| 词条 | Satopanth Tal | |||
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| name = Satopanth Trail | photo = Spt20.JPG | caption = Satopanth Tal | location = Uttarakhand, India | trailheads = Badrinath to Satopanth Tal | use = Hiking | highest = Satopanth Top | lowest = Badrinath | difficulty = Three star trek | season = July to September | sights = Mt. Nilkantha, Mt. Balakun, Satopanth Glacier, Bhagirath Kharak Glacier, Alakapuri Satopanth Tal is a lake in Uttarakhand, India, located in the midst of snow-capped peaks at an altitude of {{convert|4600|m|ft}} above sea-level. The lake is considered to be of religious significance to the local people; residents of Mana village throw the ashes of the dead in the lake.{{citation needed|date=April 2016}} There is a saint known as Moni Baba, for he had stopped talking from a very early time. There is a common belief that he can live on only sun and air, if food is unavailable.{{citation needed|date=April 2016}} Popular beliefsMany people believe that the Trimoortis, viz, Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, bathe in the lake in an auspicious day. Also some types of birds are found here, which pick up the pollutants of the lake and thus keep the lake clean. These birds are not found anywhere.{{clarify|date=April 2016}} The local belief is that they are the Gandharvas disguised, who guard the lake against evils.{{citation needed|date=April 2016}} GeographyLocated in the midst of snow-capped peaks at an altitude of 16,000 feet from sea level, Satopanth Tal is 22 km ahead of Badrinath. Balakun Peak, Kuber Top, Mt. Nilkantha, and Mt. Swargarohini are the peaks visible en route. The lake remains under snow from the end of September to the middle of May or sometimes end of June. The normal summer temperature remains around 12 °C in day and 7 °C to −5 °C in night, while the winter temperature may drop to even −25 °C in day and −36 °C in night.
Essentials for Satopanth Tal trekFirstly inner-line permit has to be taken from Joshimath. A guide, and experienced porters must be taken. There are no night stay places, so a tent, stove, food and mattress are needed. The trek route is a bit tough and only experienced trekkers should undertake it. En route the Dhano Glacier has to be crossed and en route Chakratirth one sharp ridge has to be crossed. {{citation needed|date=April 2016}} External links
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