Kedartal is a difficult trek from Gangotri, Uttarakhand, to a glacial lake at about 4,750 m below Thalay Sagar peak. It is roughly 24–30 km round trip over about 6 days via Bhoj Kharak and Kedar Kharak, and is meant for trekkers with high-altitude experience.
About the Kedartal trek
The trail follows the Kedar Ganga up from Gangotri to a lake at the foot of Thalay Sagar, Bhrigupanth and Jogin. Published altitudes for the lake vary between sources.
When to go
Best months: May, Jun, Sep, Oct
- Jannot recommended
- Febnot recommended
- Marnot recommended
- Aprnot recommended
- Mayrecommended
- Junrecommended
- Julnot recommended
- Augnot recommended
- Seprecommended
- Octrecommended
- Novnot recommended
- Decnot recommended
How difficult is it?
- Easy
- Easy–Moderate
- Moderate
- Moderate–Difficult
- Difficult
Steep, rapid altitude gain from the first day, a narrow exposed section known as the 'spider wall', and unmarked boulder trails near the lake.
How to reach
- Nearest city
- Uttarkashi
- Nearest railway
- Dehradun / Rishikesh
- Nearest airport
- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Common questions
How high is Kedartal?
About 4,750 m. Some sources quote up to 4,900–5,000 m.
Is Kedartal suitable for beginners?
No, it needs prior high-altitude trekking experience.