The small
glacial lake of Roop Kund an altitude of 5, 029 meters
has a rather grisly reputation.In and around it lie
the skeletal remains of humans and horses and no one
has been able to explain how they got there. The stories
ranges all the way from that of the Goddess Nanda
Devi cursing a presumptions royal couple, through
misdirected conquerous seeking to entry lands beyond
India, to the mundane explain that they are the remains
of pilgrims killed by at avalanche. This somber stretch
of water, 47 meters in diameter, rests beneath the
peaks of Nandagunti and Trishul. For much of the year
it is surrounded by harsh black rocks, ice and snow.
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The trek
to this ominous lake is, However, interesting a 21
kms drive takes you from Tliarali
At a low 393 meters to 2,134 meter high Mandoli.From
there Lohajang Pass is about 1.5 kms away. This is
really where the trek begins, 12 kms will bring you
to Wan at a high of 2,436 meters and another 12 kms
to the beautiful Bedni Bugyal at 3,354 meters. The
Bugyal's green slopes are dotted with Shepherd's huts
and little shrines with pyramidal roofs. Minuscule
brooks trackle into a pond which looks like a Scottish
tarn.
The best time of come here is last week of August
to last week of October. You must have 8 days to trekking
for Roopkund. It is a 40 km trek from road head. |
DAY 01: DELHI-RISHIKESH(230 KMS/06 HRS)
After breakfast drive to Rishikesh.Upon arrival in Rishikesh,you are met and transferred to your pre-booked hotel.Evening free to explore Holy Ghats & worthseeing places.Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 02: RISHIKESH -MUNDOLI (240 KM/8-9 HRS)
After breakfast we drive towards Mundoli
via Dev Prayag, Rudra Prayag and Karanprayag. Upon
arrival at Mandoli check into the tented accommodation
followed by Dinner. Overnight at Camps. |
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DAY 03: MUNDOLI - WAN - BEDNI BUGYAL (3350 MTS/11000 FT)
Early morning drive to the place called Wan which is just
10 kms away and road head for the trek as well.Today we
will have a trek for approximate about 11 -12 kms and takes
05 to 06 hrs to get Bedni Bugyal. It is believe to say that
is one of the best camping sites in the Garhwal Himalayas.
Later followed by Dinner at camps. Overnight at tents.
BEDNI BUGYAL : Bedni Bugyal is a charming green meadow adorned with flowers in a spell binding varieties, in full bloom. There is a small lake situated in the midst of the meadow, where Tarpans are offered by the devotees. Situated nearby is a small temple where the devotees pay there obeisance, during their halt at Bedni Bugyal.
DAY 04: BEDNI BUGYAL
Day free for doing your own activities.Over night at Camps.
DAY 05: BEDNI BUGYAL - BAGUBASSA (4100 MTS/13450 FT)
After having early breakfast in the morning trek
towards Bagubassa. Bagua means flowery park and Basa means
place and the place is full of variety of flowers including
the rare flower called "Brahma Kamal" a special godly lotus
found at only and between the altitude of 14000-15000 ft.
We will trek for about 10 kms today it takes around 04-05
hrs to get campsite at Bagubassa. Later followed by dinner
and overnight at tented accommodation.
DAY 06: BAGUBASSA - ROOPKUND (4450 MTS/14600 FT) - BEDNI BUGYAL
Today we trek to Roopkund from Bagubassa which
is an easy trek to follow upto some extent but thereafter
½ an hour climb off( 04-05 hrs) Kaluka Vinayak (pass)
descending till to patar nachwani. The trek to Roopkund
passes through delightful alpine pasture lands and offering
penaromic views of the Trisul and Nanda Ghunti, you could
view the Badrinath peaks when the snow melts. Human and
equine can be seen here. Some of them with flesh attached
these have been naturally preserved in the alpine condition
for centuries. It is believe to say that these are the remains
of about 300 person who died about 500-600 years ago. Later
trek down to Bedni Bugyal followed by dinner and overnight
stay.
DAY 07: BEDNI BUGYAL - WAN ( 2436 MTS/8000 FT )
Retrace your steps towards Wan. This will take 3-4 hrs. Dinner and overnight in tents.
DAY 08: WAN - RISHIKESH (2200 MTS /7200 FT)
After an early breakfast drive towards Rishikesh.
We will have Lunch enroute. Upon arrival in Rishikesh
check into your pre-booked hotel followed by dinner.
Overnight at Hotel.
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09: RISHIKESH - HARIDWAR - DELHI
Departure transfer to the Haridwar railway station
to boardtrain for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi later
transferred to International Airport to board flight
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