Best Time for Kedarkantha Trek

December to February is the best time to really enjoy the Kedarkantha Trek. The entire trail is covered with snow during this time, which adds to its beauty. The path becomes a little difficult during this period, but beginners can still complete this trek. During this time, the trees are laden with snow, the landscape looks like pristine white meadows, and the view of the mountains surrounding the trail appears heavenly. Although it is mostly cloudy during this season, if you are lucky and the sky clears, the snow-covered landscapes become even more stunning with a bright white hue that is sure to bring you immense pleasure.

While the period from December to February is the best time to go on this trek, the weather conditions can affect trekkers if they are not adequately prepared. The temperature during this time ranges from 15 to 5 °C during the day and 0 to -5 °C at night. To withstand this harsh weather, one should be prepared with at least four layers of clothing, especially at Kedarkantha Basecamp (11,250 feet) and higher altitudes, where the temperature can drop to -10 °C and even lower.

In December, Many trekkers plan their trip during the Christmas and New Year's holidays. By the second week of December, snow usually covers the landscape up to the base camp of Kedarkantha Trek.

Also, there is some snow at Juda Ka Talab. By the end of December, the landscape around the trail turns into a winter wonderland, with tall pine trees and shrubs covered in thick snow. Campsites are whitewashed under a snow blanket. Temperatures drop below 0 degrees Celsius in the month of December, and Juda Ka Talab freezes completely, making it possible to walk on the frozen lake.

January receives the most snowfall on the Kedarkanth Trek compared to other winter months. On the upper end, temperatures range from 7 to 8 degrees Celsius. On the lower end, temperatures drop to minus 10 degrees Celsius at higher campsites of the trek like Kedarkantha Basecamp and the Summit of Keda