| What trekkers say about their Roopkund trek experience |
| Written by Administrator |
| Thursday, 24 February 2011 07:23 |
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Nidhi Agarwal from Bangalore, who did the Roopkund trek in May 2010 writes: If its possible to live a dream, then that is what I can say my experience of trekking to Roopkund was - LIVING A DREAM. Though I had never trekked before but I always had a deep passion for the mountains, which pulled me to sign up for this trek. The resulting experience was so intense that words can never be enough to explain it. My senses soaked in the magnificence of nature in its untouched raw form and my soul soaked in its quietude.It was a journey which took me to beautiful vistas outside and challenged my faith inside. It was a test of will and a test of humility. From flower sprinkled meadows and gurgling brooks to snow blizzards and hailstorms, nature showed me its myriad faces. From its fury to its glory, it showed it all. An experience that humbled me and at the same time fulfilled me. A catharsis, a chrysalis, a genesis.
Sandeep Janardan who did the Roopkund trek in June 2009 writes: The Roopkund trek has given me the best and happiest experiences of my life to date, it has made me fall in love with the Himalayas. Words cant describe the views I got, or the feeling of crossing new terrain every day. Every day my mind was given a bath and a massage - leaving it completely rejuvenated at the end of the trek. On the physical front, i have a new confidence and know that my body is capable of much more than i thought. Especially the trek on the ice, this was most exciting. On the social side, the trek has converted a group of strangers to friends-for-life in the matter of 8 days. One month after the trek i still talk of it with as much excitement as if i had done it yesterday. Adding to all this, the service that Indiahikes provides - the delicious food at 14000 feet, the kettle that never runs out of hot tea, the ever smiling porters who get the tents up before we reach the day's camp - all this gave me trek a 5 star experience. And i know i will keep coming back for more. Shubhankar Biswas who trekked to Roopkund in 2007 and 2009 writes: There are 2 or 3 things that will probably come to anyone's mind while doing the Roopkund trail (especially when they reach the Bugyal section):
1. i wish i could keep walking and this trail never ends...
2. i wish i didn't have to go back to the city. i want to live here...
in short, if you ever wondered why people get 'infected' with high-altitude enthusiasm and keep going back to the hills every year, you will find your answer here.
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Trek Fees
Roopkund Trek
Rs 8550
per person (Lohajung to Lohajung)
Book for 3 and get free pick up from Delhi to Kathgodam (3 A/C train)
Book for 5 and get free pick up from Delhi to Kathgodam and return (3 A/C train)
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Trek Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Kathgodam Railway station at 7.00 am. Drive to Lohajung base camp. Approximate arrival time at Lohajung 6-7 pm.
Day 2: Trek starts. Lohajung to Didina. Homestay at Didina.
Day 3: Didina to Bedni Bugyal (via Ali Bugyal).
Day 4: Bedni Bugyal to Bhagwabasa.
Day 5: Bhagwasa to Roopkund and back to Bedni Bugyal.
Day 6: Bedni Bugyal to Lohajung via wan.
Day 7: Depart for Kathgodam. Approximate arrival time at Kathgodam: 6 - 7 pm.
Note: Pick up on Day 1 is linked with the Ranikhet Express. The pick up transport will wait until the train arrives at Kathgodam.
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