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Satopanth Lake Trek 7N/8D

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Satopanth Lake is a holy lake near the base of the 7138 m Chaukhamba massif. The trek to Satopanth lake…

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Satopanth Lake is a holy lake near the base of the 7138 m Chaukhamba massif. The trek to Satopanth lake starts from Mana – the last village near the Indo-China border in Uttarakhand, near the pilgrimage town of Badrinath. From Mana, you follow the Alaknanda river to its snout at Alkapuri and walk next to the glacier to reach the undulating meadows and Laxmiban and Chakrateerth before reaching the lake. The maximum altitude you gain during Satopanth lake trek is 4350 m. With its crystal clear green water, the triangular lake has a perimeter of one kilometer. On its three corners meditated the holy trio – Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh and still do, it is believed – the creator, the preserver and the destroyer charting out the course of the world. Satopanth Tal Lake Trek in Uttarakhand is an isolated trek in Garhwal Himalayas nestled on the base of legendary Nilkantha peak and several other prominent peaks in proximity. The route offers splendid views of Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Balakun, Kamet and Abi Gamin. The best time to do Satopanth lake trek is May – June, and September – October.

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Day 1

Arrival at Joshimath (6696 ft)

Joshimath is almost 300 kms. away from Dehradun. It takes about 10-11 hours to get to Joshimath via taxi. So, make sure you get to Dehradun the night before so you can leave for Joshimath early morning the next day, and get a few hours of rest. Taxi’s usually leaving for Joshimath early morning. Once you reach Joshimath in the evening, you can explore the local bazaar. The popular skiing slopes of Auli are also very close to Joshimath town.

Day 2

Joshimath to Badrinath (10,429 ft) - 46 km [Drive]

Today, we will drive from Joshimath to Badrinath. Badrinath is a Hindu pilgrimage site famous for being one of the Char Dhams. The road initially descends to the valley floor, before climbing along a steep gorge to the pilgrimage site of Badrinath. We will spend the rest of the day acclimatizing at Badrinath. Mana, the last village of India towards the Indo-China border at Mana Pass, is just 4 km away from Badrinath. Overnight in hotel/guest house at Badrinath.

Day 3

Badrinath to Laxmiban (12,000 ft) - 8.5 km

We start our day with an easy walk up the Alakananda river towards the Somtoli meadows. You will see the mighty 400 ft Vasudhara falls on the opposite banks after a while. The trail climbs gradually till Somtoli, crossing a landslide section. You might find few shepherds here or their vacant caves. From here, a small walk through a boulder section takes us to our campsite marked by a cluster of Bhojpatra trees on the slopes. The campsite has great views of Alkapuri, the snout and starting point of Alaknanda river and the Balakun peak.

Day 4

Laxmiban to Chakrateerth (13658 ft) - 9.5 km

The trail gets more challenging today. We will start with a sharp ascent through boulders and scree to Sahastra Dhar. As we climb up the valley, views of NIlkanth, Balakun and Chaukhamba open up. Once we reach Sahastra Dhar, we will cross a little stream and walk across a flat area with dozens of streams flowing and merging with each other. Then, we start traversing the left (true right) lateral moraine of the glacier coming down from Chaukhamba at the head of the valley. The trail climbs steeply again after Sahastra Dhar, followed by a short level walk across the upper snow slopes to reach our campsite at Chakrateerth. We will camp in Chakrateerth for the night.

Day 5

Chakrateerth to Satopanth Lake (14258 ft) to Chakrateerth - 7.5 km

Although today's trail is short with an easy ascent, the trail goes through tricky boulder sections along the left (true right) lateral moraine. We will cross two spurs coming down from the slopes of Nilkanth to our left (true right) to reach Satopanth Lake - a beautiful blue triangular lake. Throughout the day, we will have imposing views of Chaukhamba and Nilkantha, and a bunch of small glacial lakes to our right. After spending some time at the lake, we will return to Chakrateerth for the night.

Day 6

Chakrateerth to Somtoli (11745 ft) - 11 km

We retrace our track today and reach Somtoli, where we will camp for the night.

Day 7

Somtoli to Mana - 6.5 km. Drive to Joshimath.

We will finish the remaining descent today and then drive from Mana to Joshimath. Overnight stay in hotel/guest house

Day 8

Joshimath to Dehradun

Today, you will leave from Joshimath for Dehradun and onward.

Food as per menu on the trek (Lunch on Day 2 till Lunch on Day 7)
Forest Permits/Camping Charges, if any (up to the amount charged for Indian nationals)
Tents, Sleeping bags, sleeping mats
Micro-spikes, Gaiters, and Helmets as required
Experienced Trek guide, cook, helpers, and porters for carrying common supplies
Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader with First Aid certification
Guesthouse/Hotel accommodation (twin/triple sharing) in Joshimath on Day 1 and Day 7
Guesthouse/Hotel accommodation (twin/triple sharing) in Badrinath on Day 2

Whats Not Included?
Portage of personal bags during the trek
Cost of any kind of Travel Insurance.
Any Expense of personal nature.
Any Expense not specified in the inclusions list.
Meals during road journeys

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