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The term ‘Satopanth’ is perhaps derived from two words – ‘Sato’ meaning heaven, and ‘Panth’ meaning path or way. Satopanth Glacier originates at a height of 7000 meters from the peaks of the Chaukhamba (7068m) and the Badrinath (6974m) mountains.
Spreading over a vast expanse of 13 km, this glacier melts into water at an altitude of 3810 meters.
The Satopanth Glacier can be aproached from Joshimath in the Chamoli sub-division, by following the Badrinath and Mana (3128m) road. From Mana, the route follows the course of the Alaknanda River. At an elevation of 145 km, on the route, you will come across a water fall named Vasudhara, lying on the right bank of the Alaknanda River. The snout of Satopanth Glacier opens at about 5 km upwards from Vasudhara. 2 kms down the valley, the left bank of the river offers good conditions for camping.
Satopanth Glacier can only be approached in summer months. Treks to this glacier is a very sought after adventure, for tourists in Uttaranchal.
How to Reach
By Air :– The nearest airport is at Jollygrant, about 221 km.
By Rail :– The nearest railhead is at Rishikesh.
By Road :– well-connected by roads with Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Nanital, & Almora.
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