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Roop Kund Trek, Uttarakhand
Region: Garhwal Himalayas
Base: Chamoli District
Altitude: 5029 m above Sea Level
ROOPKUND TREK
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 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.
TOUR 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.
Day 01 - Delhi - Haridwar: Early morning arrival at Delhi. 0700 hrs departure by Surface to Haridwar. Day at leisure to explore this holy town. Visit the 'Aarti' (holy ceremony) performance at the river 'Ghat' at sunset. Transfer to JG Camp, Brahmapuri (32 km). Overnight stay.
Day 02 - Brahmapuri - Mundoli: Drive to the small hamlet of Mundoli ( 2134m ), from where the trek begins. Overnight stay.
Day 03 - Mundoli - Bekhal Tal: Begin the trek; cross the Lahjung pass ( 2250m ) and continue to Bekhal Tal- a small lake amidst picturesque surroundings. Overnight stay.
Day 04 - Bekhal Tal: Day at leisure to be spent in the beautiful environs.
Day 05 - Bekhal Tal - Wan: Continue the trek to Wan village. The trail takes you via another small lake- Brahm Tal. Overnight stay.
Day 06 - Wan-Bedni Bugyal: Begin the uphill trek and reach the ‘Bugyals’ (high altitude meadows) of Bedini ( 3354m ) - a beautiful location with magnificent view of the surrounding mountains. Overnight stay.
Day 07 - Bedni Bugyal: Day to explore the surroundings, which is bound to be an experience to be remembered.
Day 08 - Bedni - Baguabasa: Trek through the undulating grasslands to reach Baguabasa ( 3380m ). Overnight stay.
Day 09 - Roopkund excursion: Trek to the mysterious ‘Pond of Beauty’- Roop Kund (5029m), close to the base of the Trishul (7120m) and Nanda Ghungti (6310m) Peaks. Overnight stay at camp.
Day 10 - Baguabasa - Wan: Retrace the route back to Wan. Overnight stay.
Day 11 - Wan - Mundoli: Continue downhill to Mundoli taking a direct route. Overnight stay.
Day 12 - Mundoli - Rishikesh: Drive down along the river upto Risikesh. Overnight stay.
Day 13 - Rishikesh - Delhi: Morning departure by road to Delhi. Enroute stop over at Khatoli for lunch. Arrive Delhi and transfer to Airport for flight back home.
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