Overview
Region :- Uttarakhand
Duration :- 17 Days
Grade :- Difficult
Max Altitude :- 20722 Ft.
Approx Trekking Km :- 18 Kms.
The summit offers magnificent views of the surrounding peaks like Kalanag, Swargarohini, Satopanth, Sudarshan Parvat, Jogin, Gangotri range and many more. The trail takes you across the Bandarpunch glacier which is the source of Yamuna river. The standard route for the summit is the south-eastern route and we will follow the same. Bandarpoonch Peak expedition is for those looking to push their limits and conquer one of the most beautiful peaks in the Garhwal Himalayas. Stay on this page for more information on the Bandarpunch Peak Expedition.
Itinerary
Day 01: Dehradun at Uttarkashi
Our vehicles will receive you from Dehradun ISBT and drive you to Uttarkashi which will take approximately 7-8 hours. You will be accommodated in a hotel/guesthouse. There will be an introduction and briefing session. We will also check and prepare our technical equipment required for the expedition. Have dinner and retire for the night.
Day 2: Uttarkashi to Sukhi (8202 FT) - 2.5 hours Drive. Sukhi to Forest Camp (9843 FT) via Khagi Pass (10,630 FT)
We start early and drive to Sukhi Village which is the start point of the trek. The village has only a handful of houses and many apple orchards. The trail from Sukhi village is a steep uphill to Khagi Pass followed by a steep descent to Forest Camp. We camp here for the night. Have dinner and retire for the night.
Day 3: Forest Camp (9843 FT) to Base Camp (12,402 FT)
Today's trek is a long one to the Base Camp from the Forest Camp with a descend to the confluence of Son Gad and Chaiyaan Gad rivers and continue to follow the Chaiyaan Gad river till you reach the base camp. The trail takes you through dense forests and meadows eventually going past the tree line to reach the base of Chaiyaan Glacier which will be our campsite for the day. We step-up camps here. Have dinner and retire for the night.
Day 4: Rest Day at Base Camp
Today will be a rest day at Base Camp. We will take a short walk uphill and return to the camp. This will allow your body to acclimatize. We will also sort out our equipment required for the expedition. Retire for the night.
Day 5: Base Camp to Camp 1 and back to Base Camp
Today we will load ferry from Base Camp to Camp 1 and return back to Base Camp. We will rest for the night here.
Day 6: Rest Day at Base Camp
A day to rest and acclimatize at Base Camp.
Day 7: Base Camp to Camp 1 (14,600 FT)
Today we will move forward to Camp 1 from Base Camp. We will spend the night here. Overnight in tents.
Day 8: Camp 1 to Summit Camp and back to Camp 1
Today we will load ferry from Camp 1 to Summit Camp and return to Camp 1 where we spend the night.
Day 9: Camp 1 to Summit Camp (16,995 FT)
Today we move forward to summit camp and rest for the day.
Day 10: Rest day at Summit Camp
Today we will rest and acclimatize at the summit camp. We will also sort out our equipment and fix ropes wherever needed. Prepare for the next day's summit push. Retire for the night.
Day 11: Summit Camp to Summit (20,722 FT) and back to Summit Camp
We will start the summit push by 2am. The route to the summit is heavily crevassed. Upon reaching the summit you will get a splendid display of mighty peaks on all sides stretching far and wide. Enjoy and cherish this moment of accomplishment. We start our descend to summit camp before the weather turns bad. Overnight in summit camp.
Day 12: Summit Camp to Base Camp
Today we will retrace our steps and descend down to base camp. Overnight in tents.
Day 13: Base Camp to Forest Camp
Today's trek includes a long way down to the Forest camp. Overnight in tents.
Day 14: Forest Camp to Sukhi - Trek. Sukhi to Uttarkashi - Drive
We will retrace our way to Sukhi village where our vehicles will drive you to Uttarakashi. Overnight in hotel/guest house.
Day 15: Depart from Uttarkashi
Leave early and drive to Dehradun. If opted a vehicle with us then you will be dropped at Dehradun ISBT.
Day 16: Reserve Day
Reserve a day for summit climb if the weather does not allow you to summit the day before.
Day 17: Reserve Day
Reserve a day for summit climb if the weather does not allow you to summit the day before.
How to Reach
By Air :-
Take a flight to Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, Hire a cab to reach Dehradun City as the airport is 29 km away.
By Train :-
The Dehradun railway station is located in the centre of the city which is well connected to all the major cities of the country.
By Bus:-
Dehradun is easily accessible from major cities of the country as it has an excellent road connectivity with other major cities and towns of North India. There are state-run and private buses that offer a regular service.
Fitness
At high altitude as the air gets thinner oxygen becomes less abundant.The percentage saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen determines the content of oxygen in our blood. After the human body reaches around 2,100 m (7,000 feet) above sea level, the level of oxygen in our hemoglobin begins to plummet. However, the human body has both short-term and long-term adaptations to altitude that allow it to partially compensate for the lack of oxygen.
The Kedarkantha Trek is an easy trek suitable for first time trekker with basic fitness
Trekking Experience: Ideal trek for a beginner.
Fitness Required: The Kedarkantha Trek falls in the category of Moderate treks. The trail is fairly laid out path and has very few steep ascends or descends. Water is available through out the trail. But still if you are thinking of your first big Himalayan trekking experience its better to be prepared. Here is the training schedule to prepare for the trek.