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Deoria Tal Trek

Sari village, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

OpenNovice Verified sources 4.6(1105 reviews)

A short paved climb to a still lake that mirrors Chaukhamba — the gentlest first Himalayan camp you can do.

Deoria Tal Trek trail landscape
Deoria Tal Trek photograph 2

The numbers

Distance

5 km

Duration

3 hours / overnight camp

Elevation gain

400 m

Max altitude

2438 m

Trail type

Out & back

Best season

March to June, September to December

Route map

Tentative out-and-back route · not survey-grade
Start: Sari village, 2.5 km from the lakeRoute type: Out & back5 km · +400 m · 3 hours / overnight camp

What the difficulty actually means

A 2.5 km stone-paved path. Suitable for children and first-timers.

Fitness needed

Basic — 1.5 hours uphill

Technical exposure

None

Terrain

Stone-paved forest path, lakeside meadow

Recommended start: Reach by 4 pm for sunset reflections

Trust & sources

Government and forest sources take priority for permits, closures and legal access. Recent hiker reports supplement them with on-ground conditions.

Verified trailhead

Official Government Source

Sari village, 2.5 km from the lake

Uttarakhand Forest Department·Government·Checked 2026-08-20Source

Current status

Official Government Source

Open — Camping permitted only in the designated zone away from the lake shore.

Kedarnath Wildlife Division·Government·Checked 2026-09-01Source

Permits & fees

Official Government Source

Camping charge ₹200 per tent, collected by the forest post at Sari

Kedarnath Wildlife Division·Government·Checked 2026-08-20Source

Guide requirement

Multiple Recent Hikers

Not required

Multiple recent hikers·Community·Checked 2026-08-29Source

Getting there

Driving

Rishikesh to Sari, 180 km, 7 hours

Public transport

Bus to Ukhimath, then a shared jeep to Sari

Parking

Village parking at Sari, ₹100

On the trail

Mobile coverage

Signal at Sari; weak at the lake

Water

Homestay supply at Sari; carry 1.5L up

Food

Homestay meals at Sari; a small tea stall near the lake

Toilets

At the campsite

Family suitability

Suitable with children

Pets

Pets allowed

Safety

  • Do not swim or wash in the lake — it is a drinking source and a sacred site
  • Cold nights year round at 2,400 m

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