Nachiketa Tal

Forest lake at about 2,450 m, a 3 km walk from Chaurangi Khal near Uttarkashi.

Nachiketa Tal is a small lake at about 2,450 m in oak, pine and rhododendron forest north east of Uttarkashi, named after Nachiketa of the Katha Upanishad. A small temple stands on its shore, and the walk in from the road makes an easy half day outing from Uttarkashi.

  • Address: Near Chaurangi Khal, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand
  • How to Reach: Drive about 30 km from Uttarkashi on the Lambgaon road to Chaurangi Khal, then walk about 3 km through forest.

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