Roop Kund Trek

Roop Kund Trek, Roop Kund Trekking 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.

Roop Kund Trek

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

Destination : Delhi/ Haridwar/ Rishikesh/ Mundoli/ Bekhal Tal/ Wan/ Bedni Bugyal/ Baguabasa/ Roopkund

Duration : 13 Days

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)

Roop Kund Trek, Roop Kund Trekking

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

Destination : Rishikesh - Mundoli -Wan - Bedni Bugyal - Baggubassa - Shali Samudra - Chandaniya Ghat - Sutole - Kharsoli - Rishikesh.

Duration : 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