Roopkund Trek
Roop Kund , a lake surrounded by mysteries and numerous stories after some travelers found human skeleton in the area. A small glacial lake in the lap of Jurighati Dhar is the culmination point of annual Nanda Raj Jat. During the festival people from the villages bring their presiding deity to Roop Kund. |
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Day 1: Arrive - Delhi :Met upon arrival at Delhi International Airport and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi - Rishikesh :Drive to Rishikesh (225 km) via Haridwar. Rishikesh is known as 'Gateway to Himalayas' and center of Yoga & Meditation. In the afternoon visit various Ashrams and Temples. Enjoy the 'Ganga Aarti' in the evening. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 3: Rishikesh - Lohajung :Morning strat drive to Lohajung (275 kms) while covering Devprayag, Rudraprayag & Karanprayag. Upon arrival set the camp for the overnight stay.
Day 4: Debal - Lohajung - Didana :Today we start trekking down into Gyan Ganga Valley initially through Rhododendron & oak forest. Then we follow the river before a climb to Didana.Set the camp on arrival.Overnight stay at tents.
Day 5: Didana - Ali - Bedni Bugyal :Trek 5-6 hrs to Bedni Bugyal via Ali Bugyal. Initially trek passes through dense forest before coming out to clearing near ali Bugyal. Cross Ali Bugyal and descend to Baedni. This part of trek is almost level. Bedni offers excellant view of Trishul and Nanda Ghunti mountains. Overnight stay in the Tent.
Day 6: Bedni Bugyal - Bhaguabasa :Trek 9 Kms 4-5 hrs to Bhaguabasa via Bistola and Kailu Binayak. Arrive and set up the camp for the overnight stay.
Day 7: Bhaguabasa - Roopkund - Bhaguabasa :Trek 12 km up/down to Roopkund. Situated below the Juragali Dhar, this beautiful lake is known as 'mystery lake' after some human skeletons are found here. After spending some time at Roopkund, return back to Bhaguabasa for overnight stay.
Day 8: Bhaguabasa - Bhuna :Start return trek. Turn right and descend towards Bhuna village which takes about 4-5 hrs. Camp for the overnight stay.
Day 9: Bhuna - Sitel :Trek to Sitel in 4-5 hrs. Trek is mostly down-hill walk following a packed mule track. Overnight in camp near the village.
Day 10: Sitel - Ghat - Rudraprayag :Trek 8 Km to Ghat. From Ghat drive 29 km to Rudraprayag. On arrival check-in at hotel for overnight stay.
Day 11: Rudraprayag - Rishikesh :Drive 164 km to Rishikesh. On arrival, check-into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 12: Rishikesh - Delhi :Drive 225 km to Delhi. En route stop at Haridwar to visit Har-Ki-Pauri Ghat. Continue driving to Delhi and on arrival check-into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13: Depart Delhi :Optional sightseeing of Delhi. Later departure transfer to international airport to board flight for onward destination.
