A beauty from Disaster - Taragh Taal, Chaukhatiya Uttarakhand India

Taragh Taal is a beautiful lake in Himalayas having a long Geological History. The beautiful taal  is located at elv. 1168 m near Taragh Gaon. It is about 12 km from the Chaukhatiya in Almora district of Uttarakhand. The area has thick forest cover and wide range of topography.

                   

                                                               View in Monsoons

                                                                                                              

                         

                                                             The Start of Monsoons                                          

The taal was formed due to accumulation of debri material from the adjacent landslide which happened in the geologic past. This landslide gave birth to beautiful lake sight as the gaderas ( small water streams) were blocked due to this material. During monsoons the lake is filled with water. The spot is best suited to visit in Monsoons. The area has diversified vegetations and wildlife. After the monsoon ends the area converts into huge marshy grasslands, which is used for agriculture purpose by the locals.   




                                             The Top View ( Satellite Image)






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