Roopkund The mystery lake or Skeleton Lake

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

This high altitude lake (4600m) lies in the lap of Trishul massif. A shallow lake, Roopkund has attracted attention by having human skeletal remains easily visible at its bottom. It is the highest peak, situated in Chamoli district of Garhwal. It is standing at 7802 meters; the peak finds its home in the state. The scene of countless pilgrimages, this brand new state has its roots steeped in the spiritual heritage of this great land.

The various sources of the Ganges Yamunoti, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath is the bernoth that draws devotees by the hordes. Here the tourist is replaced by the devout the young, the old, the fit and the infirm, all find their way here battling biting cold, high altitude sickness. Finding penance perchance in this hardship as the Gods almost seem to be close enough to touch. The mountains have many escapades to offer Valley of Flowers, the sacred Roop Kund and Dodital lakes, Milam glacier and Kuari Pass each of these have a distinct flavor – Rolling Meadows to killer ascents.

Day 01:

Delhi to Kathgodam

We will board the overnight Ranikhet Express leaving Old Delhi railway station at 09:55 pm to reach Kathgodam.

Day 02:

Drive Kathgodam to Kausani(1890m) 5 hrs

On arrival at Kathgodam railway station early in the morning we will board the waiting vehicles to drive straight to Kausani, breakfast en route. Kausani is 140 kms from the Kathgodam railway station and we arrive just in time for lunch. Kausani offers a panoramic view of the snow capped Himalayan peaks. Overnight stay is in Hotel.

Day 03:

Drive Kausani to Lohajung (2320m) 6 hrs

We will go for a long mountain drive today, starting from the Kumaon ranges to the Garhwal crossing the townships of Baijnath and Gwaldam and then following the Pindar River to the town of Debal. We turn away from the river here and climb up a steep mountain road which takes us to Lohajung, the starting point of the trek. Overnight stay is in Camp / Guest House.

Day 04:

Lohajung to Didina(2550m) 5 hrs

We will walk down diagonally across to the valley of the Bedni Ganga. Cross over to the other side of the valley and climb past the village of Didna through thick forests of pine, rhododendron, and oak to reach the campsite at an idyllic pastoral setting.

Day 05:

Didina to Bedni Bugyal (3330m) via Ali Bugyal 7-8 hrs

The trail now follows the ridge with lovely views of towering summits of Chaukhamba, Neelkanth and Kedarnath on one hand and the picture postcard views of the villages of Wan, Didna and Kulin on the other. A climb through a rhododendron forest takes us to the meadows of Ali Bugyal rolling on to join equally magnificent meadows of Bedni Bugyal (3350m).

Day 06:

Bedni Bugyal to Bhagubasa (4100m) 4-5 hrs

As we are in the high altitude country, the trail climbs up to the Pathar Nachauni ridge to get closer views of Trisul, Nanda Ghunti, and Changabang. A steep zigzag brings us to the caves of Bhagubasa where one can find some rock shelters which are used by the pilgrims. Camp next to these improvised shelters at an altitude of 4100m.

Day 07:

Bhagubasa to Roopkund (4600m) to Bedni Bugyal 8 hrs

After an early morning breakfast climb the steep zig-zag and narrow trail leading to the Skeleton lake of Roopkund (4600m). If the snow cover is not too thick, one would find the skeletal remains of the humans and horses dating back to 13th century. A steep walk up from here to the ridge gives a close up view of Trisul and Nanda Ghunti. Return all the way down to camp at Bedni Bugyal.

Day 08:

Trek Bedni Bugyal to Wan (2440m) and drive to Rudraprayag

Descend steeply through the forests of fir, rhododendron and pine to reach the valley floor. Cross over and climb to the village of Wan(2440m). Drive 5 hrs to reach the comforts of a hotel in Rudraprayag.

Day 09:

Rudraprayag to Delhi

After a relaxed breakfast in the morning, drive 5 hrs from Rudraprayag to Haridwar. We will board the evening Shatabdi Express to arrive Delhi by 10:45pm where our trip ends.

Package Includes:

- Pick up from the Airport / Railway Station

- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners

- Airport transfers

- Group medical kit

- Good quality accommodation

- Trek pack including sleeping b

- down or fiber filled jacket and insulated mat

- Private transportation

- All park entrance fees and trekking permits

- Porters to carry all personal and group equipment

- Sightseeing.