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Roopkund Lake is situated at an altitude of 5029 mts. in the interior of the Chamoli district, Roopkund is famous for the mysterious shallow lake of about 2 mts., with the edges covered with snow almost throughout the year. After the snow melts, skeletal remains which are believed to be 500-600 year old, many theories explain the findings but none seem satisfying. The lake is nestled amidst panoramic mountain scenery.
| Details | |
| Duration | 19 Nights / 20 Days |
| Max Altitude | 5029 Mtrs. |
| Difficulty | Moderate Trek |
| Best Time | May to June & Sep to Oct |
| Places Visit | Arrival Delhi- Haridwar-Rishikesh -Mandoli – Lohjung Pass-Didina- Bedni Bugyal-Baguabasa - Roop Kund - Wan - Kukin Khal Pass-Sutol - Ramni-Jhenji- Siyartoli-Dhakwani -Kuari Pass-Tali- Auli – Joshimath – Badrinath-Kausani-Nainital-Delhi Dep. |
Day 01: Arrival Delhi : Upon arrival at Delhi airport, meet to our representative, later transfer to hotel, for rest of the night.
Day 02: Delhi – Haridwar-Rishikesh : Early in the morning take train to Haridwar, on arrival meet to local guide drive to Rishikesh further 34 km. Rest of the time visit temples and ghats, overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Rishikesh - Mandoli – Lohjung Pass, (265 kms / 10hrs) : Drive to the small hamlet of Lohajung Pass, from where the trek begins. Via Devprayag (confluence Bhagirathi and Alkhnanda River), Rudrapriyag (Confluence of Alekhnanda and Mnadakini River) and some Himalayan village and markets. Overnight at tent.
Day 04: Lohajung Pass – Didhina (2675m) 5-6 hrs trek. : Begin the trek, till the village followed the road, a few small temples & the bell hanging from a tree. This place is named after a mythological demon that was killed here by Goddess Nanda Devi. The trail goes down 5 km and after a gradual climb of 3 km reaches Didina village. Overnight at Tent.
Day 05: Didina- Bedni Bugyal (3354m) : Begin the uphill trek and reach the 'Bugyals' (high altitude meadows) of Bedini (3354m) a beautiful location with magnificent view of the surrounding mountains. Overnight at Tent
Day 06: Bedni Bugyal - Baguabasa (4100 m) : After 2 hours of gradual climb up, uninterrupted views of Trisul range and Nanda Ghunti can be appreciated. The trail crosses a hump to reach Bistola and then climbs up to Baguabasa, an improvised stone shelter that is generally used by local pilgrims. Overnight at Tent
Day 07: Baguabasa - Roop Kund (5029 m) and back to Baguabasa : Stupendous views of Trisul and the mountains around. An arduous and spectacular trek for about three hours gets us to RoopKund, a holy lake surrounded by glaciers and high peaks and situated on the outer rim of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. Every 12 years thousands of devout pilgrims, carrying a golden idol of the goddess Nanda Devi, undertake a difficult trek to this holy lake from Nauti village, near Karnaprayag. Overnight at Tent
Day 08: Baguabasa - Wan (2450 m) : Return trek to Badni Bugyal. The trek then makes a long, steep descent through a fine forest of firs and rhododendrons and across a beautiful clearing with much of the track being paved. After crossing a river, a short climb leads to the main valley, at the head of which is Wan. Overnight at tent.
Day 09: Wan - Kukin Khal Pass (2900 m) - Sutol (2200 m) : Walking on past Latu's temple the path climbs gently up through magnificent cypress trees. After the pass the path drops down to broad meadows. The village of Kunol (2650 m) is set in an idyllic location with stunning views of the high peaks north of Josimath. Above the village rhododendron trees remain in full bloom from april until beginning of june. Further down the trail is lined with orchids and luxuriant ferns as it passes through one of the finest mixed forests in Garhwal. Overnight at tent.
Day 10: Sutol - Ramni (1982m) : The trek now traverses along the valley with a number of ups and downs and huge drops down to the river gorge below, through forests smelling of fir trees. After dropping to a river, crossed by a green girder footbridge there is a long steep climb to a little temple followed by a gradual climb through forest to emerge near farms and fields, on a ridge with amazing views of Trisul. Ramani, a fairly big village. overnight at tent
Day 11: Ramni- Jhenjii (2015 Mt) : 13 km trek from Ramni to Jhenji. A good zigzagging track leads to open grassy grazing meadows. Snow peaks begin to emerge above the forest to the north. We then begin to climb steeply as the path moves diagonally through forests of rhododendrons, pines and holm oak with more pastures and shepherd huts. Overnight at tent
Day 12: Jhenji- Siyartoli (2043 Mt) : 12 km trek from Jhenjipani to Sinyartoli. The trail carries on down past small farms, through woods, to the spectacular suspension bridge across the Brithi Ganga gorges. After a very steep climb the path is almost flat, passing through fine rhododendron forest, with many streams and waterfalls. Overnight at tent
Day 13: Siyartoli - Dhakwani : 10 km trek Sinyartoli to Dhakwani. This is a long, but spectacular day. The route starts a steep climb up into rhododendron forest, then descends gently to open meadows with views across to the Kauri Pass, and finally plunges down a very steep section to a river. From there a final climb brings us above the tree-line to large pastures. Overnight stay tent.
Day 14: Dhakwani - Tali via Kauri Pass (4268 Mt) : 12 km trek Dhakwani to Tali via Kauri Pass. The climb up to the pass is made on a zigzag track to the top. From the pass the Himalayan summits seem to be arrayed before us in a stupendous arch. It is often said that this is one of the greatest mountain views in the world. Overnight tent.
Day 15: Tali - Auli (2519 Mt) : 14 km trek from Tali to Auli. Overnight stay at the hotel in Auli (a popular skiing zone in India) overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Auli – Joshimath – Badrinath : (78 km/ 4 hrs drive) : After early breakfast drive to Joshimath, continue drive to Badrinath, on arrival check in hotel. Rest of the time visit Vishnu temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17: Badrinath-Kausani (185km/ 7-8 hrs Drive) : Early morning after breakfast drive to Kaushani the another valley Kumaon. Through the small hamlet. On arrival check in hotel.
Day 18: Kausani-Nainital : 155 km/ 5 hrs drive) : Early in the morning witness the "Sun Rise" this place is very know for sun rise. Later drive to Nainital, on arrival check in hotel rest of the time local visit.
Day 19 : Nainital : Full Day local visit, overnight train to Delhi.
Day 20 : Arrival Delhi : Early morning arrival Delhi, transfer to hotel, Rest of the day leisure for individual activities. In time dep. To onward destination.
