Satopanth Glacier Trek

It is crystal clear green water above sea level the triangular lake situated at an elevation of 4,600 meters. A high altitude lake is Satopanth located in Uttrakhand (Chamoli district). “The road to truth” (Satya ki Pantha) be inside the ridge believed. Epic Mahabharata, the Panch Pandavas took this difficult trek to reach the heaven. The legends still live at different places on the trek and names of the resemblance of the mythology. An auspicious day every Ekadashi the Trimoortis (Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar) take bath in the lake according to many people believe.

In the monsoon adventurous Sadhus and local people visit this lake for pilgrimage. Here some types of birds are found which keep the lake clean for pick up pollutants of the lake. These types of birds are not found an easily anywhere. Local peoples believe that they are (Gandharvas) guard the lake against evils. En route to Satopanth Lake the return face to Mt. Nilkantha and you can see spots such as Dhano Glacier, Vasundhara Fall, Laxmivan. Before reaching Satopanth, you need to negotiate moraine debris, screen zones and boulder zones.

During from October to May Satopanth remains frozen. From Satopanth Tal on a clear day one can see clearly the legendary Swargarohini and its surrounding. You will through while trekking some of the highest snow covered peaks, magnificent glaciers and breathe taking waterfalls, at the Satopanth glacier knock on the gates of heaven and you will origin of the river Alakanada.

Satopanth Glacier Trek Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Rishikesh – Badrinath:
From Rishikesh catch the bus to Badrinath an early morning. Take the blessings of deity and pay obeisance at the Badrinath Temple on reaching Badrinath. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Badrinath – Lakshmi Van:
Commence a 3 km short trek to Mana, the last village on the Indo - Tibetan border of India. The gradient of the trek will become steeper from Mana after crossing the Temple of Saraswati. The surging sound of the water plunging after a couple of hour from a height will suddenly hit your ears. The Vasudhara Fall’s sight will come into your eyes. At Lakshmi Van you will passes through your campsite and 4 km walk on the moraines.

Day 03: Lakshmi Van – Chakratirtha:
We will start the trek to Chakratirtha through the Sahastra Dhara from Lakshmi Van. This trek through the Satopanth Valley is a short picturesque trek. You can see the colorful alpine flowers blooming in the valley on the route.

Day 04: Chakratirtha – Satopanth – Chakratirtha:
Get ready to meander come across the puzzling maze of moraines and boulders. You will see the first sight of the triangular shaped (Satopanth Lake) on reaching the top of the ridge. From the emerald lake the breath taking views will sweep you off your feet. You can also see a Muni Baba (saint) who resides near the lake. Start descending to Chakratirtha campsite after spending some precious time here. The trek back 5 km to Chakratirtha.

Day 05: Chakratirtha – Mana – Badrinath:
We trek all the way down to Mana village. From Mana follow the same trail that you took for reaching Chakratirtha. This trek of 15 km can be completed in 5 – 6 hours. Stay overnight at the camp.

Day 06: Badrinath – Rishikesh:
Drive back to Rishikesh after having a breakfast. Your tour and our services end here with great memories.

How to Reach Satopanth Glacier Trek

Rishikesh is the nearest railhead to Satopanth Glacier trek from here it is situated at 320 km. from Rishikesh towards Badrinath you can hire the cab and take buses and taxis. From Badrinath the distance to Satopanth is 22 km. At Dehradun the nearest airport is situated.