Satopanth Tal Trekking in June / Completed Successfully

roy_supratim05 · Dec 28th, 2007, 10:49

Hi All,

We were planning for Satopanth Tal trek in June 2008 first or second week. Gathered some info. from books and blogs and threads, also collected pictures. Now my queries are:

1. Can we stay in Mana in spite of Badrinath?
2. Is June first/second week is a good time for this trek?
3. How tough and risky is this trek?
4. Is there any faster way to reach Badrinath than Hrishikesh - Srinagar - Badrinath?
5. Porter & Guide - Rate / Availability / Any contact?

please suggest. Thanks in advance.

roy_supratim05 · Dec 29th, 2007, 16:35

why no body is answering !! is this trek is very hard ?? I believe at least some members in IM would have done this trek ?? plz. suggest.

naniravi · Dec 31st, 2007, 12:00

Guide Hira Parmar from mana village
094115 35857.Ask him your queries. Happy trekking.

Dilliwala · Jan 10th, 2008, 06:21

Mana wud have only basic accommodation.

If you are coming from the east, u can save some time and distance by:
a) taking the 3009 Doon Express from Howrah to Kotdwara. That's if u don't mind waiting the 2.5 hour wait at Najibabad.
b) Taking any train from Cal that passes thru Najibabad, and get off there.

From Kotdwara, u will get a bus or jeep that will take u to Pauri/Shrinagar. Either direct, or change at Pauri. From Pauri u might even get transport that will take u to Joshimath during the season. From Shrinagar, u will get transport taking u to Joshimath, maybe Badrinath also.

If u get off at Najibabad, u may get something direct to Pauri, otherwise take the first vehicle to Kotdwara.

roy_supratim05 · Jan 10th, 2008, 10:37

so no way to reach Badrinath in one day, it would be hectic also. anyway thanks for the tips.

Dilliwala · Jan 10th, 2008, 16:55

If u arrive early morning at Najibabad or Kotdwara, it will certainly not take longer than via Haridwar/Rishikesh to get to Joshimath. Of course the problem there is the one-way system; so long as u are able to leave J'math between 4.30-5 pm, u'll get to Badrinath. Obviously this bit has to be dealt with at very short notice, regardless of route.

roy_supratim05 · Jan 11th, 2008, 10:28

what is the gate timings in Joshimath??

Dilliwala · Jan 11th, 2008, 18:09

First gate 6.30 am, last gate 4.30 pm. Every 2.5 hours in between. Same times for both directions.

Here's a few threads that will give u more info on Satopanth trek:
Satopanth Tal Trekking
http://www.indiamike.com/india/uttar...photos-t13059/
http://www.indiamike.com/india/trekk...l-pics-t39465/
satopanth-swargarohini trek completed
http://www.indiamike.com/india/trekk...-1-day-t35940/
Badrinath - Mana and beyond

As a guide, Hira Parmar's name/contact pops up on more than one occasion.

roy_supratim05 · Jan 24th, 2008, 10:45

Anybody had been to Satopanth Taal last year?? Will there be lots of snow in June on the way to Satopanth Taal??

Dilliwala · Jan 24th, 2008, 16:55

Threads 1 and 3 in my list above were about June treks. U cud ask in those threads directly for more info.

roy_supratim05 · Mar 14th, 2008, 23:28

We got some extra day in hand. So now we are starting on 6th June and returning 22nd June. Thinking of adding VoF with Satopanth Tal. Made a rough itinerary -

Day 1: Board Doon Express
Day 2: On Train
Day 3: Reach Haridwar -> Hrishikesh -> Rudraprayag (stay)
Day 4: Rudraprayag -> Badrinath (stay)
Day 5: Stay and acclimatize at Badrinath (hike to Dumkal Kharak)
Day 6: Badrinath -> Mana -> Chamtoli -> Laxmivan (camp)
Day 7: Laxmivan -> Bandhar -> Chakrateerth (camp)
Day 8: Chakrateerth -> Satopanth Tal (camp)
Day 9: Satopanth Tal -> Chakrateerth -> Bandhar (camp)
Day10: Bandhar -> Laxmivan -> Chamtoli -> Mana -> Badrinath (stay)
Day11: Badrinath -> Govindghat -> Ghangharia (stay)
Day12: Ghangharia -> VoF -> Ghangharia -> Govindghat -> Joshimath (stay)
Day13: Joshimath -> Hrishikesh -> Haridwar (stay)
Day14: Stay at Haridwar
Day15: Board Doon Express
Day16: On Train
Day17: Reach Howrah

Q1. Am I hurrying?

Q2. Will I see flower in VoF in mid June?

Dilliwala · Mar 15th, 2008, 00:33

1. Days 12 & 13 are too tight. Spread them over 3 days. U won't even have to change your train date.

2. Not as many as in July or August.

Amitava343 · Apr 29th, 2008, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by roy_supratim05

We got some extra day in hand. So now we are starting on 6th June and returning 22nd June. Thinking of adding VoF with Satopanth Tal. Made a rough itinerary -

Day 1: Board Doon Express
Day 2: On Train
Day 3: Reach Haridwar -> Hrishikesh -> Rudraprayag (stay)
Day 4: Rudraprayag -> Badrinath (stay)
Day 5: Stay and acclimatize at Badrinath (hike to Dumkal Kharak)
Day 6: Badrinath -> Mana -> Chamtoli -> Laxmivan (camp)
Day 7: Laxmivan -> Bandhar -> Chakrateerth (camp)
Day 8: Chakrateerth -> Satopanth Tal (camp)
Day 9: Satopanth Tal -> Chakrateerth -> Bandhar (camp)
Day10: Bandhar -> Laxmivan -> Chamtoli -> Mana -> Badrinath (stay)
Day11: Badrinath -> Govindghat -> Ghangharia (stay)
Day12: Ghangharia -> VoF -> Ghangharia -> Govindghat -> Joshimath (stay)
Day13: Joshimath -> Hrishikesh -> Haridwar (stay)
Day14: Stay at Haridwar
Day15: Board Doon Express
Day16: On Train
Day17: Reach Howrah

Q1. Am I hurrying?

Q2. Will I see flower in VoF in mid June?

I have been to Satopanth. Stay at Badrinath and trek to the Tal. Thre are caves on the way. Provisions are required. What I missed and you should not nobody has stated it becouse nobody visits them.
Go to Suraj Kund and Som Kund and upto Swargorohini. Most guides may/maynot know the way to Suraj Kund and Som Kund. According to the size of the Moon (Som)there will be water in the Somkund. Full moon full Amavashya no water Interesting isint it.
Have to register at Mana with the ITBP.
Amitava343

roy_supratim05 · May 1st, 2008, 09:02

Hi Amitava,

How many extra days should I need to visit Surya Kund & Som Kund?? Was there any problem while registering in ITBP??

Amitava343 · May 1st, 2008, 15:49

No Problem you just have to enter your names with them and those of your guides, better take Identity cards with you (always)just in case they don't ask these.
As far as I know it will be just another extra day at the Tal. You have to go over hudge bolders most guide would simply discourage you. These tals are just beyond the original Satopanth tal, vist them be back at Satopanth the same day andstart back the next day.

Dec 28th, 2007, 10:49	#1
roy_supratim05 Mountain is calling!! Dare to Challange . Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Bengal, Barrackpore Posts: 278	Satopanth Tal Trekking in June / Completed Successfully Hi All, We were planning for Satopanth Tal trek in June 2008 first or second week. Gathered some info. from books and blogs and threads, also collected pictures. Now my queries are: 1. Can we stay in Mana in spite of Badrinath? 2. Is June first/second week is a good time for this trek? 3. How tough and risky is this trek? 4. Is there any faster way to reach Badrinath than Hrishikesh - Srinagar - Badrinath? 5. Porter & Guide - Rate / Availability / Any contact? please suggest. Thanks in advance. __________________ Supratim Please visit my Homepage

Jan 11th, 2008, 18:09	#8
Dilliwala Funky flunky Join Date: May 2007 Location: 28N 077E / दिल्ली Posts: 3,918	First gate 6.30 am, last gate 4.30 pm. Every 2.5 hours in between. Same times for both directions. Here's a few threads that will give u more info on Satopanth trek: Satopanth Tal Trekking http://www.indiamike.com/india/uttar...photos-t13059/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/trekk...l-pics-t39465/ satopanth-swargarohini trek completed http://www.indiamike.com/india/trekk...-1-day-t35940/ Badrinath - Mana and beyond As a guide, Hira Parmar's name/contact pops up on more than one occasion. Last edited by Dilliwala : Jan 12th, 2008 at 05:50. Reason: Links

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Jan 10th, 2008, 06:21	#4
Dilliwala Funky flunky Join Date: May 2007 Location: 28N 077E / दिल्ली Posts: 3,918	Mana wud have only basic accommodation. If you are coming from the east, u can save some time and distance by: a) taking the 3009 Doon Express from Howrah to Kotdwara. That's if u don't mind waiting the 2.5 hour wait at Najibabad. b) Taking any train from Cal that passes thru Najibabad, and get off there. From Kotdwara, u will get a bus or jeep that will take u to Pauri/Shrinagar. Either direct, or change at Pauri. From Pauri u might even get transport that will take u to Joshimath during the season. From Shrinagar, u will get transport taking u to Joshimath, maybe Badrinath also. If u get off at Najibabad, u may get something direct to Pauri, otherwise take the first vehicle to Kotdwara.

Jan 10th, 2008, 10:37	#5
roy_supratim05 Mountain is calling!! Dare to Challange . Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Bengal, Barrackpore Posts: 278	so no way to reach Badrinath in one day, it would be hectic also. anyway thanks for the tips.

Jan 10th, 2008, 16:55	#6
Dilliwala Funky flunky Join Date: May 2007 Location: 28N 077E / दिल्ली Posts: 3,918	If u arrive early morning at Najibabad or Kotdwara, it will certainly not take longer than via Haridwar/Rishikesh to get to Joshimath. Of course the problem there is the one-way system; so long as u are able to leave J'math between 4.30-5 pm, u'll get to Badrinath. Obviously this bit has to be dealt with at very short notice, regardless of route.

Jan 11th, 2008, 10:28	#7
roy_supratim05 Mountain is calling!! Dare to Challange . Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Bengal, Barrackpore Posts: 278	what is the gate timings in Joshimath??

Jan 24th, 2008, 10:45	#9
roy_supratim05 Mountain is calling!! Dare to Challange . Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Bengal, Barrackpore Posts: 278	Anybody had been to Satopanth Taal last year?? Will there be lots of snow in June on the way to Satopanth Taal??

Jan 24th, 2008, 16:55	#10
Dilliwala Funky flunky Join Date: May 2007 Location: 28N 077E / दिल्ली Posts: 3,918	Threads 1 and 3 in my list above were about June treks. U cud ask in those threads directly for more info.

Mar 14th, 2008, 23:28	#11
roy_supratim05 Mountain is calling!! Dare to Challange . Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Bengal, Barrackpore Posts: 278	We got some extra day in hand. So now we are starting on 6th June and returning 22nd June. Thinking of adding VoF with Satopanth Tal. Made a rough itinerary - Day 1: Board Doon Express Day 2: On Train Day 3: Reach Haridwar -> Hrishikesh -> Rudraprayag (stay) Day 4: Rudraprayag -> Badrinath (stay) Day 5: Stay and acclimatize at Badrinath (hike to Dumkal Kharak) Day 6: Badrinath -> Mana -> Chamtoli -> Laxmivan (camp) Day 7: Laxmivan -> Bandhar -> Chakrateerth (camp) Day 8: Chakrateerth -> Satopanth Tal (camp) Day 9: Satopanth Tal -> Chakrateerth -> Bandhar (camp) Day10: Bandhar -> Laxmivan -> Chamtoli -> Mana -> Badrinath (stay) Day11: Badrinath -> Govindghat -> Ghangharia (stay) Day12: Ghangharia -> VoF -> Ghangharia -> Govindghat -> Joshimath (stay) Day13: Joshimath -> Hrishikesh -> Haridwar (stay) Day14: Stay at Haridwar Day15: Board Doon Express Day16: On Train Day17: Reach Howrah Q1. Am I hurrying? Q2. Will I see flower in VoF in mid June?

Mar 15th, 2008, 00:33	#12
Dilliwala Funky flunky Join Date: May 2007 Location: 28N 077E / दिल्ली Posts: 3,918	1. Days 12 & 13 are too tight. Spread them over 3 days. U won't even have to change your train date. 2. Not as many as in July or August.

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May 1st, 2008, 09:02	#14
roy_supratim05 Mountain is calling!! Dare to Challange . Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Bengal, Barrackpore Posts: 278	Hi Amitava, How many extra days should I need to visit Surya Kund & Som Kund?? Was there any problem while registering in ITBP??

May 1st, 2008, 15:49	#15
Amitava343 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kolkata at present in Kazakhstan Posts: 233	No Problem you just have to enter your names with them and those of your guides, better take Identity cards with you (always)just in case they don't ask these. As far as I know it will be just another extra day at the Tal. You have to go over hudge bolders most guide would simply discourage you. These tals are just beyond the original Satopanth tal, vist them be back at Satopanth the same day andstart back the next day.