Introduction

Numerous high-altitude lake treks are located in India. Here in the article, we are introducing some of the best high-altitude lake treks in India.

Roopkund, Uttarakhand

Roopkund tal is in Chamoli district, Garhwal. This is another amazing trip in the Uttarakhand state. This exciting trek will give you such a great adrenaline rush. This lovely lake is filled with snow around the year. The trekking route goes through the beautiful Alpine meadows. While doing the expedition, one can also spot the beauty of Bedni Kund. You must carry your tents to stay in. 

The best time for doing this high-altitude lake journey is the span of May to October. This trek can be finished in 7 to 8 days. The lake lies at a height of 4900 meters. Roopkund trek starts from Lohajung pass. Bedni Bugyal is located 14 kilometers from Roopkund. 

Bhrigu Lake journey 

It is a gorgeous tourist destination for all adventure seekers. This is a simple trip that can be wrapped in just 2 to 4 days. The Bhrigu lake journey is at a height of 14,000 feet above sea level. From the highest part of the lake, you will spot an expansive view of the Dhauladhar mountain, and the Pir panjal ranges. Here you will find the green meadows which look like green velvet encircled by a total trekking route. The Alpine knoll begins from around 11,000 feet. People who have heart issues, asthma, and hypertension should not do this trek.

Best Time

The best time for this bhrigu lake journey is from the center of May to the center of October. In the late spring season, the night temperature can drift around six to seven degrees and the day temperature can drift around 22 to 26 degrees.

One can take government or private transport from Delhi or Chandigarh. The distance between Delhi to Manali by street takes 14 hours to complete. The distance between Chandigarh to Manali is about 10 hours.

In Manali, the closest rail route station is Pathankot. Bhuntar airport is the nearest airport to Manali.

Chandratal Lake Trek- Himachal Pradesh

Chandratal lake is situated in Spiti Valley. This is another very prevalent high-altitude trekking destination in Himachal Pradesh. The lake is located at an elevation of 4250 m. This is a straightforward high-altitude lake journey. The peace in the surrounding will just blow your mind. The perfect time to visit Chandratal lake is from June to October. If you visit here at the start of the year then you can experience a lot of snow here. In the time of August snow reduces. If you plan for this Chandratal lake journey in October then you can see beautiful snowfall here. 

The closest airport is the Bhuntar Airport. Joginder Nagar railway station is the closest railway station.

Gurudongmar, Sikkim

This is a lovely lake trek in Sikkim. From Gangtok, Gurudongmar lake is at a distance of 200 km. Here you can see the Indo-China border because Gurudongmar lake is located near the Tibet border. Also, you can visit a temple named Sarv Dharm Sthal Temple. 

Summer is the best time to see the lake. It is highly advised that kids below 6 years old are not permitted here. 

The nearest airport is the Bagdogra Airport which is at a distance of 200 km from here. Darjeeling railway station and New Jalpaiguri railway station are the nearest Railway stations. An 8 hours travel from Lachen will take you to Gurudongmar lake. The total experience will be exceptional. From the Gurudongmar lake, you can schedule another trek to the Tso Khani lake in Sikkim. A trip to Gurudongmar lake will give you the utmost joy.

Kedar Tal, Uttarakhand

Kedar Tal is an attractive take for all adventure lovers. This is a difficult trekking destination in Uttarakhand. The total trekking route goes through many remote areas. Here you can explore some stunning mountains like mount Bhrigupanth, mount Thakaysagar, mount Jogini, Manda Parvath, etc. While doing the Kedartal trip you need to mount towards 16000 feet. The magnificence of the Bhoj forest will give you a thrilling experience. 

The total distance of the Kedartal journey is 50 km which can be concluded in 4 days. Summer is the most main time to do the trek. In May and June, the day temperature hovers around 16 to 20 degrees. In May here you will encounter a heavy amount of snow. Altitude and the snow make the trek a little complex.