Roopkund


Situated in the region of Trishul (7122m), at a height of 5229m, Roopkund is usually referred to as the Mystery Lake because of the unusual finding of remains of humans and horses around it. The route to Roopkund passes through delightful alpine pastures and snowfields and offers magnificent views of peaks such as Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Chaukhamba among others. It is also the same route that's taken in the famous Raj Jat Yatra that's held once in 12 years.

SEASON: September - October

MAX. ALTITUDE: 4150m

NUMBER OF DAYS: 8 days

HIGH PASSES: None

TREK GRADIENT: Moderately challenging

Day 01: Arrive at Rishikesh and depart to Loharjung (2134m) by road. Have breakfast enroute and lunch at the temple town of Baijnath. Arrive at Loharjung by evening and check in to the hotel for the night.

Day 02: Loharjung to Wan (2439m)
Duration: 4 hours

Start the trek to Wan after breakfast and arrive at the campsite by lunch-time.

Day 03: Wan to Bedni Bugyal (3354m)
Duration: 6 hours

The trek to Bedni Bugyal will take you past the beautiful Auli Bugyal and views of the 6000ers around. With packed lunch and leisurely pace, the trek concludes at Bedni Bugyal late in the afternoon.

Day 04: Bedni Bugyal to Baggubasa (3800m)
Duration: 4 hours

The trail starts climbing soon after Bedni Bugyal and goes past more stark vistas. The hot lunch at Baggubasa is a welcome relief after the trek.

Day 05: Baggubasa to Roopkund (4150m) and back to Baggubasa
Duration: 6 hours

The climb continues to the lake at Roopkund. While the route to Roopkund will take most of the time, the return is a fairly easy descent.

Day 06: Baggubasa to Bedni Bugyal
Duration: 4 hours

Return to the pasture at Bedni Bugyal on the same trail that was taken on the way up.

Day 07: Bedani Bugyal to Khanol
Duration: 7 hours

Return to Wan and continue to the village of Khanol.

Day 08: Khanol to Sithel
Duration: 5 hours

From Khanol the path descends steeply till the Nandakini river. After crossing the river, there is a small ascent before some flat walking, at the end of which is the roadhead, Sithel.

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