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Himalaya Trekkers (HT) is organising Satopanth Tal trek in the month of June 2015. We will start
from Haridwar as following:
Fixed Departure Dates:
14th Jun’15 (Day 1) to 21st Jun’15 (Day 5), Haridwar to Haridwar
*** Trekkers are advised to reach Haridwar by 13th Jun. The next day is a long journey by car
to Badrinath.
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The trek Highlights:
Length: 8 days; Haridwar to Haridwar. 6 days of trekking. Walking from Mana village (near
Badrinath) to Satopanth Tal, exploring Swargarohini glacier and back to Mana (Near
Badrinath) around 50 km. One can reach to Haridwar and get back directly to New Delhi
through overnight trains and buses.
Access: Haridwar is well connected by train from New Delhi and Kolkata. Frequent bus
services from Delhi ISBT.
Highest Point: Satopanth Tal ~ 4600m/15100 ft.
Grade: Moderate
Seasons: Mid May/June and September/October
Further Options: Explore the surrounding Swargarohini glacier area.
About Satopanth Tal trek:
The mythical lake trek route to Satopanth Tal encompasses the flavor of high altitude feature,
walking on boulder, moraine, glacier and knife edge ridge are enthralling. Captivating peak views
are hard to believe. This triangular shaped glacial lake lies above 15000 ft and believed to be the
“the road to truth” ( Satya Ki Pantha) . The Panch Pandavas of epic Mahabharata took this difficult
trail to try to reach the heaven. At different places on the trail, the legends still live, and the names
bear the resemblance of the myth. Towering Satopanth peak looms over the lake along with the
Chowkhamba, Neelkanth and Balakun. Many people believe that the Brahma, Vishnu and
Maheshswar, take bathe in the lake in an auspicious day. Adventurous local people and Sadhus
visit this lake in the monsoon for pilgrimage.
Access to Badrinath (The trek base): Haridwar is well connected by train from Delhi and
Kolkata. Frequent regular and Volvo bus service from Delhi Kashimiri Gate ISBT.
Depending upon team members we can arrange a car pickup from Haridwar to Badrinath and
back. The cost will be on actual basis and shared by the team members.
If you want to reach and return from Badrinath by public vehicle then:
a) Take early morning bus service from Haridwar to directly Badrinath or till Joshimath.
Direct buses leave by 5 am. The state operated Bus terminus 9referred as Roadways) is just
opposite to the railway station. Privately operated buses start just 2 minutes walking from
here. In the summer during Char Dham Yatra, buses are packed. It takes 11/12 hours to
reach Joshimath. Look for a shared Jeep service or book a car till Badrinath. It may take up
to 14 hours.
b) From Badrinath early in the morning board the direct bus for Haridwar/Rishikesh. It will
take 12 hours. From Rishikesh, it is only 25 Km journey to Haridwar by frequent bus
service.
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Brief trip itinerary: For detailed route information please check the following link:
http://himalayatrekker.com/satopanth-tal-trek
Day 1: Drive from Haridwar drive to Badrinath – 310 Km – 11/12 hrs - Night stay at Badrinath
Day 2 Trek to Laxmivan – 9 Km – 6 hours
Day 3: Trek to Chakrateerta – 11 Km – 6 hours
Day 4: Trek to Satopanth Tal – 5 Km – 3 hours
Day 5: Explore the Swargarohini area, hike towards Chowkhamba and back – 8 Km – 5 hours
Day 6: Trek from Satopant Tal to Bandhar – 14 Km – 6/7 hours
Day 7: Trek to Badrinath – 11 Km – Night stay at Badrinath
Day 8: Drive back to Haridwar – 310 Km – 11/12 hours
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Cost & Services for Fixed Departure treks:
Cost: 11800
(INR) per person (Badrinath to Badrinath) + 3.09% Service Tax
The cost Rs 11800 essentially includes everything a trekker may need during the trek and stay at
Badrinath. However the details are mentioned below:
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Two nights stay at Badrinath (Day1 & Day7) on sharing basis and dinner.
Car drop from Badrinath to trek starting point Mana and from Mana to Badrinath back.
The trek fee.
Trekking for 6 days which will include professional Guide, Cook, Helper, Porter cost for carrying
central logistics, provisions, utensils etc.
Regular Indian style vegetarian food during the trek including breakfast, packed/hot lunch
(depending upon the time you reach a campsite), snacks, dinner along with coffee/tea/soup.
3/4 men Tents, Kitchen tents.
Sleeping mattress and Sleeping bag
Any equipment required (Ropes, Carabiners, Ice Axe etc.)
All the permit fees and camping charges.
We would reduce the load of the trekkers by carrying the sleeping bags and other non essential
things which trekkers will not require while walking and will be carried by our porters. We adjust
the load accordingly that a trekker has to carry around 7/8 Kg load comfortably and can enjoy the
beauty of nature at its best. However if any trekker needs a porter to carry his/her personal
rucksack then the same has to be informed us at least a week before starting the trek. The
arrangement of the same will be done with an additional charge of Rs 1500/bag (Not
weighing more than 10Kg) for the entire duration of the trek.
It does not include any cost which belongs to personal in nature and not explicitly mentioned
above.
Contact us:
Saptarshi Roy (Sapta): E-mail:[email protected]/[email protected]
Mobile: +91 9836133166/ +91 9477877559 (Kolkata)
Krishnendu Banerjee (Krish): E-mail: [email protected]
Mobile: +91 8826791702 (Delhi)
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