| Homkund | |
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| Hom Kund | |
  Homkund | |
| Location | Uttarakhand, India |
| Coordinates | 30°19′51″N 79°44′38″E / 30.33083°N 79.74389°E / 30.33083; 79.74389 |
| Type | high-altitude mountain pond |
| Surface elevation | 12,323 feet (3,756 m) |
Homkund, also spelled Hom Kund, is a high-altitude mountain pond located in Chamoli District, Uttarakhand State, India.
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. Two Himalayan peaks, Trisul and Nanda Ghunti are near Homkund.
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.
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.
References
- Homkund Lake
- ^ "Ronti Saddle - Roopkund - Homkund Trek". himalayanhigh.in.
- ^ "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.
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