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In
the Garhwal Himalaya there is a lot to explore that is unusual,
unspoilt and different. Places that are more beautiful than the
well known spots. lakes of Garhwal himalayas are located between
2500 and 5000 mtr. above sea level, where human interference is
almost negligible. Some lakes are located at 4800mts. above
sea level like Panya Tal. Some famous lakes are Roopkund,
Rahashtra Tal, Vasuki Tal, Kagbhasundi Tal, Hemkund, Masar Tal,
Dodital, Deoria Tal are visited regularly by |
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and tourists. While some of them like Hemkund, Deoria Tal, Vasuki Tal,
Sahashtra Tal, Satopanth Lake are visited by religious person. |
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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
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| A
sparkling lake surrounded by
dense forests. The famous
Himalayan trouts are found in
abundance in the lake. Here is a
dazzling body of water in the
midst of an extremely dense
forest of oak, pine, and deodar.
Fed by natural springs in its
depths. It provides an idyllic
retreat for rest and
recreational activities like
angling, boating and bird
watching. The lake about three
kilometers in circumference,
calm and placed in a setting
equally calm and lovely, in
direct contract to what lies
ahead of the trek when, after a
few kilometers, the scenery will
change to rough, rugged and
awesome in its wild beauty. A
beautiful camping site, while
behind the lake is the
magnificent back - drop of the
blue sky playing with the mighty
peaks of the Himalayas truly a
veritable temple of nature. |
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| A
sparkling lake surrounded by
dense forests. The famous
Himalayan trouts are found in
abundance in the lake. Here is a
dazzling body of water in the
midst of an extremely dense
forest of oak, pine, and deodar.
Fed by natural springs in its
depths. It provides an idyllic
retreat for rest and
recreational activities like
angling, boating and bird
watching. The lake about three
kilometers in circumference,
calm and placed in a setting
equally calm and lovely, in
direct contract to what lies
ahead of the trek when, after a
few kilometers, the scenery will
change to rough, rugged and
awesome in its wild beauty. A
beautiful camping site, while
behind the lake is the
magnificent back - drop of the
blue sky playing with the mighty
peaks of the Himalayas truly a
veritable temple of nature. |
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| Sahashtra
Tal is nearly situates at
Khatling Glacier. Sahasratal is
on east of khatling glacier.
Nature has showed her rich
bounty on the valley of
Bhilangana, full of enchantment
with a panoramic view of the
snow-capped peaks and hanging
glaciers such as Jogin group,
Meru etc. The most outstanding
is sphetic Prishtwan, made of
white quartz, which from a
distance dazzles like the driven
snow. The snow tops of these
peaks are magnificent. |
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| Hemkund
( Lake of gold), is situated
nearly 29 kms from Joshimath via
Govindghat, is set in one of the
famous beauty spots of the
central
Himalayas
and has a lake of crystal clear
water located in beautiful
surrounding. The glaciers from
Hathi Parvat and Sapt shring
peaks feed the lake and a small
stream called Himganga flows out
of the lakes. |
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Vasuki
tal is an enchanting lake
approached from a steep climb of
14 kms from Kedarnath. The trek
from Kedarnath to Vasuki Tal is
a continous Ascent along a goat
track and it offers a panoramic
view Of Chaukhamba peaks. The
final trek to Vasuki Tal is
Downhill for 1 km. At the bottom
of this, one can see Rectangular
slabs of rocks.
A picturesque lake , 4135 mts.
Above sea level is encirecled by
lofty mountains and offers a
commanding view of Chaukhamba
peaks. Vasukital Lake, about kms
in radius, with crystal clear
waters will possibly take you
into an immediate trance. |
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| Roopkund
is situated at a height of 5029
metres in the lap of Trishul
massif.The mystery lake of
Roopkund has attracted many a
besotted traveler since the
discovery of human skeletons in
the lake and the glacier
descending into it. For many
years the origin of the
skeletons remained a mystery.
Some thought it to be the
remains of General Zorawar's
army that lost its way while
returning from Tibet. But the
popular belief, narrated in the
folk traditions about the
pilgrimage to Nanda Devi
undertaken by Raja Jasdhaval and
his wife the Garhwali Princess
Rani Balampa, who perished in a
hailstorm at Jurangali, appears
to be closer to the truth;
especially since the carbon
dating of the skeletons and its
anthropological studies point
towards the authenticity of this
folk-lore.The lake, surrounded
by rock strewn glaciers and snow
clad peaks, is magnificent. |
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| A
drive through the terraced
fields takes one to Chaurangi
Khal, a place 29 Kms. from
Uttarkashi. From there a 3 Kms.
track through lush green forests
takes one to Nachiketa Tal, a
tranquil spot. There is greenery
all around and a small temple at
the bank of the lake gives a
serene look to an otherwise
beautiful surroundings.
Nachiketa, the devout son of
saint Uddalak, is said to have
created this lake hence the
name.There is no accommodation
facility and visitors have
either to come back to
Uttarkashi or stay at the PWD
Inspection House at Chaurangi
Khal. |
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