Homkund Lake

About Homkund Lake

Homkund Lake situated in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand is a high attitude lake situated at 15,200 feet above sea level on the right base of Nanda Ghunti Peak. The pristine lake is surrounded by majestic snow-clad peaks like Trishul and Nanda Ghunti.

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Homkund Lake in Roopkund Trek

The Homkund Lake is the final leg of the Nanda Devi Raaj Jat Yatra. It is believed that Aradhya Devi Nanda’s palanquin was kept here. 

Homkund is a popular trekking destination and those who trek to Roopkund consider this as a must visit trekking destination as Homkund is located near Roopkund. The hikers can also savour the enchanting view of Nanda Devi Peak.

Note: Homkund is is also written as Home Kund, Homekund, Hom kund

Location & How to Reach Homkund Lake

Lohajung is base camp for Homkund lake which is approx. 220 kms (8 hours) away from nearest rail-head Kathgodam, situated in Uttarakhand. 

From Lohajung trek to Homkund lake starts. 

Trek Route to Homkund

Lohajung - Didina - Bedni Bugyal - Bhagwabhasa - Shila Samunder via Roopkund & Junar Gali - Do Dang via Gheetapan - Hom Kund.

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What is Homkund Lake famous for?

Homkund Lake is popular place for following activities/ interests - Adventure, Lakes, Trekking.

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