Uttarakhand · Trekking Region

Kyarkoti Lake

Hidden turquoise lake in the Bhagirathi basin

Up to 4,600 m7–9 daysChallenging

About Kyarkoti Lake

Kyarkoti Lake sits high above the Bhagirathi valley in a moraine amphitheatre framed by Sudarshan Parvat and the Bhagirathi peaks. The trail climbs from the ridge village of Raithal through oak and rhododendron forest, onto open alpine meadow, and finally across ice-polished moraine to the turquoise lake basin. Because access requires several days of trekking and the route sees only a handful of groups each season, this is one of the great undiscovered high-altitude treks of Garhwal.

Region Highlights

Turquoise glacial lake at ~4,600 m

Direct views of Sudarshan Parvat and the Bhagirathi group

Trek through Gangotri National Park meadows and moraines

Very few visitors per season — genuinely off-grid

Traditional Garhwali ridge villages of Raithal and Barsu

Rich alpine flora in June — potentilla, iris, primula

Best Trekking Season

MayJuneSeptemberOctober

The pre-monsoon (March–May) and post-monsoon (October–November) windows offer the clearest skies, stable weather, and best mountain views. Some treks are viable year-round at lower altitudes.

Kyarkoti Lake

Region at a glance

Max Altitude

4,600 m

Trek Duration

7–9 days

Difficulty

Challenging

Packages Available

0 treks

Best Months

May, June, September…