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Thrillophilia Kedarkantha Trek Review: The Queen of Winter Treks

Google can really delight you with their collection of images, and as a person with the habit of searching up every new place that I hear about, it serves a lucrative purpose.

This time, it was Kedarkantha, a summit trek that I read about in one of the Thrillophilia Himalayan Trek reviews . Based in Uttarakhand, the trek is one of the most popular ones. The trail is of easy-moderate difficulty, which gave me the courage to commence upon it on my own.

So, I booked a solo slot to commence this trip during the peak season in December. The trek started from a small village named Sankri, and our group was escorted there from Dehradun by Thrillophilia’s representatives.

Upon reaching there, we met the guide, and the next day we set our journey to this place called Juda ka Talab. It has a lake, which is laden with several mythical folklore.

The water had frozen, and our surroundings were all covered in snow. Flakes of snow fell from the pine branches upon our hair while we were exploring the place, and bone-chilling winds made my squinted eyes flutter all the more.

The next day, our group was supposed to reach the base camp, but we were hit by a blizzard during the nighttime, so we had to wait longer for the weather to clear completely the next day. We started our journey late, and the sun was directly over our heads.

One thing about undertaking a snow trek is the fact that they can give you snow burns. The white snow reflects the sun’s rays and harms the skin, so it is advisable to take proper precautions like sunglasses and sunscreens.

Also, it feels colder when the snow melts under the sun, rather than when it snows. It was a struggle to reach the base camp, and the guides were really supportive of all the travelers. One of the drawbacks of this was the excessive crowd.

However, it had a positive side to it as well, I could meet and engage with a lot of people on this trip which made my trekking experience fun and memorable. Although I like to trek in peace, over virgin trails and off-beat routes, sometimes a little bit of adjustment does not harm.

The first aid kit came into use to a great extent as well, as some of the trekkers were facing difficulty in endurance. The sun was almost setting when we reached the destination, shedding a soft golden glow over the entire camping area.

The view was hindered to some extent so there was a slight remorse for not being able to enjoy the view properly. However, the next morning our group was supposed to make it to the summit, so we set out early at around 4:30-5 AM, while it was still dark.

It was a full moon night and the entire space shone silver under the white-blue light. Similar to what I observed in the accounts of other travellers who shared their trip experience review of Thrillophilia .

All the regrets and tiredness vanished when I climbed up to an impeccable sight of snow-capped mountain ranges and a vast valley below.

Conquering a summit is a unique feeling, it fills you up with a sense of success and achievement that gets you closer to what you wish to be in life.  My heart was so full at that moment.

Anyway, with a glimmer in my eyes, I started the descent along with our group. We reached the base camp and this time the clear weather allowed for a much better view. After having some breakfast we started down towards Juda Ka Talab, our first destination on the trek.

Spending the night there, the next day we got back to Sankri and stayed there for another day. Finally, we were driven back to Dehradun, bidding adieu to the world so surreal, into that of suffocating smog and buzzing horns.

It’s always a jerk to return from a trek, it seems to belong to a whole new realm. So, with a heart full of gratitude to the management, tour guides, porters, and especially the reviews of Thrillophilia, I thank the entire organization for making this trip so smooth yet so happening.

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Himanshu’s Healing Journey to Kedarkantha: A Timeless Trek with Thrillophilia

Bhavishya jain.

The world looks peaceful from Kedarkantha Peak. Yes! You can see only continuous ranges of snow-capped peaks standing tall against the azure blue sky. The morning we ascended to the summit, I had pushed myself beyond my limits. Walking the trail demanded immense physical and mental strength. Even the last few days have been so hectic and strenuous, that my body was almost giving up. But when you have that zeal in your heart, anything is possible.

I seldom think that the body is just the machine and the mind is the CPU. What the mind tells, the body does. The same applies to any kind of reaction or trauma, and sometimes we can't even realise that our mind and body have reacted in a certain manner until the event is over.

To, the First Push I recall the days before I decided to go for this trek- I had suffered a great loss in my personal life, due to which I felt like I hit rock bottom. I was unable to function properly, I knew I had work to complete but somehow I could not make up my mind or lift up my body to do it. It was much later that I realised that it was my response to the event. But the funny part is, I never imagined myself to get this affected. I never thought that a certain event in my life could demotivate me to such an extent. And I was determined to get out of this zone, to change this, to take the leash of my life into my own hands. The first step to making this change, as I thought, would be to go for a trek. And so I did, with some of my friends. I had taken up this trek to challenge myself, to prove to myself that I am much beyond what I think of myself to be.

The World from up Above It looked stunning. It felt better. I was standing there, at the Kedarkantha Peak, and I only wanted to keep going forward, cringing at the thought of returning. There were two reasons for this- one, I did not want to return to the mundane life back in the city. I was escaping reality. Two, I knew I would be a different person after my return, and so I wished to cherish the last few moments of being this version of myself for a bit longer. For a moment, I was lost in thought, recalling the ice-covered winding roads that we had crossed, all the alpine jungles that we traversed, and the lakes we crossed. On the way, we would stall for a bit to admire the showering snowflakes from the droopy leaves of pine trees. And in the camp stay at Juda ka Talab, we spent countless hours singing and dancing over a bottle of Old Monk, leaving behind all the worries of the world.

Liberating Escapes This was a trip that took me far away from the noises of reality. Its remote location ensured that I did not receive any notifications, and its timeless beauty gifted me with breathtaking scenery that kept me from glancing at the phone every now and then. It just made me realise one thing- forget about all the petty issues and focus on what life is all about- this precise moment. Coming to the other face of the trip, the calmness and the silence filled the air and spoke of resilience and power. The puffs and huffs let out by the trekkers while walking were the only sound heard while ascending, sometimes along with the chirping of some birds, or the barks of the dogs who accompanied us. And the campsite was equally lively. People clinking cups, sharing jokes, and laughing over some incident on the journey. The nights were calm again, with just the crackling of the bonfire and the flute-like sound of the blowing wind. And the sky, my god…the sky!

Day or night, it was a show-stopper. The nights were greeted with sparkling stars, and the daylight played with the floating cotton-ball-like clouds. It is true that finding comfort in the lap of nature can heal you to a great extent. It can make you understand the importance and the purpose of living. It also teaches that all the mishaps are just a mere part and parcel of life and that it goes on, regardless. Perhaps harsh, but that is what keeps us going. The continuity.

Back to the beginning, but with a new start Thrillophilia’s trekking expeditions are quite well-known in the country. Their reasonable prices and full coverage made them a convenient option for me to choose. I did not have to worry about any travel arrangements. All I had to do was just go to Delhi, and from there everything was included in the package- stays, transfers, food, trek guides, all of it. I even found their consultation to be on point. The trek leaders were knowledgeable and friendly, and they even suggested the perfect layering of clothes to survive the biting cold weather in the peak of winter. I was quite satisfied with the services, and probably that is why I could enjoy my trip and do what I had come to do- reflect, change, and start anew. Read More: Thrillophilia Uttrakhand Trek Reviews

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The trek was pretty decent, there was a lot of snowfall and i had a great time. There were some hiccups but overall fun journey. It was a good decision to book this trek with Thrillophilia as i felt other companies were not providing good services

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I am also experience Thrillophilia. It was a nice trip. we had a good time with thrillophillia.

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