Kedartal

#600 among destinations in India

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Kedartal is a glacial lake situated at an altitude of 4,750 metres in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas in India. The lake is fed by the snowfall over Thalay Sagar, Meru, Bhrigupanth and other surrounding peaks, and is the source of Kedar Ganga, which in Hindu mythology is considered to be Shiva's contribution to Bhagirathi. ()

Elevation: 15436 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 30°54'44"N, 78°57'27"E

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UttarakhandIndia

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Kedartal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Meru Peak, Bhartekunta, Thalay Sagar.

5.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Meru Peak
140 min walk • Meru Peak is a mountain located in the Garhwal Himalayas, in the state of Uttarakhand in India. The 6,660-metre peak lies between Thalay Sagar and Shivling, and has some highly challenging routes.
6.5 miSE
Mountain
Bhartekunta
167 min walk • Bhartekunta is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India.The elevation of Bhartekunta is 6,578 metres and its prominence is 280 metres. It is 69th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand. Nanda Devi, is the highest mountain in this category. It lies between Kirti Stambh and Kedarnath.
4.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Thalay Sagar
113 min walk • Thalay Sagar is a mountain in the Gangotri Group of peaks in the western Garhwal Himalayas, on the main ridge that lies south of the Gangotri Glacier.