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Kedarkantha Trek
Sankri, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Medium 20 km 4 days4.7(1284)
India's most popular winter summit trek — deep pine forest, open clearings and a short snow summit push with 360° Himalayan views.
Deoria Tal Trek
Sari village, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
OpenNovice Verified sources 4.5(191 reviews)
A novice-grade Himalayan route from Sari village, Rudraprayag, catalogued from state tourism and community trail directories.
The numbers
Distance
5 km
Duration
5 hours
Elevation gain
420 m
Max altitude
2317 m
Trail type
Out & back
Best season
March–June, September–November
Route map
Tentative out-and-back route · not survey-grade
Start: Sari village, Rudraprayag — confirm the exact trailhead locally before you startRoute type: Out & back5 km · +420 m · 5 hours
What the difficulty actually means
Short and mostly gentle. Expect a steady walk on a clear path with a few uphill stretches you can take at your own pace.
Fitness needed
Comfortable walking 3–5 km without a break
Technical exposure
Low — no scrambling or drop-offs on the main path
Terrain
Forest path, meadow and rocky moraine; snow outside summer
Recommended start: 6:30–8:00 am to avoid midday heat
Trust & sources
Government and forest sources take priority for permits, closures and legal access. Recent hiker reports supplement them with on-ground conditions.
Verified trailhead
Verified Local GuideSari village, Rudraprayag — confirm the exact trailhead locally before you start
Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board·Guide·Checked 2026-03-16Source
Current status
Verified Local GuideOpen — No closure notified at the last check. Conditions change fast — read recent reports below.
Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board·Guide·Checked 2026-03-16Source
Permits & fees
Verified Local GuideForest entry permit issued at the range check post; carry photo ID. Foreign nationals may need extra clearance.
Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board·Guide·Checked 2026-03-16Source
Guide requirement
Verified Local GuideOptional, but useful in the first hour where paths branch.
Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board·Guide·Checked 2026-03-16Source
Getting there
Driving
Drive to Sari village, Rudraprayag and park at the last motorable point near the trailhead.
Public transport
State buses and shared taxis reach Sari village; the last leg is usually a local jeep.
Parking
Informal roadside or village parking; small fee common on weekends.
On the trail
Mobile coverage
Patchy — usually lost above the last village
Water
Carry all your water; no reliable source
Food
Tea stalls at the base only
Toilets
Basic toilets at the base
Family suitability
Suitable with children
Pets
Pets not allowed
Safety
- Start early and turn back if weather closes in — most incidents happen on the descent in the dark.
- Tell someone your plan and expected return time; coverage is unreliable.
- Check with the local forest office on the morning of your hike.
Recent trail-condition reports
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