Satopanth Tal Trek
Satopanth Tal is considered a sacred glacier lake in
Uttarakhand, India. It is located at an altitude of approximately 4,600 m (
15,100ft) and situated in the Garhwal Himalayas. It is known as a holy site and
believed to be the place where Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar meditated. The
Satopanth trek is one of Uttarakhand?s most spectacular high-altitude treks,
known for its dramatic Himalayan scenery. The trek starts from Mana, the last
village in India, near Badrinath temple in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
The trek is considered moderately challenging and is best suited for experienced
trekkers.
The trek path follows the Alaknanda River and passes
through the Vasundhara and Sahastradhara waterfalls. It includes scenic meadows
and forests like Laxmi Van and Charrateerth. The lake is almost triangular in
shape, with each corner associated with the trinity-Brahma, Vishnu and
Maheshwar. The water is somewhat emerald green and is surrounded by snow-covered peaks. The lake remains snow-covered from late September to late June.
The best times to trek are May to June and September to October. Blue sheep
(Bharal), Himalayan marmots and sometimes snow leopards are seen in the region.
Local belief holds that rare birds, called Gandharvas, guard the lake and keep
it clean by consuming pollutants. It is a less commercialised trekking site than the Valley of Flowers and Har ki Dun.
The trekking region falls within the Nanda Devi Biosphere buffer zone. Fitness
is a major concern and requirement for this trek as it includes an 8-10 km trek per day, carrying a backpack at high altitudes and walking on uneven moraine and
boulders.
Short:
Day1: Drive from Haridwar to
Badrinath (10,280Ft /310km)
Day2: Drive from Badrinath to Mana Village
(10,500Ft / 5km) & Trek to Lakshmi Van (11900Ft / 8km)
Day3: Trek from Lakshmi Van to
Chakratirtha (13,658Ft /7km)
Day4: Trek from Chakratirtha to
Satopanth Tal (14,258Ft ) & back to Chakratirtha (10km)
Day5: Trek from Chakratirtha to
Mana Village (15km) & drive to Joshimath (50km)
Day 6: Drive from Joshimath to
Haridwar (270km)
INR15900+ GST (Haridwar-Haridwar)
Add-ons:
Transport: INR 2500/Person
Off Loads: INR 3500/Person
Insurance: INR300 /Person
Booking policy:
INR 3000 (non-refundable)
30 days
before the trip, 50 % of the total value is to be paid.
Remaining
Payment 10 days before DOJ
Experienced Trek Guide & Leader
Safety Equipment: First Aid Kit & Portable Oxygen
Cylinder
Homestay (With 2 or 3 people sharing basis)
Delicious Food during the Trek (Veg & Egg)
Three times meals in a day during trek (Breakfast, Lunch
& Dinner)
All necessary Permits & Entry Fees
Transfer cost to Base Camp ( 2500 INR approx. Per person typically applies for a group of
10 & may vary with fewer people.
Any kind of personal expenses
Foods are not included while in transit.
Any Medical Evacuation
Porter to carry personal luggage
Offloading Charge: Rs. 3500 (Per Bag)... Weight should be
under 10 Kg
Cancelled 21-30 days prior to Journey ?Full refund (Except
initial booking fees of Inr 3000, which can be used as future credit till one
year from the date of actual booking)
Note: Applies to those who have paid 50% of the trek cost 30 days before DOJ, or else initial booking fees of INR3000 remain non- refundable in all other scenarios.
Cancelled between 14-20 Days before Journey -10% of the total
amount remains as non- refundable, Booking fees of INR3000 apply as a future credit, rest is refunded to the client.
Cancelled between 8-14 days of the actual journey ?25% of the total
trek package cost remains non-refundable, the remaining will be issued a future credit valid
for 1 year
0-7 Days Prior: 50% is non-refundable, rest 50% as a future
credit of the total package amount. (This applies to clients paying the full amount
within the due date)
Non-appearance on the trek starting day: No refund.
Note: Future credit is for 1 year from the date of actual booking
till the same date and month in the next year & can be switched with any desired
destination as offered by TripstoTrek.com
We highly recommend that you purchase Insurance to cover your
Trip.
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