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conductivity 110–210 μmhos cm
−1
. In Sat Tal,
common carp 22.9 % and IMC 64.1 % (of the
total catch) were recorded. Schizothoracines
were not recorded.
Khurpatal
Khurpatal, lying at 1,635 m MSL, is situated c
10 km away from Nainital and is surrounded by
green terraced fi elds. This lake is said to contain
many fi shes and is a real paradise for anglers.
HA of Lakes of Garhwal Division
There are a number of HA lakes in the Garhwal
division. An account of some of these is given
below.
Devaria Tal Lake
Devaria Tal, lying at 2, 438 m MSL, is situated
near Ukhimath, on the Chamoli–Ukhimath route
c 2 km from Sari Village in Uttarakhand. It is
considered as a very holy place. It is spread over
700 m (in length) and is surrounded by the beautiful Chaukhamba peak. It is an ideal place for
birdwatchers with forests all around the lake and
also for those who love angling. One can also
reach Devaria Tal after a trek of about 8 km.
Dodi Tal Lake
Dodi Tal, lying at 3,307 m MSL, is situated c
16 km away from Agoda, the latter being about
16 km away from Uttarkashi. Dodi Tal is named
after a freshwater trout, called ‘Dodi’, which is
said to be abundant here. This lake is said to
have originated from natural springs, and it
itself, probably, serves as the source of the river
Asi Ganga, which merges with the River
Bhagirathi near Gangotri. The lake is surrounded
by forests. There is a magnifi cent view of the
Bandarpoonch Peak, located at 6,387 m MSL.
The water of this lake is said to be quite refreshing for the skin. A trek little further ( c 32 km)
leads to Hanuman Chatti located at 2,400 m
MSL and then to Yamunotri.
Dhalipur Lake
Asan Barrage was created in 1967 and the reservoir
is popularly known as Dhalipur Lake (Plate 6.19 ).
A water sports resort has been developed at the
Asan Barrage by Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam in
the year 1994. Situated c 43 km from Dehradun on
Chandigarh–Shimla highway, the lake is a wintering ground for migratory birds.
Govind Ghat
Govind Ghat (Plate 6.20 ) is situated c 2 kms
before reaching Pandukesar. It is the gateway for
the Hem Kund Lake and the famous Valley of the
Flowers ( c 17 km) on foot. The Hem Kund Sahib
(with Sikh temple) is c 20 km on foot from here.
Hem Kund Lake
Hem Kund (Plate 6.21 ) is a small HA lake situated at 4,061 m MSL. It is approached via Sutol
or Roopkund after crossing Shila Samudra glacier. The glaciers of Hathi Parvat and Sapt
Shring peaks feed the lake and small stream,
the Laxman Ganga, which fl ows from the lake.
Further, the high altitude Lokpal Lake (also
known as Hem Kund Sahib) lies at 4,329 m
MSL. It is an important pilgrimage for both
Hindus and Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singhji is said
to have meditated here.
Plate 6.19 Dhalipur Lake
Plate 6.20 Govind ghat
6.9 High Altitude (HA) Lentic Bodies
conductivity 110–210 μmhos cm
−1
. In Sat Tal,
common carp 22.9 % and IMC 64.1 % (of the
total catch) were recorded. Schizothoracines
were not recorded.
Khurpatal
Khurpatal, lying at 1,635 m MSL, is situated c
10 km away from Nainital and is surrounded by
green terraced fi elds. This lake is said to contain
many fi shes and is a real paradise for anglers.
HA of Lakes of Garhwal Division
There are a number of HA lakes in the Garhwal
division. An account of some of these is given
below.
Devaria Tal Lake
Devaria Tal, lying at 2, 438 m MSL, is situated
near Ukhimath, on the Chamoli–Ukhimath route
c 2 km from Sari Village in Uttarakhand. It is
considered as a very holy place. It is spread over
700 m (in length) and is surrounded by the beautiful Chaukhamba peak. It is an ideal place for
birdwatchers with forests all around the lake and
also for those who love angling. One can also
reach Devaria Tal after a trek of about 8 km.
Dodi Tal Lake
Dodi Tal, lying at 3,307 m MSL, is situated c
16 km away from Agoda, the latter being about
16 km away from Uttarkashi. Dodi Tal is named
after a freshwater trout, called ‘Dodi’, which is
said to be abundant here. This lake is said to
have originated from natural springs, and it
itself, probably, serves as the source of the river
Asi Ganga, which merges with the River
Bhagirathi near Gangotri. The lake is surrounded
by forests. There is a magnifi cent view of the
Bandarpoonch Peak, located at 6,387 m MSL.
The water of this lake is said to be quite refreshing for the skin. A trek little further ( c 32 km)
leads to Hanuman Chatti located at 2,400 m
MSL and then to Yamunotri.
Dhalipur Lake
Asan Barrage was created in 1967 and the reservoir
is popularly known as Dhalipur Lake (Plate 6.19 ).
A water sports resort has been developed at the
Asan Barrage by Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam in
the year 1994. Situated c 43 km from Dehradun on
Chandigarh–Shimla highway, the lake is a wintering ground for migratory birds.
Govind Ghat
Govind Ghat (Plate 6.20 ) is situated c 2 kms
before reaching Pandukesar. It is the gateway for
the Hem Kund Lake and the famous Valley of the
Flowers ( c 17 km) on foot. The Hem Kund Sahib
(with Sikh temple) is c 20 km on foot from here.
Hem Kund Lake
Hem Kund (Plate 6.21 ) is a small HA lake situated at 4,061 m MSL. It is approached via Sutol
or Roopkund after crossing Shila Samudra glacier. The glaciers of Hathi Parvat and Sapt
Shring peaks feed the lake and small stream,
the Laxman Ganga, which fl ows from the lake.
Further, the high altitude Lokpal Lake (also
known as Hem Kund Sahib) lies at 4,329 m
MSL. It is an important pilgrimage for both
Hindus and Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singhji is said
to have meditated here.
Plate 6.19 Dhalipur Lake
Plate 6.20 Govind ghat
6.9 High Altitude (HA) Lentic Bodies