ROOPKUND TREK HIGHLIGHT
If you’re trekking in India, the Roopkund trek is a must-do! It’s got everything going for it. Deep virgin forests, gurgling brooks, breath-taking campsites, miles of undulating meadows, snow and ice and the taste of a great adventure as you climb from 8,000 ft to 16,000 ft in six days.
DAY 1
Drive from Kathgodam to Lohajung
Drive Distance: 216 km | Duration: 9-10 hours | Pick up point : Kathgodam Railway Station
Transport will be arranged at 6 AM. This cost has to be borne by trekkers and paid directly to the driver. Cost of the cab – Rs 6,000 per vehicle, shared among 5-6 trekkers.
DAY 2
Drive from Lohajung to Wan. Trek to Gehroli Patal
Drive Duration: 1 hour | Trek Duration: 4-5 hours | | Altitude Gain: 7,600 ft to 10,000 ft
Moderate. Initial 30-45 minutes ascent to Ran Ka Dhar followed by a 20-minute descent to the river Neel Ganga. A stiff climb of 3 hours from Neel Ganga to Gehroli Patal.
DAY 3
Trek from Gehroli Patal to Bedni Bugyal
Trek Duration: 3 hours | Altitude Gain: 10,000 ft to 11,500 ft
Easy-Moderate. Stiff climb for about 2 hours to Ali Bugyal followed by a gentle trail to Bedni Bugyal.
DAY 4
Excursion to Bedni Top
Trek Duration: 4 hours | Altitude Gain: 11,500 ft to 12,200 ft
Easy. Acclimatisation day with a steep climb to the Bedni top.
DAY 5
Trek from Bedni Bugyal to Patar Nachauni
Trek Duration: 4 hours | Altitude Gain: 11,500 ft to 12,700 ft
Easy-Moderate. Easy climb at the beginning to a saddle followed by gradual descent to Patar Nachauni
DAY 6
Trek from Patar Nachauni to Bhagwabhasa via Kalu Vinayak
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours | Altitude Gain: 12,700 ft to 14,100 ft
Moderate. A 3 hour steep ascent to Kalu Vinayak followed by a gradually descending trail to Bhagwabhasa
DAY 7
Trek from Bhagwabasa to Roopkund and further up to Junargali. Return to Patar Nachauni via Bhagwabasa
Trek Duration: 9-10 hours | Altitude Gain and Loss: 14,100 ft to 12,700 ft via 16,000 ft
Difficult. Gradual ascent to Roopkund with the last 20 minutes consisting of steep switchbacks. 20-25 minutes steep climb to Junargali. Tricky descent on the switchbacks from Roopkund. Descending trail to Patar Nachuani.
DAY 8
Trek from Patar Nachauni to Lohajung via Bedni and Wan
Trek Duration: 7-8 hours | Drive Duration: 1 hour | Altitude Gain and Loss: 12,700 ft to 7,700 ft
Moderate-Difficult. Descending trail right through gets steep from Gaehroli Patal to Neel Ganga; the short ascending stretch from Neel Ganga to Ranka Dhar.
DAY 9
Drive from Lohajung to Kathgodam
Drive Distance: 216 km | Duration: 9-10 hours | Return point : Kathgodam Railway Station