White Magic Adventure Travel

KEDAR DOME (6832m)

India, Uttarakhand

25 DAYS
12 MAX GROUP SIZE
6832m
MAX ALTITUDE
8 Demanding Climb

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29 May - 22 Jun 2025

279,000 / 4750

Trip cost

279,000 / 4750

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Kedar Dome is a high peak in the Gangotri group in the Garhwal Himalaya and the base camp lies just 4 days from the Gangotri shrine which is the roadhead for this expedition. It was first climbed in 1947 by a Swiss Team which also climbed Mt.Kedarnath nearby. The Northwest flank taken during the first ascent is still the standard route to climb this mountain. A relatively easy climb, the mountain's highest draw is its altitude which is just about 170m short of 7000m mark. This is a great mountain for people looking to climb something really high but not requiring serious mountaineering skills. It forms a great stepping stone to climb 7000m plus mountains. It is also popular for ski-mountaineering trips.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Briefing at IMF, overnight train from Delhi to Dehradun.

Visit the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) office in Delhi for a briefing session, where we are greeted by the Director and introduced to the Liaison Officer who will accompany us on the expedition. In the evening, we board the overnight train from the New Delhi Railway Station.

Day 2: Drive Dehradun to Uttarkashi (1,110m)

We arrive in Dehradun early in the morning, and the vehicles will be waiting for us at the railway station. We load our stuff and hit the road. It’s a fairly long drive in the mountains and we have breakfast on the way to our guest house in Uttarkashi. After freshening up at the guest house, and lunch we sort out our personal climbing gear and have the detailed group meeting in the evening.

Day 3: Drive Uttarkashi to Gangotri (3,048m)

Another long day on the road today, as we drive to the roadhead to Gangotri. Gangotri is a sacred place for the Hindus, as it is the source of the River Ganga, and consequently is visited by hordes of pilgrims. Not surprisingly, and like any pilgrimage town in India, Gangotri is now a very busy place and we spend most of the time in our guest house as we continue sorting out our gear.

Day 4: Acclimatisation day in Gangotri (3,048m)

Since we have gained significant altitude over the past two days, we plan to spend a day in and around Gangotri as we allow our bodies to acclimatise to the change in environs and altitude. However, just to loosen our muscles a bit, (which by now must be itching to hit the trail, more so after the incessant driving over the past two days) we go on a short acclimatisation walk.

Day 5: Trek Gangotri to Chirbasa (3,548m)

Finally we hit the trail today. But before that, we visit the temple and take the blessings from the local priest. Today is a short trek of about 4 hours, as we start walking towards Gaumukh (the snout of the Gangotri glacier). We get the first glimpse of the very impressive Bhagirathi group of peaks. We camp at Chirbasa (meaning home of pine in the local language), just next to the raging Bhagirathi river.

Day 6: Trek Chirbasa to Bhojbasa (3,784m)

Another short day today, as we make the short two hour walk to Bhojbasa. Remember, we are taking it easy as it gives everyone a fair chance to acclimatise well to the conditions. Bhojbasa, in local dialect means the home of birch tree, although very few are left in the area now due to rampant deforestation.

Day 7: Trek Bhojbasa to Tapovan (4,420m)

The trail from Bhojbasa to Gaumukh is a fairly gradual ascent. Today's walk will feel strenuous with the combined effects of the altitude, the glacier crossing and the steep and rocky terrain on the final climb to Tapovan. Here the soaring peak of Shivling (6543 metres) comes into view. The trek begins over rocky boulders and becomes noticeably steep gradually over the rocky terrain. The glacier is covered by moraine so you do not need any technical equipment, although a steadying trekking pole is definitely handy. Take the last step up the steep rocky path to enter the Tapovan meadow and view the spectacular sight all around you. You are surrounded by the giants - Shivling, Meru, Manda, the Bhagirathi group, Kharchakund and many more.

Day 8: Trek to Kirti Glacier/Base Camp (BC) (4,740m)

Day 9: Rest & acclimatise day, sort out your gear for the climb

Day 10-18: Climbing Period with two camps above Base Camp; C1 (4900m) & C2 (5800m)

Day 19-20: Contingency days for bad weather

Day 21: Base Camp to Tapovan

Day 22: Trek Tapovan to Chirbasa

Day 23: Trek Chirbasa to Gangotri & drive to Uttarkashi

Day 24: Drive Uttarkashi to Dehradun & train to Delhi.

Day 25: IMF Debriefing & later transfer to airport

Trip ends after the briefing at IMF.

Trip Cost

279,000 / 4750

DELHI TO DELHI , TWIN SHARING

Payment Schedule

₹80,000 / $1200 - Booking Amount

Balance 60 days prior to the departure

TRIP COST INCLUDES

- All transport from Delhi back to Delhi by road / rail as applicable (non AC car & AC train).
- All Accommodation on twin share basis in tents / rest houses / hotels.
- All meals on the trip
- Group tents & Cooking Gear
- Climbing Permits
- Gangotri National Park Entry Fee
- Group climbing gear (Ropes, Anchors, Shovels, Slings, etc)
- Porterage of all the equipment, supplies & personal baggage of max 15 kgs per member to & from ABC.
- Services of experienced guide, cook, climbing sherpas & camp staff
- GST as applicable. (Subject to change as per govt rules).

TRIP COST EXCLUDES

- Railway Station / Airport transfers in Delhi
- Any stay & meals in Delhi
- Individual Climbing Gear Rental
- Climbing Boots, Gaiters, Crampons – 1 pair each
- Ice Axe, Ascender- Jumar, Descender-Fig of 8, Harness & Helmet – 1 each
- Carabiners – 2 screw & 2 plain
- Sleeping Bag & items of personal clothing
- Any costs arising from early departure from the expedition.
- Expenses of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beverages, insurance & tips.
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.

Cancellation terms

If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The following terms would be applicable.

• If you cancel more than 60 days prior to departure, we will charge 5% of the trip cost as cancellation fee and refund the balance.

• If you cancel less than 60 days prior to departure, we will charge 25% of the trip cost as cancellation fee and refund the balance.

• If you cancel less than 45 days prior to departure, we will charge a 50% cancellation fee and balance amount would be held as a credit towards a future trip taken within 1 year from the date of cancellation.

• If you cancel less than 30 days prior to departure, the entire deposit would be forfeited.

The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. We recommend that you obtain cancellation travel insurance upon booking. If you can replace your spot by getting someone else to take that seat cancellation charges would be waived completely.

Pls note that these cancellation terms may be amended from time to time.

What to expect

A climbing expedition to a peak above 6000m which require moderate level of technical climbing skills. The technical sections start above base camp and might go all the way to the summit hence would require us to establish more than one camp above base. Acclimatization is extremely important and there will be multiple rotations above base camp for both ferrying loads and to acclimatize well.

You have full support till base camp which means you only carry a back pack till BC. We encourage climbers to carry a little more weight than just a back pack as it helps higher up on the climb but it is optional.

Above base camp the sherpa team puts all the fixed ropes and hauls all the common gear - food, fuel, tents etc. All climbers are expected to carry all their personal gear with them - climbing eqpt/ clothing/ sleeping bag/ mattress etc. We also do a couple of load ferries on the way up. On the way down we normally bring it all in one go.
At high camps - Food & water is prepared by the guides & sherpa team. If someone wants to help with shoveling snow/ pitching tents etc he/ she is welcome but again it is optional.

So above base camp all the climbers are expected to take care of themselves and haul their personal stuff and we do the rest.

One needs to be familiar with walking in snow and ice and must have a good standard of fitness. You should be familiar with Ice Axe arrest and crampon skills, the use of ascenders (jumar) and descenders, and how to use your particular harness.