Satopanth Tal is a triangular lake with pristine green water between snow-covered peaks. 4600 meters is its altitude above sea level. High above the Chamoli area of Uttarakhand, Satopanth Tal is a lake close to Badrinath Shrine. 

In addition to its religious significance, Satopanth is now a popular hike in Uttarakhand. The tourists can see the Himalayas from this glacier hike. The location must be in your BADRINATH TOUR PACKAGE.

Satopanth trek 

Revered for its purity and charisma, the pea-green Satopanth Lake entices many intrepid travelers to prepare for the start of the Satopanth Tal trip. 

The virgin track that goes to Satopanth can be accessible easily by crossing Lakshmi Van and Chakratirtha. Throughout this worthwhile hike, you will have an unhindered view of numerous peaks, including the snow-covered Chaukhamba. Reaching this lake will provide you with both mental and spiritual euphoria. 

Hikers who follow the trail to the lake will be rewarded with abundant breathtaking scenery, including snow-capped peaks, rolling hills with pine and oak trees, and bubbling streams and creeks. Satopanth Lake is one of the most appealing place to visit in Badrinath.

History of Satopanth Lake

According to Hindu legends and Mythology, the Tridevas, or the three devas, Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesha (Shiva), meditated on the corners of this lake. According to legend, on every Ekadashi, the trinities immerse themselves sacredly in the waters of Satopanth Lake. On the eleventh day of the solar and lunar fortnights, Hindus consider it auspicious to bathe in Satopanth Lake.

The locals also think this bird species lives here and cleans the lake by collecting chemicals. There are no other places to find these birds. According to local legend, they are the Gandharvas perdue, who protect the lake from evil.

Hindus hold that at Lakshmi Van and Chakratirtha, Goddess Lakshmi and her husband Narayan engaged in penance. The valley's round meadow encircling the towering mountains was formed by the weight of Narayan's Sudarshana Chakra, according to a fantastic legend concerning the indent made at Chakratirtha.