Kedartal

Kedartal (also known as Shiva's lake) is a glacial lake situated at an altitude of in the Garhwal division, Garhwal region of the Himalayas in India. The lake is fed by the snowfall over Thalay Sagar (6,904 m), Meru Peak, Meru (6,672 m), Bhrigupanth (6,772 m) and other surrounding peaks, and is the source of Kedar Ganga, which in Hindu mythology is considered to be Shiva's contribution to Bhagirathi (a source-stream of the Ganges).

Kedartal, at a distance of 17 km from Gangotri, is a popular trekking destination. Starting from Gangotri the route involves a steep rocky climb along the narrow Kedar Ganga gorge en route to Bhojkharak, 8 km away. From there it is 4 km to the next available camping site of Kedarkharak, and a further 5 km to Kedartal. The route passes through scenic Betula utilis, Himalayan birch forests, but is made hazardous in places by falling rocks, high altitude and segments of steep ascent.

See also

*Gangotri Group

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{{Hydrography of Uttarakhand

Lakes of Uttarakhand
Glacial lakes of India