6 Interesting Facts About India’s Skeleton Lake

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 19, 2024

High Altitude

Roopkund Lake is a glacial lake situated at a high altitude of approximately 5,020 meters of the Trishul massif in Uttarakhand, making it challenging to trek.

Surrounded By Beauty

The lake is surrounded by breathtaking views, snow-covered mountains, a serene atmosphere, and glaciers.

Harsh Environment

The extreme weather conditions and high altitude at the lake make it difficult to research and collect samples or on-site research.

Limited Preservation

The rough environment affects the preservation of organic items including clothing or tools that could be used for various purposes.

Skeleton Lake

There are many saying about this skeleton name but it may be believed that hundreds of skeletons are found at the edge of the lake.

King Jasdhawal

The local people believe that this place belongs to the king. He wanted to honor the goddess Nanda Devi to be blessed with the birth of a child.

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