Kedarkantha Peak
India · Uttarakhand
One of India's best winter treks, climbing through snow-covered pine forests to Kedarkantha summit for 360° Himalayan views.
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Trailhead Conditions
Uttarakhand, India · 2250m
Friday, November 6 at 11:21 AM
Feels like 15°C
Clear sky
Humidity
38%
Wind
5 km/h SSW
Gusts
5 km/h
Pressure
1018 hPa
Dew Point
10°C
Cloud Cover
8.6%
Visibility
10.0 km
Precip
0 mm
48-Hour Forecast
14-Day Forecast
Is Kedarkantha Peak safe to hike right now?
The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (2,250m) and the summit (3,810m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.
How difficult is Kedarkantha Peak?
Kedarkantha Peak is rated moderate. It requires a reasonable level of fitness and some prior hiking experience. Expect sustained ascents and variable terrain. The typical completion time is 6 days for a multi-day trek.
What is the elevation of Kedarkantha Peak?
The trailhead starts at 2,250 metres above sea level in Uttarakhand, India. The summit or highest point reaches 3,810 metres — a net elevation gain of 1,560 metres. At this altitude, altitude sickness (AMS) is possible — ascend gradually and rest if symptoms appear.
What gear do I need for Kedarkantha Peak?
The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Kedarkantha Peak in India: waterproof jacket and trousers, trekking poles, sturdy boots, sun protection, and a first aid kit.
Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude