Satopanth Lake Yatra Packages From Badrinath

Day 01

Badrinath Mana To Lakshmi Van

Meet our crew at Mana village, and start the trek.

We’ll start the trek from Mana, go on the other side of Bhimpul and beyond. Bhimpul derives its name from the legend that Bhim put rocks across the Sarasvati River for Draupadi to cross it. After crossing the pul, we’ll trek for another 5kms to reach the magnificent Vasudhara falls. After a short halt, we’ll continue for another couple of kms to reach the Lakshmi Van where we’ll set up our campsite for the night.

Mana Village - 3 km from Badrinath, this is the last village of India on the Indo-Tibetan border. The Indo-Mongolian tribe set up this village. A population of 200 people lives here. As soon as the gates of Badrinath open, they come here and as soon as they close, they go down to the plains where they live for the rest of the year. In this way they live a dual family life. These people are very hardworking and industrious. They wherein the women knit and weave sweaters, carpets, etc run a small-scale industry of woolen clothes.

Bheem Pul - Bridge - A short distance from Mana Village a natural bridge made of a huge boulder, over the river Saraswathi is seen. The story goes that Bheem; one of the Pandava brothers put it there. The view of this extraordinary bridge and the din of the flowing river make this place interesting. Vasudhara falls - 5 km after Bheem Bridge this astonishingly high waterfall is very attractive. The most interesting aspect about this place is that all the water here becomes vapour and vanishes into the atmosphere. The view looks like the Ganges is descending from the sky.
 

Day 02

Lakshmi Van To Chakrateerath Approx 10kms Trek

From Lakshmivan we trek across the Sahastra Dhara to reach Chakrateerath. Today we’ll trek for about 10Kms.
 

Day 03

Chakrateerath To Satopanth Taal (Approx 3kms Trek)

Today’s trek is not for the faint hearted. High altitude, cold mountain winds, and unpredictable weather conditions make it extremely exciting and dangerous. A 3 km glacier walk will bring us to the Satopanth Taal, where we’ll set up our camp for the night.

Further up is Swargarohini – the gate of heaven. We pay our respect to the gods at Swargarohini and come back to our campsite at Satopanth.
 

Day 04

Satopanth Lake To Lakshmi Van – 13Kms Trek

We start our descent and set up our campsite at Lakshmi van once again. The area is a beautiful meadow full of high altitude flowers and breathtaking views. Draupadi is believed to have left her body here.
 

Day 05

Lakshmi Van To Badrinath (3kms Trek)

We trek all the way back to Mana village. Trip ends at Mana village.

Note: From Mana, Badrinath is 3kms away and if you prefer, you can get accommodation at Badrinath or head to Joshimath and stay for the night.

Inclusions

• Camping equipment: 3/4 season tents, sleeping bags, ground mattress, mess tent & camping tables & stools
• Meals: As per itinerary. Tea /coffee, snacks & boiled drinking water during the trek. All meals would be vegetarian. The cuisine would be a mix of Indian continental & Local
• Porter, Trekking Guide, cook / helper and Permit/permission

Exclusions

• GST Extra
• Any meals other than those specified in programme.
• Accommodation in Joshimath or Badrinath
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
• Any claim due to natural calamity, medical emergencies or evacuation.
• Table drinks, laundry, helicopter, porter, pony, tips, camera fee, ropeway charges, entrance charges, personal expenses of the clients or any other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure, landslides etc. and anything not specified in cost include. Ropeway & Entry Charges if any, would be extra.
• Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather etc.
• Insurance

Payment

• Deposit of 30% of the package cost at the time of booking.
• Need 40% payment of the package cost, 50 days prior to departure date.
• Need 100% payment of the package cost, 7 days prior to departure date.

Cancellation

• 10% of full tour cost - 45 days prior to arrival.
• 25% of full tour cost - 30 days prior to arrival.
• 50% of full tour cost - between 15 & 29 days prior to tour.
• 75% of full tour cost - between 14 & 7 days prior to tour.
• 100% - within 6 days prior to tour.