Deoria Tal

Deoria Tal (also Devaria' or 'Deoriya) is a lake about 3 km (1.9 mi) from the villages of Mastura and Sari on the Ukhimath-Chopta road in Uttarakhand. At an altitude of 2,438 meters (7,999 ft), it has heavily wooded, lush green surroundings with snow-covered mountains (Chaukhamba is one of them) in the backdrop.

Deoria Tal
देवरिया ताल
Reflection of Chaukhamba Peak in Deoria Tal
Highest point
Elevation2,438 m (7,999 ft)
Geography
LocationUttarakhand, India
Parent rangeGarhwal Himalaya

Access
Small temple en route to Deoria Tal

Jeeps are available from Ukhimath to reach Sari, a nearby village, via Mastura village. For return journey, one can go down trekking to Mastura to get a shared jeep.[1]

Alternately, one can trek 7 km (4.3 mi) to Deoria Tal from Ukhimath. Even though, trekkers are no longer allowed to camp at the famous Deoriatal , there are options of jungle trekking, videography, etc. There are a couple of shops that sell tea and snacks, but these close at sundown. Trekkers usually combine this trek with the nearby trek to Tungnath (the highest Hindu shrine devoted to Lord Shiva) and Chandrashila, which are approached from Chopta.[2]

Panoramic view
ChaukhambaJanhukutKharchakundKedarnath
Kedarnath, Chaukhamaba and others Himalayan peak from Deoria Tal. Clicking on a peak in the picture causes the browser to load the existing article about that peak.

The lake is known for its wide 300° panorama. Mountains like Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Bandarpunch, Kedar Range, and Kalanag can be viewed from here. There exists another route from Deoria Tal to Tungnath, which is mainly used for night camping, jungle trekking, etc.

In the Hindu faith

Hindu faith states that the Devas bathed in this lake, hence the name. The lake is also believed to be the "Indra Sarovar" referred to in the Puranas by wandering Hindu mendicants, Sadhus. It is also believed that it was the place from where the mighty Pandavas were asked queries by Yaksha. According to the locals it was also said that this lake was built by Bheem, who was strongest among the Pandavas, to appease his thirst, and Yudhister, who was the wisest, suggested Bheem to build his own lake.[3][4]

References
  1. "Deoria Tal - Travelling and Trekking". Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  2. "Chopta travel guide with latest information on chopta trek, Uttrakhand". 26 December 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  3. "Deoria Tal Kedarnath". Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  4. "6 days of winter in Himalayas - Solo 2015 - Part 5 - Deoria Tal trek - BudgetYatri". Retrieved 10 January 2017.
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