Roop Kund

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Roopkund is a beautiful clear water Himalayan lake, located in the lap of Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state of India. The starting point of the Roopkund is Debal. The picturesque lake is surrounded by snow covered majestic Himalayan Treks and glaciers

It is situated on the Nanda Jat route to Hemkund, and its depth is only about 2 meters. This is a shallow lake which is a main attraction, as it has a human skeletal clearly visible at its bottom. Roopkund is the destination of a religious event in Garhwal called the Nanda Jaat yatra which repeats in 12 years. Thousands of people participate in this event, and many devotees continue their journey to Roopkund. In the month of September the mystery lake of Roop Kund melts for about a fortnight or so, yielding its dark secrets.

Day 01: Fly Delhi-Leh (3500m)

On the arrival in Leh aiport, we will board the vehicles and get transferred to the hotel of Leh. Take a rest and get acclimatized. Overnight follows in the hotel.

Day 02:

Start for Lohajung (2244 meters). It is a run of 41 km by bus. A stay at night at Lohajung in tented Camp/Rest House. From Lohajung you walk down through stunted oak forest & along the wan river to the village Wan.

Day 03:

Trek to Wan (2439 meters). The trail of 13 km takes you via another small lake called Brahm Tal. An overnight stay is at Wan in Tented Camp.

Day 04:

Trek to Bedini Buggyal (3354 meters) the run is of 13 km.The word “Bagua” means flowery park and Basa means place. This has got to be one of the most romantic spots in the Himalayas. Bedni Bugyal is a charming green meadow adorned with flowers in a spell binding varieties, in full bloom. The stay at night is at Bedini Buggyal in Tented Camp.

Day 05:

The trek to Bhaguabasa is of 4000 meters. Bhagubasa to Roopkund is an easy run of 15 km. An overnight stay is at Bhaguabasa in Tented Camp.

Day 06:

Take a trek to Roop Kund and get back to Bhaguabasa, where the distance is of 10 km.

Day 07:

Starting from Bhaguabasa, trek to Bedni Bugyal.

Day 08:

Trek to Wan.

Day 09:

Trek to Lohajung.

Day 10:

By bus you can reach to Nainital.

Day 11:

Depart in the evening for Kathgodam.