Saptrishi Kund Trek FAQs

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General FAQs

What is Saptrishi Kund?

Saptrishi Kund is a high altitude lake in Uttarkashi district. It is the main source of the holy river Yamuna.

What is the altitude of Saptrishi Kund?

Saptrishi Kund is situated at a height of 4421 meters above sea level in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand state.

What is the distance of Saptrishi Kund from Yamunotri?

Saptrishi Kund is situated at a distance of 7 km from Yamunotri.

What are the base and trek distances of the Saptrishi Kund trek?

Saptrishi Kund trek starts from Jankichatti and it is 16 kms long trek in Uttarakhand.

What is the difficulty level of the Saptrishi Kund trek?

Saptrishi Kund trek is the most challenging trek of Uttarakhand. It is a moderate to tough grade trek in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand state.

How many days are required to do this trek?

Trekkers need at least 2-3 days for this less explored trek of Uttarakhand.

Is it allowed to camp near the lake?

Yes, it is allowed to camp near Saptrishi Kund. You only need proper camping gears and sufficient food for yourself.

Do we need to hire a guide for this trek?

Yes, you should hire a local guide for Saptrishi Kund Trek because it is a less explored trek and at some point, you don’t ding any route so there are chances to lose your way. That's why it is good to hire a guide for Saptrishi Kund.

What is the best time to visit Saptrishi Kund?

Ans:- April, June, September and October are the best months to visit Saptrishi Kund.

Do I need any prior experience for this trek?

Yes, the experience of at least 4-5 treks which are 02 week-long treks ranging from 3500-4500mts would come in handy to do a trek like Saptrishi Kund Trek.

Is Saptrishi Kund trek safe?

Yes, the Saptrishi Kund Trek is safe. The level of difficulty for the Saptrishi Kund Trek is moderate, so the route is not very dangerous. Staying attentive while trekking ensures safety.

However, euttaranchal.com always provides its trekkers with professional guidance and supervision. Your safety is our utmost priority.

Which type of shoes should I buy?

Good trekking shoes are the most important part of the trek, so you have to be very careful before buying it. You can go through our Article “Important things to carry for trekking” to get an idea of important things to carry for trekking.

Any experience required for this trek?

Yes, experience of atleast 02 week long treks ranging from 3500-4500mts would come in handy to do a trek like Saptrishi Kund Trek.

How do we prepare for such a Trek?

Ans:- Here is a guide to prepare you for the trek. Beginners guide for high altitude trek

Is this trek suitable for beginners?

No, we don’t suggest beginners do this high-altitude trek. You must have prior high-altitude trekking experience for the Saptrishi Kund trek.

What is the important equipment to carry for Saptrishi Kund Trek?

You can check all the important things to carry for trekking. Check out the list:- Important things to carry for trekking