Roopkund Trek

8 DAYS
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Roopkund Trek

Region : District Chamoli Garhwal - Uttarakhand

Duration : 8 Day

Level : Difficult

Trekking distance (Approx) : 55 Kms

Max Altitude :5029 Meters

Pick up Point : Rishikesh/Kathgodam

Drop Point : Rishikesh/Kathgodam

Best Season : April to October

Roopkund Lake trek is also known as mystry Lake trek 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 skalaton but still its mystry. Roopkund is situated in Chamoli Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.The Roopkund trailis a moderate to difficult type trek, taking us through forests, green meadows and water falls to high-altitude meadows of Bedni Bugyal & Auli Bugyal.

Roopkund Trek

We can see view of mountains like Trishuli & Nanda ghunguti’ respective hights of 7120m & 6310m. Himalaya is extremely rich with legends and area of Roopkund is not an exception. According to one legend Nanda Devi and Shiva passed by this area after a successful fight with demons. Nanda Devi wanted to quench her thirst and Shiva created this lake for her. When Nanda Devi bent over the lake, she could see her clear and beautiful reflection - thus the lake got name "Roopkund" (formshape lake).

Roopkund Trek

Himalaya is extremely rich with legends and area of Roopkund is not an exception. According to one legend Nanda Devi and Shiva passed by this area after a successful fight with demons. Nanda Devi wanted to quench her thirst and Shiva created this lake for her. When Nanda Devi bent over the lake, she could see her clear and beautiful reflection - thus the lake got name "Roopkund".

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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.

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Day 02: 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.

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Day 03: Didna Village – Ali Forest camp – 6 km – 5 Hours

Morning brekfast in Didina village, start trek to Ali Forest, 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 ali forest camp slighty ascend. Overnight stay in tents.

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Day 04: Ali Forest camp – Ali Bugyal-Bedani Bugyal - Patarnachaaniya - 9 km – 6 Hours

Morning brekfast start trek to Ali Bugyal and will see high altitude Flora & Fauna. Lunch in Bedani Bugyal, a vast meadow , incredible view of Valley. Click memories on your cameras and trek to Patternachaniya 5 km easy trek. Overnight stay in tents.

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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 (2km).

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Day 06:Bhagwabasa - Roopkund Lake(Mystry Lake) – Return Patarnachaaniya). – 16 km -8-9 Hours

Early morning hot tea & start trek to Roopkund, Breakfast on the waybecause 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.

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Day 07:Patarnachaaniya to Lohajung (via Wan) – 22 km trek 20km Drive – 8-9 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 villagers organise worship. From wan to lohajung moterable (20 km), night stay in Guesthouse.

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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, Kosani can be seen. house.

INCLUDED

What is Included In This Trek?

Transport Facility

Forest Permit and entrance fee

Guide
NOT INCLUDED

What is Not Included In This Trek?

Personal Insurance

Medical Certificate

Personal toiletry Items and Personal Medicine kit

On first day En Route to base camp the Breakfast and Lunch are Not Included

Last Day En Route Lunch and Dinner are Not Included

Hiking Pole

Water Bottle 2

Cap or Balaclava

Sunglasses

trekking shoes

Socks (Woolen and Regular)

Sunscreen

Personal Toiletry Items – (toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper, sanitizer etc.)

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