Roop Kund Trek

Duration

8 Days

Max Altitude

16,499 ft

Trek Grade

Moderate to Difficult

Region

Chamoli, Uttarakhand

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"The Mysterious Lake Trek"

SHORT ITINERARY

Day 1: rishikesh/Kathgodam to Lohajung (7,600 ft) | Drive – 210 km | 10 Hours

Pickup from rishikesh /Kathgodam Railway Station early morning.

Overnight stay: Guesthouse/Homestay.

 

Day 2: Lohajung to Didna Village (8,530 ft) | Trek – 7 km | 5-6 Hours

Overnight stay: Homestay/Campsite.

 

Day 3: Didna to Ali Bugyal (11,320 ft) | Trek – 10 km | 6-7 Hours

Overnight stay: Campsite.

 

Day 4: Ali Bugyal to Ghora Lotani (12,000 ft) | Trek – 5 km | 4 Hours

Overnight stay: Campsite.

 

Day 5: Ghora Lotani to Bhagwabasa (14,100 ft) | Trek – 7 km | 5-6 Hours

Overnight stay: Campsite.

 

Day 6: Bhagwabasa to Roopkund (16,499 ft) & back to Patar Nachauni (12,700 ft) | Trek – 15 km | 8-9 Hours

Summit day! Start early (around 4 AM).

Overnight stay: Campsite.

 

Day 7: Patar Nachauni to Lohajung via Bedni & Wan | Trek – 13 km + Drive – 1 hour

Overnight stay: Guesthouse.

 

Day 8: rishikesh/Lohajung to Kathgodam | Drive – 210 km | 10 Hours

Bid farewell to the mountains.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: rishikesh/Kathgodam to Lohajung (7,600 ft) | Drive – 210 km | 10 Hours

  • Pickup from rishikesh /Kathgodam Railway Station early morning.
  • Scenic drive through hill towns like Almora and Kausani.
  • En route views of Nanda Ghunti and other peaks.
  • Arrival at Lohajung, the trek base. Warm welcome, trek briefing, and dinner.
  • Overnight stay: Guesthouse/Homestay.

Day 2: Lohajung to Didna Village (8,530 ft) | Trek – 7 km | 5-6 Hours

  • The trek begins! Descend through forest trails to Raun Bagad.
  • Cross a beautiful wooden bridge over the Neel Ganga.
  • Gradual ascent to Didna Village, a remote Himalayan hamlet.
  • Local culture experience and hot meals await.
  • Overnight stay: Homestay/Campsite.

Day 3: Didna to Ali Bugyal (11,320 ft) | Trek – 10 km | 6-7 Hours

  • Challenging climb to Ali Bugyal, Asia’s largest alpine meadow.
  • Trail passes through oak and rhododendron forests.
  • As you emerge, panoramic views of Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, and other peaks unfold.Camp on the grassy alpine meadows under a sky full of stars.
  • Overnight stay: Campsite.

Day 4: Ali Bugyal to Ghora Lotani (12,000 ft) | Trek – 5 km | 4 Hours

  • Easy walk through the lush meadows of Bedni Bugyal.
  • Visit Bedni Kund, a sacred lake en route.
  • Arrive at Ghora Lotani, a spectacular campsite offering breathtaking sunset views.
  • Rest and acclimatization for next day’s altitude gain.
  • Overnight stay: Campsite.

Day 5: Ghora Lotani to Bhagwabasa (14,100 ft) | Trek – 7 km | 5-6 Hours

  • The trail becomes steeper and more rugged.
  • Cross Kalu Vinayak Temple – a revered black stone shrine at 14,000 ft.
  • First glimpses of snow-clad peaks and icy winds begin.
  • Arrival at Bhagwabasa, last campsite before Roopkund.
  • Prepare for early summit push.
  • Overnight stay: Campsite.

 

Day 6: Bhagwabasa to Roopkund (16,499 ft) & back to Patar Nachauni (12,700 ft) | Trek – 15 km | 8-9 Hours

  • Summit day! Start early (around 4 AM).
  • Steep climb through snow and scree to reach the mystical Roopkund Lake.
  • Explore the skeletal remains surrounding the glacial lake – an unsolved mystery from centuries ago.
  • Optional climb to Junargali Pass (weather permitting).
  • Descend to Patar Nachauni for well-earned rest.
  • Overnight stay: Campsite.

Day 7: Patar Nachauni to Lohajung via Bedni & Wan | Trek – 13 km + Drive – 1 hour

  • Long descent through Bedni Bugyal and dense oak forests.
  • End trek at Wan Village.
  • Drive back to Lohajung for a celebratory dinner.
  • Overnight stay: Guesthouse.

Day 8: rishikesh/Lohajung to Kathgodam | Drive – 210 km | 10 Hours

  • Bid farewell to the mountains.
  • Scenic drive back to Kathgodam with memories of a lifetime.
  • Trip ends here with a heart full of adventure.

Inclusions:

  • All meals during the trek (veg + nutritious Himalayan cuisine)
  • Accommodation (camping/guesthouse)
  • Transport from rishikesh /Kathgodam and back
  • Experienced trek leader and local guide
  • Camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, mats)
  • Permits and entry fees
  • First aid and oxygen cylinder

Exclusions:

  • Personal expenses, off-route transport, insurance
  • Meals during transit (Kathgodam-Lohajung)
  • Any cost arising due to natural calamities

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