Kedarkantha vs Phulara Ridge: the numbers
| Kedarkantha | Phulara Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 3,810 m | 3,700 m |
| Days on trail | 5 days | 6 days |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy |
| Region | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | Dec–Feb | May–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr | – |
| Peaks in view | Swargarohini, Black Peak · Kalanag, Bandarpoonch, Ranglana | Swargarohini, Kalanag, Bandarpunch, Bandarpunch II, Kedarkantha |
| 3D route | Fly the Kedarkantha trail → | Fly the Phulara Ridge trail → |
Kedarkantha goes 110 m higher (3,810 m against 3,700 m). Phulara Ridge takes 1 more day on the trail. Phulara Ridge is the easier of the two (Easy against Easy–moderate). Their best seasons don't overlap: Kedarkantha in Dec–Feb, Phulara Ridge in May–Jun, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 3 km apart in a straight line.
