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- ROOPKUND TREK
- Uttarakhand
- 9 Days
- 13 to 55 Yrs
- Difficult
- Expert Guide
Description
Perched at an elevation of 5,029 m above the sea level in the lap of Trishul Peak and Nanda Ghunti is a place full of mystery, Roopkund. Also called as ‘Mystery Lake’, the place is synonymous to its name owing to the discovery of human skeletons and horses remains from Paleolithic age at this very place.
Surrounded by mesmerizing scenic beauty of lush green mountains and rocky glaciers, the place presents a perfect package as a trekking trail. The human and horse skeletons found around Roopkund are believed to be about 500-600 years old. The place remains frozen almost throughout the year but offers a great view of beauty.
The trekking trail to Roopkund in itself is quite fascinating including the trek through rustic villages, the bewitching alpine meadows and a beautiful sacred pond, BedniKund with its crystal clear water. The trek gets steep from Bedni Bugyal to Roopkund. Almost 5 kms before the final destination lies Baguabasa situated 4,100 m above the sea level. If you are looking for some adrenaline pumping activity, while enjoying the panoramic scenic beauty, this place serves as a perfect trekking trail for you.
Short Itinerary
Day 2 - Drive from Lohajung to Wan. Trek to Gehroli Patal
Day 3 - Trek from Gehroli Patal to Bedni Bugyal
Day 4 - Excursion to Bedni Top
Day 5 - Trek from Bedni Bugyal to Patar Nachauni
Day 6 - Trek from Patar Nachauni to Bhagwabhasa via Kalu Vinayak
Day 7 - Trek from Bhagwabasa to Roopkund and further up to Junargali. Return to Patar Nachauni via Bhagwabasa
Day 8 - Trek from Patar Nachauni to Lohajung via Bedni and Wan
Day 9 - Drive from Lohajung to Kathgodam
Detailed Itinerary
Drive from Kathgodam to Lohajung
Transport arranged from Kathgodam Railway Station at 6 AM. Cost approx Rs 6,000 per vehicle (shared among 5-6 trekkers).
Drive to Wan. Trek to Gehroli Patal
Moderate. Initial ascent to Ran Ka Dhar followed by a 20-minute descent to river Neel Ganga. Finish with a 3-hour stiff climb to Gehroli Patal.
Trek from Gehroli Patal to Bedni Bugyal
Easy-Moderate. Stiff climb for 2 hours to Ali Bugyal followed by a gentle trail to the famous Bedni Bugyal meadows.
Excursion to Bedni Top
Easy. Acclimatisation day with a steep climb to the Bedni top to prepare for higher altitudes.
Trek from Bedni Bugyal to Patar Nachauni
Easy-Moderate. Initial climb to a saddle followed by a gradual descent to the Patar Nachauni campsite.
Patar Nachauni to Bhagwabhasa via Kalu Vinayak
Moderate. 3-hour steep ascent to Kalu Vinayak temple followed by a gradually descending trail to Bhagwabhasa.
Roopkund Summit & Junargali. Return to Patar Nachauni
Difficult. Gradual ascent to Roopkund with steep switchbacks at the end. Tricky descent back to Patar Nachuani.
Patar Nachauni to Lohajung via Bedni and Wan
Moderate-Difficult. Long descent. Steep stretch from Gehroli Patal to Neel Ganga before the final road head.
Drive from Lohajung to Kathgodam
Return journey to Kathgodam station. Note: distance between campsites may vary by 100m depending on conditions.
Important Points
- Mandatory: Carry copy of Photo ID for forest entry.
- Stay: Base camp in lodges, on trek 3 persons per tent.
- Cloakroom available at base camp. Do not carry excess luggage.
- Note: Twin sharing may not be available May-August due to global tent supply shortages; triple sharing may be used.