Deoria Tal

Deoria Tal or Devariya Tal is a pristine lake located near Chopta. A 2.5 kms uphill trek from Sari village (which is connected through a motorable road) takes you to this heavenly place offering tranquility and a panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks including Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Bandarpunch, Kedar Range and Kalanag.

About Deorita Tal Lake

Devariyatal is a Calm and serene lake, famous for its mesmerizing reflections of Chaukhamba Range in the crystal clear water.  Hidden inside the valley the lake is gripped with forest all around.

Devariya Tal is situated an an astounding altitude of 2300 mts above sea leave and surrounded with thick forest on one side and towering Himalayas on the other. You can camp overnight at Deorital and also walk through the jungle treks. There are a couple of shops which sell tea and snacks, but they close at sundown.

Deoriatal Mythology

As per mythology, it is the same lake where Pandavas were stopped by a Yaksha who wanted them to answer his question before drinking water from the lake.

Deoria Tal is also known as “Indra Sarovar” and it was believed that the Devs (Lords) bathed in this lake, hence the name Devariyatal was given to it. The lake is also believed to be the “Indra Sarovar” referred to in the Puranas by wandering Hindu mendicants, Sadhus.

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