Roopkund Trek
Trek Cost
₹20,500 per person
Duration
8 Days
Max Altitude
16,499 ft
Trek Grade
Moderate to Difficult
Trek Distance
53 km approx
Region
Chamoli, Uttarakhand (customizable)
Best Time
May to June & September to October
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DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: rishikesh/Kathgodam to Lohajung (7,600 ft) | Drive – 210 km | 10 Hours
- Pickup from rishikesh /Kathgodam Railway Station early morning.
- Scenic drive through hill towns like Almora and Kausani.
- En route views of Nanda Ghunti and other peaks.
- Arrival at Lohajung, the trek base. Warm welcome, trek briefing, and dinner.
- Overnight stay: Guesthouse/Homestay.
Day 2: Lohajung to Didna Village (8,530 ft) | Trek – 7 km | 5-6 Hours
- The trek begins! Descend through forest trails to Raun Bagad.
- Cross a beautiful wooden bridge over the Neel Ganga.
- Gradual ascent to Didna Village, a remote Himalayan hamlet.
- Local culture experience and hot meals await.
- Overnight stay: Homestay/Campsite.
Day 3: Didna to Ali Bugyal (11,320 ft) | Trek – 10 km | 6-7 Hours
- Challenging climb to Ali Bugyal, Asia’s largest alpine meadow.
- Trail passes through oak and rhododendron forests.
- As you emerge, panoramic views of Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, and other peaks unfold.Camp on the grassy alpine meadows under a sky full of stars.
- Overnight stay: Campsite.
Day 4: Ali Bugyal to Ghora Lotani (12,000 ft) | Trek – 5 km | 4 Hours
- Easy walk through the lush meadows of Bedni Bugyal.
- Visit Bedni Kund, a sacred lake en route.
- Arrive at Ghora Lotani, a spectacular campsite offering breathtaking sunset views.
- Rest and acclimatization for next day’s altitude gain.
- Overnight stay: Campsite.
Day 5: Ghora Lotani to Bhagwabasa (14,100 ft) | Trek – 7 km | 5-6 Hours
- The trail becomes steeper and more rugged.
- Cross Kalu Vinayak Temple – a revered black stone shrine at 14,000 ft.
- First glimpses of snow-clad peaks and icy winds begin.
- Arrival at Bhagwabasa, last campsite before Roopkund.
- Prepare for early summit push.
- Overnight stay: Campsite.
Day 6: Bhagwabasa to Roopkund (16,499 ft) & back to Patar Nachauni (12,700 ft) | Trek – 15 km | 8-9 Hours
- Summit day! Start early (around 4 AM).
- Steep climb through snow and scree to reach the mystical Roopkund Lake.
- Explore the skeletal remains surrounding the glacial lake – an unsolved mystery from centuries ago.
- Optional climb to Junargali Pass (weather permitting).
- Descend to Patar Nachauni for well-earned rest.
- Overnight stay: Campsite.
Day 7: Patar Nachauni to Lohajung via Bedni & Wan | Trek – 13 km + Drive – 1 hour
- Long descent through Bedni Bugyal and dense oak forests.
- End trek at Wan Village.
- Drive back to Lohajung for a celebratory dinner.
- Overnight stay: Guesthouse.
Day 8: rishikesh/Lohajung to Kathgodam | Drive – 210 km | 10 Hours
- Bid farewell to the mountains.
- Scenic drive back to Kathgodam with memories of a lifetime.
- Trip ends here with a heart full of adventure.
Inclusions:
- All meals during the trek (veg + nutritious Himalayan cuisine)
- Accommodation (camping/guesthouse)
- Transport from rishikesh /Kathgodam and back
- Experienced trek leader and local guide
- Camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, mats)
- Permits and entry fees
- First aid and oxygen cylinder
Exclusions:
- Personal expenses, off-route transport, insurance
- Meals during transit (Kathgodam-Lohajung)
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities
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