Satopanth Lake Trek

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Homestay

Drive Distance: 285 KM  |  Drive Duration: 10-11 Hours  |  Altitude: 6200 feet

Joshimath is almost 285 KM away from Dehradun. It takes about 10-11 hours to get to Joshimath via taxi. So, make sure you get to Dehradun one night before so you can leave for Badrinath early morning the next day, and get a few hours to rest or to reach the destination on time and to avoid any delays due to traffic jams. During your drive to Joshimath, you will get to see the 5 Prayags starting from Devprayag after crossing Rishikesh. Once you reach the Joshimath our leader will take you to the homestay there.

You can book transport from us, which will pick you up from Dehradun Railway Station in the morning at 6:00 AM. Bolero cab costs 8500 and will be shared by 6-7 trekkers, and Tempo Traveller costs 12,500 and will be shared by 11-12 trekkers. The transport charge is not included in the trek cost. It is to be split amongst trekkers and pay the driver directly. Otherwise, you can easily reach Joshimath by private taxis and cabs from Dehradun, Haridwar and Rishikesh. After arrival at Joshimath, you will get your overnight stay at a hotel/Guesthouse.

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Activities

Tent

Lunch  | Dinner 

Drive: 45 KM  |  Altitude: 11950 feet  |  Trek Distance: 9 KM  |  Trek Duration: 4-5 Hours  |  Trail Grade: Moderate

Today is the first day of our trek. We start our Trek after having breakfast from Joshimath. There will be 2 hours drive to Mana (the last village Indo Tibetan border) which is 3 km from Badrinath and then after the short briefing session, we will start our trek to 1st Campsite Laxmivan which is 9 km distance from Mana. After getting our permits checked, we make our advancement towards the Vasundhara Falls. The initial trails are narrow and each one has to walk in a line. As you walk further you will see that the mighty Alaknanda River is flowing at your right side. After working for a couple of hours, the gushing sound of the water plunging from a height will suddenly hit your ears. As you go closer to the sound the site of the mesmerizing Vasundhara fall comes into your eyes. Walk 4 km further on the moraines and boulder area and you will come across the beautiful Campsite at Laxmivan (the thick birch forests). After reaching there, you can explore the Campsite and click beautiful pictures of the landscape. Overnight stay in tents. 

Trek Leader

Activities

Tent

Breakfast  | Lunch  | Dinner 

Altitude: 13700 feet  |  Trek Distance: 7 KM  |  Trek Duration: 5-6 hours  |  Trail Grade: Moderate to Difficult

Wake up early to capture the beautiful sunrise view and gear up for today’s trek as the trails get more challenging than the previous day. We will start our trek to the next Campsite i.e Chakratirtha which is 7 km from Laxmivan and it takes 6 to 7 hours to reach there. We start our trek with sharp Ascent through boulders and scree to Sahastra Dhara. After walking 2-3 km, you’ll see Alakapuri Glacier with Nar and Narayan Peak in the background and as you crosses Sahastra Dhara, the view of Neelkanth peak and Chaukhamba peak will open up. You will cross few little streams and walk across a flat area with dozens of streams flowing and merging with each other. After walking for a few more km you reach the Chakratirtha campsite. At this Campsite the temperature rapidly decreases so stay warm with proper clothings. Overnight stay in tents 

Trek Leader

Activities

Tent

Breakfast  | Lunch  | Dinner 

Altitude: 14400 feet  |  Trek Distance: 5+5 KM  |  Trek Duration: 7-8 hours  |  Trail Grade: Moderate to Difficult

Wake up early with blissful morning views of Chaukhamba in the centre Neelkanth, Satopanth and Parvati peaks on your left and Balakun on your right. Have a hot cup of tea, while getting drenched in the enigmatic aura of the colossal hills. Now get ready for the final destination of your trek i.e. Satopanth Lake. Although today’s trail distance is short with an easy ascent, but the trail goes through tricky boulder & moraines sections. Just be careful while crossing those sections and do firm stepping on boulders. On reaching the top of the ridge, you will get the first sight of the triangular-shaped, Satopanth Lake. The breathtaking views of the green lake will sweep you off your feet. Also, you can see a saint known as Mauni Baba there who resides near the lake. After spending the everlasting moments there and clicking some of the great pictures we will return back to our Campsite i.e Chakratritha. Overnight stay in tents.

Trek Leader

Activities

Homestay

Breakfast  | Lunch 

Altitude: 10800 feet  |  Trek Distance: 14 KM  |  Trek Duration: 5-6 hours  |  Trail Grade: Moderate  |  Drive: 45 KM

Wake up to the sounds of chirping birds, post breakfast pack your stuff and start descending all the way down to Mana and then Badrinath. Today’s trek is quite long but it’s not that difficult as you have to descend down the trails only. It will take 5- 6 hours to reach Mana village and then walk another 2 km to Badrinath. Admire the beautiful landscape one last time before reaching Badrinath, Click a few more pictures. On reaching Badrinath, directly head off on a car drive to the Joshimath. It will take 2 hours to reach Joshimath. On reaching Joshimath, check into the homestays/hotels there and take a hot bath after a while and explore the place. Overnight stay at hotel/guesthouse.

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Drive Distance: 285 KM  |  Drive Duration: 10-11 Hours  |  Altitude: 6200 feet

This is the last day of your trekking journey friends. On this day you have to leave your hotel rooms, board your vehicle if you book with us and drive back to Dehradun which will take 10-11 hours. Make your further travel booking accordingly.

Trek Leader

Activities

Tent

Breakfast  | Lunch  | Dinner 

Buffer day only will be used in case of bad weather or other unexpected conditions on the trek, and the trek leader will take the call.

If buffer day is used, you must pay us an additional (INR) 2950 per day (INR) +5% GST. Trek Leader will collect the money if you use the buffer day. If the reserved day is not used, then you can use it to visit Rishikesh.

The Satopanth Lake trek might be a bit challenging. It's moderately tough with beautiful alpine scenery, serene views, and high-altitude trekking. If you're ready to take on a bit more difficulty and love peaceful, off-the-beaten-path experiences, this trek will be rewarding and memorable for you!

During the Satopanth Lake trek daytime temperatures range from 12°C to 18°C, making for pleasant trekking conditions. At night, it can get chilly, with temperatures dropping to 4°C to -2°C. The crisp, cool air adds to the charm, but make sure to pack warm layers for the evenings!

The best time for the Satopanth Lake trek is from late May to September. During these months, the weather is mild, with clear skies and beautiful views. The snow has melted, making the trails safer, and the lush surroundings come to life. It’s the perfect season to enjoy the serene lake and stunning mountain scenery!

You will be accommodated in 3 Men Tents on twin sharing basis. The tents Hikers 360 uses on the trek are 3 plus in which you get enough space for your rucksack and even you get inner & outer gate space for your trekking shoes, trek poles and wet clothes.

Hikers 360 uses well planned nutritious meal menu suitable for high-altitude treks. We provide a full nutritious diet that changes every day. As you wake up in the morning, we serve Milk/Lemon Tea. After that, our Breakfast varies from Bread and Butter/Jam, Poha, Daliya, Sandwiches, Upma, Paranthas and Cornflakes and milk etc. Lunch mainly comprises of Roti, Veggies, Puri with Chole and Rice. After lunch, we serve evening snacks with Tea / Coffee / Soup. In Dinner, we serve Roti, Sabji, Rice, Dal, Salade, Pickle and Desserts. We also serve refreshments (Fruits, Juice, Chocolates, Dry Fruits and Biscuits).

Trekking with Hikers 360 Adventures means you’re trekking with an expert trek leader and experienced local guide. Our leaders are certified mountaineers, first aid responders and search & rescue train. Also, we carry safety Equipment (Ropes, Harness, Carabiners, Jumar, Descender and Ice axe etc.), Medical kit and Oxygen cylinders as required per trek to face any kind of unforeseen situations. So it is safe to trek with us.

A Hikers 360 Adventures team consisting of a qualified Trek leader, Trek Guide, Porters, Cook and support staff.

Our transportation cost is mentioned on each trek, or you can check the inclusion and exclusion tab to see if transportation is included or not. We arrange transport for you and it may be shared by you or the group and the cost is on an actual basis.

Yes, you need adventure sports insurance. As you know, adventure travel has inherent risks and dangers that travel insurance covers, including medical emergencies and evacuations. Therefore, assess how likely it is that you’ll run into any of these issues.

We expect you to carry your personal backpacks on your own, but for any reason you are not able to carry your bag, then you can opt for offloading option by informing us 7 days before the trek so that we can make suitable arrangements for you and offloading in between the trip is not an option.

The trek details page gives a list of things that are essential for this trek. Check the "Things to Carry" on the Trek Itinerary page.

Yes, you can rent trekking gear and other equipment from Hikers 360. Go to our website Rent Gear page and select the date according to your trek date. Here you can find amazing deals on trekking gear rental.

A trekking pole is helpful on the trek. It gives you stability and balance and reduces fatigue. If you want a trekking pole on rent, go to our website and select the rent gear, and get the best deals on rent gear.

You can carry medicines prescribed by your doctor, if any. Although we have our First Aid kit with us on each trek, we suggest you carry some painkillers, Volini spray, kneecap, Electrals/ORS, etc.

Generally, people prefer Diamox for easy acclimatization, but we strictly avoid this kind of acclimatization. We encourage our trekkers to a natural acclimatization process. Hence you shouldn't be on the Diamox course before the start of the trek.

Drinking Alcohol or any other intoxication during the trek is strictly prohibited. Alcohol or this type of stuff dehydrates our body and at high altitudes, dehydration becomes a big cause of Altitude Sickness.

We have expert leaders who are experienced in First Aid on all our events but still, there might be situations under which an emergency evacuation might be needed. If this kind of situation arises, we are committed to making a safe evacuation for you in an emergency. Also, we will make all necessary & adequate arrangements for your evacuation to the nearest road head or hospital. The participant himself would pay any additional expenses incurred during the process. Our company will not be liable to pay for these expenses.

The maximum group size of our treks by any region is 15 participants. We focus on individual attention and the safety of our trekkers.

Yes, we do have our minimum group size as we require just 5 persons to depart. We had never cancelled or combined with other trekking companies any of our group of 5 persons from departure dates.

The toilet tents will be set up on each campsite. Inside the toilet tent, one pit hole would be digged with the help of a shovel, a heap of mud and one shovel kept beside the pit (it is used to spread the mud after you have done your business). Use it in Indian style.

It is not mandatory, but they expect a little token of goodwill gesture and appreciation from you. As a group, you can collect money and distribute it to the local staff by yourself.