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An untouched Glacier Lake, Satopanth Tal is a triangle-shaped hidden treasure amidst the magnificent Garhwal region. The destination happens to be an impeccable religious site for the locals and is believed that the three supreme deities of Hinduism, Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwara meditated on the three different corners. Nestled at a huge elevation of 4600 meters above sea level, this crystal clear green water lake is beautifully bedecked amid the snow-shrouded peaks.
This renowned trekking trail in Uttarakhand holds immense significance in Hinduism and attracts thousands of travelers from all across the globe. A massive crowd of devotees treks to this lake on solar and lunar fortnights to take bath into it as this is considered very auspicious. This gorgeous site also offers a great opportunity to have glimpses of the Himalayas.
Along with enjoying the thrilling trekking experience, one can also witness the surreal beauty of the scenic vistas and the glory of the gorgeous Vasudhara Falls. In addition, the traveler also gets an opportunity to capture the awe-inspiring views of Himalayan gigantic such as Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, and Swargarohini.
You will be covering a total of 11 hours long road journey to reach Badrinath from Rishikesh. We would recommend you to start your day a little early in the morning so that you can reach the site on time and can save your energy for the next day’s schedule. You will be left with a little time in the evening when you can visit the pilgrimage. After darshan and completing the puja rituals return to the hotel for a night meal which is then followed by a relaxing overnight stay.
Kickstart your second day of the trip with a relishing morning meal and then get ready to move towards Mana Village. You can either think of covering the distance between Badrinath and Mana Village by walking or can hire a taxi or cab. After you have completed 3-4 hours of the distance you get to see the mesmerizing beauty of the gorgeous Vasudhara Falls.
After crossing the waterfalls area, keep on moving towards Lakshmi Van campsite elevated at 11,900 feet where you will go for an overnight stay in the tent.
On the 3rd day of your journey, you will be walking along the green grasslands along with the rocky areas of Dhano Glacier. This is going to be a very exciting journey where you will be enjoying glimpses of Bhagirathi peaks and the patches of colorful wildflowers. Start trekking towards Sahastradhara from where you get to enjoy the awe-inspiring views of the majestic Neelkanth Peak on a very clear day.
Go for an hour-long trek to reach the Chakratirtha Campsite from here.
This is the day when you start trekking towards Satopanth Lake from where you get the first glimpse of the pristine glacial lake. Enjoy the scintillating views of a lifetime with Swargarohini on the left, Neelkanth behind you, Balakun on the right, and Chaukhamba straight ahead. Climb up to Chakrateerth once you are done with clicking pictures.
Climb down to Mana Village by following the same route which takes almost 6 hours. Take a direct jeep or cab to reach Badrinath if you feel too exhausted which you definitely would be.
On the last day of your journey, you will be taking a cab or bus to Rishikesh for your onward journey towards home. Take out some time to shop out your heart’s contents or souvenirs from either Rishikesh or Badrinath before you leave the state.
