this type of trekking. Kedarkantha comes with all the above solutions . Hence it is considered for the best trek as an all-rounder. Anyone can do this trek. Also, it makes us beginner friendly so there are no worries for the first timers.
Interesting facts about Kedarkantha
- The peak is one of the most liked treks in India.
- The trek is done by trekkers in winter season.
- Kedarkantha and Panch Kedar temples have one in their mythology.
- When Lord Shiva came to Kedarkantha, there used to be a human settlement here.
- Juda-Ka-Talab is a very beautiful pond during Kedarkantha trek.
- Kedarkantha is a major pilgrimage center situated amidst the mountain range.
Conclusion
The great thing about Kedarkantha trek is that its difficulty ranges from easy to moderate making it an ideal trek for all. Also Kedarkantha trekking remains everyone’s favorite trekking point due to all the above mentioned reasons.