Saptkund Trek
Region : District Chamoli - Uttarakhand
Duration : 5 Nights 6 Days
Level : Moderate
Trekking distance : 50 Kms
Max Altitude : 5000 Meters
Pick up Point : Rishikesh
Drop Point : Rishikesh
Best Season : May-June, Sep.-Oct. (Avoid Monsoon)
Saptkund trek is a group of seven lakes situated in Ghat block of Chamoli district in foothills of Mt. Nanda Ghunti. It is still less explore destination and can count as offbeat trekking destination. Saptkund situated at an altitude of 5200 meter above sea level. One can reach base from Haridwar/Rishikesh or Dehradun and via Deoprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag and from Karanaprayag following Joshimath –Badrinath Highway till Nandprayag , road diverts to Ghat from Nandprayag.
Saptkund trek offers magnificent view of Himalayan peaks like Nanda Ghunti, Trishul, Mrigthuni and many more Garhawal and Kumoun Himalayas peaks, this trek pass through dense forest and beautiful Himalayan meadows like SimbeBugyal which is a memorable time in life.
Saptkund Trek can be connect with Lord Curzen trail (kwari Pass Trek) or Ronti saddle Roopkund Trek and can do round trip but bit difficult so mostly trekkers prefer to do same way this Trek. Ghuni and Ramni Village is the base of this trek, villegers still following their ancient culture, Tradition and method of agriculture.
About Seven Lakes of Saptkund Trek
Parvati Kund: The first of the Saptakund group is the ParvatiKund, which is spread over an area of about 500 meters.
Ganesh Kund: This kund is spread over an area of about 800 meters.
NaradaKund: This pool is spread over an area of 200 meters.
Shiv Kund: It is the largest pool of the group, which is spread over an area of about one km. This Kund is worshiped by Bhagwati Nanda's Doli during the annual Lokajat. A small temple is also built here.
Nandi Kund: This pool is spread over an area of about 500 meters.
Bhairav Kund: This is the smallest size pool of Saptakund group. It is spread over an area of hundred meters.
Shakti Kund: Spread over an area of about 200 meters, this kund is located near the peak. The other six pools are far below this.
Saptkund Trek MAP
Difficulty Level : Saptkund Trek
it is high altitude trek altitude upto 5400m and its difficult category of trek.
Is it suitable for children's?
No, its not suitable for childrens
Is it a good option for the first time trekkers /or families?
This Himalayan trek is graded as difficult, so can not be a choice for a family but depends on the fitness level and himalayan trekking expereience.
Altitude : Saptkund Trek
The altitude Saptkund Trek is 5000 meters. one can attain the maximum altitude depends on the subject to his endurance, and other conditions such as a climate, temperature.
The trek will open up the glimpse of the mt. Nanda Ghunti, Mt. Trishul and many peaks of Kumaoun Himalayas.
The thing that one has to keep in mind is to take the proper medication with them at the higher altitude, though we provide every possible thing it is always better to keep your medicines.
According to your health as this trek is difficult so Hydration is the most important thing when you will trek to the higher altitude, so keep your body hydrated while trekking.
Season : Saptkund Trek
Best time is between April to June and sep to mid November; the trek to this admirable destination can be planned between these months as the goal glows the most.
Whereas in other months this glorious destination is not so accessible, but in these months one can behold the beauty in abundance, the destination offers the splendid view.
The landscape is beyond imagination; the gigantic mountains wrapped with snow looks mesmerizing.
Enriched by the glory of nature trekking in Uttarakhand can be the best experience in all seasons, where this trekking destination Saptkund Trek is no doubt a delightful one.
Average Temperature : Pindari Glacier trek
The average temperature in the day time will be about 14°C-18°C and in the night time, it can be a slow as 2°C-7°C and can drop to -2°C - 10°C
One should bring enough pair of clothes and better quality trekking boots so that the trekker can be covered thoroughly and does not face any difficulty during the stay at this temperature.
There is a vast difference in the mountain temperature, and when it's about the trek to Pindari Glacier trek as it is the higher altitude trek, so it might be possible that one can encounter a little difficulty during acclimatization.
Therefore it is essential to bring all warm clothes, and that may not even affect the backpack too much.
What Makes this Trek Different?
High altitude lake and magnificeient view of Mt. Nanda ghunti & Trishul peak as well as beautiful meadows and forest.
The most exotic trek that opens up the perspective of very enchanting mountain peaks, Where Saptkund Trek in Uttarakhand takes you through the massive mountains and the breathtaking view all through the way it won't keep you quiet by any stretch of the imagination, and every vista towards
How to reach ?
Rishiksh Railway staion is the best option to reach by train, its well connected with some major cities of India.
you can reach by bus to Ghat and from there can go by sharing Locat Taxi to Ghuni/Ramni Village
By Air - Dehradun Jollygrant Airport is nearest airport in Uttarkhand.
