Uttarkashi - Chaurangi Khal - Nachiketa Tal - Uttarkashi

This trek is to Nachiketa Tal one of the most popular and easy treks around Uttarkashi. Situated at a height of about 2000 m, the lake is steeped in mythology. It is believed that Nachiketa meditated on the banks of this lake. The lake is situated amidst dense oak and rhododendron forest that supports several species of birds. The road head is at Chaurangi Khal which is about 30 kms from Uttarkashi.

 

The road to Chaurangi Khal itself is a spectacular drive with a great snow view point at Sankurnadhar about 18 kms from Uttarkashi from where the Bandarpunch massif can be viewed in all its spectacular beauty. The trek is an easy gradient and about 3 kms one way. Even inexperienced and unconditioned people can easily take this trek.