Roopkund Mystery Glacial Lake Expedition
Treks โ†’๐Ÿ•‰๏ธ UttarakhandChallenging Grade

Roopkund Mystery Glacial Lake Expedition

Roopkund is Uttarakhandโ€™s iconic high-altitude glacial lake famed for human skeletal remains dating back to the 9th century. The trail traverses two of Indiaโ€™s largest alpine meadows: Ali Bugyal and Bedni Bugyal.

Max Altitude15,750 ft
Duration8 Days / 7 Nights
Starting BaseKathgodam / Lohajung
Best SeasonMay-June & Sept-Oct

Expedition Highlights

Visit the mysterious 15,750 ft skeleton lake beneath Mount Trishul
Traverse twin alpine bugyals of Ali and Bedni
Views of Mount Trishul (7,120m) and Mount Nanda Ghunti
Camp at Bhagwabasa surrounded by snow cliffs
DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE MAP

Detailed Trek Itinerary

01

Drive Kathgodam to Lohajung Basecamp

๐Ÿ”๏ธ 7,700 ft๐Ÿšถ Drive

Drive through Kumaon hills via Almora and Kausani to Lohajung (7,700 ft).

02

Lohajung to Didna Village

๐Ÿ”๏ธ 8,500 ft๐Ÿšถ 8 km

Trek down to Neel Ganga river and climb to Didna mountain village.

03

Didna to Ali Bugyal to Bedni Bugyal

๐Ÿ”๏ธ 11,500 ft๐Ÿšถ 10 km

Climb through oak forest to the endless green pastures of Ali & Bedni Bugyal.

04

Bedni Bugyal to Ghora Lotani to Patar Nachauni

๐Ÿ”๏ธ 12,800 ft๐Ÿšถ 7 km

Ridge walk with Trishul peak dominating the skyline.

05

Patar Nachauni to Bhagwabasa High Base

๐Ÿ”๏ธ 14,100 ft๐Ÿšถ 5 km

Ascend past Kalu Vinayak temple to snow-covered Bhagwabasa camp.

06

Bhagwabasa to Roopkund Lake (15,750 ft) to Bedni

๐Ÿ”๏ธ 15,750 ft๐Ÿšถ 12 km

Early morning summit climb to Roopkund glacial lake, returning to Bedni Bugyal.

07

Bedni Bugyal to Wan Village โ†’ Drive to Lohajung

๐Ÿ”๏ธ 7,700 ft๐Ÿšถ 10 km

Descend through Neel Ganga to Wan village and drive to Lohajung.

08

Drive Lohajung to Kathgodam

๐Ÿ”๏ธ 1,700 ft๐Ÿšถ Drive

Return drive to Kathgodam railway station.

What's Included in Package

Kathgodam Pick & Drop Transport
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All Meals, Tents, Microspikes & Permits
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