Uttarakhand’s high-altitude lakes are beautiful water bodies, generally glacial in origin, surrounded by high snow-capped hills and green valleys. Rich in biodiversity, these lakes are ecological gems because they support various kinds of flora and fauna.
Here are 5 stunning high altitude lakes in Uttarakhand you should visit
1. Roopkund lake
Roopkund Lake is one of the most renowned lakes in Uttarakhand. The altitude of this lake is five thousand meters above sea level. Roopkund Lake is situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Trishul Peak can be easily seen from here.
2. Kedar Tal
Kedartal is regarded as Uttarakhand’s most stunning and mysterious lake. This lake is situated 5,000 meters above sea level in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is easy to see Thalyasagar peak from Kedar bottom.
3. Sattal Lake
Sattal Lake is situated 23 kilometres from Nainital. This lake is regarded as a group of seven lakes, hence it is called Sattal Lake. It is located in a region with a lot of oak trees surrounding it. Here, too, the sound of birds can make you spell-free.
4. Satopanth Tal
At 4,600 meters above sea level, there is a glacier lake called Satopanth Tal that has a triangle shape. It is related to Hindu mythology and is regarded as sacred. Stunning vistas of the towering peaks, such as Neelkanth, Chaukhamba and Swargarohini, can be seen from the tranquil lake.
5. Brahmatal
Brahmatal is a high-altitude lake located around 3,400 meters. It is famous for its winter trek, which provides breathtaking views of the surrounding snow-covered mountains, including Trishul and Nanda Ghunti.
