Kedarkantha (

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: केदारकंठ) is a mountain peak of the

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, India. Its elevation is . Kedarkantha is located within

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. A trek to the peak of Kedarkantha usually starts from Sankri, a small village, and takes four days to complete. There are several myths around Kedarkantha and Juda ka Talab, a high altitude lake.

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