{"id":11775,"date":"2022-11-16T06:41:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T12:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=11775"},"modified":"2022-11-16T06:41:32","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T12:11:32","slug":"satopanth-lake-trek-swargarohini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/satopanth-lake-trek-swargarohini\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Satopanth Lake Trek ( Marg ) Distance and Glacier"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover Satopanth Lake Trek ( Marg ) Distance and Glacier<\/h1>\n

Where is Satopanth Track<\/strong>
Satopanth Lake Trek ( Marg ) covering approximately 24 km<\/strong> from the famous Shri Badrinath Dham<\/strong> in the Char Dham<\/strong> of India, you reach near a lake<\/strong> with deep green and sometimes clear blue water, named Satopanth Lake<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

According to Hindu scriptures<\/strong>, after managing royal affairs<\/strong> for about 36 years<\/strong> following the Mahabharata war<\/strong>, the Pandavas<\/strong> took the path of Satopanth<\/strong> towards heavenly ascent<\/strong> while attempting to attain liberation (Moksha)<\/strong> and please Lord Shiva<\/strong> with forgiveness. Possibly, this journey was always led by Yudhishthira<\/strong>, who speaks the truth<\/strong>, which is why it is called Satopanth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Satopant Lake – Swargrohini Trek Uttarakhand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Significance of Satopanth Lake<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There is also a belief<\/strong> among people regarding the shape<\/strong> of Satopanth Lake<\/strong>. Normally, lakes<\/strong> are round<\/strong> or square<\/strong>, but this lake<\/strong> is triangular<\/strong> in shape. According to locals<\/strong>, the lords of the three worlds<\/strong> \u2013 Brahma<\/strong>, Vishnu<\/strong>, and Mahesh (Shiva)<\/strong> \u2013 bathed<\/strong> at the three corners<\/strong> of this lake<\/strong>. This is why the shape of Satopanth Lake<\/strong> is triangular<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Satopanth Glacier<\/h3>\n

A little ahead from Satopanth Lake<\/strong>, the Satopanth Glacier<\/strong> comes into view, which is also called the path to heaven<\/strong>. It is said that on this glacier<\/strong>, there are seven steps<\/strong> that lead to heaven<\/strong>. However, usually, only three steps<\/strong> are visible on this glacier<\/strong>, while the rest remain covered under a blanket of snow and mist<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Suggested Read:\u00a0 Vasudhara Fall near on the way to Satopanth Lake<\/a><\/h5>\n
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Satopanth Lake Trek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How to Reach<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Haridwar<\/strong> and Rishikesh<\/strong> are approximately 310 km<\/strong> and 280 km<\/strong> respectively from Shri Badrinath Dham<\/strong>, while the distance from Dehradun<\/strong> to Shri Badrinath<\/strong> is about 325 km<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

From Rishikesh<\/strong>, you can travel by bus<\/strong>, including Vishwanath Bus Service<\/strong>, Uttarakhand Roadways<\/strong>, Himgiri<\/strong>, and Nanda Devi Bus Service<\/strong>, or by shared jeep-taxi<\/strong> to Peepalkoti<\/strong> for an overnight stay at the Biotourism Park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you have your own vehicle<\/strong>, you can also go directly to Shri Badrinath Dham<\/strong>. From Dehradun<\/strong>, the temporary capital of Uttarakhand<\/strong>, you can reach Joshimath<\/strong> via Vishwanath Bus Service<\/strong> and Uttarakhand Roadways<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Additionally, shared jeep-taxis<\/strong> and Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam<\/a> tourist vehicles<\/strong> can also take you directly to Shri Badrinath Dham<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The track<\/strong> to Satopanth Lake<\/strong> or Satopanth Sarovar<\/strong> begins from Shri Badrinath Dham<\/strong> along the right bank of the Alaknanda River<\/strong>. Note that this track<\/strong> should be undertaken in groups of 2 or 3<\/strong>, and it is advisable to have an experienced tour-travel guide<\/strong> accompany you.<\/p>\n

Trekking Details\/Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For first-time trekkers<\/strong>, this track<\/strong> is a 7-day trek<\/strong>, while for trained trekkers<\/strong>, it is 4 or 5 days<\/strong>. Let\u2019s explore the stages<\/strong> of this track<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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Satopanth Lake Trek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the first day<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On the first day<\/strong>, the 6 km trek<\/strong> is from Shri Badrinath Dham<\/strong> via Mata Murti Keshavprayag<\/strong> to Lakshmivan<\/strong>. Keshavprayag<\/strong>, located before Vasudhara<\/strong> and near Mana Village<\/strong>, is the confluence<\/strong> of the Saraswati<\/strong> and Alaknanda Rivers<\/strong>, and it is said that Saraswati<\/strong> disappeared<\/strong> from here.<\/p>\n

Lakshmivan<\/strong> is entirely a forest of sacred Bhojpatra (Birch trees)<\/strong>, and across the Alaknanda River<\/strong>, the massive Vasudhara Waterfall<\/strong> is visible.<\/p>\n

On the second day<\/strong>,<\/h3>\n

On the second day<\/strong>, after Lakshmivan<\/strong>, the next stage<\/strong> is Chakratiirth<\/strong>, located 12 km<\/strong> away. On the way is a place called Sahasradhara<\/strong>, which also has a camping site<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that oxygen levels<\/strong> are low here. However, at many places, beautiful small velvet meadows (Bugyals)<\/strong>, Bhojpatra forests<\/strong>, small and large glaciers<\/strong>, captivating waterfalls<\/strong>, and the sound of the fast-flowing Alaknanda River<\/strong> in the Himalayas<\/strong> will mesmerize you.<\/p>\n

On the third day<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On the third day<\/strong>, from Chakratiirth<\/strong>, after 4 km<\/strong>, you reach the magnificent Himalayan lake Satopanth<\/strong>. On the right of Satopanth Lake<\/strong> is the Chaukhamba Mountain<\/strong>, and on the left<\/strong> is the Nilkanth Peak<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The glacial waters<\/strong> from the Alakapuri Glacier<\/strong> flow into the Alaknanda River<\/strong> and first collect in Satopanth Lake<\/strong>. Beyond Satopanth<\/strong>, the most difficult terrain<\/strong> is the Heavenly Ascent (Swargarohini)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

According to legends<\/strong>, while going towards Swargarohini<\/strong>, the different Pandava brothers<\/strong> attained heavenly departure<\/strong> at different places, but eventually, only Yudhishthira<\/strong> and his companion Shwan<\/strong> were able to reach heaven<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It is also worth noting that above Satopanth Lake<\/strong>, there are Chandrakund<\/strong> and Suryakund<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Pawan Baba Kutiya<\/h3>\n

Nowadays, Pawan Baba<\/strong> also resides in Satopanth<\/strong>, from whom one can learn about the legends<\/strong> and folk tales<\/strong> related to Satopanth Lake<\/strong>. However, keep in mind that he may not always be available<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Trekking groups<\/strong> that have trekking equipment<\/strong> usually camp near Satopanth Lake<\/strong>. Here, the night temperature<\/strong> can sometimes drop to minus 10 degrees Celsius<\/strong>, so special caution<\/strong> is required; otherwise, it is safer to return 4 km down<\/strong> to Chakratiirth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

On this track<\/strong>, you will have ascended from Shri Badrinath<\/strong> at approximately 3300 meters (10,890 feet)<\/strong> to Satopanth Lake<\/strong> at around 4600 meters (15,186 feet)<\/strong>. Therefore, the trek<\/strong> should be started early, and it is advisable not to trek after 3\u20134 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Essential Equipment for this Trek<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For the Satopanth Glacier or Lake track<\/strong>, carry a good quality windproof and waterproof tent<\/strong>, a sleeping bag<\/strong> suitable for minus 10-degree temperatures<\/strong>, a mattress<\/strong>, a high-quality waterproof backpack<\/strong>, poncho<\/strong>, hat<\/strong>, sunglasses<\/strong>, gloves<\/strong>, trekking shoes<\/strong>, thermal wear<\/strong>, torch<\/strong>, toiletries<\/strong>, and necessary medicines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Food and Drink Arrangements<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On this track<\/strong>, there are no shops or dhabas<\/strong>, so carry food supplies<\/strong> and a small gas cylinder (butane cylinder)<\/strong> for cooking. Also, keep dry fruits<\/strong> and other essentials. The cold Himalayan water<\/strong> here is as good as mineral water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Remember not to go alone<\/strong> while trekking. Always have someone with you<\/strong>. On this trek<\/strong>, it is especially important to avoid noise<\/strong>, not wear flashy or bright clothes<\/strong>, do not damage vegetation<\/strong>, and never throw plastic or polythene waste<\/strong> anywhere. Bring it back and dispose of it in the municipal dustbins of Badrinath<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The beauty<\/strong>, adventure<\/strong>, and spirituality<\/strong> of the Satopanth Glacier<\/strong> and Lake in the Himalayas<\/strong>, as well as the purity of the Alaknanda River source<\/strong>, cannot be preserved without the support of nature lovers<\/strong>. So, let us enjoy nature in the Himalayas<\/strong> and embrace peace and spirituality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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