Homkund

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Homkund
Hom Kund
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Homkund
Location Uttarakhand, India
Coordinates 30°19′51″N79°44′38″E / 30.33083°N 79.74389°E / 30.33083; 79.74389
Type High-altitude mountain pond
Surface elevation12,323 feet (3,756 m)
Homkund

Homkund, also spelled Hom Kund, is a high-altitude mountain pond located in Chamoli District, Uttarakhand state, India. [1]

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Geography

Located at a height of 12,323 feet (3,756 m) above sea level below Mt. Nandaghungti and Ronti Saddle, it is in the middle of snow-covered valleys. [2] Two Himalayan peaks, Trisul and Nanda Ghunti are near Homkund. [3]

Trekking

Homkund has become a trekking destination in recent years and those who trek to Roopkund consider this as another trekking destination, as Homkund is located near Roopkund. [3]

Homkund falls on the popular trek route to Ronti Saddle, a mountain pass between Nanda Ghungti and Trishul. It takes a trek of 3 days from Roopkund crossing the Junargali Pass to reach there. One can also reach there from a different route starting from the village of Sutol and passing by Latakhopri and Chandaniya Ghat. [2]

References

  1. Homkund Lake
  2. 1 2 "Ronti Saddle - Roopkund - Homkund Trek". himalayanhigh.in.
  3. 1 2 "Roopkund lake's skeleton mystery solved! Scientists reveal bones belong to 9th century people who died during heavy hail storm". India Today. 31 May 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2013.