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Juda Ka Talab

Coordinates: 31°01′02″N 78°12′26″E / 31.0173°N 78.2071°E / 31.0173; 78.2071
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Juda Ka Talab
Juda ka Talab surrounded by snow and dense pine forest during winter
LocationUttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India
Coordinates31°01′02″N 78°12′26″E / 31.0173°N 78.2071°E / 31.0173; 78.2071
TypeFreshwater high-altitude lake
Primary inflowsSnowmelt, rainwater, and seasonal runoff
Primary outflowsNone (seasonal runoff)
Basin countries India
Surface elevation2,700 m (8,860 ft)
FrozenYes (in winter)

Juda Ka Talab is a high-altitude freshwater lake located in the Uttarkashi district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Positioned at an elevation of approximately 2,700 metres (8,860 feet) above sea level,[1][2] the lake lies along the Kedarkantha trekking route in the Western Garhwal Himalayas.[3] It is primarily fed by snowmelt and seasonal rainwater and typically remains frozen during the winter months. The lake is surrounded by forested terrain.

The lake lies within Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary, and is Located northeast of Sankri village,[4] it is about 4 km away on a moderately inclined trekking trail through alpine meadows and forests. The lake is accessible only on foot, and the nearest road-linked town is Purola.

References

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  1. ^ "Juda Ka Talab - Frozen Lake Juda Ka Talab on Kedarkantha Trek Route". www.euttaranchal.com. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  2. ^ "Juda ka talab, kedarkantha, Uttarakhand". 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  3. ^ kumar, Ajit. "Mythological Story Behind Kedarkantha & Juda Ka Taklab". Manchala Mushafir. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  4. ^ "Juda Ka Talab Lake Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand | Trekking Way". UttarakhandTrip. 2025-07-28. Retrieved 2025-07-28.