Roopkund Trek
Region : Garhwal Himalayas
Duration : 12 Days
Itinerary :
Day 01 : Rishikesh - Mundoli (265 kms / 10 hrs )
Drive to the small hamlet of Mundoli ( 2134m ), from where the trek begins. Overnight in Guest House / Tents.
Day 02 : Mundoli-Bekhal Tal
Begin the trek; cross the Lahjung pass ( 2250m ) and continue to Bekhal Tal- a small lake amidst picturesque surroundings. Camp overnight. ( Aprox.8 Kms; 5-7 hrs walking )
Day 03 : Bekhal Tal
Day at leisure to be spent in the beautiful environs.
Day 04 : Bekhal Tal - Wan
Continue the trek to Wan village. The trail takes you via another small lake- Brahm Tal. Overnight in Guest House / Tents at Wan ( 2340m ). ( Aprox.10 Kms; 6-8 hrs walking )
Day 05 : Wan - Bedni Bugyal
Begin the uphill trek and reach the 'Bugyals' (high altitude meadows) of Bedini ( 3354m ) - a beautiful location with magnificent view of the surrounding mountains. Camp overnight.
Day 06 : Bedni Bugyal
Day to explore the surroundings, which is bound to be an experience to be remembered.
Day 07 : Bedni-Baguabasa
Trek through the undulating grasslands to reach Baguabasa ( 3380m ). Camp overnight. ( Aprox.7 Kms; 3-4 hrs walking )
Day 08 : Roopkund excursion
Trek to the mysterious 'Pond of Beauty'- Roop Kund (5029m), close to the base of the Trishul (7120m) and Nanda Ghungti (6310m) Peaks. Roopkund the mystery lake, It was a lake that, a large number of Human bones were found and through anthropologists are still working on its significance. The lake however is nestled amidst a panoramic mountain scenery. Return to camp at Baguabasa for overnight stay at Camps. ( 8-10 hrs walking )
Day 09: Baguabasa - Wan
Retrace the route back to Wan. Overnight in Guest House / Tents. ( 6-8 hrs walking )
Day 10 : Wan - Mundoli
Continue downhill to Mundoli taking a direct route. Overnight in Guest House / Tents. ( 6-8 hrs walking )
Day11 : Mundoli - Rishikesh
Drive down along the river to Rishikesh. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 12 :Rishikesh - Departure
Morning check out of Hotel to leave by train / surface to onward destination.
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