Satopanth glacier lies on the northwest side of Nilkantha, a major peak of the Garhwal division of the Himalayas.

[citation needed] Also, as the glacier lies quite near the Indo-Tibet Border, photography is strictly prohibited.

The Satopanth Glacier can be approached from Joshimath in the Chamoli sub-division, by following the Badrinath and Mana (3128 m above sea level) road.

On the route, you will come across a waterfall named Vasudhara Falls, lying on the right bank of the Alaknanda River.

Two kilometers down the valley, the left bank of the river offers good conditions for camping.