Kedarkantha Trek from Chandigarh

12,500 ft Summit • Frozen Juda Ka Talab • 360° Himalayan Panorama

6 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹10,799–₹11,799 per person · starts at Dehradun. Road via Delhi (250 km to Delhi, then the overnight bus) takes 10–15 h.

Trip price
₹8,999
Duration
4N / 5D
Days from Chandigarh
6
Season
Oct–Apr

Kedarkantha Trek starts at Dehradun (gateway to Sankri & the Kedarkantha trail, Uttarakhand), not in Chandigarh — so the plan below adds the travel legs, the time they take, and what they cost. From Chandigarh you can leave the evening before and reach Dehradun on the morning the trip starts. Experience India’s most celebrated winter and alpine summit trek. Ascend through dense pine and oak forests, camp beside the frozen Juda Ka Talab lake, and stand on the 12,500 ft summit with an unobstructed 360-degree vista of the Garhwal Himalayas including Swargarohini, Black P.

Getting from Chandigarh to Dehradun

Meeting point: Dehradun railway station, 6:30 am on Day 1 (shared vehicle to Sankri, ~8–9 h)

Fly to Delhi, then Vande Bharat / overnight train to Dehradun

Fastest
  1. Fly Chandigarh → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h nonstop
  2. Vande Bharat / Shatabdi / Volvo Delhi → Dehradun
Door-to-door:
8–12 h
One-way:
₹3,600–₹7,200

Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night

Train to Delhi, then bus to Dehradun

  1. Shatabdi / Vande Bharat Chandigarh → New Delhi (3.4 h, 3A from ₹700)
  2. Vande Bharat (4 h 45 m) / Nanda Devi Express (overnight) / Volvo from Kashmere Gate
Door-to-door:
10–15 h
One-way:
₹1,300–₹2,900

Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night

Road via Delhi (250 km to Delhi, then the overnight bus)

  1. Chandigarh → Delhi by road / bus (250 km)
  2. Vande Bharat (4 h 45 m) / Nanda Devi Express (overnight) / Volvo from Kashmere Gate
Door-to-door:
10–15 h
One-way:
₹900–₹2,600

Best for: Budget / flexible timing

Times are door-to-door including transfers and buffers; fares are indicative one-way, one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead off-peak. Volvo and flight prices rise sharply around Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends.

Day-by-day from Chandigarh

Travel days wrapped around the trip itinerary.

  1. Day 0 (evening)

    Leave Chandigarh: Chandigarh → Delhi by road / bus (250 km); Vande Bharat (4 h 45 m) / Nanda Devi Express (overnight) / Volvo from Kashmere Gate. Sleep on the way.

  2. Day 1 (morning)

    Arrive Dehradun — Dehradun railway station, 6:30 am on Day 1 (shared vehicle to Sankri, ~8–9 h). Trip starts.

  3. Days 2–5

    Kedarkantha Winter & Alpine Summit Trek — 4N / 5D.

  4. Day 5 (evening)

    Trip ends by afternoon; board the overnight return from Dehradun.

  5. Day 6 (morning)

    Back in Chandigarh.

Calendar days
6
Hotel nights before
0

Leave planning

Overnight travel both ways means a 5-day trip costs 5 working days at most — fewer if it spans a weekend.

See upcoming long weekends →

What Kedarkantha Trek costs from Chandigarh

Per person. Travel estimates use the recommended route (upper bound) and the cheapest year-round option (lower bound).

Cost breakdown for Kedarkantha Trek from Chandigarh
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹8,999₹8,999Includes everything from Dehradun: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport.
Return travel Chandigarh ↔ Dehradun₹1,800₹2,800Road via Delhi (250 km to Delhi, then the overnight bus) (low) · Road via Delhi (250 km to Delhi, then the overnight bus) (high)
Personal spends₹1,000₹3,000Meals on travel days, tips, souvenirs
All-in estimate₹11,799₹14,799Excludes personal gear and insurance

Fares are indicative (one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead, off-peak). Trip price is the current starting price; group and dedicated-trip rates are on the package page.

Upcoming group departures

Each row shows when to leave Chandigarh to make the start.

Departures for Kedarkantha Trek
Trip startsLeave ChandigarhEndsSeats leftPrice
Thu, 12 Nov, 2026Wed, 11 Nov (evening)Wed, 18 Nov, 202616 of 16₹8,999
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Wed, 25 Nov (evening)Wed, 2 Dec, 20262 of 16₹8,999
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Mon, 21 Dec (evening)Mon, 28 Dec, 202613 of 18₹11,499

Kedarkantha Trek from Chandigarh — FAQs

How do I get from Chandigarh to the Kedarkantha Winter & Alpine Summit Trek start point?
The trip starts at Dehradun (Dehradun railway station, 6:30 am on Day 1 (shared vehicle to Sankri, ~8–9 h)). Recommended: Chandigarh → Delhi by road / bus (250 km); Vande Bharat (4 h 45 m) / Nanda Devi Express (overnight) / Volvo from Kashmere Gate — about 10–15 h, ₹900–₹2,600 one way.
What does Kedarkantha Winter & Alpine Summit Trek cost from Chandigarh all-in?
The package is ₹8,999 per person from Dehradun. Add roughly ₹1,800–₹2,800 for return travel from Chandigarh: expect ₹10,799–₹11,799 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Chandigarh?
6 calendar days: the 5-day itinerary plus travel. Leave Chandigarh: Chandigarh → Delhi by road / bus (250 km); Vande Bharat (4 h 45 m) / Nanda Devi Express (overnight) / Volvo from Kashmere Gate. Sleep on the way.
When should I go?
Kedarkantha Winter & Alpine Summit Trek runs Oct–Apr. For travellers from Chandigarh, weekends from march to june is the most popular window — book early for those dates.
Is there a group departure I can join from Chandigarh?
Fixed departures are listed on this page with seats left. You travel independently to Dehradun and meet the group there; the batch WhatsApp group lets you coordinate buses or flights with others from Chandigarh.