Roop Kund Trek
Altitude: 5029 m
Grade: Moderate
Time: April-June & September
Duration: 10 + 2 days to extend to Homekund
Destionations: Delhi - Haridwar - Joshimath - Uttarkashi - Kalyani - Dodital - Seema - Hanuman chatti - Yamunotri - Rishikesh.
Average Walking Time: 5-6 hours per day
Roopkund is situated at a height of 5029m in the lap of Trishul massif. This is usually called the 'Mystery Lake' since human skeletons and remains of horses were found here. There are two explanations regarding this:
1. They are the remains of a party of pilgrims on a yatra to the base of Trisul who died when bad weather closed in.
2. They are the remains of the Dogra General Zorawar Singh's army from Jammu who tried to invade Tibet in 1841, was beaten off & forced to find its way back home over the himalaya.
The lake, surrounded by rock-strewn glaciers and snow clad peaks, is magnificent and enchanting.
On the way to Roopkund lies an extremely enchanting meadow, viz., Bedni Bugyal which acts as a treat to the eye and a natural relaxing resort to the body.
ITINERARY (Roopkund Trek)
Day 1: Delhi- Haridwar
In the morning board the train to Haridwar from New Delhi railway station. On arrival transfer to hotel. In the evening visit Har ki podi for the evening prayers and aarti. Overnight at hotel
Day 2: Haridwar - Mundoli
Drive to Mundoli 240 kms. Hot lunch en route. Dinner & overnight in camp.
D
ay 3: Mundoli -Wan
On day 3, we undertake a 13-km trek to Wan with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in Wan.
Day 4: Wan - Bedni Bugyal
12 kms trek to Bedni Bugyal with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in Bedni Bugyal.
Day 5: Bedni bugyal - Baggubassa
9 kms trek to Baggubassa with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in Baggubassa.
Day 6 : Baggubassa - Shali Samudra
On day 6 of Roopkund Trek, we undertake a 12-km trek to Shali Samudra via Roopkund & Jurangali Pass with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in Shali Samundra.
Day 7: Shali Samudra - Chandaniya Ghat
7 kms trek to Homekund & further 7 kms down trek to Chandaniya Ghat with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in Chandaniya Ghat.
Day 8: Chandaniya Ghat - Sutole
18 kms trek to Sutole with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in Sutole.
Day 9: Sutole - Kharsoli
On day 9, we reach Ghat after trekking 25 kms. Then we drive 20 Kms to reach Nandprayag. Dinner & overnight in Kharsoli.
Day 10: Kharsoli - Rishikesh
191 kms drive to Rishikesh via Mussoorie & Dehradun. Hot lunch en route. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Rishikesh-Delhi
After breakfast leave for Delhi. Tour ends on Arrival.
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