Saptrishi Kund Trekking Tour Package
4 Days / 3 Nights
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Package Highlights
- Source of River Yamuna
- High Altitude Glacial Lake
Embark on a spiritual and adventurous journey with our Sapt Kund Trek package, leading to a group of sacred high-altitude lakes nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas. The trek takes you through alpine meadows, pristine forests, glacial streams, and breathtaking mountain landscapes.
Revered for their religious significance and natural beauty, the Sapt Kund lakes offer a unique blend of spirituality and adventure. Perfect for trekkers, pilgrims, and nature enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable Himalayan experience.
The 16 km trek to Saptrishi Kund commences from Jankichatti and goes through Yamunotri Temple, dense forests, glacier tracks, and beautiful flora and fauna. The trek is a challenging one and is suitable only for experienced trekkers.
The trek route to Saptrishi Kund is as follows: Jankichatti – Yamunotri – Saptrishi Kund – Yamunotri – Jankichatti
Tour Itinerary
Day 1Janki Chatti – Yamunotri
The trek from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri is moderate accompanied with ascents and you’ll go through forests, streams, lakes, small villages, and beautiful wild flowers. Throughout the trail, there are many rest points and stalls serving tea and snacks.
Yamunotri Temple stands tall at an elevation of 3,291 m surrounded by majestic mountains, mesmerising springs of Surya Kund and Gauri Kund, and dense forests. River Yamuna flows gracefully alongside the temple. You will spend the night at Yamunotri.
Day 2Yamunotri –Saptrishi Kund – Yamunotri
The trek route from Yamunotri to Saptrishi Kund is undefined and you will need a guide to go through the trail. In this trail, you will come across countless Himalayan flowers and herbs which are rich in medicinal properties. You will also spot the holy Brahma Kamal here. A good guide will be able to point out the flowers and state their benefits to you. However, do not touch the flowers without knowing about their properties as some flowers are poisonous!
After crossing through a high valley, screes, and ridges, you will reach Saptrishi Kund. If you aren’t able to complete this journey in one day, you can find a suitable camping spot with the help of your guide and continue with your trek to Saptrishi Kund, the next day.
Located at an elevation of 4,421 m, Saptrishi Kund is a heavenly lake surrounded by glaciers. The ambience of the place is out of the world and surreal. After losing yourself in the magnificence of the lake and exploring the environment, you will begin with your descent to Yamunotri. Be careful with the descent and do not over exert yourself.
Day 3Yamunotri – Janakchatti
The descent from Yamunotri to Janakchatti will feel a lot easier after having covered the challenging tracks of Saptrishi Kund.
Day 4Departure from Janakchatti
Today, you will commence your return journey from Janakchatti.
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Important Information
Saptrishi Kund Trekking Guide
Located at an elevation of 4421 mts, Saptrishi Kund is a high-altitude lake and the original source of Yamuna River. The lake is fed by Champasar Glacier set in the upper parts of the mountain range created by Bandarpunch Mountain.
Saptrishi Kund is located at a distance of 7 kms from Yamunotri and one has to go through an arduous trek to reach there. This glacial lake is half kilo meter long, surrounded by rocky glaciers and is fed by Champasar glacier.
The beautiful lake is surrounded by rocky mountains and glacier peaks and its trek trail goes through dense forests, beautiful meadows, rare Himalayan flora and fauna, and exotic glaciers. This is trek is still unexplored and not much trekkers have done this trek.
Saptrishi Kund Trek is considered one of the most difficult treks in Uttarakhand and you must undertake the trek with a guide. There are no predefined paths and campsites in the trek and the route is covered with ice. Hence, it is advisable for only experienced trekkers.
Best time to Saptrishi Lake Trek
The best time to visit Saptrishi Kund is during the months of April – June and September and October.
The summer months from April – June offers beautiful views and an ideal and safe condition for trekking. This is also the time when the Char Dham Yatra begins and hence you will find a lot of pilgrims and porters along the route to Yamunotri.
Trekking Tips
- Commence the trek with a local guide, as in some areas you will not find any route, so intead of getting lost, it is advisable if you can hire a local guide for Saptrishi Kund Trek.
- Get a good trekking shoes with good sole, as you will be crossing waterfalls, streams, glaciers and boulders on the way.
- Carry your identity card and passport sized photographs.
- Travel light and keep only necessary things.
- Do not forget to carry medical kit for headaches, cold, cough, stomach ache, etc. as you could need them during your trek.
- Carry appropriate woollen clothing, shoes, and equipment for trekking and camping. Even if you travel in summers, you will need warm clothes for the trek.
- Get detailed guidelines for the trek from your guide/agency beforehand and prepare the required items well in advance.
Cancellation Policy
- Within 15 days of Arrival Date/ No Show: No Refund
- 15 Days to 30 Days prior to Arrival: 50% of the total package cost.
- 30 Days & More: 10% of package cost (and taxes are not refunded in any case)
- Note: No refunds in case of Road Blocks, Accidents, etc
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