Satopanth Glacier

Satopanth Glacier

The Satopanth Glacier is situated in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It lies on the northwest side of Nilkantha, a major peak of the Garhwal division of the Himalayas. It sits below a 2,500 m (8,200 ft) face of the peak.


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