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Kedarkantha

Coordinates: 31°01′21″N 78°10′19″E / 31.0225288°N 78.1718992°E / 31.0225288; 78.1718992
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Kedarkantha
केदारकंठ
Highest point
Elevation12,500 ft (3,800 m)
Coordinates31°01′21″N 78°10′19″E / 31.0225288°N 78.1718992°E / 31.0225288; 78.1718992
Geography
Kedarkantha is located in Uttarakhand
Kedarkantha
Kedarkantha
Kedarkantha is located in India
Kedarkantha
Kedarkantha
CountryIndia
StateUttarakhand
DistrictUttarkashi
Parent rangeGarhwal Himalaya
Sunrise view from Kedarkantha summit

Kedarkantha (Hindi: केदारकंठ) 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]

A trek to the peak of Kedarkantha usually starts from Sankri, a small village, and takes four days to complete.

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Duttagupta, Samonway (1 December 2015). "Best winter treks in India". India Today. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  3. ^ 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.