Roopkund Trek


  Trekking Programme Duration : 12 Days

 

Roopkund is situated in Chamoli district of Garhwal. The road head for Roopkund is Lohajung 155 kms. from Almora, 217 kms. from Nainital and 235 kms. from Kathgodam. Roopkund situated at a height of 5029 meters 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 main highway of Badrinath. The trek of Roopkund passes through lush green 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.

 

Day

Programme

1

Arrive New Delhi. Transfer to the hotel.
Departure to Kathgodam by 5013- Ranikhet Express from Old Delhi Railway station at 22.45 Hrs.

2

Reach Kathgodam Railway station at 06.10 Hrs. Proceed to Almora. (Drive) (85 kms.- 3 Hrs.). Reach Almora. Evening free for relaxation. Night halt at Almora.

3

After breakfast, drive to Mundoli. (170 kms.- 6 Hrs.), arrive Mundoli. Night halt at Mundoli.

4

After breakfast, trek starts and start walking and reach Wan. (10 kms. Trek). Night halt at Wan.

5

After breakfast, proceed towards Bedni (12 kms. Trek). Night halt at Bedni.

6

After breakfast, leave for Bhagwawasa (11 kms.- Trek). Night halt at Bhagwawasa.

7

After breakfast, trek to Roopkund. Return back to Bhagwawasa (total trek- 10 kms.). Night halt at Bhagwawasa.

8

After breakfast, leave for Bedni (11 kms. Trek). Arrive Bedni. Night halt at Bedni.

9

After breakfast, walk to Lohajung (18 kms. Trek). Night halt at Lohajung.

10

After breakfast, leave for Mundoli (4 kms. Trek), arrive Mundoli and immediately drive to Almora (170 kms.- 6 Hrs.). Night halt at Almora.

11

After breakfast, departure to Kathgodam (85 kms.- 3 Hrs.), reach Kathgodam.
Departure to Delhi by 5014- Ranikhet Express at 20.40 Hrs.

12

Reach Delhi Railway station at 04.30 Hrs.
Departure to Mumbai.

 

    Trek Cost Includes

Accommodation - In all the trekking routes we provide accommodation as per the availability in guest houses, village houses, tents etc. All the accommodation neat & clean every where.

Food - All the meals we provide are fresh & organic. In break fast- Porridge / Corn flex, Bread, Paratha (Stuff/Plain) with Jam, Butter, Cheese, Eggs /Noodles, Tea/Coffee etc. In Lunch/Dinner- Dal, Rice, Vegetable, Chapati, Papad, Salad / Noodles, etc. Soup will be provided every day before Dinner. Desert will be provided with dinner & hot chocolate will be provided after dinner.
Non Veg.- During the trek, if fresh mutton/chicken available, it will be provided.
Time to Time - Tea / Coffee in a day with snacks.

Pick-up And drop will be from Kathgodam Railway station.

All applicable luxury taxes.

    Trek Cost does not Include

Railway / Air fare to the destination.

Pick-up/ drop & Transportation at Delhi (it will be by your own).

Government service tax as applicable.

Any kind of personal expenses such as coolie charges, guide charges, laundry charges, tips, entry fees, camera fees, S.T.D/ I.S.D charges, insurance charges, horse riding, doli charges, elephant/ camel riding, Boating etc.

Any other expenses not specially mentioned in the ‘Tour Cost includes’ column.

 

The above package can be customized according to your needs and specifications.  Please contact our office for details.