BARAADSAR LAKE TREK
Baraadsar Lake located at a height of 4300m between Rupin and Supin valleys in Western Garhwal. The trekking community is not familiar with Baraadsar but the lake is popular among the locals as it is considered sacred for them. Legend has it that a prayer in Baraadsar never goes unanswered. Starting from the Rupin Valley, the approach to the Lake is initially through various villages, then through forest and subsequently over a ridge separating the Rupin and Supin. The ridge walk, which takes close to three days, provides excellent views in all directions. The final climb takes one to a high ridge at 4400m overlooking the Lake and the view from the ridge is stunning. You get commanding views of a massive bowl-shaped snow field that resembled a cauldron. There are high ridges in all directions and in the middle of this ‘cauldron’ slightly lies the Baraadsar Lake. The Lake is about four hundred metres long and remains frozen for most of the year. You can descend into the Supin Valley and join the trail used by the locals if you are interested in a circular trek.
REgion
Western Garhwal
FIRST TRIP
September 2010
Trip Grading
4
Trip DURATION
8 Days
Best Period
May, June, September and October
Side TRIPS
Trek on to Kanasar Lake
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
1. Trek through remote villages in the Rupin and Supin valleys
2. Superb campsites in sprawling meadows in the Rupin & Supin valleys
3. Broad mountain views of Garhwal and Kinnaur peaks
4. Serious summit day requiring 800m height gain on the climb to the Lake
5. Complete a circular trek by descending into the Supin valley