Morindha Tal Trek
A glacial lake that almost no one has photographed. Above Sankri, beyond the tourist maps.
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand · 5 days · Groups of 6–10
Highlights
- →Morindha Tal — glacial lake at 4,200m with no commercial trekking infrastructure
- →Trail through dense oak and rhododendron above Sankri
- →Bandarpunch range views from the lake rim
- →No other groups — virtually unknown beyond Uttarkashi locals
- →Short approach from Sankri — can pair with Kedarkantha or Har Ki Dun
Day-by-day Itinerary
Drive: Dehradun → Sankri
Base village. Evening rest.
Sankri → Forest camp
Into thick forest. No trail markers — follow the guide.
Forest camp → Morindha Tal
Treeline ends. The lake appears at 4,200m.
Lake day + descent to Sankri
Morning at the lake. Afternoon descent.
Drive: Sankri → Dehradun
Trek ends.
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 5 breakfast
- ✓Camping gear
- ✓Local Sankri guide
- ✓Forest permits
- ✓Transport: Dehradun to Sankri and back
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Dehradun
- ✗Personal gear
FAQs
Why isn't this trek better known?
No documentation, no signage, and only local guides know the route. We added it specifically because we believe the best places are the ones that haven't been discovered yet.
Logistics
Meeting point
Dehradun Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Trip ends
Dehradun Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Minimum age
16 years
Fitness required
Moderate — off-trail navigation, no signage
Starting from
₹15,000
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: June 2026
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