Kedar Tal

Location : 19 km. from Uttarkashi.
Altitude : 4901 meter  Above Sea Level.
Base : Gangotri.
Kedartal, the spectacular and enchanting lake is situated at a distance of about 18 kms. from Gangotri. It is negotiable through a rough and tough mountain trail. The lake is crystal clear with the mighty Thalaysagar (Sphatiklin) Peak, providing the splendid backdrop.
An enchanting lake , 4425mts, above sea level against the splendid back - drop of mighty Thalay Sagar Peak. Kedartal punctuated with breath stopping close view of Greater Himalayan peaks e.g. 
Thaleysagar (6904 mts), Brigupanth (6772 mts) and Jogin Group of peaks. The emerald lake with melting snow of Kedar glacier originates kedarganga, a tributary of Bhagirathi, considered as lord Shiva,'s contribution to Bhagirathi. One can encounter a good variety of high altitude fauna e.g. Bharal (blue sheep), Goral, Himalayan black bear with a great variety of birds. The trek is bit strenuous, but the rewards are very high. Accesible through a rough mountains trail, it is the base camp for trekking to surrounding peaks. Besides the peaks surrounding the lake you can also see the Banderpunch range.
Season :: July to September.

Trekking information about Kedar  Tal.