Ukhimath
town · 3.3 km away
lake39 min from Chopta1 h 15 min walk from the road
Deoria Tal
Deoria Tal, a lake at about 2,438 m ringed by forest, a walk of 2 to 3 km from Sari village, with a wide view of the snow peaks on a clear day.
What it is
Deoria Tal is a small lake at about 2,438 m on the slopes above the Ukhimath–Chopta road, set in forest with a wide view of the snow peaks. Wikipedia says it is sacred to Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs. Legend says the gods bathed here, which gives the name, and that it is the Indra Sarovar of the Puranas. It is a shorter, gentler outing than the climb to Chandrashila from Chopta.
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Getting there
You drive to Sari and walk. Sari is about 19 km and 39 minutes from Chopta by road on our routing, and from the village the walk is 2 to 3 km, 3 km by Wikipedia's count and about 1.8 km on our trail data. Wikipedia also describes a 7 km trek from Ukhimath and a longer route linking the lake to Tungnath. We have no verified rules on entry or camping, so ask at Sari.
The visit
Our photographs show a green lake edged with trees and a sandy path, the snow range behind it, and a meadow beside it with conifers. On a clear day the view is the reason to come. Wikipedia says tea and snack shops here close at sundown, so plan to be back at Sari before dusk.
When to go
Clearer skies come in the dry seasons; see when to visit Chopta. Wikipedia notes that when snow closes the Chopta road, the trek to Chopta can start from Deoria Tal instead.
Around it
Ukhimath is the town below, and Tungnath Temple is up the road at Chopta. The half-day plan puts the lake first, with Ukhimath after it.
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Questions people ask
How high is Deoria Tal?
About 2,438 m, according to Wikipedia and Wikidata, in the Garhwal Himalayas in heavily wooded country. Wikipedia says it has a wide panorama of about 300 degrees, with Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Bandarpunch and the Kedar range visible on a clear day. The lake is sacred to several faiths.
How do you get there?
From Sari village on the Ukhimath–Chopta road, on foot. Wikipedia says about 3 km, while our own trail data gives about 1.8 km. Sari is about 39 minutes by road from Chopta on our routing. Wikipedia says jeeps run from Ukhimath to Sari, and that trekkers can also walk 7 km from Ukhimath.
Can you camp at the lake?
Wikipedia says camping at Deoria Tal has been stopped for trekkers, though forest walks and filming remain possible, and that a couple of shops sell tea and snacks and close at sundown. Rules change, so ask locally before you plan to stay, and carry out all your litter.