KEDARNATH DOME PEAK EXPEDITION
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
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Key Highlights
- Altitude : 6940 meters
- Time : 24 Days - 23 Nights
- Region: Garhwal Himalaya
- Best Time: June, July to September, October
- Grade: Difficult
Overview
KEDARNATH DOME PEAK EXPEDITION
Climbing the South Face of Kedarnath Peak offers a Unique and Distinct Kind of Experience. The breathtaking panoramas and picturesque scenery of the Himalaya will be etched indelibly into our recollections. We intended to walk and climb to each of the Himalaya's secret valleys in order to take in their breathtaking scenery. The summit of Kedarnath ranges in difficulty from moderate to severe to demanding. One can only get to Rishikesh by using a taxi or a bus. Rishikesh is located in the Himalayan foothills, close to the Himalayan mountain range's boundary with the lowlands. The trail to the summit of Kedarnath begins in Gauri Kund, which is located in the Chamoli district. Gauri kund and Kedarnath are around 14 kilometres apart from one another. The height of Kedarnath peak is 6940 metres, and the route to get there is a winding one that goes up the side of a mountain. Base camp is located at an elevation of about 4000 metres. The percentage of the year that is considered to be peak varies according on the month, such as May, June, or July, among other months. From the base camp on the ridge side, you can view the ridge line that is around 6000 metres in height. continuing on from Bharte Khunta to Kedarnath Peak. On the left side, there was a range of mountains that reached around 5000 metres in height.
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Key Highlights
- Altitude : 6940 meters
- Time : 24 Days - 23 Nights
- Region: Garhwal Himalaya
- Best Time: June, July to September, October
- Grade: Difficult
Complete
Itinerary of Expedition
When you arrive in Delhi, you will be warmly greeted by one of our representatives, who will also serve as the expedition Sardar for the Mount Kedar Dome excursion. Once you have cleared customs, we will transport you to your hotel. After that, he will take you to your hotel and assist you in checking in using your passport. The remainder of the day will be at your discretion. Hundreds of people who want to visit the marvels of Northern India, whether it be in terms of cuisine, monuments, cultural alleys, or other things, have found that a day trip to Delhi is the ideal way to do so. You have the option of going for an evening walk and checking out prominent sights in the surrounding area, or you could make reservations at a well-known restaurant in Delhi where you can have a taste of authentic North Indian cuisine. The Qutub Minar, the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, a trip to India Gate, or just taking a stroll around the old-colonial commercial centre of Cannaught Place are some of the well-known landmarks that may be visited (Own your own). However, make sure that you go back to your hotel as soon as possible since being fatigued won't be of much use to you for the remainder of the trip.
You will check out of your hotel after an early morning breakfast, and then travel to the Indian mountaineering foundation headquarters in New Delhi, where you will complete all of the necessary papers for this adventure, as well as get a briefing with the IMF Director. After the heat of the day has passed, begin the trip to Rishikesh through Haridwar. After arriving in Rishikesh, the first thing you will do is check into your hotel room. After that, you will spend the rest of your time in the city doing whatever you choose. If you don't feel like you need to rest, you may go for a stroll to the Ram Jhula, which is where visitors from all over the world come to experience the spiritual side of Rishikesh. You may also participate in the well-known holy plunge in the Ganges River or attend an evening puja on its banks. Both of these experiences are available to you. However, be sure to get back to camp as quickly as possible since you can't afford to get exhausted so early on in the journey.
Today, you will be set to experience a magnificent drive to Uttarkashi, which will be packed with a ride cutting through the towering mountains and providing you a sight of the Himalayan deep valleys. This journey will take you through the Himalayas. You will also ride through the stunning Tehri Dam, which offers a picture-perfect vantage point from which to describe the breathtaking scenery. When you have arrived in Uttarkashi, you will check into your hotel and then spend the rest of the day doing whatever you like.
Today, you will have to wake up bright and early since the Forest Department of Uttarakhand has a few procedures and a trip planned for you to complete there. In the beginning, you will have to go to the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering and complete all of the necessary and obligatory paperwork there. You will also have a meeting with the Superintendent of Police at this location. During the next part of your trip to Gangotri, you will be preparing for a drive over the gorgeous roads of the upper Uttarakhand region, where you will be mesmerised by the area's unspoilt beauty. After arriving in Gangotri, you will check into the hotel that you have reserved, and then you will turn in for the night.
You will get ready to begin the walk after eating breakfast with a breathtaking panorama, since Gangotri is the last destination in this area that is accessible by motor vehicle. To go to a teeny-tiny hamlet known as Bhojbasa, you will have to travel around 14 km. Additionally, this voyage will be sufficient to rouse your legs and get them warmed up for the subsequent trekking adventure that will take you closer to the top. You will have a brief lunch stoppage in Chirbasa, where you will feast on your packed lunch and bring you to enjoy back to your bones because it is a long-distance to cover. Because of this, you will have a stopover. Chirbasa is a spot that is situated on top of a hill, and while hiking to this location may present you with some difficulties, once you arrive, you will discover that you are nestled in a magnificent setting, and that a beautiful pine forest surrounds the hamlet where you are staying. After that, you will begin your walk to Bhojbasa, which will lead you down a trail that is located beside the Bhagirathi River. Once you get at your destination, you will set up your tent and retire for a restful night's sleep.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
You will get up bright and early again today to continue your hiking excursion in the direction of a location that is closer to the top. You will start by taking a brisk walk in the direction of Gaumukh, which is around 5 kilometres distant from Bhojbasa. However, as a result of the damage caused by the cloudburst in 2013, the route is now littered with a boulder area and some running fractures on the glacier road, so you should expect to encounter some difficulties on your trip. In order to reach Gaumukh, you will have to scale a cliff that is almost vertical, thus the trip will be an unforgettable experience for you. After that, you will have lunch here at Gaumukh for an hour, and after that, you will get ready to go towards the location of Tapovan that will serve as your overnight camping spot for today. The Tapovan way is packed with cracks along the glacial path as a result of the regular landslides that occur there; as a result, travelling on this sort of path is particularly challenging. As you continue your trip to Tapovan, you will travel to higher altitudes, which may cause you to have some difficulties with bodily stiffness; nonetheless, you will be able to overcome all of these challenges. As soon as you get there, you will set up your tent next to the babbling streams that are low and trickling. In the evening, you may also go for a walk among the lush wildflower meadows that are located throughout Tapovan.
After you have breakfast, you will get ready to walk some mesmerising way for today because you will be heading towards Kirti Glacier, which is also known as Kirti Bamak. Kirti Glacier is positioned wonderfully amid some huge mountain ranges, and it is the base camp of Mount Kedar Dome 6940 M (22769 Ft.). After you have breakfast, you will get ready to walk some mesmerising road for today because you will be walking towards Kirti Glacier You will need to make your way on foot into a high-altitude zone that is comprised of a trail of rocky terrain and moraines in order to reach the Kirti Glacier. Since you run the risk of experiencing certain issues, such as altitude sickness, it is recommended that you have a breakfast that is extremely low in calories and focus most of your energy on drinking liquids. On the southwestern side of Kirti Glacier is where the glacier descends to meet Gangotri Glacier, and from the glacier snout of Gangotri Glacier, the Bhagirathi River flows southward to join the Ganges River. As soon as you make it to the Kirti Glacier, you are going to pitch up your tent and get some rest for the night.
The ascent from Base Camp to the summit of Kedar Dome is characterised by a high degree of difficulty due to the steepness of the terrain and the presence of falling seracs. In order to make it through this trip, you will make camp at a number of different locations and try to sleep off your exhaustion so that you may continue walking with all of your might the next day. You will spend the first part of the voyage hopping on large boulder-ridden ramps and jumping on multiple cutting tight slopes, and when you finally get at your destination, you will also get your first look of Mount Kedar Dome. However, you should still make time to go camping in the remote areas of the Himalayas and observe the natural beauty that may be found there. In the second half of the trip, you will enter a more technically challenging phase, during which time you will grow used to engaging in activities such as walking in snow boots while using ice axes and crampons. In order to get to the second base camp for this adventure, you will have to abseil down a significant glacier area as well. As soon as you lay your head down for the night, the experience of hiking down this massive mountain will seem more like a dream than a reality. When you finally make it to the peak of Mount Kedar Dome at some point around six in the morning, you will be awestruck by the untamed beauty of the surrounding landscape. The magnificence of many other well-known mountains, such as the Bhagirathi Group of Peaks, Mount Shivling, and Mount Meru, will be shown to you from this vantage point.
After spending the whole night singing fabled songs of summit triumph, you will need to be ready for an early morning journey to descend down to Bhojbasa in order to complete the climb. You will have a long ride today, so you will have the opportunity to have two stopovers along the way. The first will be in Tapovan, where you will eat your lunch and take a walk around the magnificent lush green meadows there. After some time has passed, you will make your way back to Bhojbasa, which is still a lengthy trek, and after you have arrived there, you will go back to your tents to sleep off the fatigue caused by travelling such a long distance.
You will get up early to begin the descent to Gangotri, but before you do so, you should finish eating breakfast. Because the trek to Gangotri is a straightforward descent that takes place mostly on a levelled trail, you will cover these 14 km on foot in around four to five hours. After you have arrived in Gangotri, you will first have the remainder of your lunch and then board the vehicle or bus that will take you back to Uttarkashi. After you have arrived in Uttarkashi, check into the hotel, and get set to take advantage of the peaceful atmosphere of your overnight stay in this charming small town.
After you have finished your breakfast, you will get ready to continue your trip back to Rishikesh, which will require you to travel around 170 km. After you have arrived in Rishikesh, the first thing that you will do is check into your hotel room. After that, the rest of the day is entirely at your leisure. You will get the opportunity to experience Rishikesh's lively culture once again and also have some time to do some shopping for the folks back at home.
After you have finished your meal in the wee hours of the morning, you will get ready to go on the journey that will take you back to the city from where you set out on this journey. Rishikesh is around 250 kilometres distant from Delhi, and if you didn't have to deal with any traffic on the way, you could make it to Delhi in just under six hours. When you get to Delhi, you will have the option of going to the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) for a briefing or checking into your hotel room and going to sleep for the night.
You will check out of your hotel in the morning after eating breakfast, and a representative of our company will take you to the Indira Gandhi International Airport. And may God shower his blessings upon you as you conclude your journey with us!
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Guidelines
➽ Preparation for Expedition
As you well know, the great Himalayan expedition is one that requires careful preparation, a strategy that allows for enough flexibility to adapt to whatever challenges may arise.
Therefore, here are some things to consider before setting out on your Kedarnath Dome Peak Expedition:
⦿ Physically – You should start working out at least a month before signing up for a program if you want to be physically prepared for the rigours of a journey. Strengthen your legs by jogging and working out regularly to increase your stamina. To better acclimatise to the environment and increase your resilience on the walk, you should give up smoking and undertake breathing exercises twice a day. Engage in vigorous physical activity, such as playing sports, doing Yoga, or running.
⦿ Mentally –
Getting in shape physically is essential, but mental preparation is just as crucial for a successful walk. Take time to enjoy your regular activities, maintain a healthy diet and sleep schedule, and unwind before embarking on a hike. Predictions regarding the journey should not cause mental worry. Spend time with your closest pals to recharge your batteries and renew your spirit. Pre-trek preconceptions are unwarranted since the first contact with the other trekkers is certain to be a source of inspiration and energy. Conditions during the walk will contribute to the increase in mental readiness. The mental repercussions of physical disadvantages will not be ignored. So, when you hike, pay attention to different regions of your body and purposefully relax them. If you want to enjoy your hike, you should learn to loosen up a little, particularly in the hips. Think about your descent as a simple dance, and enjoy the natural rhythms that the path and your body can discover together gradually, whether you're on a flowing downhill route or a frightening slope. Try out a few new walking techniques to add some fun to your commute without worrying about getting somewhere in particular. Maintaining mental fitness mostly requires a willingness to relax and take in the journey, rather than subjecting oneself to undue stress.
Guidelines
➽ Things to Carry
- Good Trekking Boots: You need sturdy trekking boots with supportive high ankles. Don't bring your running shoes. U can carry extra floaters/flip flops also.
- Wear warm clothing, such three-layer coats, fleece upper, hollow fill or down-filled jackets. Carry full-sleeved T-shirt. Carry cotton hiking trek pants and warm pant for your lower body. Never bring shorts or jeans on a hike.
- Take top and bottom thermals with you.
- Quick dry towel with light weight and Personal toiletries. Suns cream lotion, sanitizer, tooth brush ad toothpaste, lip balm and antibacterial powder.
- Socks: Bring two pairs of regular socks and two pair of wool socks for wearing at night.
- A head torch is required.
- Sunglasses/ Goggle: UV-protected sunglasses are necessary to protect against sunlight and Snow Mountain.
- There should also be a woolen cap / balaclava, cap, neck gaiter cum face mask and warm fleece and waterproof summit gloves since it will be chilly. Keep waterproof gloves on hand since they become wet in the snow.
- Everyone taking part in the activity should have their own lunchbox, spoon, mug and water bottle/ hydration pack of 2 ltr.
- Raincoats/ponchos: Since snowfall and rain are frequent at high elevations, it is important to have one on hand so as to avoid getting wet.
- Trekking bag of 75 ltr with rain cover.
- Walking stick.
- Personal first aid box. Emergency ration, energy bars, dry fruit, electoral/Ors
- Personal technical gears list of mountaineering (on rent basis available)
- Climbing boot, Crampon, Sleeping bag (optional), Ice axe, seat harness, Rope and tape sling, helmet, Summit gloves, Gaiters, Carabineers 2 no (screw), figure of eight/descendor, Zumar (Ascendor),
- Required Documents:
a) Registration Form
b) Medical Certificate (signed by a licensed MBBS physician)
c) NOC form (completed by the trekker)
d) 2 passport-size photos
e) ID Proof photo (not PAN)
f) Basic Mountaineering Course certificate.
g) Insurance upto 5 lac..
Guidelines
➽ How to Reach
Travel time and distance by road:
While travelling by vehicle, Dehradun is easily accessible from several of the country's most important locations. Via Nahan, which is 95 kilometres to the north-west of Dehradun, National Highway 72 links Dehradun to Panchkula, Chandigarh, and Shimla. Haridwar is the last stop on National Highway 72 and is located 54 kilometres away from Dehradun. The distance between Delhi and Dehradun is about 235 kilometres. Dehra Dun is connected to NH58 at Roorkee, which continues on to Meerut (170 km) and Delhi. The distance between the two cities is 67 kilometres (235 km). At Delhi ISBT Kashmere Gate, passengers may board a bus at regular intervals that will take them to Dehradun.
Nearest Railway Station:-
Dehradun is linked to a number of other significant cities, including Delhi, Mussoorie, Mumbai, Varanasi, Lucknow, and Kolkata, by means of an efficient train network. From Delhi- DDN NZM AC EXPRESS (2205)
Nearest Airport:-
Jolly Grant Airport, which serves the city of Dehradun, is around 25 kilometres away from the centre of the city. There is a flight that departs from Delhi and arrives in Dehradun every day.
➽ Trip Cost Includes
- Mountaineering (Instructor/guide) services provided by a highly trained, professional, and qualified Himalayan Adventure Trips staff.
- Certified local guide with extensive familiarity of the area.
- Climbing provides only vegetarian food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Staff include chefs, cooks, and helpers.
- High Altitude Force, Low Altitude Force, Porters, Mules for Common Equipment (Rations, Tents, Utensils, Central Climbing Equipment, etc.)
- Tents (to be shared), sleeping bags, air mattresses, and air pads are included. Inner
- We offer twin-share accommodations in dome, alpine, and high-altitude tents on all of our treks and expeditions. All necessary camping equipment, including air mattresses, a shelter for cooking and eating, a table and chairs, a stool, and more, would be supplied.
- Someone who can carry heavy items, set up high camps, repair ropes, etc. at high altitudes.
- Assistance from Guide All the Way to the Top
- High-altitude butane gas cooker
- The only meal offered at the hotel will be breakfast. All meals while on the walk will be supplied for you. Indian, Chinese, and Continental cuisines, all freshly cooked, will be on the menu.
- Tin-packaged food is what we'll eat at high altitude.
- A standard first aid kit with oxygen masks for the patient.
- Camping fees, wildlife fees, and forest permits.
- Taxes imposed by the state.
➽ Trip cost Excludes
- Climbers may hire individual porters to carry their gear.
- Airport transportation costs
- Expenses for carrying still/video cameras etc.
- Irregular/Personal costs, such as laundry, phone calls, and gratuities.
- Climbing equipment such as ropes, pitons, snow bars, crabs, etc.
- Your own personal mountaineering equipment and clothes, as well as any specialised foods you may need
- Inner Line Permit.
- Health coverage or the price of a rescue mission
- Expenditures of a more personal character (such as booze, soda, bottled water, mineral water, canned or bottled drinks, candy, canned or packaged dried fruits, etc.)
- Provisions/food to or from the starting point of the trek.
- Any expenses that are incurred as a result of natural disasters, human error, or other unforeseeable occurrences.
- Protect your trip with a travel insurance policy.
- Authorization, licensing, and enlistment with the IMF.
- Payment for Liaison Officer (included for foreign expedition only)
- GST of 5%.
Guidelines
➽ Special Casual Leaves
Government employee can avail the benefit of special casual leave when u join us for a trekking expedition. As per the rule of the pay commission, special casual leave can be availed for up to 30 days in a calendar years for trekking and mountaineering expeditions through a register organization. Himalayan adventure trips are a register adventure tour operator register with Indian mountaineering foundation and Himachal Pradesh tourism. Candidates have to apply for leave at least 30 days before the trek/expedition start.
