Uttarakhand State PCS

• 07 Jun 2024

Sahastra Tal Trek

Why in News?

In Uttarakhand, nine trekkers from Karnataka died near the Sahastra Tal in Uttarakhand.

• These trekkers, part of a 22-member group, died after losing their way due to bad weather while on their way back from Sahastra Tal.

Key Points

• The state government is in touch with the rescue operations team, and the families of the deceased are informed.
• Sahastra Tal Trek:
  • It is a high-altitude trail at 15,000 feet located in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district.
  • The trek is surrounded on both sides by: the Bhagirathi Valley on the west and the Bhilangana Valley on the east.
  • The Kush Kalyan Plateau, surrounded by small lakes, is located north of the lake. Locals perform an annual ritual of carrying their god around the lake as they believe it to be auspicious.