Kedarkantha Winter Trek with White Water Rafting in Rishikesh
7 Days / 6 NightsWhat's included?
Breakfast
Dinner
Guide
Rafting
Stay 7 Days / 6 NightsBreakfastDinnerGuideRaftingStayKedarkantha with Rishikesh Tour (Trekking + 16 kms Rafting Activity) | |
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| Pacakge Type | Cost Per Person |
| Deluxe Package Cost | Rs 12990 |
| Premium Package Cost | Rs 17990 |
| Note: The costing is for Indian Nationals only. Additional charges will apply for Foreign Nationals due to permits and Kedarkantha camping/entry fees. Premium accommodation or rooms upgradation will be provided in Premium Package cost. You upgrade to Marine Drive rafting by adding just Rs 500 per person Shivpuri Rafting Slots (Timings): 9 am, 2 pm You have to reach and meet us in Tapovan (Rishikesh) as per above timings for rafting. Eligibility for Rafting Age Group: 18 to 50 years Minimum Weight: 45 kgs Maximum weight: 100 kgs Note: Forest entry fees of Rs 20 to be paid extra at rafting point. Smoking and Alcohol is strictly prohibited during rafting. Senior Citizens, Pregnant Woman, Diabetic, BP, cervical, knee problem, heart issue patients will not be allowed for rafting. Avoid rafting if you have any kind of fracture, injury or any other medical complications. Do consult your doctor if you are fit for rafting. Important Disclaimer: Sometimes, due to rainfall in higher Himalayas, the level of river may rise overnight. Considering the safety, it might effect rescheduling of rafting time, Changing the rafting stretch to lower grade (difference will be refunded) or shift the rafting to next day. The final decision will be of the Rafting guide, as he has years of experience and he will not compromise in the safety of our guests. | |
This winters make the most out of your this adventure outing. Enjoy the best winter snow trek of Kedarkantha along with White water rafting in Rishikesh. One of the best travel combination which will give you both chills and thrills.
Kedarkantha trek takes you towards the giant mountains and past picturesque lake. Kedarkantha is famous for snow trekking and majestic Himalaya Views from the summit.
Rishikesh is located in the laps of lower Himalayas and is surrounded by scenic beauty of the hills on three sides with Holy Ganga flowing through it. Rafting in River Ganga is most sought adventure activity.
Combine Trekking with Rafting and make your trip to Himalayas an unforgettable experience.
Day 1: Arrive in Sankri
Day 2: Explore Villages. Trek to Posla.
Day 3: Posla to Kedarkantha base camp.
Day 4: Kedarkantha summit trek. Back to base Posla via base camp.
Day 5: Trek to Sankri. Reach Rishikesh.
Day 6: Rafting in Rishikesh. Stay in Rishikesh.
Day 7: Departure from Rishikesh
Arrive at Sankri Village, meet our host and rest at our Homestay in Sankri (Meraki Sankri). If time permits you can explore the village or just walk around Sankri for a peaceful evening.
Assemble your gear or if you are missing out on anything you have an option to rent it from shops in Sankri. (Inclusions: Dinner)
Check how to reach Sankri here and Things to do in Sankri.
We have intentionally kept 1stday of the trek short and sweet so that you get well aquainted with the local surroundings and the terrain rather than giving a hard push with hundreds of trekkers to get to Jud aka Talab.
We get up at around 7-8. After breakfast we go for a village walk to Saur. Get back to the homestay and start the trek around noon when the sun will keep us warm. Since the temperature dips below freezing point in Sankri range during winter season, it is important that we get aquainted with snow and higher altitude gradually, specially for those hiking in snow for the first time.
There is a steep climb involved as soon as you take your steps off the road. The trail goes through the beautiful forest of oak, birch & deodar. The sound of some minor streams flowing through rocks will please your ears. The trail will be covered in snow at some stretches and you will come across a couple of shacks to replenish with tea.
We head to the highest point of Posla where our beautiful wooden hut will be waiting eagerly to host you for the night. It overlooks the Sankri range and Swargarohini Peak and is perched at a picture perfect setting. Staying in the wooden hut will keep you warm and give you decent space to move around. A perfect day to acclimatize none the less. (Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After some good rest and less exertion the day before, it will be a real pleasure to walk the trail passing through tree line and snow laden meadow patches in between. We start early at around 8am to head to Kedarkantha Base Camp via Hargaon.
After roughly walking for 3 hours you’ll reach Lower Kedarkantha Base Camp. This campsite is often occupied when there is heavy snowfall at the upper area of Kedarkantha, the summit of Kedarkantha is clearly visible from this region. There are a couple of shepherd huts in this region which are often used as kitchen area. Continue walking uphill through a patch of dense forest and after climbing for an hour you’ll reach Kedarkantha Base Camp perched at an elevation of 3300mts above sea level.
Watch out for the sunset as it is a spectacularly beautiful sight to see the mountains painted with golden hues. (Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Start trekking early from Kedarkantha Base Camp because it is The Summit Day. The climb is moderately steep and the views are rewarding. The trail pierces through the oak forest and opens up to a straight climb through northern ridge. In roughly less than three hours time you’ll reach Kedarkantha Summit from Kedarkantha Base Camp, a lot of this depends on your speed, the queueu on the summit and the weather.
A wide view of Himalayan peaks will greet you at the summit. Gangotri & Yamunotri ranges are also distinctly visible from the peak. The Kedarkantha Summit is situated at an altitude of 3900mts above sea level, equivalent to several peaks in the French Alps. We try and spend a good time at the summit if the weather is clear. Descend to Base Camp for lunch and start the walk towards Posla via Juda ka Talab. (Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Start off early in the morning and descend through the dense forest to reach Sankri. In just less than an hours time you’ll reach Sankri. Board a cab and leave for Dehradun and there on to Rishikesh. Stay in Rishikesh. (Inclusions: Breakfast)
After breakfast at the hotel, you can meet us at the given time slot at Tapovan in Rishikesh (main Badrinath highway). Our rafting guide will meet you at Tapovan.
Get on to the raft vehicle and we will drive uphill from Rishikesh to Shivpuri. After reaching Shivpuri, our guide will brief you with basic of rafting along with safety instructions. Do follow all the instructions of the rafting guide.
Rafting will start after you are equipped with all the safety gears like helmet, jackets, etc. Rafting will start from Shivpuri. Enjoy the rapids and when still waters comes you can also do body surfing (floating in River Ganga along with the raft). You can also do the cliff jumping (adequate water level should be there for cliff jumping. Rafting guide decision will be final if he allows you for cliff jumping or not, keeping your safety as the first priority).
Reach Neem beach, you can change your clothes at the changing room. Our raft vehicle will be there, you will be dropped back to Tapovan after Rafting.
You have whole remaining day in Rishikesh to explore yourself or you can just stay at the hotel and relax, do nothing. (Inclusions: Breakfast)
[Optional - not included] Things you can do after rafting:: Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh : Visit Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula : visit temples in Rishikesh : Visit Neelkanth Temple : Bungee Jumping in Rishikesh : Other things to do in Rishikesh : Places to see in Rishikesh
Check out from the hotel after Breakfast. Our services will end here. (Inclusions: Breakfast)
Premium Package Inclusions*
- Twin Sharing in Premium Category Rooms
- Tents on Twin Sharing Only
- Bag Offloading during Trek
- 1 Pahadi Souvenir
- Trek Can be scheduled on preferred date
Shivpuri River Rafting is the most popular and most booked rafting stretch in India. This is the best rafting point for groups, families with 16 Kms rafting distance, neither too short nor too long.
Children below 14 years are prohibited from any of the offered rafting expeditions. It is recommended that tourists between the age of 20 years and 40 years go for rafting into these waters.
Some of the exciting river rapids during the course of Shivpuri rafting are Roller coaster, Return to Sender, Golf House and Club House.
Note: Important Things to Carry during trekking
For more information, you can contact our travel advisor on Email/Call/WhatsApp
Why we prefer private and small groups? We love to trek in smaller private groups as we believe that it gives the best ambience to experience the Himalayan spirituality, serenity, solitude and rawness. Small groups are also eco friendly, less noisy, safe, friendly, easy to manage and more caring towards each other. Most importantly, private groups are more focused towards their objective which is to enjoy being in the nature. We specialize in arranging customized private groups catering to the specific needs.
Seeded in 2003, eUttaranchal is a travel company specializing in Char Dham Helicopter Tours and Trekking across Uttarakhand. We are registered as an Adventure Tour Operator with Uttarakhand Tourism. We are also one of the most followed pages of Uttarakhand on social media.
