Sahastra Tal

Being among the most beautiful and isolated high altitude lakes of India, Sahastra tal is locked away amidst the beautiful Himalayas at an astonishing elevation of 5000 mts above the sea level (16400ft). The lake is situated at Khatling glacier’s western end and attracts significant number of trekkers and nature lovers. The entire trek route for Sahastra Tal is challenging and beautiful as well. Travellers need to walk amidst the serene valleys, narrow gorges and beautiful villages for getting to the heavenly site of Sahastra Tal in Uttarakhand. Being near the picturesque Bhilanga valley, trekkers are offered with enchanting panoramic views of the majestic Himalayan peaks and glaciers. Here you’ll be delight with the magnificent views of the glaciers of Meru, Kirti Stambh and the Jogin Group. According to the renowned Himalayan travelogue author Bill Aitken and Scot theologist this area is described as “Garhwal’s lake district”. Legend says that rituals were performed in this lake by a king while he offered Lord Vishnu with thousand (Sahastra) Brahma-Kamal flowers.

Reflections of everything beautiful seen above can also be seen in the crystal clear lake waters. While reaching the site trekkers can just idle around while soaking the natural beauty of all the surrounding greenery. Located distances away from the business of plains, the Sahastra Tal is surely a heavenly place to be in. The wide spread valley is located between Bhagirathi and the Bhilangana valley in the east side. A higher ridge would continue towards the north and various small and medium high altitude lakes could be found on either sides of ridge. The Sahastra Tal is located at the ridge head.