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Trekking in India >> Trekking in Garhwal Himalayas
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Roop kund Trekking Tour
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Region: Garhwal
Himalayas
Base: Chamoli District
Altitude: 5029 m above
Sea Level
Roopkund is situated in Chamoli district of
garhwal. The road head for roopkund is lohajung 155km from
Almora, 217km from nainital and 235km from Kathgodam.
Roopkund situated at a height of 5029m in the lap of
Trishuli massif. This area is usually called is the ‘mystery
lake’, since human skeletons and remains of horses from the
poleolithic age were found here.
The lake is surrounded by rock-strewn
glacier and snow clad peaks. The starting point of the trek
is lohajung, easily approached by motor from Almora.
Roopkund can also be reached by ghat, connected by a
motorable road with Nanda Prayag situated on the
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main highway of Badrinath. The trek of Roopkund passes through
lushgreen grassy land and conifer forest clining into the sloper
of hills. The trek thereafter winds its way along the pindar
river. Then to round off this trek, one can approach hemkund via
Shail Samundras glacier and then move on ghat. Bedni bugyal and
Bhagwawasa are the most beautiful places in this trek. You must
found lots of “Bramhakamal” near Bhawawara. The best time of come
here is last week of August to last week of October. You must have
8 days to trekking for Roopkund. It is a 40km trek from road head.
Tou Highlights-
Haridwar & Rishikesh: The two
holy towns of the Hindu's-centres of' Vedic'learning and Yoga &
Meditation. Bedni Bugyals Considered amongst the
finest high altitude grasslands in the Garhwal mountains- offering
you a splendid view of the Greater Himalayan range. Bekhal
Tal An small lake in scenic surroundings.
Bedni Bugyal: Considered
amongst the finest high altitude grasslands in the Garhwal
mountains- offering you a splendid view of the Greater Himalayan
range.
Day01): Delhi-Haridwar
Board Dehradun Nizamuddin AC Special Train for Haridwar at 23:30
hrs from Nizamuddin Railway Station. Overnight Journey.
Day02):
Haridwar-Mundoli
Arrival in Haridwar by 0535 hrs and from here drive to Mundoli
(240 km/8-9 hrs) via Dev Prayag, Rudra Prayag and Karanprayag.
Arrival at Mundoli by evening. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day03): Mundoli - Wan
- Bedni Bugyal (3350 mts/11000 ft)
In the morning drive 10 kms to Wan, which is the road head for the
trek. Today we will trek 11 km (5-6 hrs) to reach Bedni Bugyal,
probably one of the best camping sites in the Garhwal Himalayas.
Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Bedni Bugyal: Bedni Bugyal is
a charming green meadow adorned with flowers in a spell binding
varieties, in full bloom. There is a small lake situated in the
midst of the meadow, where Tarpans are offered by the devotees.
Situated nearby is a small temple where the devotees pay there
obeisance, during their halt at Bedni Bugyal.
Day04): Bedni Bugyal
Rest day for acclimatization/Exploratory day. Overnight in tents.
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Day05): Bedni
Bugyal - Bagubassa (4100 mts/13450 ft)
After breakfast trek to Bagubassa. Bagua means flowery park
and Basa means place. And rightly the place was full of
variety of flowers including the rare Bhram Kamal, a special
godly lotus found at only and between the altitudes of 14000
- 15000 ft. Today we will trek 10 km, taking about 4-5 hrs
to reach today's campsite at Bagubassa. Dinner and overnight
in tents.
Day06):
Bagubassa - Roopkund (4450 mts/14600 ft) - Bedni Bugyal
Bhagubasa to Roopkund is easy walking in the flat but in
morens ½ hour climbing with same view as last day. (4-5
hours). Kaluka Vinayak (pass) descending till to patar
nachwani. The trek to Roopkund passes through delightful
alpine pasture lands and snow fields, offering magnificent
views of the Trisul, Nanda Ghunti, Badrinath peaks when the
snow melts, human and equine skeletons
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remains can be seen. Some of them with flesh attached. These
remains have been preserved in the alpine condition for centuries.
It is believed that these are the remains of about 300 persons who
died about 500 -600 years ago. In the afternoon trek back to Bedni
Bugyal for dinner and overnight stay.
Day07): Bedni Bugyal - Wan
(2436 mts/8000 ft)
Retrace your steps towards Wan. This will take 3-4 hrs. Dinner and
overnight in tents.
Day08): Wan -
Rishikesh (2200 mts /7200 ft)
After an early breakfast drive to Rishikesh. Lunch enroute.
Arrival at Rishikesh by evening. Upon arrival check into hotel for
dinner and overnight stay.
Day09): Rishikesh -
Haridwar - Delhi
After breakfast depart for Haridwar to catch same train at 10:30
hrs to reach Delhi. Arrival at Delhi by 14:30 hrs.
Trip and services ends.
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