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| Kedarkantha Peak - Lord Shiva's throat - Altitude of 3812m |
“TAKE ONLY MEMORIES, LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS” ~ CHIEF SEATTLE
Travelling to unique places, with different people, with different atmosphere (climate), just extraordinary to get rid from any kind of stress, and makes excited, and gives us an independence, without network coverage, connection to the polluted metros.
It was my 2nd Himalayan trekking adventure (total 4 trek completed - 2 in south India and 2 in north India) and 1st snow trekking adventure which I thought to pen down my experience (my 21st travel destination). This time choose "Kedarkantha Peak", with the great Himalayan range located in Uttarakhand.
It is my dream, to do all possible adventure, meet new people, and click as many photos I can, till my social media drives not saying, "Out of memory". We booked our "Kedarkantha winter trek expedition" through "Thrillophilia" during the last week of Jan, 2020. Our trekking started on 2nd March, 2020 and ended on 5th March, 2020.
Things to carry - Trek essentials
1. Rucksack bag pack (min 40 or 50 litres), with proper rain cover: Mine was 50 litre wildcraft rucksack bag pack. Advisable not to carry more litre as it will be difficult to climb with such weight. You can hire mule or porter, for carrying the luggages. Per day charges between Rs.200/- to Rs.300/-. Advisable to decide before starting the trek from Sankri village.
2. Trekking or hiking shoe: As this was winter trek, advisable to wear snow protection water proof mid ankle shoe. I selected two variant to buy, one was Wildcraft (unisex brut 2.0) and other one was Wildcraft (antero mid-top). Because of lighter weight I choose the first variant which was Wildcraft (unisex brut 2.0). This was a snow protection water proof shoe but low ankle. And was managed the entire trekking journey (Sankri-Sankari)
3. Two pair of track pants and full sleeve shirts: Mine was fully water proof track pants.
4. One full sleeve sweater or fleece jacket: I was carrying only one full sleeve sweater.
5. One snow hiking jacket: Mine was Puma Jacket (58193801 - Black_X_Small)
6. One pair raincoat or Poncho forclaz rain wear: You can rent poncho from Sankri, if don't have raincoat.
7. Two pairs of woollen and two pair of cotton socks.
8. One pair of thermal inners.
9. Two pairs of gloves: Advisable to carry one pair of woollen gloves and one pair of snow protection water proof gloves.
10. Two caps: One sun cap and One winter cap.
11. One neck scarf.
12. U/V protected sunglasses.
13. One walking stick: You can rent good trekking stick from Sankri.
14. Inner wear pairs for minimum 4 days.
15. Power bank with mobile cable for charging: Due to heavy cold, batteries used to drain out when you reach Kedarkantha peak, so don't forget to monitor this while climbing.
2. Trekking or hiking shoe: As this was winter trek, advisable to wear snow protection water proof mid ankle shoe. I selected two variant to buy, one was Wildcraft (unisex brut 2.0) and other one was Wildcraft (antero mid-top). Because of lighter weight I choose the first variant which was Wildcraft (unisex brut 2.0). This was a snow protection water proof shoe but low ankle. And was managed the entire trekking journey (Sankri-Sankari)
3. Two pair of track pants and full sleeve shirts: Mine was fully water proof track pants.
4. One full sleeve sweater or fleece jacket: I was carrying only one full sleeve sweater.
5. One snow hiking jacket: Mine was Puma Jacket (58193801 - Black_X_Small)
6. One pair raincoat or Poncho forclaz rain wear: You can rent poncho from Sankri, if don't have raincoat.
7. Two pairs of woollen and two pair of cotton socks.
8. One pair of thermal inners.
9. Two pairs of gloves: Advisable to carry one pair of woollen gloves and one pair of snow protection water proof gloves.
10. Two caps: One sun cap and One winter cap.
11. One neck scarf.
12. U/V protected sunglasses.
13. One walking stick: You can rent good trekking stick from Sankri.
14. Inner wear pairs for minimum 4 days.
15. Power bank with mobile cable for charging: Due to heavy cold, batteries used to drain out when you reach Kedarkantha peak, so don't forget to monitor this while climbing.
16. One head lamp or torch with fresh pair of batteries: Must item which required the last day when you climb to peak, which starts around 02:00 AM to 03:00 AM, if you are planning to see the sunrise.
17. One small towel.
18. Personal toilet kit and toilet papers.
19. Personal medicine kit: Advisable in addition, to keep some pain clears.
20. Identity proof: Advisable to keep Aadhar card. Note, PAN Card not accepting anywhere now a days.
21. Keep some energy bars.
22. One pair sleeper.
23. Water bottle: Advisable to carry 1 litre water bottle or thermoflask.
24. Sunscreen lotion: SPF40+
23. Water bottle: Advisable to carry 1 litre water bottle or thermoflask.
24. Sunscreen lotion: SPF40+
Kedarkantha Trek
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