Satopanth Tal
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| Satopanth Tal | |
|---|---|
| Location | Uttarakhand, India |
| Coordinates | 30°44′37″N 79°21′25″E / 30.74361°N 79.35694°E |
| Basin countries | India |
| Settlements | Bhimtal |
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| Satopanth Trail | |
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Satopanth Tal | |
| Location | Uttarakhand, India |
| Trailheads | Badrinath to Satopanth Tal |
| Use | Hiking |
| Highest point | Satopanth Top |
| Lowest point | Badrinath |
| Difficulty | Three star trek |
| Season | July to September |
| Sights | Mt. Nilkantha, Mt. Balakun, Satopanth Glacier, Bhagirath Kharak Glacier, Alakapuri |
Satopanth Tal is a lake in Uttarakhand, India, located in the midst of snow-capped peaks at an altitude of 4,600 metres (15,100 ft) above sea-level. The lake is considered to be of religious significance to the local people; residents of Mana village throw the ashes of the dead in the lake.[1]
The lake is triangular with a diameter of about 500 yards. The circumference of the lake is around 1200 yards.[1]
Geography
Located in the midst of snow-capped peaks at an altitude of 16,000 feet from sea level, Satopanth Tal is 22 km from Badrinath.[1] Balakun Peak, Kuber Top, Mt. Nilkantha, and Mt. Swargarohini are the peaks visible en route.[2] The lake remains under snow from the end of September to the middle of May or sometimes end of June. The normal summer temperature remains around 12 °C in day and 7 °C to −5 °C in night, while the winter temperature may drop to even −25 °C in day and −36 °C in night.
| Nearest village: Mana (about 18 km) |
| Nearest rail head: Rishikesh |
| Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport |
