Homkund, also spelled Hom Kund, is a high-altitude mountain pond located in Chamoli District, Uttarakhand State, India.[1]
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Location | Uttarakhand, India |
Coordinates | 30°19′51.31″N 79°44′37.97″E |
Type | high-altitude mountain pond |
Surface elevation | 12,323 feet (3,756 m) |
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.[2] Two Himalayan peaks, Trisul and Nanda Ghunti are near Homkund.[3]
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.[3]
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.[2]
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