Satopanth Tal Badrinath Trek

Early morning catch the bus to Badrinath from and have lunch en-route. On reaching , pay obeisance at the Badrinath temple and take the blessings of the deity. Check it at a hotel, have dinner and overnight stay.

Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and commence a short 3 km trek to Mana (you can take local taxi as well), the last village of India on the Indo-Tibetan border. After getting your permits checked, make your advancement towards the

After a couple of hours, the surging sound of the water plunging from a height will suddenly hit your ears. On walking closer to the sound, the sight of Vasundhara Fall will come into your eyes. This cascading waterfall has medicinal properties and has been scientifically proved. Absorb the beauty of the waterfall and start treading through the thick birch forests of Laxmi Van. Walk 4 km further on the moraines and you’ll come across your campsite at Laxmi Van.

Capture the beautiful sunrise view and gear up for today’s trek. This is a short yet scenic trek which will cross the Satopanth Valley. The well-marked trail is dotted with the green patches amidst the vast terminal moraines of Dhano Glacier.

On the way, you can see the colourful alpine flowers blooming in the valley, after which the glorious view of the three benevolent peaks of Bhagirathi will first appear at the Satopanth Valley. Gradually climb the steep ridge of Sahastradhara to Chakratirtha camping grounds. On reaching the campsite, roll on the ground and gaze at the glaring west face of Mount Neelkanth.

Unzip your tents early morning, to have a tempting view of Chaukhamba in the centre, Neelkanth , Satopanth and Parvati Peaks on your left and Balakun on your right. Sip a cup of tea, while getting drenched in the enigmatic aura of the colossal hills.

Now get ready to meander through the puzzling maze of boulders and moraines. You may also hear the perpetual tumbling sound of the avalanches throughout the valley. This is a tricky stretch so be patient while crossing it. In the last 2 km trek, you may have to deal with a couple of steep slopes and walk over the loose soil scattered over the glacial moraines. On reaching the top of the ridge, you will see the first sight of the triangular shaped, Satopanth Lake.

The breath-taking views from the emerald lake will sweep you off your feet. You can also see a saint known as Mauni Baba who resides near the lake and has stopped talking from a very long time. There is a common belief that he can live on only sun and air if food is unavailable. After spending some time here, start descending to Chakratirtha campsite. The 5 km return trek to Chakratirtha can be completed in a couple of hours.

Wake up to the chirps of the playful birds, post breakfast pack your tent to start descending all the way down to Mana village. Follow the same trail that you took for reaching Chakratirtha from Mana. This 15 km trek can be completed in 5-6 hours. On reaching Mana, take the taxi ride to Badrinath, check in at a hotel and have an overnight stay there.

After having a nutritious and healthy breakfast, check out from the hotel and leave for Rishikesh