Satopnath Lake in Uttaranchal :

One of the toughest trekking destination in the state of Uttarakhand in India is the Satopnath Lake or the Satopnath Tal. The place is a heaven on the earth. No single word can describe its sheer beauty and serenity. Satopnath in Uttarkhand is located at a height of 14, 300 feet. It is an amazing glacial lake of triangular shape nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas.

Whenever you go to the Satopnath at Uttarakhand you will have to go through the steep rugged roads with sharp edges. The mountain here is very rugged. It is really a challenge to a person who has a passion for mountains to go for a trek to Satopnath. There is the Garhwal Himalayas at the backdrop of the wonderful Satopnath lake.

The journey to Satopnath of Uttarakhand is quite a difficult one since there are frequent landslides on the roads along with all possible sorts of natural calamities. The site is situated in the vicinity of the Mana Village, on the way to Badrinath. Hence you can return to Badrinath from Satopnath Lake by trekking. This will take you another 3 days.

Uttarakhand's Satopnath lake lies at the foothills of the Badrinath and carries with it numerous mythological tales. As far as the legend goes, it is said that the divine trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh used to absorb themselves here and hence each of the corners of the triangular lake is named according to them. The people believe that the serenity of this place is protected by the Lords themselves.

How to Reach Satopnath Lake:

Nearest Airport :- Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun

Nearest Railhead :- Rishikesh Railway station