Madmaheshwar vs Satopanth Tal: the numbers
| Madmaheshwar | Satopanth Tal | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 3,497 m | 4,346 m |
| Days on trail | 4 days | 8 days |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Moderate–hard |
| Region | Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand | Chamoli, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | May–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | Mar–Apr, Nov | Jul–Aug |
| Peaks in view | Chaukhamba, Kedarnath | Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Balakun, Kamet |
| 3D route | Fly the Madmaheshwar trail → | Fly the Satopanth Tal trail → |
Satopanth Tal goes 849 m higher (4,346 m against 3,497 m). Satopanth Tal takes 4 more days on the trail. Madmaheshwar is the easier of the two (Easy–moderate against Moderate–hard). Both are at their best in May–Jun, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 29 km apart in a straight line.
