Roopkund: an unusual trek in the higher Himalayas

RoopKund

If you love trekking and haven't done the Roopkund trek, then you need to start planning for it right away. It is a trek that is a must-do. Roopkund is tucked away in the higher reaches of the greater Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India

Roopkund trek itinerary

Day 1: Pick up from Kathgodam Railway station (6.30 am). Whole day drive to Loharjung base camp. Night stay at LoharjungDay 2: Trek starts. Loharjung to Tolpani (via Didana)Day 3: Tolpani to[...]

Things to get

Things to get. 1. Backpack (60L) with sturdy straps and supporting frame. 2. Trekking shoes – no tennis shoes please. You need traction on snow and sport shoes with their PVC s[...]

Trek Information

Roopkund trek: complete trek information Your trek starts at Loharjung (8,600 ft), a tiny pass, that slips in through the Gwaldam face of the mountain and into the Wan valley. Loharjung [...]

Roopkund lake Mystery

When ice melts in the glacial tarn of Roopkund, located 5,000 metres above sea level in Chamoli district, Uttaranchal, hundreds of corpses can be seen floating. Thus gets exposed a mystery t[...]

Why book Roopkund with us

Why trek Roopkund with us? First, we are experts on Roopkund. We know more about Roopkund, than anyone else. For example, not many know that there are at least 4 different trails to ge[...]

How to get there

Make Loharjung (2520 mts, 8268 ft) your base camp for the trek, instead of Wan. Most trekkers like to make Wan their base but miss out on the astounding sight of climbing up to Ali Bugyal. [...]

Rima blogs on Narendra

A reference from indiamike.com led me to a mobile number that rang deep within the mountains of the Uttarakhand Himalayas. The number was that of one Narendra who lives in the lap of the mighty Trishul with his wife a[...]

Nitin writes about Roopkund

We had planned for a trek to Roopkund and chose Narendra as our guide on recommendation. Those familiar with trekking would know the importance of a good guide, who not only supports and guides the team but motivates as [...]

How difficult is the Roopkund trek

These are questions often asked to us: How difficult is the Roopkund trek? Can a beginner do the trek? Roopkund is a medium-difficult trek. There are sections of big climbs followed by easy traverses. You must keep in mi[...]

How cold does it get on the Roopkund trek

It gets very cold on the Roopkund trek. In June inside tent temperature can drop to zero at Bhagwabasa. Outside, it could be lower. Add to it, the windy conditions and the windchill can make things feel like minus 3. Sho[...]

Roopkund trek itinerary

Day 1: Pick up from Kathgodam Railway station. Whole day drive to Loharjung base camp. Night stay at Loharjung Day 2: Trek starts. Loharjung to Didana Day 3: Didana to Bedni Bugyal Day 4: Bedni Bugyal to Ghoral Lo[...]

India Trek

If you love trekking and haven’t done the Roopkund trek, then you need to start planning for it right away. It is a trek that is a must-do. It’s got everything going for it. Deep virgin forests, gurgling [...]