Kedarkantha Snow, Ruinsara Tal and Kedarkantha Expeditions
Kedarkantha Snow Expedition
The Kedarkantha Snow Expedition is a high altitude (12,500 feet) trekking expedition in the Garhwal Himalayas in North India. Participants learn the basics of a snow trek, self-rescue techniques and snow route creation during the expedition. This is a self-contained expedition where participants pitch their own tents to set up camp at a different location every day, cook their own food and manage resources and share responsibilities. The trekking route meanders through snow-covered meadows and pine & oak forests. The trek has a gradual climb with beautiful camping spots in the middle. The Kedarkantha peak offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Himalayas.
Package Details
| Starts at | LETS CAMP TONS | |
| Dates | Call us for Dates | |
| Price | Rs. 44,900/- per person |
Itinerary
Day 1
DEPARTURE at 7:00 pm from New Delhi Airport Terminal 2 Bus parking.
DEPARTURE at 7:00 pm from New Delhi Airport Terminal 2 Bus parking.
Day 2
SETTLING IN - Arrival at LETS Camp Tons by breakfast. Settle in and get to know your instructors and other participants. Tent pitching and basic camping skills.
SETTLING IN - Arrival at LETS Camp Tons by breakfast. Settle in and get to know your instructors and other participants. Tent pitching and basic camping skills.
Day 3
ACCLIMATIZATION, PLAN & PREPARE A short but strenuous trek helps participants prepare for the challenge. After returning to the camp the group prepares and packs for the expedition. Post lunch the group will go for another short trek. The evening is spent relaxing around the bonfire.
ACCLIMATIZATION, PLAN & PREPARE A short but strenuous trek helps participants prepare for the challenge. After returning to the camp the group prepares and packs for the expedition. Post lunch the group will go for another short trek. The evening is spent relaxing around the bonfire.
Day 4
STARRY STARRY TREK Leave early morning by jeeps for Sankri (1-hour drive) to begin the trek. Trek through rocky terrain and meadows to reach Juda ka Talab (9,500 ft.). Pitch tents and set up camp. First night under the stars!
STARRY STARRY TREK Leave early morning by jeeps for Sankri (1-hour drive) to begin the trek. Trek through rocky terrain and meadows to reach Juda ka Talab (9,500 ft.). Pitch tents and set up camp. First night under the stars!
Day 5
SNOW WALKING The day is spent at Juda Ka Talab learning different techniques like snow walk, self-rescue in the snow, creating snow routes. The group will also do an acclimatization trek to get used to the altitude.
SNOW WALKING The day is spent at Juda Ka Talab learning different techniques like snow walk, self-rescue in the snow, creating snow routes. The group will also do an acclimatization trek to get used to the altitude.
Day 6
SNOW ROUTE CREATION Continue trekking to reach the base camp (12000 ft.). The Kedarkantha peak can be seen from this point. Pitch tents and do activities around the camp in the evening.
SNOW ROUTE CREATION Continue trekking to reach the base camp (12000 ft.). The Kedarkantha peak can be seen from this point. Pitch tents and do activities around the camp in the evening.
Day 7
SUMMIT Start the day early to summit Kedarkantha (12500 ft.). Conquer the peak! Trek down and camp out at Juda Ka Talab.
SUMMIT Start the day early to summit Kedarkantha (12500 ft.). Conquer the peak! Trek down and camp out at Juda Ka Talab.
Day 8
LETS CAMP TONS Reach Sankri by noon and then return to inme Tons campus by lunch. Rest and bathe! Special dinner to mark the success of the expedition!
LETS CAMP TONS Reach Sankri by noon and then return to inme Tons campus by lunch. Rest and bathe! Special dinner to mark the success of the expedition!
Day 9
HOMEWARD Leave campus post-lunch.
HOMEWARD Leave campus post-lunch.
Day 10
HOME Arrive in Delhi by 6:00 am. New Delhi Airport, Terminal 2.
HOME Arrive in Delhi by 6:00 am. New Delhi Airport, Terminal 2.
FITNESS & PREPARATION
This program might be more demanding than the usual physical activities you’re used to. We recommend a little jogging, stretching and exercise a few weeks before the departure to gain the flexibility and agility needed to truly enjoy the experience. Do this wearing the shoes you want to carry for the program—it’ll help break into them.
Ruinsara Tal Expedition
Ruinsara Tal, is a clear water lake at the foot of Mt. Kalanag and is about 14kms from Seema. Ruinsara Tal is another attractive place for trekkers in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The lake is surrounded by alpine pastures and low rhododendrons and is considered to be sacred by the inhabitants of the Har-Ki-Doon Valley. The lake is near the source of the Supin river. From here one gets closer views of Mt. Kalanag, Ruinsar range, BandarPoonch, and Swargarohini peaks!
Package Details
| Starts at | LETS CAMP TONS | |
| Dates | Call us for dates | |
| Price | Rs. 38900/- per person |
Itinerary
Day 1
DEPARTURE at 7:00 pm from New Delhi Airport Terminal 2 Bus parking.
Day 2
SETTLING IN Arrival at LETS Camp Tons by breakfast. Settle in and get to know your instructors and other participants. Tent pitching and basic camping skills.
Day 3
ACCLIMATIZE AND PLAN A short but strenuous trek helps participants prepare for the challenge. After returning to the camp the group prepares and packs for the expedition. Post lunch the group will go for another short trek. Evening is spent relaxing around the bonfire.
Day 4
EXPEDITION ON Depart early morning for Taluka (2 hours) from the Tons camp. The trek begins from here. Trek through rocky terrain and meadows to reach Seema (8,780 feet) and pitch tents to set-up camp. First night under the stars! (approx. 12km trekking)
Day 5
TREKKING UP Get up early morning to dismantle the camp and pack up. Trek continues to Debsu Thach (approx. 10 km trekking)
Day 6
LAKE SIDE CAMPING You continue trekking to reach the Ruinsara Tal (11480 feet). From Ruinsara to the south-west is Yamuna Kanta, the pass which takes you to Yamunotri. To the east is the majestic Banderpoonch Peak. Walking about south-east from the lake brings you to Kiarkoti with the view of over Swargarohini Range to the north. We pitch tents, set up camp and take part in activities around camp in the evening (8 km trekking).
Day 7
ADIEU Bid goodbye to the Tal and trek back to Seema (18 km) for the night.
Day 8
LETS CAMP TONS Move from Seema to Taluka and then drive back to the Tons campus. Rest and bathe! Special dinner to mark the success of the expedition!
Day 9
HOMEWARD Group discussion, followed by program closure. Depart for Delhi post lunch.
Day 10
HOME Arrive in Delhi by 6:00 am. New Delhi Airport, Terminal 2.
DEPARTURE at 7:00 pm from New Delhi Airport Terminal 2 Bus parking.
Day 2
SETTLING IN Arrival at LETS Camp Tons by breakfast. Settle in and get to know your instructors and other participants. Tent pitching and basic camping skills.
Day 3
ACCLIMATIZE AND PLAN A short but strenuous trek helps participants prepare for the challenge. After returning to the camp the group prepares and packs for the expedition. Post lunch the group will go for another short trek. Evening is spent relaxing around the bonfire.
Day 4
EXPEDITION ON Depart early morning for Taluka (2 hours) from the Tons camp. The trek begins from here. Trek through rocky terrain and meadows to reach Seema (8,780 feet) and pitch tents to set-up camp. First night under the stars! (approx. 12km trekking)
Day 5
TREKKING UP Get up early morning to dismantle the camp and pack up. Trek continues to Debsu Thach (approx. 10 km trekking)
Day 6
LAKE SIDE CAMPING You continue trekking to reach the Ruinsara Tal (11480 feet). From Ruinsara to the south-west is Yamuna Kanta, the pass which takes you to Yamunotri. To the east is the majestic Banderpoonch Peak. Walking about south-east from the lake brings you to Kiarkoti with the view of over Swargarohini Range to the north. We pitch tents, set up camp and take part in activities around camp in the evening (8 km trekking).
Day 7
ADIEU Bid goodbye to the Tal and trek back to Seema (18 km) for the night.
Day 8
LETS CAMP TONS Move from Seema to Taluka and then drive back to the Tons campus. Rest and bathe! Special dinner to mark the success of the expedition!
Day 9
HOMEWARD Group discussion, followed by program closure. Depart for Delhi post lunch.
Day 10
HOME Arrive in Delhi by 6:00 am. New Delhi Airport, Terminal 2.
Kedarkantha Expedition
The Kedarkantha Expedition is a high altitude (12,500 feet) trek through rocky terrain and lush green meadows. Our Tons campus serves as the base camp. An acclimatization trek helps the group gear up for the challenge. This is a self-contained expedition where participants pitch their own tents to set up camp at a different location every day, cook their own food and manage resources and share responsibilities. The peak offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Himalayas! The group cools off by rafting in the Tons river upon returning from the expedition.
Package Details
| Starts at | LETS CAMP TONS | |
| Dates | Call us for Dates | |
| Price | Rs. 38900/- per person |
Itinerary
Day 1
DEPARTURE at 7:00 pm from New Delhi Airport Terminal 2 Bus parking.
DEPARTURE at 7:00 pm from New Delhi Airport Terminal 2 Bus parking.
Day 2
SETTLING IN - Arrival at LETS Camp Tons by breakfast. Settle in and get to know your instructors and other participants. Tent pitching and basic camping skills.
Day 3
ACCLIMATIZATION, PLAN & PREPARE A short but strenuous trek helps participants prepare for the challenge. A session of white water rafting in the afternoon helps everyone cool off. The evening is spent in planning and preparing for the expedition, rationing for meals, division of the load to carry and packing the rucksack.
Day 4
STARRY STARRY TREK Leave early morning by jeeps for Sankri (1-hour drive) to begin the trek. Trek through rocky terrain and meadows to reach Juda ka Talab (9500 ft.). Pitch tents and set up camp. First night under the stars!
Day 5
HIGHER UP Continue trekking to reach the base camp (12000 ft.). The Kedarkantha peak is visible from this point. Pitch tents and do activities around camp in the evening.
Day 6
SUMMIT Start the day early to ascent Kedarkantha (12500 ft.) Conquer the peak! Trek down and camp out at Juda ka Talab.
Day 7
LETS CAMP TONS Reach Sankri by noon and then return to inme Tons campus for lunch. Rest and bathe!! Special dinner to mark the success of the expedition!
Day 8
HOMEWARD Leave camp post-lunch.
Day 9
HOME Arrive in Delhi by 6:00 am. New Delhi Airport, Terminal 2.
SETTLING IN - Arrival at LETS Camp Tons by breakfast. Settle in and get to know your instructors and other participants. Tent pitching and basic camping skills.
Day 3
ACCLIMATIZATION, PLAN & PREPARE A short but strenuous trek helps participants prepare for the challenge. A session of white water rafting in the afternoon helps everyone cool off. The evening is spent in planning and preparing for the expedition, rationing for meals, division of the load to carry and packing the rucksack.
Day 4
STARRY STARRY TREK Leave early morning by jeeps for Sankri (1-hour drive) to begin the trek. Trek through rocky terrain and meadows to reach Juda ka Talab (9500 ft.). Pitch tents and set up camp. First night under the stars!
Day 5
HIGHER UP Continue trekking to reach the base camp (12000 ft.). The Kedarkantha peak is visible from this point. Pitch tents and do activities around camp in the evening.
Day 6
SUMMIT Start the day early to ascent Kedarkantha (12500 ft.) Conquer the peak! Trek down and camp out at Juda ka Talab.
Day 7
LETS CAMP TONS Reach Sankri by noon and then return to inme Tons campus for lunch. Rest and bathe!! Special dinner to mark the success of the expedition!
Day 8
HOMEWARD Leave camp post-lunch.
Day 9
HOME Arrive in Delhi by 6:00 am. New Delhi Airport, Terminal 2.
FITNESS & PREPARATION
This program might be more demanding than the usual physical activities you’re used to. We recommend a little jogging, stretching and exercise a few weeks before the departure to gain the flexibility and agility needed to truly enjoy the experience. Do this wearing the shoes you want to carry for the program—it’ll help break into them.