UTTARAKHAND, NORTHERN INDIA. Situated in the region of Trishul (7122m), at a height of 5229m, Roopkund is usually referred to as the Mystery Lake because of the unusual finding of remains of humans and horses around it. The route to Roopkund passes through delightful alpine pastures and snowfields and offers magnificent views of peaks such as Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Chaukhamba among others. It is also the same route that's taken in the famous Raj Jat Yatra that's held once in 12 years. Best time to travel - June to November.
Arrive Delhi, meet and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Morning after breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Rishikesh. Upon arrival check in the hotel for overnight stay.
Start driving to Lohajung via Devprayag, Rudraprayag & Karanprayag. Upon arrival set the camp for the overnight stay. Drive 6-7 hrs.
Morning after breakfast drive to Wan which is the last road head point.From here start trek to reach the Bedani Bugyal which is approx 10 -11 km. Trek - 10 Kms.
Morning after breakfast start trek to Bagwabsa which is approax 10 km far from here. The trail continues easily over rolling grassy hills to the meadow at Bagwabasa - 4000m (which means ‘place of flowers’in the local dialect). This is a wonderful camping place with the high peaks of Trisul and Nanda Ghunti becoming more prominent.6 - 7 hrs, 2-½ hrs steep ascent and then easy gentle sloping downward. Trek – 11 kms ( 7/8 hrs)
Morning after breakfast start trek to Roop kund which is approax 6-7 km far from here. Situated below the Jurighati 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 Bagwabasa for overnight stay. 2-3 hrs to Roopkund return to Bhagwabasa by lunch time. 5 hrs descent to Bedni Bugyal Level: Moderate-Difficult.
Morning after breakfast start return trek to Bhuna. From Bagubasa the trail crosses a grassy ridgeline which drops from the southern flanks of Roopkund from where we descend to the village of Bhuna (3500m). Arrive and set the camp for overnight stay.Trek 4/5 hrs.
After breakfast start trek to reach the Setal.The trail now drops down through the village of Kunol into the Nandakini Valley which drains the waters of Roopkund and the Trisul massif. After following the river of the same name we arrive at the village of Setal (2192m). Our campsite for the evening is located just before we reach the village, in a delightful meadow by the river. Overnight in camp near the village. Trek – 4/5 hrs
Morning after breakfast straigt drive to Rudraprayag via Ghat. Up on arrival check-in at hotel for overnight stay.Drive – 37 Kms (Drive 1.5 hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive down to Rishikesh via Devprayag.Where Bhagirathi meets with Alaknanda and known as Ganga. Later on proceed to Haridwar for the onward destination. Drive – 145 Kms (Drive 5 hrs)
Morning after breakfast proceeds for Delhi. After arrival check- in to hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast went to IMF office for some formalities and rest of day free. Later in the day Departure transfer to International airport to board flight for onward destination.
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