Roopkund
high altitude glacial lake in Uttarakhand, India
Roopkund (also known as "Mystery Lake" and "Skeletons Lake") is a remote lake in the Indian Himalayas. It is located 57 kilometres (35 mi) away from Karnaprayag, Uttarakhand, India.[1][2][3]
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 Lake in August 2014 | |
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| Location | Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India |
| Coordinates | 30°15′44″N 79°43′54″E / 30.26222°N 79.73167°E |
| Average depth | 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) |
| Surface elevation | 6,800 metres (22,300 ft) |
References
change- ↑ Romey, Kristin (20 August 2019). "DNA study deepens mystery of lake full of skeletons". National Geographic. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
- ↑ "How to reach Roopkund". Uttarakhand Tourism. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
- ↑ "Skeleton Lake of Roopkund, India". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
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