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Roopkund : An unusual trek in the Higher Himalayas
" If you are into trekking and hiking and haven't done the Roopkund trail, then you need to start planning for it right away. It is one trek that is a must-do.
Its 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 8,000ft to 16,000ft in 5 days"
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What to expect on the trek |
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How is the Roopkund trek going to be like ?
A high altitude himalayan trek like Roopkund is more than just a trip. It is an experience of a life time. You will be treated to some of the best views which very few people witness in their life times.
People get to witness nature in its various hues, which can humble any human being. For a lot of us, every himalayan trek teaches us a whole set of new things and is almost a life changing event every time.
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Press on the Roopkund trek |
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What the international press says about the Roopkund trek:
Aquarius
The Media Factory
The National
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What happens when ice melts in the Roopkund lake?
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 that dates back to more than 60 years and has begun to be understood only recently.
In 1942, a forest guard chanced upon hundreds of skeletons at this tarn.
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Shashank writes about his Roopkund experience in June 2010
This was going to be the longest day of the trek. As if the heavens had blessed us, the weather was crystal clear. There were no clouds in the sight. We could clearly see Roopkund and beyond from our camp. We took off with a great determination to do Junargali, come-what-may. We marched on... Read the full blog
Saiganesh - Trekked to Roopkund in September 2009
This trek was done with a group of around twenty trekkers, managed by Indiahikes. The organizers were masters in this route and their team of guides, porters and cooks were the best one could possibly get. Without the incredible help offered by these extremely professional hill men, especially at the high altitudes, the lake would not have been reachable for most of us. Read More
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