Roopkund Trek – A Trek through Himalayan meadows to a Mystery Lake

Trip Type

Trekking
Activities

No Activities
Group size

No size limit
Locations

Uttarakhand

Keywords : Ali bugyal , bedani bugyal , Braham tal Trek , mystery lake trek , Ronti Saddle Trek , Roopkund Trek , Trekking from Lohajung , trekking from wan Village , trekking in India , Trekking in Uttarakhand

Trip Code :WT-CODE 3684

Ropkund is one of the popular in India pass through lush green medows Ali Bugyal, Bedani Bugyal and offers unforgettable view of Himalayan peaks and valley. RoopKund , according myth Goddess parvati seen her face in this lake so called it Roopkund, it frozen during winter and visible late june onward. Roopkund Lake is Mystry Lake which situated at the height of 5029m (junargali), in lap of the Himalayan peaks Nanda Ghughuti (6310 m) & Trishuli (7120 m). This Lake also known as Mystery Lake because of human skeletons lying at the bottom and around of the lake, which will be visible when the ice melts. Many myth is there about these skeleton but still its mystery. Roopkund is situated in Chamoli Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.The Roopkund trail is a moderate to difficult type trek , taking us through forests, green meadows and water falls to high-altitude meadows of Bedni Bugyal & Auli Bugyal. We can see view of mountains like Trishuli & Nanda ghunti’ respective hights of 7120m & 6310m.

This route also follow by Nanda devi Raj Jat once in 12 years but it cross Junargali top and reach next halt in Silasamudra, this yatra goes till Homkund which is base of Nanda Ghunti ,Trishuli and Ronti Saddle. Thousands of devotee takes parts in this yatra and it is one of the longest yatra of the world.

Trek Details

Region : Chamoli District, Uttarakhand

Days required : 7 Night/8 Days

Trek Grade : Moderate to Difficult

Altitude : 5029 m.(Juragali) 16495 ft.

Best Time of Trek : April to June, September to November

Trekking distance : 59 Kms.

Nearest Village : Wan – 2590m.

Motorable road :Up to Lohajung & Wan

Nearest Rail head : Kathgodam(226 kms) /Rishikesh (263kms), Haridwar (288kms)

Places around : Silla Samudra, Ronti Saddle, Homekund, Bedani & Auli Bugyal (Medow) Bhekal Tal, Bharam Tal, Ajan Top.

Itineraries

Day 01

Kathgodam/Rishikesh - Lohajung – (226km/263 km) – 7 to 8 Hours

We will recieive you from Kathgodam Railway station, Morning depart from Rishikesh/Kathgodam to Lohajung(7700 ft), brekfast & lunch on the way. This day you will see glimpse of Uttarakhand, passes through many hill stations,Villeges, & rivers & winding roads. Travel distance is 226 km from Kathgodam & Rishikesh (263kms) Haridwar (288kms) which takes 9-10 hours to reach. Night stay in Guest house in Lohajung.

Day 01

Lohajung - Didna Village – 10 km – 5 hours

Good Morning Himalaya , Morning amazing view of Pinder valley, view of Himalayan range peak Nanda Ghunghuti & villages : Mundoli, Bank, Harani, Didina, Wan. Depart to Didina village Moterable 7 km, Trek start now from Kuling village, a small cultural village with scenic beauty. First 2.5 km descend up to Neel Ganga, after crossing Neel Ganga 3 km ascend, approx 4-5 hours to reach Didina village. Didina Village is a part of Kuling village, villager lives here seasonally .Overnight stay in Home stay or Camp.

Day 03

Didna Village/Garoli Patal - Ali Bugyal – Bedani Bugyal – 6 km – 5 Hours

Morning brekfast in Didina village, start trek to Bedeni bugyal, 3.5 km ascend to Ali Bugyal will take 2- hours, passes through thick forest, hear twittering sound of birds, many kind of high altitude Flora & Fauna. Lunch in Ali Bugyal, a vast meadow , Incredible view of Valley. Click memories on your cameras, start trek to Bedeni bugyal slighty ascend but not tough, 1.5 -2 hours will take to reach Bedani Bugyal, Overnight stay in tents.

Day 04

Bedani Bugyal – Patarnachaaniya – 5 km – 3 to 4 Hours.

Explore morning view of Bedani Bugyal, around green grass, Bedeni kund, View of patti ka danda. According myth Lord Brahma created here Vedas. After breakfast depart to patternachaniya, 5 km distance takes 2-3 hours to reach. Today all around view is full of charm, Mountain (Nanda Ghughunti , Trishuli), Water falls, small-small watre lakes between meadows. Night halt in camp.

Day 05

Patarnachaaniya – Bhagwabasa - 6 km – 5 Hours

Today trek start towards Baguwabasa, 6 km from Patternachaniya (4-5 hours). Patter means Stone & Nauchniya (dancer), blieved that dancers converted into stone because of curse of Goddess Nanda. After breakfast we climb to Kailawa Vinayak top, tough ascend about 3.5 km. from Kalwa Vinayak view is unique Himalayan rage peaks, Rivers, Water falls. After having lunch trek will start to Patternachaniya (2 km).

Day 06

Bhagwabasa - Roopkund Lake(Mystry Lake) – Return Patarnachaaniya). – 13 km -6 to 7 Hours

Early morning hot tea & start trek to Roopkund, Breakfast on the way because early morning view is clear, later clouds cover the mountains. Trek is quiet difficult today ascend 3.5km upto Roopkund & 400 meter Junargali Dhar(5029 meter). Roopkund is a small lake in glacier, Humen skaleteon is there many years old, some sklaton flesh can be found which lies under snow. From Junargali close view of Trishuli & Nanda Ghughuti & Shila Samudra. Junargali is the last point of this trek, Return back to Patanachaniya via Bhakuwabasa & Kailwa Vinayak, halt for overnight.

Day 07

Patarnachaaniya to Lohajung (via Wan) – 13km trek 20km Drive – 5to 6 hours.

Enjoy morning sunrise view hot Breakfast & start moving towards lohajung via Bedani Bugyal, Garoli patal & wan villege. Today from Bedani bugyal another route to Lohajung, passes through dense forest, Giant trees, Floora & Fauna, Neel Ganga & a cultural village wan, people of this village is very hard worker. There is Latu Devata main Temple, every year villager organise worship. From wan to lohajung moterable (20 km), night stay in Guest house.

Day 08

Drive from Lohajung – Kathgodam/Rishikesh - 226km/263 km

Good bye Himalayas, Today is the last day of this trek, Depart to kathgodam (226 km)/ Rishikesh (263 km), Lunch & Breakfast on the way. After crossing Gwaldam Kumoun region starts on the way famous places Baijnath, Almora, Kousani can be seen.