Summiters - Sathopanth Tal

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Sathopanth Taal is a pristine lake nestled in the deep Kumaon Himalayas. The Lake is revered among Hindu's as it was visited by the Pandavas on their journey to heaven. The holy trinity of Hinduism - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are said to be meditating on the three corners of the lake. Mythology aside, Sattopanth Tal is a splendor to the eyes. Its pristine water reflects the infinite blue and transports you to the land of the Gods. Come to the playground of the Gods, come to Satopanth Tal.

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Satopanth Tal Retracing the footsteps of the Pandavas

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atopanth Tal is a triangular shaped

lake located in the heart of the

Himalayas. The crystal clear lake is located

in a beautiful valley flanked by mighty

Himalayan snow peaks. From left to right,

stand Mt. Neelkanth (21,638 feet), Mt.

Satopanth (23,206 feet), Mt. Swargarohini

(20,507 feet), Mt. Chaukhamba I (23,413

feet) and Mt. Balakun (20,040 feet).

According to Hindu mythology, Satopanth

Tal marks the route taken by the Panch

Pandavas on their Swarga Yatra. The

journey to this mythological lake is marked

by places with names dedicated to

Pandavas.

This triangular lake has a perimeter of one

Kilometer. On its three corners, meditate

the holy trinity -Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva,

thereby balancing the three aspects of this

universe – Creation, Sustenance and

Destruction.

Come to the Gods. Come to Satopanath

Tal.

Level: Moderate

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Day 1: Delhi to Haridwar overnight

journey by train

Day 2: Haridwar to Joshimath by road

Day 3: Drive to Badrinath Mana

Trek Chamtoli to Lakhmivan Camp in

tents

Day 4: Lakhsmivan Bandhar

Chakrateerth Camp

Day 5: Chakrateerth Satopanth Tal

Day 6: Reserve Day

Day 7: Trek to Swagarohini Base

View of Chaukambha Return to

Satopanth tal

Day 8: Satopanth Tal Chakrateerth

Bandhar

Day 9: Bandhar Lakshmivan

Chamtoli Mana Drive to Badrinath

Stay in Hotel.

Day 10: Drive from Badrinath to

Haridwar Overnight journey by train to

Delhi

Day 11: Reach Delhi

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Summiters Adventures

` 12,000 per head

(Ex.Delhi & min. 10 member group)

[email protected]

www.summiters.net

+91-974.036.0365

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FAQ

Q: What does the price include?

A: The price includes:

Transportation

Vegetarian Food (Breakfast,

Lunch, Dinner)

Guide charges

Equipment – Sleeping bags and

mats

Permits

Q: Who can do this trek?

A: This is a moderate trek. Ideally, one

needs to have done a few treks prior to

attempting this trek. Be prepared for

lots of physical exertion! Make sure you

drink lots of water to avoid

dehydration.

Q: What should I carry?

A: The following items are a must:

2 liter water bottle (with water)

A sun hat and sun shades

Good trekking shoes – Not your

regular Nike, Puma, Adidas,

Reebok. You don’t want to be

trekking with blisters on your

feet. Ouch! Ask us, we can help

you pick a good pair.

A toilet kit

1 Torch with spare batteries

Loads of enthusiasm

Q: What NOT to do?

A: Our treks are of course fun, but we

have fun responsibly. We are sensitive

to the environment – no littering. We

also enjoy the silence and therefore we

do not shout and scare away the birds

and animals. Remember, this is not

tourism – we are passionate trekkers

and we want to keep coming back.

Q: What food do you provide?

A: Simple vegetarian food. Nothing

extravagant, nor will you sleep with

empty stomachs. You will be hungry

and anything served will taste gourmet.

Q: How can I prepare myself?

A: Take daily jogs or walks. Hit the

gym or even better do some smaller

Western ghats treks with us.

Q: How cold does it get?

A: It depends on where you come from,

but from an Indian context – it can get

quite cold. The temperature in the

higher regions can touch -2 degrees at

night. So be prepared and carry warm

clothing. Although multiple layers will

serve the purpose, it can get quite

heavy and uncomfortable. Your best

bet would be to buy a professional high

altitude jacket.

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Terms and Conditions

*All about the illusive star*

Here are our conditions:

Booking must be confirmed 30 days prior to date of departure by

paying the full amount – It takes lot of effort, time and money in

planning the trek in remote locations. So please give us enough time

to make your journey a lifetime’s journey.

Cancellation policy – We plan everything for you well in advance, so

that your trip is hassle-free and as smooth as possible. This means

that porter fees, permits, accommodation expenses are all paid in

advance. Any cancellation will mean inconvenience and loss to all

the people involved in making your journey successful. Therefore, it

is only fair to pass on the accrued costs to you. Our policy is:

o Cancellation prior to 7 days from date of departure – `2,500

o Cancellation between 7 days and 0 hrs. – `8,500