Roopkund - Mysterious Skeleton Lake
Set amidst the benevolent mountainous peaks, the Roopkund Lake remains in the spotlight for its unsolved mystery. It has been nicknamed as the 'Mystery Lake' as the remains of human skeletons and horses belonging to the Palaeolithic age can be seen here.
The adrenaline pumping trek to Roopkund starts from Lohajung, a tiny pass seated at 16,499 feet above sea level in the Garhwal Himalayas. This shallow lake has a depth of about 2 metres and is the most popular lake in the entire Uttarakhand. The lake is nestled amidst panoramic mountain scenery, surrounded by rock-strewn glacier
Our Itinerary :
Day 1: Lalkuan to Lohajung, 340 Km, 10-11 hrs.
Day 2: Lohajung to Didna Village, 7 Km, 5 hrs.
Day 3: Didna Village to Ali Bedni Bugyal, 9 Km, 6 hrs.
Day 4: Ali Bedni Bugyal to Patar nachuni, 6 Km, 4 hrs.
Day 5: Patar nachuni - Bhagwa basa via Kaluva Vinayak Temple , 6 Km, 5 hrs.
Day 6: Bhagwabasa - Roopkund and Back Patar nachauni, 8 hrs.
Day 7: Patar nachauni to Bedni Bugyal via Gheroli Patal and Wan village to Lohajung, 12 Km Trek, 14 Km, 8 hrs.
Day 8: Lohajung to Lalkuan, 10-11 hrs.
The altitude we cover in Roopkund Trek
Lohajung base - 7,663 feet
Didna Village - 8096 feet
Ali Bugyal - 11,320 feet
Patar Nachauni - 12,818 feet
Bhagwabasa camp - 14,126 feet
Roopkund Lake - 15,756 feet
24 июн 2024
