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csaspirant1 · 7 years ago

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Planning for Himalayas? or Have an idea? Here are some tips and our story.

Ever I wonder myself sometimes how I reached 12,500ft, Kedarkantha Himalayan peak in Uttarakhand, experiencing snowfall in my life for the first time, without any extra efforts needed to trek the big risky mountain with my friends. Travelling from south India without knowing Hindi, we went all along, reached, trekked, survived and successfully came back and used to tell these stories to everyone whoever ask about this wonderful trip.

Bit long journey

After 2015 Chennai flood, it was like a Winter break for us to recover from the monstrous flood. We (Aravind, Manoj, and Myself) went by train considering our budget and all these travel ticket bookings and membership and slot booking in YHAI (Youth Hostel Association of India) where everything was preplanned and perfect for our excursion. It almost took 48 hours for TamilNadu express to reach the National capital, meanwhile met two army persons in the train where one is the savior and another one is the driver, amused us by sharing their experiences who are returning back to works after their leave and we reached Delhi early morning. Freezing with 6-degree Celsius, took Delhi Metro, the cheapest travel to roam around and reach places quickly, reached Sector 10 Rohini. We had a quick breakfast in McDonald's and went inside Decathlon (largest sporting goods retailer) nearby to complete our checklist, Christmas celebrations were going on in the meantime.

Again taking Metro, we reached Delhi railway station and headed to Dehradun. We reached the same day night. It’s freezing more here even though we had the same temperature but it was a night. We met two more friends (Karthik & Akhlad), who already reached Dehradun directly from Pune and had our rooms ready earlier. Couldn’t recall the place we stayed but it was nearby the main bus stand. After our heavy dinner (Rotti with Grill chicken) beside the hotel, went for a night walk and had a cup of tea around 1am, made us comfortable with campfire built adjacent to that shop. While returning back to home, we were stopped by the local police and they used us to entertain them during their work hours, it was entertaining for us too.

To base camp

Next day morning, we came to contact with another set who were heading to the same place, Sankri (our base camp). Unfortunately, we couldn’t cope up with their timings and they left us. After some selfies we checked out, reaching local bus stand to enquire how to reach Sankri. It was a bit costly to take a Jeep so we went through Govt. bus.

(From left: Myself, Aravind, Karthik, Manoj & Akhlad)

With long 8hrs of travel including our lunch, singing loudly Tamil, Hindi & English songs sitting at last seat in Bus, clicking some pics wherever bus stops for a break and two more people joined us in the midway who were our batch for the same trek. It was quite a long bus journey and reached a place where the jeep is the only option to reach base camp.

Jeep ride is like the most adventurous I think every time because, those track inside the forest, the single 10feet way for both sides of vehicles to commute and those bends which put me to hold my breath till we reach. My crazy friends took a step further and toured at the top of the jeep and we reached base camp around 6pm, which was dark by that time, crossed 8000 feet already. Here is the place is shown below.

We failed to bring admit cards, alleging flood as the reason, we showed soft copies and completed our initial process and asked to finished our dinner with rotti’s and sabji before 7pm. Lost all our mobile networks at this point completely.

Why this Kolaveri?

It’s time to collect our things, get into tents and make ourself comfortable. We were called to the place after some time where every one of our batches gathered, for an introductory session. They asked people to perform something they would be good at, not to awe, some people started showing their talents and our chance came in between. We prepared for a little drama within minutes with help of other two guys and the context is, How well we managed to learn some basic Hindi words and we defined in fun manner, people liked it. Ending the drama with a song, Why this Kolaveri di? and our batchmates sang along with us well. Who doesn’t know that popular song by the way?

Warm Up

Next day, after a warmup call, we went to a place following our guide. Honestly, that moment made me down, lose consciousness for a short time and couldn’t even complete my warm-ups. I’m afraid of my health at that time, gave me a thought,

How am gonna make it to12500ft? This question will be answered below.

Back to normal after some rest, we had our breakfast after returning back to base camp. It's time for shopping now and we got some gloves and scarf, the day went with some plays with my batch mates. We all asked to get a full big body cover of Rs.20, which blows your mind when you come to know it’s purpose.

Day 1 Trekking

Leaving all the unnecessary things in the base camp, we started to trek only with the things needed to make ourself comfortable. We headed into the forest and took some good photographs. We had a lunch which was provided at the base camp in the middle and finally, everyone from our group managed to reach the camp called, Juda Talav. The thing that we find interesting during this trek where two big personable dogs, one at the front and other at the back, taking us safely to each camp. When we asked for the reason, they are used to protect you from Wolves, the coach replied. And further said, you can see sometimes these dogs run and bark at random places where they spot endangered animals. To remember our protectors, we took selfies with them and they looked gorgeous.

The following pic shows how the camp looks.

Adding to our fun part, we team of 5-6 members challenged ourselves for a bare body challenge. And we made it happened before reaching the Juda Talav camp. I could still get that moment, shouting all around and dressing back expeditiously.

Snow Fall

The best thing we are gifted in Juda Talav camp is the snow fall. Not everyone could see the snowfall over there, which occurs periodically. Some of the moments are captured perfectly in slow motion videos in my iPhone 6 and one video is added below.

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After a hot soup and a dinner around 6pm, the day ended with a single candle light inside our tent, playing bluffs in cards and parodying our friends. Another best thing were no mobile networks and current will disturb you, such a peaceful surrounding one should definitely experience in their life.

Day 2 Trekking

We headed to another camp, after our normal breakfast of Chapathi and Sabji but this time, its bit more adventurous than previous one. Places were filled with ice, snow and were very slippery. Joining hands and helping each other, we could easily manage to trek this camp.

Frozen lake

We could spot a frozen lake in our way which gives us time to spend and again this is the first time for us, playing in the lake for a very long time.

Cell phone signal

After few yards, at some point, our guide instructed us to use your phone to update the status of us to our family members. We were amazed, how we could make calls and there were even no signals earlier. Later he said, only BSNL network works here. Only two of our batch mates have BSNL networked phone, and all the 40 above members made use of it.

We reached the camp Luhasu after some time. This place is astonishing and the below pic speaks the remaining.

Who don’t work on making a snow man, when you are fully surrounded with full of snow. Aren’t we exception to it? We built a snowman and took some pics with him.

Our camp leader here is Chandra Sharma who is graduated, is working here at free of cost only because of his passion. He inspired us with his challenging stories and made us proud of him. Such a passionate person, made us think deeply and delivered us, the true definition of it. He also showed us the point we going to reach tomorrow, inflated our excitement to the core.

After sharing few of our experiences with our friends, we went for a sleep and we were asked to get ready around 4am, to trek final phase, Kedarkantha Peak.

Day 3 Trekking - Kedarkantha Peak

We woke up around 3am and getting things done in hurry. It was like, are we going to make this? We started at 4am with this thought with a small torch in hand. We were moving slowly since the place looks very dark and we don’t want any abnormal things to happen.

That was the peak we are heading, said our coach. To our excitement, we conversed ourselves that it's near and we can reach soon, but soon we thought it’s not easier in that - 15-degree Celsius.

Walking ...

The peak is getting closer but still, we didn’t reach. It was hard to take selfies either. Neither couldn’t touch camera icon or press volume buttons to take photos with our gloves. Instead, we removed but couldn’t hold longer. Hands are freezing. The peak and the beautiful view is the only thing, made us move. Now, the path is a bit dangerous than previous one. If one is slipped, it affects everyone and we don’t know where it takes.

One more interesting thing to note here is, We had a couple in our batch and they both were loveable. They both were caring & helping each other, such an adorable peoples to meet. Only group of guys can enjoy a trip? No. Make yourself surrounded by positive peoples and one, you can sync with you. That would definitely be a memorable trip.

Finally, around 12 pm, after tough 8 hours of journey, we reached the peak. Wow, such an amazing view it was. There was a temple in the top. Clicked hundreds of pics in excitement. One of the pics goes below.

It was breathtaking.

Mountains were beautiful. The peak was beautiful. No words to explain the dazzling mountains. Beautiful, that's it. Once again we took the bare body challenge.

The group picture ...

After some hours of refreshments, we started to trek down. Again, the special and adventurous moment for us. You remember about the body cover which I explained earlier, time to use it now.

Snow Skirting

Couldn’t get a better word to describe it. We covered ourself with the cover and our guide asked us to roll over in the snow. We started skirting and it was fun. We had challenges with our friends like, who goes first, who can do better by dashing through the snow. We didn’t stop even after the cover was torn.

Finally, we reached one of our camp, which was not the one we stayed back earlier. It was slippery, yet we managed to reach with our friend's support.

Day 4 Trekking - Returning to Base Camp

Next day, after a long walk again, we reached our base camp. We were in a hurry mood to wind up so that we could spend some time in Delhi or Rishikesh. Certificate of completion will be issued only on day 5 (last day) but we explained our situation and get our certificates done by that time and winded up.

Q: How am gonna make it to12500ft?

A: Yes, this is how I made it.

Some days in National Capital

We reached Dehradun after a long travel from base camp, almost 12 hours. We got a bus immediately after our dinner and headed to Delhi. We got a cheap room and dropped our luggage. The first place we visited was,

Jama Masjid, Delhi.

The religious place to visit. After some religious sentiments, we had briyani and went shopping. We visited India Gate, walked along those roads and concluded our day.

Next day, TN Express again put us (Aravind & Myself) in homes after long 2 days journey where other 3 of our friends took flight and returned to their natives.

Tips & Helpful links before you go ...

YHAI - Site to book your slots

http://www.yhaindia.org/

To dress up well for the trek?

https://www.decathlon.in/

Takeaways

Thermals (the type of clothes) which holds heat, generated from your body, keeping you warm throughout the trek.

Get a quality jacket.

A rucksack is the best one to trek along with your things.

Don’t get plastic water bottles as it would freeze water at minus temperatures.

Take gloves and good quality trekking shoes.

Most importantly, get a fitness certificate with the doctor before you proceed.

#kedarkantha #kedarkanthatrek #yhai #chennai #delhi #dehradun #12500ft #tamilnaduexpress #sankri #dog #himalayas

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harshdoshivisuals · 7 years ago

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Maybe if you meditate enough you can see time compressed like this. Until then, time lapses will have to do. 12,500 ft. Above sea level, having walked all the way there, it is seeing and capturing this and a lot more that makes it all worth it. This and the company of good people and nature, bar any communication with the outside world. . . . . . . #12500ft #gh5india #gh5 #12-35/2.8 #lumixgh5 (at Sar Pass)

#gh5india #lumixgh5 #12500ft #12 #gh5

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sidhiroy · 2 years ago

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KEDARKANTHA TREK Blog – Everything you should know before going

KEDARKANTHA TREK - THE THINGS THAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT This Snow Himalayan Trek Kedarkantha Trek! I feel goosebumps and butterflies just thinking about the name. After much thought, I decided to embark on my first Snow Himalayan Trek. It was my 50th birthday gift. I never imagined that one day I would trek up the Himalayas. The Himalayas are more than just snow-capped mountains. They are also a place that evokes emotions. The trek was memorable because it took place at 12,500 feet above sea level. It was a beautiful journey through pine forests and breathtaking views of the Himalayan range. A layer of white snow made the trip even more special.It was something I had always hoped for, but it never came true. Just recently, I returned from a snow family vacation in Himachal Pradesh. I booked the Kedarkantha Trek without doing any research. I was able to see the videos and read a few blogs, but the Kedarkantha Trek was beyond my imagination. The 360-degree view of the snow-capped Himalayas and tall green Pine trees, snowy ascending tracks, a row of trekkers in colorful jerseys carrying their luggage, the tok-tok sound made by ponies, streams flowing through rocks with cold water, even though there was so much greenery, everything looked like a black-and-white painted landscape of a hilly area.Story of KedarkanthaKedarkantha is sometimes mistaken for Kedarnath. Talking to locals, I learned about the popular Kedarkantha story. It is a must-read for all those who want to trek Kedarkantha. Kedarkantha is the name of the place where Lord Shiva's throat (or throat) can be found. Locals believe that Lord Shiva meditated here before heading towards Kedarnath. Trek to KedarkanthaMany blogs and vlogs are available on Kedarkantha Trek, giving all the details. The trek's difficulty was a major concern of mine. The difficulty level of the trek is subjective. A great trek for beginners to kedarkantha. However, most blogs claim it to be easy. It is recommended that you have previous trekking experience. Kedarkantha, at 12500ft above sea level, is a great Himalayan Trek for beginners.Trek RouteDay 1: Dehradun to Sankri VillageThe base camp for the Kedarkantha trek is Sankri, which is approximately an 8-10 hours drive from Dehradun. After having breakfast, tea, coffee, lunch, and bio breaks, we left Dehradun at 8 a.m. We arrived in Sankri by 6 p.m. You will see the River Yamuna running through the route, bright, happy mustard fields, twists, turns, and tall pine trees as you travel. You will feel the majestic Himalayas from the route. We stopped in the middle a few times to have lunch and spent some time on the river banks. We felt like children again as we soaked our feet in the river.Sankri is a small village that grows crops for local consumption. It is located at 6000 feet above sea level and serves as the base camp for Kedarkantha Trek.SankriDay 2: Trek from Sankri, Juda ka TalaabSankri, at 6000 feet above sea level, is the starting point of the trek. After a healthy breakfast, we started our trek from Sankri at 10. The weather was pleasant, but it was sunny.The climb to Juda Ka Talaab's base camp was easy, thanks to the deodar and pine forest, muddy trails and breathtaking views of snow-clad mountains.Frozen lake, also known as Juda ka Talab, was 2700m high. It left us speechless. Juda ka Talab is surrounded by thick layers of snow and tall pine trees. This makes it a great place to take photos. Juda ka Talab is located approximately kilometers from our base camp. To reach the base camp, it took us approximately 5 hours and 5 km. We reached the base camp at 3:00 p.m. and were starving to the core. We were advised to rest and adjust to the snow and temperature. On the second day, we saw Juda Ka Talab while hiking up towards Kedarkantha Base campsite.After a hearty and filling meal, we explored the area and took pictures. Although we were exhausted at the end, we were excited to get up the next morning.It was extremely cold that night. Although it was impossible to determine the temperature, it felt like -10°C. The tent accommodation was twin/triple sharing. We had to cover ourselves with two blankets, even though they had provided them.At Juda Ka Talab campsiteDay 3 Juda ka Talaab - Kedarkantha Base CampAfter breakfast, we started our trek the next day at 9 a.m. from Juda ka Talab Base Camp. Juda ka Talab could be found just a kilometer from the base campsite towards Kedarkantha Base campsite. The trek became very difficult because it was sunny. The route becomes slippery and slushy when the sun shines. It was difficult for some of the trekkers to get their gaiters and spikes. As a result, they fell a few times.The surrounding scenery was stunning with its majestic mountains, deep snow, freshwater streams, and not-so-green tree. It was visually stunning, even though it looked all black and white. This is the most difficult point for first-timers, as it becomes steeper and more exhausting. As we got closer to the base campsite, the trek became more enjoyable. It was both a mixture of excitement and nervousness. I thought a lot about whether I would be able to do it. I also wondered if my lungs could support me (asthmatic), if my knees could support me (first snow trek at 50, no joke) and many other things. It was only 5km, and we were almost at the Kedarkantha Base campsite. It was 4 p.m. Even though we were exhausted, there was still enough light to take photos. Three times we were energized by the first glimpse of Kedarkantha Peak. The temperature began to drop. The tents were placed on the snow.Because the dinner was early, we were not allowed to take a break. So we sat around and played games, danced, sang, and did everything possible. We all got to know each other by then and started building our morale for the summit.The guides gave us a briefing about the summit trek while we ate dinner.Takeaway

You can find most of the accommodation options, including homestays, budget hotels and rented accommodations, here. These rooms are comfortable and have bathrooms.

You can easily find vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods. You can also find a variety of seasonal and local fruits here.

Trekking gears like shoes, trekking poles, winter wear, etc. You can hire them.

You can find everything you need: backpacks, woolens and shoes, clothing, Tibetan handicrafts, food, and other knick-knacks at the market.

It is located approximately 5km from Sankri and about 9000 feet above sea level.

You will see the beautiful frozen lake. Safety reasons for walking on the lake are not considered.

Your trek company will provide you with Gaiters or Spikes. These protect you from getting slammed on the snow.

Keep your waterproof gloves, caps, and thermals close at hand. It can get hot and sunny during the day and cold and nail-biting at night.

This pit stop offers tea and Maggie points.

You will find temporary washrooms closer to the tents.

The summit base camp is located at approximately 11000 feet above sea level. It takes 4km to reach it.

From this point, the gradient becomes steeper.

Take a look at the jaw-dropping views from the Himalayas.

There are very few tea points.

Don't treat the trek as a simple one. You can do the snow Himalayan Trek for the first time, but previous trekking experience and fitness are required.

You can trek from Dehradun-Dehradun for Rs 7000 to Rs 9000, depending on the accommodation and travel. Services you use.

It would help if you had lots of woolen clothing.

Hydration is essential for the entire trek.

Do not lie

Note: If you are not a trekking person then you should go with a manali rohtang pass trip this is also the best option for the ones. You can directly contact “capture a trip” to better know what's good for you.

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ask-paradox-and-friends · 2 years ago

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🔑 Zeus Volteye

Report 'The Better Zeus'

This 5' 10" human is a powerful superhuman augmented by Shadrax he seems to have superhuman everything and lightning powers. He also has a 12500ft long dragon form he can turn into now apparently he has a small creature living where his eye is supposed to be under his eyepatch.

Dr.Sunblood

Threat level:HARMLESS unless someone mention 'among us.' (Why?)

#im not familiar with the game so...

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thatsnakeman · 3 years ago

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"First Light" Himalayan Ranges @12500ft. Uttrakhand, INDIA [OC][4608x2112] via /r/EarthPorn https://ift.tt/3qf3Bfr

#IFTTT #reddit

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vaibhavmht · 5 years ago

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On Top of Kedarkantha Peak! #12500ft #Kedarkantha #kedarkanthapeak #uttarkashi #kedarkanthasummit #feelingawesome #1stMountainScaling # — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/39T78Yl

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ittbtz-blog · 5 years ago

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Best hiking tour in Kilimanjaro -ITTB

DAY 1

Arrive at Base hotel in Moshi in time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 2

Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Machame for the first section of the climb through the montane forest to Machame Campsite at 10000ft/3000m. for overnight camp taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Machame camp.

DAY 3

Following the steep ridge and across heath and moorland to ‘picnic rock’ and the Shira plateau, to Shira Campsite at 12500ft/3800m for overnight camp taking 5 to 7 hrs. Overnight Shira Camp.

DAY 4

Cross the floor of the great Barranco Valley, up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga river – the last water point on this route. A steep climb over rocky slabs to Bafaru Campsite at 15500ft/4600m. For overnight camp taking 8 to 9 hrs. Overnight Barafu camp.

DAY 5

DAY 6

An early start for the summit – uhuru Peak the highest point in Africa at 1934ft/5896m taking 6 to 7 hrs. Descend via Barafu Campsite through the forest to Mweka Campsite at 10000ft/3000m. For overnight camp – taking 5 to 7 hrs. Overnight Mweka Camp.

DAY 7

Descend through the forest to the park gate at Mweka Wildlife College tking 3 to 4 hrs to met and transferred to Base Hotel in Moshi for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 8

After breakfast as the Base hotel Moshi, you will be transferred to either Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha airport for your onward flight.

End of Tour

#ittb #hiking #hikingtour #travel #travelpackages #camp #trip

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moxtain · 6 years ago

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Splendid views of the snow-covered Kedarkanth Trek always leave you mesmerized, just came across a pic from our last year's fellow traveler. #Repost @nikhil_popli_ • • • • • • Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. Location - kedarkantha peak. Altitude - 12500ft (at Kedarkantha Peak) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuibfJmFJr3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qlka3tr7bo3m

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whoissilvester · 4 years ago

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MY HIMALAYAS TREK ADVENTURE

"We left early in the morning from Dehradun to meet up with some of my trek mates to travel together to Katgaon which is 6500ft above sea level. The journey started off with beautiful views of the Himalayas, Yamuna, and Tons of rivers and continued with more breathtaking views.

Katgaon is a beautiful little town with a culture of its own and we reached there by sunset. We began our trek the next morning ascending across different terrains, scaling rocks, crossing bridges over small streams, and forest pathways. The snow deposited from the previous week’s snowfall made it even more challenging with snow up to 2 to 4 feet deep and the temperature to -10 C

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We camped twice before reaching the summit after a 12500ft high trek. The camping was an experience on its own, with no light pollution it was the perfect night sky with stars and pine trees in the foreground. Reaching the summit after three days of trekking and camping was an emotional and overwhelming experience and we all felt a huge sense of pride having completed such a massive climb.

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We then made our way down with two more camping pit stops. This trek, for me, emphasized the importance of teamwork between the trekkers and we formed a strong bond with a vow to do something similar again in the future.

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I did take a number of pictures but they really don’t justify the sheer beauty and the raw emotion behind such an epic adventure.

It was definitely a memory to cherish and an experience to remember.” - By Refaad Sulttan Sha

#KedarkanthaWinterTrek #Himalayas #uttarakhanddiaries #IndiaHikes #Uttarakhand #trending #hiking #Discovery #trek #travel #explore #Kedarkantha #WinterTrek #Silvester #whoissilvester #Who Is Silvester

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airwingspotter · 5 years ago

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LIMA 19

LIMA 19 detail report

LIMA is an Airshow and Maritime Exhibition held every 2 years in Langkawi, Malaysia. This civilian airport have a single 12500ft runway at 03 and 21 runway direction. In the past, LIMA have attracted many foreign Air forces in showing off their military hardware. 2019 is no exception where by the Russian show up with their Russian Knights SU-30 jet demonstration team and the YAK-130 tactical…

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#22 squadron #gong kedak airbase #Indian Tejas #Indonesian Jupiter #lima #P-8 #Russian Knights #su-30mkm #VAQ-132

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wildyoungboy · 6 years ago

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My campsite at 12500ft. Tyndall Creek Below Forester Pass Sierra Nevada California. Taken 6/11/18

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sidhiroy · 3 years ago

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KEDARKANTHA TREK Blog – Everything you should know before going

KEDARKANTHA TREK - THE THINGS THAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT This Snow Himalayan TrekKedarkantha Trek! I feel goosebumps and butterflies just thinking about the name. After much thought, I decided to embark on my first Snow Himalayan Trek. It was my 50th birthday gift. I never imagined that one day I would trek up the Himalayas. The Himalayas are more than just snow-capped mountains. They are also a place that evokes emotions. The trek was memorable because it took place at 12,500 feet above sea level. It was a beautiful journey through pine forests and breathtaking views of the Himalayan range. A layer of white snow made the trip even more special.It was something I had always hoped for, but it never came true. Just recently, I returned from a snow family vacation in Himachal Pradesh. I booked the Kedarkantha Trek without doing any research. I was able to see the videos and read a few blogs, but the Kedarkantha Trek was beyond my imagination. The 360-degree view of the snow-capped Himalayas and tall green Pine trees, snowy ascending tracks, a row of trekkers in colorful jerseys carrying their luggage, the tok-tok sound made by ponies, streams flowing through rocks with cold water, even though there was so much greenery, everything looked like a black-and-white painted landscape of a hilly area.Story of KedarkanthaKedarkantha is sometimes mistaken for Kedarnath. Talking to locals, I learned about the popular Kedarkantha story. It is a must-read for all those who want to trek Kedarkantha. Kedarkantha is the name of the place where Lord Shiva's throat (or throat) can be found. Locals believe that Lord Shiva meditated here before heading towards Kedarnath. Trek to KedarkanthaMany blogs and vlogs are available on Kedarkantha Trek, giving all the details. The trek's difficulty was a major concern of mine. The difficulty level of the trek is subjective. A great trek for beginners to kedarkantha. However, most blogs claim it to be easy. It is recommended that you have previous trekking experience. Kedarkantha, at 12500ft above sea level, is a great Himalayan Trek for beginners.Trek RouteDay 1: Dehradun to Sankri VillageThe base camp for the Kedarkantha trek is Sankri, which is approximately an 8-10 hours drive from Dehradun. After having breakfast, tea, coffee, lunch, and bio breaks, we left Dehradun at 8 a.m. We arrived in Sankri by 6 p.m. You will see the River Yamuna running through the route, bright, happy mustard fields, twists, turns, and tall pine trees as you travel. You will feel the majestic Himalayas from the route. We stopped in the middle a few times to have lunch and spent some time on the river banks. We felt like children again as we soaked our feet in the river.Sankri is a small village that grows crops for local consumption. It is located at 6000 feet above sea level and serves as the base camp for Kedarkantha Trek.SankriDay 2: Trek from Sankri, Juda ka TalaabSankri, at 6000 feet above sea level, is the starting point of the trek. After a healthy breakfast, we started our trek from Sankri at 10. The weather was pleasant, but it was sunny.The climb to Juda Ka Talaab's base camp was easy, thanks to the deodar and pine forest, muddy trails and breathtaking views of snow-clad mountains.Frozen lake, also known as Juda ka Talab, was 2700m high. It left us speechless. Juda ka Talab is surrounded by thick layers of snow and tall pine trees. This makes it a great place to take photos. Juda ka Talab is located approximately kilometers from our base camp. To reach the base camp, it took us approximately 5 hours and 5 km. We reached the base camp at 3:00 p.m. and were starving to the core. We were advised to rest and adjust to the snow and temperature. On the second day, we saw Juda Ka Talab while hiking up towards Kedarkantha Base campsite.After a hearty and filling meal, we explored the area and took pictures. Although we were exhausted at the end, we were excited to get up the next morning.It was extremely cold that night. Although it was impossible to determine the temperature, it felt like -10°C. The tent accommodation was twin/triple sharing. We had to cover ourselves with two blankets, even though they had provided them.At Juda Ka Talab campsiteDay 3 Juda ka Talaab - Kedarkantha Base CampAfter breakfast, we started our trek the next day at 9 a.m. from Juda ka Talab Base Camp. Juda ka Talab could be found just a kilometer from the base campsite towards Kedarkantha Base campsite. The trek became very difficult because it was sunny. The route becomes slippery and slushy when the sun shines. It was difficult for some of the trekkers to get their gaiters and spikes. As a result, they fell a few times.The surrounding scenery was stunning with its majestic mountains, deep snow, freshwater streams, and not-so-green tree. It was visually stunning, even though it looked all black and white. This is the most difficult point for first-timers, as it becomes steeper and more exhausting. As we got closer to the base campsite, the trek became more enjoyable. It was both a mixture of excitement and nervousness. I thought a lot about whether I would be able to do it. I also wondered if my lungs could support me (asthmatic), if my knees could support me (first snow trek at 50, no joke) and many other things. It was only 5km, and we were almost at the Kedarkantha Base campsite. It was 4 p.m. Even though we were exhausted, there was still enough light to take photos. Three times we were energized by the first glimpse of Kedarkantha Peak. The temperature began to drop. The tents were placed on the snow.Because the dinner was early, we were not allowed to take a break. So we sat around and played games, danced, sang, and did everything possible. We all got to know each other by then and started building our morale for the summit.The guides gave us a briefing about the summit trek while we ate dinner.Takeaway