Trail Information
Satopanth Tal trek can be done in 4 days from Badrinath to Badrinath. The trail can be divided as:
Day 1
Acclimatization Day and Vasudhara falls
Since the trek starts at a high altitude of 10,830 ft, a buffer day is a must. On day 1, you can go to Mana village, explore a bit there and come back to Badrinath.
Since the Inner Line Permit(ILP) is compulsory, you can also get it done from Joshimath if you do not have it.
Rest well on that night and prepare yourself for a long trek ahead.
Day 2
Badrinath to Lakshmi van via Mana
Trek Distance: 9 km
Trek Duration: 4 – 5 hours
GPS coordinates of the starting point at Badrinath: 30°44’47.98″N 79°29’33.07″E
GPS coordinates of the Lakshmi van: 30°47’0.68″N 79°25’58.64″E
Start the trek early in the morning from Badrinath. The trek distance to be covered is 9 km.
You walk on the Badrinath to Mana road all the way to Laxmi Van.
Day 3
Lakshmi van to Chakrateertha
Trek Distance: 7 km
Trek Duration: 3 – 4 hours
GPS coordinates of the Lakshmi van: 30°47’0.68″N 79°25’58.64″E
GPS coordinates of the Chakrateertha: 30°45’5.12″N 79°22’54.45″E
Day 4
Chakrateertha to Satopanth Tal and back
Trek Distance: 10 km (5+5)
Trek Duration: 8 hours
GPS coordinates of the Chakrateertha: 30°45’5.12″N 79°22’54.45″E
GPS coordinates of the Satopanth Tal: 30°44’42.37″N 79°21’28.04″E
Prepare yourself for a jaw-dropping view next day early in the morning. With Mount Neelkanth on your left, Chaukhamba at the centre, Balakun range on your right, you cannot forget this sight soon. Keeping the view in mind, get ready for a difficult day of the trek.
Day 5
Chakrateertha to Badrinath
Trek Distance: 15 km
Trek Duration: 5 – 6 hours
GPS coordinates of the Chakrateertha: 19°23’35.91″N, 73°47’42.45″E
GPS coordinates of the Badrinath: 30°44’47.98″N 79°29’33.07″E
Take the same trail taken to reach Chakrateertha from Lakshmi van and again from mana to Lakshmi van. This will take around 5 to 6 hours to reach Mana village.
If you are too tired to walk up to Badrinath, you can take a jeep or taxi from Mana village.