Roopkund Trek
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Trekking Programme Duration : 12 Days
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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Pick-up And drop will be from
Kathgodam Railway station. |
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All applicable luxury taxes. |
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Trek Cost does not
Include
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Railway / Air fare to the
destination. |
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Pick-up/ drop & Transportation at
Delhi (it will be by your own). |
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Government service tax as
applicable. |
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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. |
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Any other expenses not specially
mentioned in the ‘Tour Cost includes’ column. |
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The above package can be
customized according to your needs and specifications. Please
contact our office for details.
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