Valley of Flowers vs Satopanth Tal: the numbers
| Valley of Flowers | Satopanth Tal | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 4,329 m | 4,346 m |
| Days on trail | 4 days | 8 days |
| Difficulty | Not graded | Moderate–hard |
| Region | Chamoli, Uttarakhand | Chamoli, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | Jul–Aug | May–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | – | Jul–Aug |
| Peaks in view | – | Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Balakun, Kamet |
| 3D route | Fly the Valley of Flowers trail → | Fly the Satopanth Tal trail → |
Satopanth Tal goes 17 m higher (4,346 m against 4,329 m). Satopanth Tal takes 4 more days on the trail. Their best seasons don't overlap: Valley of Flowers in Jul–Aug, Satopanth Tal in May–Jun, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 19 km apart in a straight line.
