Homkund

Homkund, also spelled Hom Kund is a high-altitude mountain pond located in Chamoli District, Uttarakhand State, India. Located at a height of 12,323 feet (3,756 m) above sea level, it is in the middle of snow-covered valleys.[1] Two Himalayan peaks, Trisul and Nanda Ghunti are near Homkund.[1]

Homkund
Hom Kund
Homkund
LocationUttarakhand, India
Coordinates30.33091641°N 79.74387600°E / 30.33091641; 79.74387600
Typehigh-altitude mountain pond
Surface elevation12,323 feet (3,756 m)

The geo-location of Homkund lake is: 30.33091641°N 79.74387600°E / 30.33091641; 79.74387600 [2]

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.[1]

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. You can also reach there from a different route starting from the village of Sutol and passing by Latakhopri and Chandaniya Ghat.[3]

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