Kedartal trek, Shivling, Gangotri glacier, Meru peak, Garhwal range, Tapovan
Kedartal trek, Shivling, Gangotri glacier, Meru peak, Garhwal range, Tapovan at November 2015.
Kedartal Lake - Most Beautiful Places in India
Kedartal is a glacial lake situated at an altitude of 4,751 metres in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas in India. It's distance of 17 km from Gangotri and it is a popular trekking destination.
Gangotri || Kedartal Trek 16,116 ft (4,912 m)
The Kedartal trek is not for everyone. What it gives in return is a truly magical trekking experience.
The trek climbs to the glacial Kedartal lake. Camping at Kedartal with towering mountains all around you is an experience that is missing in most of our treks. On our other treks too we get terrific mountain views. But not as close as the ones on the Kedartal trek. You have Mt Thalaysagar, Mt Bhrigupanth, Manda Parvat, Mt Jogin, Mt Gangotri rising up right outside your tent. These are no small mountains.
The trek in itself is fantastic. Climbing out of Gangotri through magnificent pine forests, the trail enters high altitude pastures. This is one of our few treks where you almost always sight the blue sheep or bharals.
Day 1: Reach Gangotri
Surrounded by mountains and deodar forests, overlooking the thunderous Bhagirathi river and the thin air – Gangotri, the base camp, makes a stunning setting. Gangotri is known as the source of river Ganga (the actual source being Gaumukh), which is known as Bhagirathi here.
Altitude: 10,055 ft (3,065 m)
Time taken: 13 hours from Haridwar
Day 2: Gangotri to Bhojkharak
Altitude: 10,055 ft (3,065 m) to 12,401 ft (3,780 m)
Time taken: 5-6 hours, 8 km
Trek gradient: Moderate-difficult. Continuously ascending trail over a rocky terrain
Water sources: Carry sufficient water. There are three sources on the way where you can refill your water bottles.
The trail to Bhoj Kharak starts as soon as you leave Gangotri and cross the bridge over the beautiful BhairavGhati Gorge beside the Gangotri Devi temple. This frequently trekked route is the only path available to reach Bhoj Kharak and ascends precipitously for 8 km along the narrow Kedar Ganga gorge.
After an hour of climbing you get a real taste of the trek as we pass through a lengthy stretch of Fir and Bhoj (Birch) trees, that gave it its name – BhojKharak!
Though the terrain is strenuous, ‘rhythmic trekking’ takes the edge off it. It is important to take small sips of water at equal intervals to keep well hydrated. After about five hours of small continuous steps the camp site is visible across a narrowly spaced stone wall over a small stream – popularly known as a ‘spider wall’ by trekkers.
This 4 ft wide path in a wall of rock towers vertically up on one side of the narrow mountain track and needs patience and concentration to negotiate. There is absolutely no place for any misjudgement. One wrong step and the fall would be a hundred feet down the valley.
Day 3: BhojKharak to Kedar Tal
Altitude: 12,401 ft (3,980 m) to 16,116 ft (4,912 m)
Time taken: 7 hours, 9 km
The trek from BhojKharak to KedarKharak is relatively simple compared to the previous day’s climb. Though there are a few grim patches, the terrain has uniform ascents and descents. The trek to Kedar Kharak, situated at 14,000 ft.
The ascent is quite steep as soon as you set out of the campsite at BhojKharak. After 1 km trek though the Bhoj forests the trail leaves the tree line and enters meadows which are multi colours in autumn – an astounding setting for photography with the snow covered peak Bhrigupanth in the backdrop.
It is in this stretch that you may get a chance to encounter high altitude fauna like bharal (blue sheep), goral, Himalayan black bear and a variety of birds.
The climate gets chillier as you gain altitude. Do not be surprised if you notice a thin layer of frost over the stones in the streams. After passing about two more water points you reach Kedarkharak.
Continuously ascending trail over a rocky terrain. Last 400 metres descent.
Now the excitement level among the trekkers is usually at its peak, with the eagerness to make it to the emerald lake taking over any exhaustion from the previous days’ treks.
Once you cross this steep ridge, the descent to the lake begins. This is the only descent on this trek! The camp is set on the slopes of the mountains- only a few meters above the lake.
The temperature falls drastically at Kedartal.
Make sure you wake up early and watch the first rays of the sun catch the surrounding mountains. As the sky gets brighter you can see the flawless reflection of the mighty old Thalaysagar peak on the Tal. Though the water is freezing, it is quite an experience to wet your fingertips in the emerald green lake
Kedartal-Gangotri-Uttarakhand
Kedartal is a glacial lake situated at an altitude of 4,750 metres (15,580 ft) in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas in India at a distance of 17 km from Gangotri, starting from Gangotri the route involves a steep rocky climb along the narrow Kedar Ganga gorge en route to Bhojkharak, 8 km away. From there it is 4 km to the next available camping site of Kedarkharak, and a further 5 km to Kedartal. The route passes through scenic Himalayan birch forests, but is made hazardous in places by falling rocks, high altitude and segments of steep ascent
Why Gangotri kedartal Trek is difficult?
See why Kedartal Trek is difficult? Kedartal Trek starts from Gangotri. There is 17 Km Trek from Gangotri to Kedartal. You have to take a guide and porter with you to carry tent and cooking related luggage. You can stay at Bhujkharag or Kedarkhadar on your own tent. Altitude for Kedartal is 5000 mtr. This trek is a moderate Trek.
Kedartal (also known as Shiva's lake) is a glacial lake situated at an altitude of 4,750m (15,600 feet) in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas in India. The lake is fed by the snowfall over Thalay Sagar (6,904m), Meru (6,672m), Bhrigupanth (6,772m) and other surrounding peaks, and is the source of Kedar Ganga, which in Hindu mythology is considered to be Shiva's contribution to Bhagirathi (a source-stream of the Ganges).
Kedartal, at a distance of 17 km from Gangotri, is a popular trekking destination. Starting from Gangotri the route involves a steep rocky climb along the narrow Kedar Ganga gorge en route to Bhojkharak, 8 km away. From there it's 4 km to the next available camping site of Kedarkharak, and a further 5 km to Kedartal. The route passes through scenic Himalayan birch forests, but is made hazardous in places by falling rocks, high altitude and segments of steep ascent.
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गोमुख से केदारनाथ की रोमांचक यात्रा/ gomukh to kedarnath yatra
गौमुख से केदारनाथ पैदल यात्रा. गंगौत्री से केदारनाथ पदयात्रा।सावन के महीने में दिल्ली और आस पास के क्षेत्र से हजारों (लाखों हरिदवार से ही लाते है) लोग गौमुख गंगा जल लेने जाते है। इन हजारों में से भी केवल 300-400 लोग ही केदारनाथ जाते हैं। कुल दूरी है 250 किलोमीटर, पैदल जाने में पूरे 9-10 दिन लग जाते है, व बस से यही दूरी लगभग 400 किलोमीटर हो जाती है
A journey from gangotri to kedartal- via narrow kedar ganga
Kedartal (also known as Shiva's lake) is a glacial lake situated at an altitude of 4,750m (15,600 feet) in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas in India. The lake is fed by the snowfall over Thalay Sagar (6,904m), Meru (6,672m), Bhrigupanth (6,772m) and other surrounding peaks, and is the source of Kedar Ganga, which in Hindu mythology is considered to be Shiva's contribution to Bhagirathi (a source-stream of the Ganges).[1][2]
Kedartal, at a distance of 17km from Gangotri, is a popular trekking destination. Starting from Gangotri the route involves a steep rocky climb along the narrow Kedar Ganga gorge en route to Bhojkharak, 8km away. From there it's 4km to the next available camping site of Kedarkharak, and a further 5km to Kedartal. The route passes through scenic Himalayan birch forests, but is made hazardous in places by falling rocks, high altitude and segments of steep ascent
Kedar Tal - A hidden glacial lake
Kedar Tal, also known as Shiva's lake, is a glacial lake situated at an altitude of 4,750 metres (15,600 feet) in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas in India. The lake is fed by the snowfall over Mt Thalay Sagar (6,904m), Meru (6,672m), Mt Bhrigupanth (6,772m) and other surrounding peaks, which are also the source of Kedar Ganga, which in Hindu mythology is considered to be Shiva's contribution to Bhagirathi (a source-stream of the Ganges). The proximity with magnificent peaks and the view this trek offers will make you believe in magic.
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Kedar Taal
at 4800 Mtrs of altitude, this emerald color water body is one of the most beautiful among himalayan lakes, but the frozen form is all together different in beauty.. Kedar taal is the origin of Kedar ganga which merges itself with Bhagirathi at Gangotri.
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Kedartal (also known as Shiva's lake) is a glacial lake situated at an altitude of 4,750 metres (15,580 ft) in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas in India. The lake is fed by the snowfall over Thalay Sagar (6,904 m), Meru (6,672 m), Bhrigupanth (6,772 m) and other surrounding peaks, and is the source of Kedar Ganga, which in Hindu mythology is considered to be Shiva's contribution to Bhagirathi (a source-stream of the Ganges).
Kedartal, at a distance of 17 km from Gangotri, is a popular trekking destination. Starting from Gangotri the route involves a steep rocky climb along the narrow Kedar Ganga gorge en route to Bhojkharak, 8 km away. From there it is 4 km to the next available camping site of Kedarkharak, and a further 5 km to Kedartal. The route passes through scenic Himalayan birch forests, but is made hazardous in places by falling rocks, high altitude and segments of steep ascent.
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We did the kedartal trek in the Indian Himalayas during end September. The weather was nice and we were able to make a short movie of our trek in the amazing mountains of Gangotri National Park. The Uttarakhand state has some of the best trekking trails in the Himalayas. You can check our website for more information regarding the trek or leave a comment here. Thank you all for making this possible. Cheers ????
Kedar Tal Trek
Desination: Kedar Taal Trek on 28 may to 01 June,2018
Kedar taal is a one of famous mythological lake in Garhwal Himalaya situated on approx. 17 km from Gangotri. It situated on altitude of 4,751 meters and offer a magnificent view of Thalay Sagar (6,904 m), Bhrigupanth (6,772 m) peaks. It it’s a glacier lake and also start point of the Kedar Ganga a tributary of river Ganga.
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TREK TO KEDARTAL (GARHWAL HIMALAYAN EXPEDITION)
DAY1- DELHI TO UTTARKASHI
DAY1- UTTARKASHI TO GANGOTRI
DAY2- GANGOTRI TO BHOJKHARAK
DAY3- BHOJKHARAK - KEDARTAL- KEDARKHARAK
DAY4- KEDARKHARAK TO UTTARKASHI
DAY5- UTTARKSHI TO DELHI