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]

Not to be confused with Hemkund.

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]

References
  1. "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.
  2. "Homekund Lake Details".
  3. "Ronti Saddle - Roopkund - Homkund Trek".
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