1: One of the best driving route in Himalayas.

Most of us have a dream of driving through the Himalayas. The road to Sankri village gives us an amazing chance to experience the beauty of Mussoorie, Nowgaon, Purola etc. Driving beside Tons river gives us the pleasure of passing through the best scenic landscapes. This exquisite remote route is one of the most beautiful drives in the Indian Himalayas.

2: Appropriate for beginners:

Kedarkantha Trek is very popular among first time trekkers. It is one of the most gripping and exciting trekking trails in India but an extremely convenient one to start your trekking goals. The Kedarkantha Peak at 12,500 ft (easy level), doesn’t have many steep slopes to climb and maintain a gradual gradient throughout making it a perfect fit for beginners as well as for experienced trekkers. You do not need any special preparation for doing this trek and just basic physical fitness is required.

3: A chance to experience the local culture and hospitality at Sankri:

One should never miss the opportunity to experience about the local traditions and folklore in the villages of India. The colourful traditions, rituals, festivals and the food – they are all so fascinating. The entire village has a rich culture and architecture. The locals are welcoming and extremely enthusiastic to mingle. With a beautiful backdrop. and perfect surrounding, Sankri village is sure to grow on you!

4: Best Winter Trek:

The unique nature of this trek pushes it to the top of the list of the best winter Himalayan treks. Kedarkantha trek is the most preferred trek among people because one can easily summit a peak in winters here. While almost all of the high altitude Himalayan treks are closed in winters, kedarkantha Trek is full with all kind of trekkers from across India. A trek during the winter lays an untouched snow-laden path in front of you waiting to be experienced and explored.

5: A Snow Paradise:

The mighty Kedarkantha region experiences snowfall quite often starting from the mid of December & continues until the end of the April. Right from Sankri village, you will start seeing the snow across your way - the snow-capped mountain peaks & snow-laden forest. As you reach the meadows, you will soon find yourself amid white snow for as far as your eyes go. The towering trees loaded with snow in and around your path makes this not only an adventurous but also a scenic journey.

6: Juda ka Talab - Frozen Lake:

Juda Ka Talab is a beautiful pristine lake surrounded by pine forests. The lake could be fully or semi frozen during winters depending on snowfall. You can easily walk on the ice sheet or glide on it with cautious and under guidance and feel the thrill of standing directly on top of a cavity hundreds of feet deep. It's a surrealistic experience to enjoy snowfall at this lake.

7: The expedition like feel:

Kedarkantha is a trekkable peak and same set of rules of expedition apply here also. You rest at the base camp the night before the summit, wake up early morning 3-4 am to start your summit attempt. Using microspikes to walk on snow similarly to cramp-ons which we used in high altitude expedition. It's an overwhelming experience of trekking in the middle of the night in freezing cold weather, with your head torches lighting the way. Watching the sunrise from the peak gives you a feeling that you are on a high altitude expedition, just on a smaller scale.

8: 360-degree views of the Himalayas:

Right from the Kedarkantha base camp, you’ll see stunning 360 degree view of famous mountain summits around you. The views from the top of Kedarkantha peak is unmatchable. You get to see famous peaks like Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kalanag, Gangotri, Yamunotri range and hundreds of unnamed virgin peaks all around you.

9: The most beautiful campsites:

During a trek the most important place is your campsite and the tent which is basically your room for the duration on trek. Seeing the campsite is the best moment after a long day of trek and Kedarkantha has some of the most beautiful campsites.Also the snowy winters set up a perfect stage for a soothing and relaxing camping experience. The campsites are extremely scenic at night too. You’ll get to see sky glowing in all its glory with the stars at night.

10: The perfect trek for photography:

Kedarkantha is a trek blushing with beauty, giving photographers a perfect opportunity to capture pictures of a lifetime. Surrounded by snowy peaks all around, each frame looks like a postcard image. The powdered snow falling from the pine trees looks like magic dust and the grand Himalayas are absolutely glorious. The entire trek is a photographer’s paradise.