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Kedar
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19
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| Altitude
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4901
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| Base : |
Gangotri. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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Season
:: July to September.
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Trekking
information about Kedar Tal.
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