| Kedarkantha | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 13,500 ft (4,100 m) |
| Geography | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| District | Uttarkashi |
| Parent range | Garhwal Himalaya |
Kedarkantha is a mountain peak of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. Its elevation is 12,500 ft (3,800 m).[1][2] Kedarkantha is located within Govind Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarkashi district.[3]
The climb to the peak of Kedarkantha starts from a small village called as Sankri. There are a total of 13 peaks of the Himalayan range visible from the Kedarkantha peak. There is a lake called Juda-ka-talab, the locals say that once upon a time Lord Shiva meditated at Kedarkantha. Its name implies so from the droplet fallen from Shiva's hair to form this lake named as Juda-ka-talab located at 2,786 m.[4] It usually takes 4 days to complete the climb of Kedarkantha peak.
References
- ↑ Shah, Sonali (6 November 2016). "Want to go trekking in the Himalayas? Here's a list recommended by experts". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ↑ Duttagupta, Samonway (1 December 2015). "Best winter treks in India". India Today. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ↑ Mishra, Gaurav K; Upreti, Dalip K (May 2015). "Altitudinal distribution of cetrarioid lichens in Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India". Geophytology. 45 (1): 9–19. ISSN 0376-5156.
- ↑ Bhatnagar, Kushagra (April 2021). "The Best Winter Trek in India for Beginners".
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