SEARCHING TRUTH | Satopanth Swargarohini Yatra | A pilgrimage trek to the land of Pandavas

This video covers my journey to Satopanth Lake in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Satopanth Swargarohini Yatra holds high values in Hindu mythology and devotees visit this beautiful and holy place in search of truth.

Satopanth literally means "The Path of Truth" in which "Sat-o" translates to satya or truth and 'Panth' meaning path or way. The journey to this lake starts from Joshimath to Mana via Badrinath. One can take a visit to Badrinath Temple during the journey and it is recommended to have at least a day for the same. Pre monsoon in June or post monsoon in October are considered to be the best time to visit this place. June offers amazing greenery and beautiful flow of waterfalls whereas October often guarantees clear skies and thus allowing you to see all the nearby mountains clearly. The trek up till Satopanth Lake is 21kms and can be done in 5 days (Badrinath to Badrinath).

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Short Itinerary of the trek:

Day 1: Joshimath to Badrinath (40km Drive, 2 hrs)
Day 2: Badrinath to Laxmivan via Mana (3km Drive till Mana and 9km trek)
Day 3: Laxmivan to Chakratirth (8-9 kms)
Day 4: Chakratirth to Satopanth Lake and Back (5+5 kms)
Day 5: Chakratirth to Badrinath via Mana (17kms trek till Mana and 3kms drive)

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Travel Tips:

Stay: Joshimath and Badrinath has number of stays according to your budget. However, it is recommended to pre-book your stay if you are travelling to this region in peak season (May-June).

Clothing: Layer up on high altitudes and carry good quality down jacket and fleece for cold weather during the trek.

Skincare: Apply sunscreen at all times when exposed to sun. Should be at least 50 SPF.

Eyecare: Carrying a sunglass is mandatory that should cover entire eyes.

Health: Always stay hydrated and acclimatize well.

Guide: It is recommended to go with a guide if you are not a local in this region. You can hire guide from Badrinath.

Environment: In a mission to keep the lake clean, tourism department has banned camping at Satopanth Lake. Always carry a waste pack with you to keep the mountains clean. 😉

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