Satopanth - tourmet

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Sight Address : The nearest town is Badrinath. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The trek to Satopanth starts from Mana, 3 km ahead of Badrinath. Crossing the river, we have to trek the regular trekking route to Vasudhara, the trail ascends higher and one sees Vasudhara Falls at a distance on the other bank of Alakananda River. Then crossing a dangerous glacier, the local name of which is Dhano Glacier, one reaches Laxmivan, 5 km ahead of Vasudhara. The night stay is done at caves or tents, which is very essential on the route. Laxmiban is 13 km from Badrinath. The next day, if one starts early they can reach Chakratirth 5 km ahead, by crossing the Dhano Glacier, at mid-day. After taking a nap, one should immediately start for Sahasradara, 3 km ahead. The Satopanth Top from where Kuber Glacier, and Kuber Top is visible, is only 3 km from Sahasradhara. The back face of Mt. Nilkantha is visible from here. From here Satopanth Tal is only a 2 km trek

Satopanth

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Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

May to June and September to October

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 Hors

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Still Photo Camera Rs. : Still cameras, home video cameras are allowed in Himalayas but only inside the temple are normally not allowed. However please do check with the authorities concerned.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Vasudhara Restaurant ; C/O Narayan Place Hotel, Nr Bus Stand, Badrinath HO, Badrinath – 246422 ; Ph/M – 9319434529, 836424416 ; Food Serve – Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxies and other vehicles are also available between Rishikesh and Badrinath on hire. A Cab will charge about Rs 3,000-4,000 for travel from Dehradun to Badrinath.

BUS : There are many public and private buses from New Delhi, Rishikesh and Haridwar. Special tourist daily buses are also available from these places to Badrinath. It costs about Rs 700-900 per passenger.

Train : The nearest railway station to Badrinath is Rishikesh. Rishikesh railway station is situated 295kms before Badrinath on NH58. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Badrinath is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh. Taxis and buses are available from Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Joshimath and many other destinations to Badrinath.

Air : Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest airport to Badrinath. It is a domestic airport 326 km away from Badrinath and a Cab will charge about Rs 3,000-4,000 for travel from Dehradun to Badrinath. Nearest International airport is New Delhi (491 km), which is well connected to most of the major foreign cities.

Others : The journey will take around 10-12 horses and ponies leave around every half hour early in the mornings from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m.

Things to CarryEdit

Toilet kit, Nail Clipper, Scissors
Flash Light with extra batteries (3 Set)
Sun Glasses, Sun Hat, Monkey Cap, Woollen Gloves
Water bottles- unbreakable (Min 1 litters capacity) can be purchased in Haridwar
Note book, Pen, Pencils
Camera and film and extra batteries for electronic camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

Clothing : May – Heavy woollens/June-Sept – Light woollens/Oct.-Nov.- Heavy woollens.
Keep your tone low while exploring the temple.
Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.