Max Altitude
12,500 FT
Grade
Easy To Moderate
Duration
6 Days
Trekking KM.
20 KM
Suitable for: | 10+ years |
Experience: | First timer can apply, previous trekking experience is more appreciated. |
Fitness: | cover 4 km of distance in 30 minutes without a stress. |
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Trek Info
The Winter Kedarkantha Trek is a quintessential high-altitude winter trek in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the snow-covered landscapes of the Himalayas. The easy endurance of the trail makes it suitable for both beginners and seasoned trekkers. The spellbinding views from the summit make the 12,500 ft climb totally worth it. The trek also consists of some of the most beautiful campsites, in the vicinity of pine covers and amidst the snow. You can witness stunning sunrises and sunsets from your campsites and bask in the tranquillity of nature. The view from the summit is unlike anything youve ever seen. You can view the majestic Yamunotri and Gangotri peaks along with the Black Peak, Bandarpoonch, and the Swargarohini group of peaks.
The Pine and Oak forest cover in Kedarkantha is one of the Kedarkantha trails. This adds to the beauty of the trek and creates an aura of serenity. These are some of the most pristine alpine forests and being a forest cover at such a high altitude, they do not appear manicured but rather have a Kedarkantha Peak Trek touch to them. In some places, the forest cover is pretty dense giving a very surreal feel to your climb.
Sunsets from the Kedarkantha trail are quite unsurpassed and there are very few treks that offer such wonderful sunset views as Kedarkantha. Since Kedarkantha Peak is located in the western part of the Garhwal Himalayas, you can get an untarnished view of the setting sun in all its glory. The golden hour when the snow changes its colour from blue-white to molten gold is indeed a mesmerizing sight to behold.
The trek to Juda Ka Talab Lake is a mesmerizing experience. The frozen lake, surrounded by snow-covered pine forests, creates a serene and picturesque setting that is perfect for photography and reflection.
The Kedarkantha Summit is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding ones. The trek is quite popular for its summit and the unparalleled panoramic view of the mountain it offers. On your route, you can witness the summit looming over and ahead, which fills you with a sense of accomplishment and joy, once you make it to the summit.
Health Awareness
Government Employees {SCL}
Government Employees can avail the benefit of Special Casual Leave (SCL) when you join us for a trekking expedition. As per the rules of the Pay Commission, Special Casual Leave can be availed for up to 30 days in a calendar year for trekking/mountaineering expeditions through a registered organization. Trek The Himalayas is a registered adventure tour operator by Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) and Ministry Of Tourism (MOT)
Trekkers have to apply for leave at least 20 days before trek departure date.
Note
Our journey starts from Dehradun where we will pick you up in Tata Sumo or similar vehicles at 6:30 AM. You are requested to report at the pickup point by the time. From Dehradun, we will drive to Sankri, which is at a distance of 220 km from Dehradun. It may take about 8 - 9 hrs or more to reach Sankri as the mountain roads can be quite bumpy at times. However, the road to Sankri is quite scenic.
On your way, you will cross picturesque places like Mussoorie, Mori, and Naitwar, etc. You will drive along the beautiful Yamuna and Tons River with pine trees lining the road. The River is milky white in some places and clear green in others. The fragrance of pinewood and the beauty of nature will make up for the long ride to Sankri. The last stretch of the road, about 22 km from Sankri, is even more beautiful as you enter the Govind National Park, famous for being home to much exotic flora and fauna. On reaching Sankri, we will check-in at our hotel. After freshening up, you can spend the evening at the quaint hamlet of Sankri at your leisure.
You can head out for a stroll through this charming village. Sankri is a trekkers’ hub as it is the base camp for not one or two but 11 Himalayan treks including popular treks like Har Ki Dun. At Sankri BSNL network is available but it is very erratic. You can also watch a beautiful sunset at Sankri Village in the backdrop of the Himalayas, a great opportunity for shutterbugs to capture all the beauty around. At night, you can have dinner at your hotel or in the local village dhabas to get a taste of the local flavors. Stay overnight at Sankri and we will start our trek the following day.
Trekking for the Kedarkantha summit starts at Sankri, our base village for the trek, and today we will trek from here to Juda Ka Talab, a beautiful alpine lake. Start your day early, have your breakfast and head out straight towards Juda Ka Talab. The lake is situated at an altitude of 9100 ft and the trek distance is about 4 km. It will take approximately 5 hours to reach the Lake.
As you begin your trek out of Sankri village, you will venture into the village extension Saur and from here you will walk along a stream, and then we will take a turn towards the forest of pine and maple, climbing sharply. We will cross many suspension bridges and small mountain villages on our way to Juda Ka Talab.
The trail today is quite broad and ascends gradually for about 2-3 hours. During summers, the trail is full of greenery and you will spot many wildflowers on your way. A carpet of maple and pine leaves covers the trail and opens up to lush green meadows. During winter, the trail is covered in snow, and depending on the snow conditions, you may need gaiters to navigate the path properly. As you trek uphill, you may also spot wildlife in the trail like the Himalayan Languors. While they are quite shy, they move pretty quickly, swinging from branch to branch, so its hard to catch a proper glimpse of them. Apart from this, you may also spot boars, hares, and martens.
The Juda Ka Talab campsite is extremely scenic with an alpine lake on one side and a pine forest on the other, it almost feels surreal here. In the lap of mountains and the middle of pine and snow, the surreal beauty of Juda Ka Talab is simply otherworldly. During peak winters, a sheet of ice forms on the lake, creating a picture-perfect view. The lake also has a natural tunnel that provides water to the villagers nearby. The locals consider the lake as sacred and believe that Lord Shiva meditated at Kedarkantha and droplets falling from his hair formed the lake.
We will camp here for the night. You can click some beautiful pictures here and also take nature walks in the area. At night, a bonfire is a great idea to relish your dinner and warm drinks, chatting up with your fellow trekkers. The night sky is simply breathtaking with an assortment of the brightest stars dazzling the sky. Sleep overnight in your tents.
Starting the day early, we will begin our day with a warm breakfast and a glorious sunrise view and begin the trek towards the Kedarkantha Base Camp. The base camp is located at an altitude of 11,250 ft and the distance from Juda Ka Talab to the base camp is 4 kms. Walking moderately, you can reach the base camp in about 3 hrs. The trail is marked quite well so it is quite easy to navigate. The trail is a little steeper than the previous day and it gradually becomes steeper as you get closer to the summit.
Walking through this trail, you will soon enter a forest Pine and Oak which soon opens into expansive meadows. The meadow is lined with shepherd huts and as you move forward you will catch the sight of towering Himalayan peaks Swargrohini peaks, Bandarpoonch, Ranglana, Kala Nag, etc. The splendid views are enough to render you speechless. The peaks appear as if natural jewels adorned by Mother Nature and the views will be forever imprinted in your memory.
The Kedarkantha trail is fairly easy and beginner-friendly and even in the peak winter, it isn’t as strenuous as other treks making it enjoyable for everyone. You can see the trail covered in snow here during the winter months, in summer it is luscious green. Once you reach the campsite, you can rest and refresh yourself and take small walks around the campsite. At night enjoy a nice and hot dinner and observe the beauty of the clear night sky with an abundance of twinkling stars, glowing brightly.
At such a high altitude, the cold waves can be pretty high, so it is recommended you layer appropriately for protection against cold. Retire in your tents early, to get proper rest for the summit trek the next day.
Today we will trek to the Kedarkantha summit reaching an elevation of 12,500 ft. Today’s trekking schedule involves trekking from the base camp to the Kedarkantha summit and descending to the Hargaon campsite. The journey to the summit and down to Hargaon is about 6 km and it takes about 7 hr.
After a pleasant breakfast in the morning, we will set out for the Kedarkantha summit. The trek is a gradual incline, however, it gets pretty steep in the end and might test your skills and fitness a little. Today also your trek will begin by crossing a forest of towering Oaks and Pines. The leaves strewn on the ground, scrunching your feet and you can also hear the faint sounds of streams gushing by.
Soon the forests open up and you are much closer to the peak now and from here the path will begin to get difficult as a sharp incline lies in front of you. But the struggle to reach the top is worth it once you make it to the summit and the marvelous views of the Himalayas await you. You will literally feel like being on top of the world and filled with a sense of accomplishment and inner peace. The astounding views will rejuvenate you after the strenuous journey. There’s also a small temple of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Ganesha at the summit.
After enjoying the picturesque views and basking in nature’s abundance, we will start descending and trek downhill to the Kedarkantha base camp where we will have our lunch, and post-lunch we will begin descending downhill, all the way to Hargaon. The descent is quite easier and faster and soon you will reach the campsite at Hargaon, descending to an elevation of 8900 ft. Reaching the Hargaon campsite marks the end of our day, we will set up camps here, enjoy a nice dinner and retire in our tents for the night.
The final leg of the trek involves descending from Hargaon to Sankri. We will descend from an altitude of 8900 ft to 6400 ft and the trek distance is about 6 km. It takes around 4 km to complete the descent.
Rise with the sun and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast. The sunrise in the Himalayas has a unique splendor, which is quite hypnotizing. After breakfast, we will begin our descent towards Sankri. You will trek through forests and gurgling streams. You can fill your water bottles in the streams. Soon the forest opens up to a ridge from where you get a birds eye view of the Har ki Dun Valley.
The brilliance of the lush green slopes of the Valley is simply wonderful. Relishing the view, we will descend further as the forest grows denser once again and finally opens up at Sankri. At Sankri we will check-in at the hotel once again. You can freshen up and in the evening, you can head out to explore the village.
Although there aren’t many shops at Sankri, you can still buy wooden handicraft items, toys, and home decors as souvenirs of your journey. Interact with the locals and get more ideas about the local lifestyle. Life at Sankri is pretty slow-paced and the religious belief is quite strong here. There are about 120 families in Sankri who live in wooden huts to protect themselves from the cold and the staples are potato rice and apples.
At Sankri they also hold regular fairs or melas where entertainment takes place in the form of singing and dancing to native folk songs. For dinner you can visit the dhabas, they serve some delicious cuisines or you can have dinner at the hotel premises as well. Stay overnight in the hotel after a tiring yet wonderful journey.
Note: Distance, Altitude and Trekking hours are approximate and round off.
On the last day of our wonderful trip, today we will head back to Dehradun with so many beautiful memories. Tata Sumo or other similar vehicles will be arranged for you at Sankri to drive you back to Dehradun. Check out from the hotel by 7:00 AM so that we can begin the journey to Dehradun early. We have to cover a distance of 220 km and it will take about 10 hrs so the earlier we start the better.
We will again return through NH 123, enjoying the scenic beauty. Cherish the nature around with picturesque vistas stretching alongside far and wide. We will reach Dehradun by 7:00 PM so make your further bookings accordingly.
First of all everyone has to reach Dehradun
Plz Note:- Transportation Amount is not included in the trek cost.
Our pick-up location is Dehradun Railway Station at 06:00 AM
The distance from Dehradun Bus Stand (ISBT) to Railway Station is 6 km, without traffic it will take 15 minutes.
Options to reach Dehradun
1. Take an overnight train/bust to Dehradun, and then take a cab to the pickup point.
We always recommend to go for the govt. Buses over the private ones outside the bus station as based on the experience we have found that there are very high chances of delay involved with private buses. Also, govt. Buses are always more reliable. Whichever bus you choose, just make sure to reach Dehradun at least by 05:30 am positively.
2. Take flight to Dehradun airport (Jolly Grant Airport) (25 km, 50 min), if coming by flight then come one day early.
Trekkers will be dropped at Dehradun Railway station by 06:00 PM, for onward journey from Dehradun it is advised to make arrangements after 08:00 PM.
The distance from Railway Station to Dehradun Bus Stand (ISBT) is 6 km, it will take approx 25 minutes.
1. Accommodation. (Guest house - Triple/quad/penta sharing, Camping - twin sharing)
2. Meals while on trek (Veg.+ occasional Egg): Day 1 Dinner to Day 5 Dinner as per the itinerary, Drinking water while on trek (Tape/Mountain water).
3. Trek equipment: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dining tent, toilet tent, utensils, and crampon (if required)
4. All necessary permits and entry fees.
5. First aid medical kits, stretcher, and oxygen cylinder.
6. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, and Support staff.
7. Mules to carry the central luggage
1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Transport from Dehradun to Sankri and return
3. Food during the transit.
4. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
5. Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
6. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
7. Transport cost.
Things can be provided on demand and availability (participant has to pay extra for these things)
1- Satellite phone/setphone - is a type of mobile phone that connects via radio links via satellites orbiting the Earth instead of terrestrial cell sites like cellphones. Therefore, they can operate in most geographic locations on the Earth's surface.
2- Gamow/PAC HAPO Bag (Portable Hyperbaric Bag) - is a unique, portable hyperbaric chamber for the treatment of acute mountain sickness (AMS), also known as altitude sickness.
3- AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) - are portable life-saving devices designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, a medical condition in which the heart stops beating suddenly and unexpectedly
Normally TTH expect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
INR 1200/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance
INR 1800/- if you inform us after reaching Sankri
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.
Special Offers
Make a single payment and trek the number of times you want.
If you book a trek with Trek The Himalayas and are unable to complete the same or you have successfully completed that trek and want to do it again, you can repeat it multiple times without paying the cost of the trek.
Terms and conditions
To book a Trek/ adventure program please use our online booking form or, alternatively, you can call us on the given for confirmation of tour you have to wire a deposit and initial deposit.
Trek Cost - Rs 9500/person (sankri to sankri)
GST - 5% (Mandatory)
Insurance - Rs 210 (Mandatory)
Transportation - Rs 1,600 (Dehradun to Sankari and return) (Optional)
Off load Backpack - Rs 1,200 Online (Optional)
The add-on options can be selected during the booking process. In case you miss selecting it at that time, you can simply log in to your account and book the add-on option from there.
Cancellation terms:
For the cancellation of services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reasons, Trek The Himalayas must be notified of the same in writing at [email protected] At the time we receive your written cancellation, refunds based on the total fare are as follows.
Cancellations prior to 25 days from the start of the Trip
Refund options
Cancellation between 24 days and 15 days to the start of the Trip
Refund options
Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the Trip
Refund options
Cancellation less than 9 days to the start of the trek
Refund options
In the unlikely event that TTH cancels a trek prior to the scheduled departure date:
While it is extremely rare for TTH to cancel a trek, we understand that unforeseen circumstances or natural disasters may occasionally require us to do so before the scheduled departure. These circumstances could include continuous rain or snow, thunderstorms, snowstorms, landslides, floods, earthquakes, or any other natural calamity that poses a risk to the safety of our trekkers. Additionally, unforeseeable events such as local riots, curfews, pandemics, lockdowns, government orders, or any similar situations that compromise the safety of the trekking experience may also necessitate a cancellation.
In the event of such a cancellation, TTH will provide you with a voucher equivalent to the amount you paid for the trek. This voucher can be redeemed for any of our treks within the next year, allowing you to still enjoy an adventure with us at a later date.
Note
In the rare event that TTH shifts a trek:
We would like to emphasize that weather conditions in high-altitude areas are highly unpredictable and can undergo sudden changes at any time, irrespective of the day. Additionally, circumstances beyond our control, such as natural disasters, political unrest, pandemics, and lockdowns, may impact the feasibility of conducting a trek. In cases where we are unable to proceed with an event due to such circumstances that are beyond our direct control, we will make every effort to provide you with an alternative trek that is safer and more suitable.
In such situations, we will issue a voucher to offset the cost difference between the originally scheduled trek and the alternative trek. This voucher can be redeemed at any time within one year from the date of issue. Please note that a refund fee or reimbursement of the cost difference is not applicable in these cases.
Note:
Cash Voucher Terms:
Itineraries are based on information available at the time of planning and are subject to change. "Trek The Himalayas" reserves the right to change expedition dates, people or itineraries as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which TTH or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays and/or other changes are the responsibility of the participant. TTH reserves the right to decline, or accept, any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.
Back pack & rain cover | (50 - 60 ltr) with comfortable shoulder straps |
Day pack + rain cove | 20 - 30 ltr (If hire a mule or porter) |
Walking stick | Advisable (At least one) |
Water bottle/Hydration pack | 2 bottles of one liter each, People who use hydration pack 1 hydration pack and 1 bottle of one liter, Carry at least one thermos flask. |
Personal Medical Kit | Consult your doctor |
Snacks | Energy bars, dry fruits, electral/ors |
T-shirts | 2 Full sleeves (Non-cotton) |
Fleece T-shirts | 1 Nos. |
Fleece jacket | 1 Nos. (Alternative: a woollen sweater) |
Down feather / Hollofil jacket | 1 Nos. |
Wind & waterproof (jacket & pant) | 1 Pair |
Thermal inners (upper and lower) | 1 Pair |
Trek pants | 2 Synthetic (avoid shorts, fitting denims, capris) |
Windstopper Pant | 1 Pair |
Waterproof gloves | 1 Pair |
Fleece/woolen gloves | 1 Pair |
Sunscreen cream | 1 Nos. |
Moisturiser | 1 Nos. |
Toilet Paper & wipes | 1 Nos. |
Lip balm | 1 Nos. |
Hand sanitizer | 1 Nos. |
Antibacterial powder | 1 Nos. |
Toothbrush and toothpaste | 1 Nos. |
Quick dry towel | 1 Nos. |
Head torch | 1 Nos. |
Woolen cap | 1 Nos. |
Balaclava | 1 Nos. (Optional) |
Neck-gaiters | 1 Nos. |
Sunglasses | Dark with side cover, it should be U/V protected, People who wear spectacles- (A)- Use contact lenses. (B)- Photo chromatic glasses. |
Trekking shoes | 1 Pair (Waterproof, high ankle with good grip) |
Floaters/flip-flops | 1 Pair (Optional) |
Cotton socks | 5 pairs |
Woollen socks | 3 pairs |
Gaiters | 1 Pair (TTH will Provide) |
Fitness regime for:
Easy To Moderate |
Calculate Your BMI :
Congratulations, your body is in good conditions!
BMI Range | Category |
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Less than 16.5 | Serverely Underweight |
16.5 - 18.5 | Underweight |
18.5 - 25 | Normal |
25 - 30 | Overweight |
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We stay in Guest house on first and fifth night which is in sharing bases (triple, quad, hexad) while on trek we provide tent on twin sharing bases.
Yes, we will provide sleeping, tent, mattress. It is among the central equipment.
Dehradun is well connected; you can choose any mode of transport like by air or train. In case you choose air option, the nearest airport is Dehradun and that is 40 km away from Station so we advise you to come one day before and stay a night in Dehradun or you can fly to Delhi and take overnight train Nanada Devi Express (Kota DDN express). It arrive early morning around 05:40 am at Dehradun Railway Station. Or You can also take bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Dehradun .
For Flight/Train schedule, check IRCTC or Airway website
Reporting point is Dehradun Railway Station parking and time 6:00 AM-6:30 AM
We always share driver and vehicle number 1 days prior the trek date, so you can call him on your arrival if you’re having problem with finding vehicle.
No. We don’t but we can suggest you good hotels nearby pick up location. Few suggestions:
Hotel Doon Regency
Hotel Vishu Inn
Hotel Drona
Hotel Siddharth Paradise
Note: Do check google reviews before booking.
We need minimum 6 people to run a batch and maximum batch size 24-26.
Your return transport is also included in trek fee if you're opting for service Dehradun to Dehradun ; we use Tempo Traveller/ Tata Sumo/Max/Boloero kind of vehicle.
Kedar kantha trek is a winter trek so you can do it anytime from November to March. If you’re very interested in snow trekking then you should join this trek in Jan to March. After that proximity of snow lessen up.
Yes, we do provide gears on rent. Do visit this link:
https://trekthehimalayas.com/rent-gear
Or
You can contact with our rental coordinator (Mr.Anshul - 8755122244)
Yes, This is of the best options. We recommend this trek to first timer as well as experienced one.
You can look for below mention treks which is available in same time
Chopta Chandrashilla trek, Winter Kuari Pass Trek, Brahmatal Trek, Dayara Bugyal Trek.
Yes, Offloading facility is available. You should book it in advance and cost is Rs.1200/- in total or book it after reaching there, and for that you need to pay Rs.1800/- in total. Your bag weight should not be more then 10 kgs.
We allow minimum 8 yrs kid in this trek and maximum depend on trekker\'s fitness.
Mountaineering qualified Experienced Trek Leader, First Aid Certify local guide, Cook, helpers and supporting staff.
Toilet tents would be there. Basically we use dry toilet which is one of the best way to answer nature call in forest. Dry toilet means, we dig a pita and keep mud and shovel so once you are done with your business you can cover it up using mud. It is most hygienic way. You should carry toiletries as we mention in essential.
We serve Indian vegetarian food with occasional eggs while on trek, to give you general idea it is like this, Dal sabji roti, rice in lunch & dinner and daliya, poha, sandwich etc in breakfast with morning & evening tea.
Yes, trekkers must carry 2 water bottles 1 litre each so they can fill/refill at campsite so they can drink and keep themselves hydrate. Once you’re in campsite you can refill it from water container available in campsite.
No, once you start from Sankri there wouldn’t be any network. It is best you inform your family about that. Even in Sankri networks are erratic.
There isn’t any charging point. Sankri is the only place where you can charge your mobile phone and camera after that you need to rely on your power bank or batteries.
You should buy shoes which has these three features –Good grip, Ankle Support and additional water resistant layers. Generally, we advise Quechua Trek 100, MH 500 and MH 100. Watch this video for better understanding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8cfXGmlO6U
Yes, it is necessary. It is additional support which helps you reduce tiredness and give you strength and balance.
No. Alcohol and smocking isn’t allowed while on trek. It is totally misconception that it will keep you warm. Your body need to acclimatize properly and for that eat properly and drink enough water; these things will keep you warm.
High altitude trekking is all about your body\'s ability to process oxygen. The better your body is able to do it, the lesser are your problems that usually affect trekkers in the high altitudes. On a high altitude trek you do not want to take any chances. Due to the low atmospheric pressure the oxygen you get out of each breath is less (at 15,000 feet, it is 60%). A smoker\'s lung has already been disabled significantly by years of smoking. The first thing you notice is shortness of breath. The shortness of breath results in carbon dioxide build-up in your body. This also leads to increase in blood pressure as the heart struggles to supply oxygen to your other body parts. Chance of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) is extremely high in smokers.
We trek 5-6 hrs daily bases.
Brief Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Sankri (220 km drive - approx 10 hours)
Day 2: Sankri to Juda-ka-Talab (4 km , approx. 5 hours)
Day 3: Juda-ka-Talab to Kedarkantha Base ( 4 kms trek, approx 2.5 hours )
Day 4: Kedarkantha base to Kedarkantha peak; descend to Hargaon camp (6 kms trek, approx 7 hours)
Day 5: Hargaon camp to Sankri (6 kms trek, approx 4 hours)
Day 6: Departure day from Sankri to Dehradun (220 km drive - approx 10 hours)
Layer Up From Head To Toe
Eat Full Meals, never sleep empty stomach
You can keep warmee.
Use sleeping bag in right way and don’t leave free space in sleeping bag.
For upper body
– Thermal layer
– T-shirt (full-sleeves preferred)
– Another layer of T-shirt/Shirt (for extreme colds)
– Fleece layer
– Thick Jacket
– Waterproof or Windproof jacket (outermost layer when it is snowing or raining)
For Lower Body
– Thermal layer
– Hiking pants (normal) or only one Winter hiking pants can work
Based on how warm you feel you can skip any of the above layers.
The idea behind layering is that the more insulation you have the less cold you feel, and instead of wearing a very thick jacket if you wear multiple layers, your body will be better insulated against the cold.
Visit this link to know more: https://trekthehimalayas.com/article-how-to-stay-warm-in-cold-winter-treks/
A) Mandatory documents: 2 xerox of ID having address (addhar card/driving license), 2 Passport size photograph, Medical form signed & sealed by doctor and soft/hard copy of vaccination certificate.
B) Essential list:
Upper body warmer - 1
Quick dry t-shirts -3
Fleece jacket -1
Down feather/hollow fill jacket -1
Rain poncho/rain proof jacket- 1
Lower body warmer - 1
Quick dry convertible trek pants - 3
Rain proof water pants/poncho - 1
Suncap- 1
Woollen cap/Balaclava - 1
Sunglasses (UV protected with side cover)- 1
Neck gaiter/muffler - 1
Cotton trekking socks 4-5 pair
Woollen socks 2-3 pair
Waterproof high ankle trekking shoes -1 pair
Waterproof hand gloves with fleece layer inside- 1 pair
Woollen gloves -1 pair
Head torch- 1
Lunch box -1
Water bottle- 2(1 litre each)
Extra batteries for head torch
Toiletries (toilet paper, wet tissue, sanitizer, tooth brush, tooth paste, hand wash, sunscreen lotion)
Menstrual hygiene kit for female trekkers.
Yes, it is totally safe. Our leading staffs has years of experience in Trekking and know about the situation we may face while on treks because of weather or emergency and take action accordingly.
For the cancellation of services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reasons, Trek The Himalayas must be notified of the same in writing at [email protected] with registered trek name and date.
Check cost term section in trek page of TTH website to know about cancellation policy.
We provide micro spikes and gaiters, if required.