 Situated
at an altitude of 5029 m in the district of Chamoli in Garhwal,
Uttaranchal is Roopkund
– a mystery lake that came into limelight when a large
number of human skeletons and remains of horses were discovered
there. With various theories claiming that the bones belonged
to a party of pilgrims on a yatra to Homkund who got killed
in an avalanche to those as belonging to Gen. Zorawar Singh
of Kashmir and his men who were coming back after raiding
China-Tibet in 17th Century, no concrete reason has come to
the forefront and the theories rather than solving the mystery
has deepened it.
Nestled in the lap of Trishul massif, the lake surrounded by rock-strewn glaciers and snow clad peaks is magnificent and enchanting with the Bedni Bugyal being amongst the finest high altitude grasslands in the Garhwal mountains and the Bekhal Tal - a small lake in scenic surroundings.
ITINERARY ONE:
Delhi/ Haridwar/ Rishikesh/ Mundoli/ Bekhal Tal/ Wan/
Bedni Bugyal/ Baguabasa/ Roopkund (13)
Day 01: Delhi – Rishikesh
Leave Delhi for Rishikesh. Visit one of the Ashram, meditation centre. Night stay at Rishikesh.
Day 02: Rishikesh - Mundoli (265 kms / 10 hrs)
Drive to the small sleepy hamlet of Mundoli (2134m), to begin the trek. Overnight stay in Guest House / Tents.
Day 03: Mundoli-Bekhal Tal
Begin the trek; cross the Lahjung pass (2250m) and continue till the picturesque small lake of Bekhal Tal. Camp overnight. (Aprox.8 Kms; 5-7 hrs walking)
Day 04: Bekhal Tal
Spend a day of leisure in the beautiful environs of Bekhal Tal.
Day 05: Bekhal Tal - Wan
Continue the trek to Wan village via another small lake- Brahm Tal. Overnight in Guest House / Tents at Wan (2340m). (Aprox.10 Kms; 6-8 hrs walking)
 Day 06: Wan - Bedni Bugyal
Begin the uphill trek and reach the high altitude meadows of Bedini Bugyal (3354m) Camp overnight.
Day 07: Bedni Bugyal
Spend the day exploring the beautiful surroundings.
Day 08: Bedni-Baguabasa
Trek through the undulating grasslands to reach Baguabasa (3380m). Camp overnight. (Aprox.7 Kms; 3-4 hrs walking)
Day 9: Roopkund Excursion
Reach Roopkund and view its panoramic mountain scenery. Return to camp at Baguabasa for overnight stay at Camps. (8-10 hrs walking)
Day 10: Baguabasa - Wan
Retrace the route back to Wan. Overnight in Guest House / Tents. (6-8 hrs walking)
 Day 11: Wan - Mundoli
Continue downhill to Mundoli taking a direct route. Night stay in Guest House / Tents. (6-8 hrs walking)
Day 12: Mundoli - Rishikesh
Drive down along the river to Rishikesh. Night stay at Hotel.
Day 13: Rishikesh – Haridwar- Departure
Morning check out of Hotel to leave Rishikesh for Haridwar. Day at leisure to explore this holy town. Visit the 'Aarti' (holy ceremony) performance at the river 'Ghat' at sunset. Overnight in Hotel or catch train for your next destination.
ITINERARY TWO:
Rishikesh - Mundoli -Wan - Bedni Bugyal - Baggubassa - Shali Samudra - Chandaniya Ghat - Sutole - Kharsoli - Rishikesh. (10 days)
Day 1: Arrival at Rishikesh:
Arrive at Rishikesh. Visit Ashram, meditation centre. Night stay at Rishikesh.
Day 2: Rishikesh -Mundoli:
Drive to Mundoli 240 kms. Hot lunch en route. Dinner & overnight in camp.
Day 3: Wan:
A 13-km trek to Wan. Night stay at Wan.
 Day 4: Bedni Bugyal:
2 kms trek to Bedni Bugyal. Camp at Bedni Bugyal.
Day 5: Baggubassa:
9 kms trek to Baggubassa with packed lunch. Overnight in Baggubassa.
Day 6: Shali Samudra:
On day 6 of Roopkund Trek, a 12-km trek to Shali Samudra via Roopkund & Jurangali Pass with packed lunch. Camp at Shali Samundra.
Day 7: Chandaniya Ghat:
7 kms trek to Homekund & further 7 kms down trek to Chandaniya Ghat with packed lunch. Overnight stay in Chandaniya Ghat.
Day 8: Sutole:
8 kms trek to Sutole with packed lunch. Dinner & night saty in Sutole.
Day 9: Kharsoli:
Reach Ghat after trekking 25 kms. Then we drive 20 Kms to reach Nandprayag. Dinner & overnight in Kharsoli.
Day 10: Rishikesh,
191 kms drive to Rishikesh. Roopkund Trek concludes
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