Satopanth Trek FAQs

Satopanth lake is a triangular high altitude lake in Uttarakhand state.

Satopanth lake is perched at an altitude of 4600 mtrs above the sea level in Uttarakhand state.

Satopanth lake is a crystal clear green water which is situated in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state.

May, June, September and October are the best months to visit Satopanth.

Badrinath is the starting point of the Satopanth trek and it is a 22 km long trek in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.

You will need atleast 5 days to do this trek in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.

Satopanth trek is a moderate grade trek considering its altitude range. Rapid changes in weather may pose some challenges but once the sky gets clear and peaks reveal themselves, the views will be rewarding. It is a good trek to upgrade to if you’ve done a couple of treks in the Himalayan range.

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.

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

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

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

Yes this trek offers majestic view of snow crested Chaukhamba and many other peaks.

No camping is not permitted near Satopanth lake due to religious reasons.

Yes, if you would like to travel independently, you are invited to choose any of the trips at your convenient time frame for any number of people. Cost for private trip is fixed on the basis of group size, trek distance, trek time and duration. You can check out some Satopanth Lake Trekking Tour Packages