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Roopkund is situated in the Chamoli district of Garhwal. The roadhead for Roopkund is Lohajung, located 155 km from Almora, 217 km from Nainital, and 235 km from Kathgodam. Roopkund, at an altitude of 5029 m, lies in the lap of the Trishuli massif. This area is often called the "Mystery Lake" because human skeletons and horse remains dating back to the Paleolithic age were discovered here.
The lake is surrounded by rock-strewn glaciers and snow-clad peaks. The trek starts from Lohajung, easily accessible by motorable road from Almora. Roopkund can also be approached via Ghat, connected to Nanda Prayag on the Badrinath highway. The trek passes through lush green meadows, conifer forests, and gradually climbs the hillsides. The route follows the Pindar River and continues towards Hemkund via the Shail Samundras glacier. Highlights include Bedni Bugyal and Bagwawasa, with rare flowers like Brahmakamal near Bagwawasa.
The trek covers approximately 40 km from the roadhead and typically requires 8 days of trekking.
Board the Dehradun Nizamuddin AC Special Train for Haridwar at 23:30 hrs from Nizamuddin Railway Station. Overnight journey.
Arrive in Haridwar at 05:35 hrs. Drive to Mundoli (240 km / 8 - 9 hrs) via Devprayag, Rudraprayag, and Karnaprayag. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Drive 10 km to Wan, the roadhead for the trek. Trek 11 km (5 - 6 hrs) to Bedni Bugyal, one of the most beautiful camping sites in the Garhwal Himalayas. Dinner and overnight in tents.
Bedni Bugyal : A lush green meadow adorned with a variety of flowers. A small lake in the meadow is used for tarpan ceremonies. Nearby is a temple where devotees pay their respects during their halt.
Rest day for acclimatization and exploration. Overnight in tents.
Trek 10 km (4 - 5 hrs) to Bagubassa. "Bagua" means flowery park, and "Bassa" means place. The area is rich in flowers, including the rare Brahmakamal, a sacred alpine lotus found at 14,000–15,000 ft. Dinner and overnight in tents.
Trek from Bagubassa to Roopkund (4 - 5 hrs), passing through alpine pastures and snowfields with views of Trisul, Nanda Ghunti, and Badrinath peaks. The lake is famous for human and equine skeletons preserved in alpine conditions, believed to be remains of about 300 people who died 500–600 years ago. Return to Bedni Bugyal for dinner and overnight stay.
Trek back to Wan (3 - 4 hrs). Dinner and overnight in tents.
Drive to Rishikesh after early breakfast. Lunch en route. Check into the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, drive to Haridwar to catch the train at 10:30 hrs for Delhi. Arrive in Delhi by 14:30 hrs.
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