The Satopanth and Bhagirathi-Kharak are Trek important glaciers in upper Alaknanda BASE CAMP Badrinath basin and are a source of the river MANA VILLAGE Alaknanda. These glaciers are located Mana to Satopanth Bhagirathi 10 Kms. 17 kms. from the famous temple of Kharak Glacier Badrinath, in Chamoli District. The By Road Satopanth glacier is possibly derived from two words; Sato meaning Heaven and Panth stands for path or way. 

These glaciers originate from the peaks of Chaukhamba (7068 m) and Badrinath (6974 m) range of peaks, which separate them from the Gangotri group of glaciers. These glaciers are 13 and 18 kms. long respectively and terminate at an elevation of 3 810m and 3820 m, respectively These glaciers are approachable from Joshimath in the Chamoli sub-division, by following the Badrinath and Mana (3128 m) motorable road. From Mana the route follows along the course of the Alaknanda River. A water-fall (145 m), named Vasudhara, lies on the right bank of the Alaknanda at an elevation of 3250 m. From Vasudhara, 5 km upward the snout of the glaciers opens. 2 kms. Down the valley, the left bank of the river is suitable for camping. The glacier can be approached only in summer.