Buda Kedar Trek

Duration: 6 Days (Dehradun to Dehradun)

Prerequisite: Proper fitness training is required.

Grade: Easy

Physicality: 4.5/10

Trail Length: 2 Km

Highest Point: 2400 m

Seasons: Throughout the year except for the monsoon season

Access: Trek’s starting point is Dehradun

Railway station: Dehradun (Station Code: DDN)

 Airport: Dehradun, Jolly Grant in Dehradun (Airport Code: DED)

Dates for Buda Kedar Trek:

Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Buda Kedar trek with our upcoming scheduled dates. Here’s how you can join us:

Check the Dates: Simply visit our website and navigate to the booking form or REGISTER NOW section to view the scheduled fixed departure dates. These dates are highlighted according to our 6-day itinerary.

Stay Updated: While the BOOK NOW feature is currently disabled, you can still stay informed by submitting the REGISTER NOW form. All the details will be sent directly to your email.

Customize Your Experience: If the available dates don’t align with your group’s schedule, don’t worry! You can opt for the Custom date mode and fill out the displayed form to select a date that works for you.

Plan Ahead: Take a glance at our TREK CALENDAR to see all the available dates at once.

Travel Logistics:

Departure: Plan to arrive in Dehradun by Day 1 morning, preferably no later than 7 am, or consider reaching the previous night to ensure a smooth start to your adventure.

Return: On Day 6 evening, around 6-7 pm, we’ll head back to Dehradun. Make sure to arrange your tickets for both the inward journey and the return accordingly.

How to Reach Dehradun:

• Nearest Rail Station: Haridwar (Station Code: HW)
• Nearest Airport: Delhi, Jolly Grant in Dehradun (Airport Code: DED)

Depending on the number of travelers, a car pickup from Haridwar to Dehradun may be arranged and shared equally among the team members. The cost, approximately ₹2000 to ₹3000 per person (including pick-up and drop), is divided among fellow trekkers. This option offers convenience and flexibility for reaching Dehradun.

Alternatively, if you prefer public transportation:

• By Train:
  • Several trains provide good connectivity to Haridwar, running daily. These include:
    • Kumbha Express (Train No. 12369): Arrives in Haridwar by 5 pm, allowing travelers to spend the night in Haridwar and begin their onward journey by car the next morning.
    • Upasana Express (Train No. 12327): Reaches Dehradun directly by 5 pm, offering the option to spend the night in Haridwar and start the onward journey the following day.
    • Doon Express (Train No. 13009): Not recommended for immediate long onward journeys the same morning.
  • It’s advisable to avoid booking waitlisted (WL) tickets in AC classes (1A/2A/3A) or Chair Car (CC) and instead book Sleeper class (SL)/Second Sitting class (2S) tickets, which have a higher chance of confirmation.
• By Bus:
  • Government road transport buses from various states like Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab frequently ply to Haridwar. These buses can be boarded at Kashmiri Gate ISBT in Delhi.
  • Privately operated buses offer online booking options with different boarding points in Delhi. Overnight Volvo/AC/Push-back buses are available, taking approximately 7 hours to reach Dehradun ISBT. From there, travelers can take an auto rickshaw to the Railway Station (5 km away)/Hotel Drona (GMVN) or utilize shared autos.
• Nearest Airport:
  • Jolly Grant Airport, located 25 km from Dehradun, offers flight connectivity to various cities, predominantly via Delhi. Travelers can book a private taxi to reach Dehradun city from the airport.
• Night Stay in Dehradun:
  • Trekkers arriving the day before their journey can find accommodation options ranging from premium to budget in Dehradun. Privately operated hotels/lodges and state-run tourist rest houses like Hotel Drona complex (operated by GMVN) are available. Hotel Drona is conveniently located near the railway station and ISBT, offering a reliable choice for standard accommodation.

Upon arrival in Dehradun, usually, by 6/7 pm, travelers can plan their onward journey, either by taking a train after 9 pm utilizing regular bus services to reach Delhi or continuing their homeward journey directly on the same night.

Trek Fee: ₹ 17,000 (Dehradun to Dehradun) + 5% GST.

Note: This trek is usually organized as a customized private tour for smaller groups, allowing you to choose your preferred start date.

Inclusions:

One-night lodge accommodation at Uttarkashi on a sharing basis, including dinner.

All meals during the trek from Day 1 dinner to Day 6 lunch (breakfast, lunch, dinner, along with tea/soup).

Experienced Trekking Guide with profound knowledge of the trails.

Stay in tents (2/3 persons dome-shaped tents) on a sharing basis during the trek.

Camping equipment like Sleeping bag, Carry mattress. (Bring your sleeping if you have a high altitude specific personal Sleeping Bag. This is always better for hygienic reasons.). Any technical equipment like static/dynamic rope, carabiners, sling, ice axe, gaiters, micro spikes/crampon, etc.

Kitchen tent and toilet tent as required during the trek.

All permit fees, camping charges, and forest levies.

Basic Medical & First Aid kit.

Travel Insurance Policy covering illness and AMS (For Indian nationals up to 60 years of age, covering trek and return journey to Dehradun for a maximum of 7 days).

Exclusions:

Personal Rucksack/Backpack carrying personal belongings (optional horse carriage service available at Sari or Chopta at an additional cost).

Tips or gratuities to the support staff.

 Anything not mentioned in the “Inclusions” or personal.

Booking:

• We assume that you have read and understood our “Terms & Conditions” (https://greenvalleyhimalayas.com/terms-and-conditions) before Booking a trek/tour.
• To reserve your place in a scheduled Fixed Departure trek or a Customised/Private trek pay 25% of the TREK/TOUR FEE as the initial “Booking Deposit”. You can pay by Net banking/Draft/Cheque/Credit/Debit/AMEX cards. This will ensure your participation in the desired trek and we will reserve your place on the scheduled date. You need to pay the remaining amount at least 15 days before the Trek Starting Date.
• If you book a Trek/Tour before 14 days or less from the Trek/Tour Starting Date, you need to pay the full TREK/TOUR FEE.

 Cancellations:

• “Booking Amount” i.e.25% of the TREK/TOUR FEE is Non-Refundable at any stage.
• If in case you are not able to make it due to unavoidable reasons (s), we provide you avery flexible choice of Shifting to another trek within the next one year. One year is counted from the starting date of the trek/tour you booked initially with us.
• In case you postpone your trip you need to inform a minimum of 15 days before the trek/tour starting date. (Though we suggest to inform us earlier if know)
• In case you postpone a trek/tour 15 days before the scheduled Trek/Tour Starting date or prior, you may shift to another group of the same trek/tour scheduled in the same season or within the next one year. You may shift to another suitable route also. For changing any, you need our approval first. Your request must be in written communication through your registered email with us.
• If you cancel/postpone a trek/tour from 14 days to 8 days before the tour starting date, your Booking Amount is Non-Refundable. We will not take any requests for shifting dates. We will charge 50% of the amount as Cancellation Charges and process a refund of the remaining 50%. You may also shift to another group within next year but 25% Booking Amount will be deemed as Cancellation Charge and the rest amount will be transferred to the shifted group.
• If you cancel a trek/tour 7 days (i.e. a week) before the Trek/Tour Starting Date or later, there will be NO REFUND.
• In case of any unforeseen incident including but not limited to natural calamities like flood, earthquake, landslide, forest fire, or any political unrest, if we are compelled to cancel the trek/trip, you will be entitled to redeem the full amount for the same/similar kind of trek/trip within next one year.

If you need more clarifications write to info@greenvalleyhimalayas.com