Trekking > Roopkund Trek

Roopkund Trek                                                                                                               

Roopkund the 'Mystery Lake' is situated at an elevation of 4778 M, although fairly large, it is quite shallow. It's elevation & location preclude it's thawing except for a few short weeks during the monsoon rains.

Along the route are fantastic views of the mighty peaks - Nanda Ghungti (6310 M) & Trishul (7120 M) The buggyals of Bedni & Ali are carpeted with flowers most of the trekking season. The biggest attraction how ever is the mystery surrounding the lake. Over 300 people have believed to met their untimely death here some 500-600 years ago & nobody is sure how it happened , though a number of stories & legends relate the happenings. The mystery lake continues to hold her secrets, only giving up some, every few years.

Every 12 years thousands of devout Pilgrims most of them from Garhwal make an arduous trek to the lake from Nauti Village. They follow a mysterious four horned lamb that is born every 12 years near Wan village. The lamb leads them to Nanda Devi shrine thru Roopkund & Homkund & than carries on, on its own & finally disappears. This Yatra (pilgrimage) is known as 'Nanda jat' or 'Raj jat Yatra'.

An annual yatra known as 'Choti (small) Jat Yatra' is celebrated every year around the end of August or beginning of September that starts from Wan village & ends at Bedni Bugyal. It is a very colourful event, giving an insight into local Garhwali culture.

Season: June & Sept-Oct Max Altitude: 4450 M No. 0f Days:  7 Trek Grade : V

Day 1: HARIDWAR - MUNDOLI
Early in the morning we drive From Haridwar to Mundoli (240 km/8-9 hrs). Overnight in tents.

Day 2: MUNDOLI - WAN (2436 M / 8000 ft)
Trek 10 km to Wan, which will take you 4-5 hrs. Overnight in tents.

Day 3: WAN - BEDNI BUGYAL (3350 M / 11000 ft)
Today we will trek 11 km (5-6 hrs) to reach Bedni Bugyal, probably one of the best camping sites in the Garhwal Himalayas. Overnight in tents.

Day 4: BEDNI BUGYAL - BAGUBASSA (4100 M /13450 ft)
We will trek 10 km, taking about 4-5 hrs to reach today's campsite at Bagubassa. Overnight in tents.

Day 5: BAGUBASSA - ROOPKUND (4450 M /14600) - BEDNI BUGYAL
You trek 18 km today enjoying the Himalayan panorama, this will take about 7-8 hrs, moving at a leisurely pace. Overnight in tents.

Day 6: BEDNI BUGYAL - WAN
Retrace your steps towards Wan. This will take 3-4 hrs. Overnight in tents..

Day 7: WAN - MUNDOLI - HARIDWAR
After an early breakfast trek down from Wan to Mundoli (2-3 hrs) and then drive down to Haridwar. TRIP ENDS HERE.

NOTE: REST DAY/EXPLORATORY DAY CAN BE INCORPORATED