When you go for the Roopkund trek, a lot of mystery and natural charm is in store for you. The Roopkund alpine lake is situated roughly at 16499 feet above sea level. It is also called Skeleton Lake due to the human skeletons, which have been discovered in and around it. There have been various theories on who these skeletons are of and when did they die. Some say that they belong to Japanese soldiers who died here during WWII. Studies have determined that they are of people from an Indian tribe, who died here in the 9th century because of a severe hailstorm.
Roopkund trekking begins in the town of Loharjung and takes you through mountains replete with rich biodiversity and picturesque surroundings. You travel through little hilly villages before arriving in Ali Bugyal. It is an alpine meadow at an elevation of about 10830 feet above sea level. As you ascend, you meander through forests of fir, spruce and deodars, and as you reach the top, the trees disappear and expansive ...
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Package Details
Note :
If Minimum group strength is not met , we have the right to cancel the departure.
Should you wish to customise the trip as per your preferred date, separate charges will apply.
Temperature in May & Jun :
Daytime 15° to 20°C, Nighttime : 4° to 7°C.
Temp at highest camp, Bhagwabasa: Day 5°C to 10°C. Night: 3° to -2°C.
Temperature in Sept and Oct :
Day: 13° to 20°C. Night: 2° to 7°C. Temp at highest camp,
Bhagwabasa: Day 3°C to 10°C. Night: 3° to -4°C.
Rains : Rainy season is from the second week of July to mid September. May/June is not the rainy season but afternoon showers are very common in the mountains. These are not the monsoon rains.
Snow : High snow in May from Kalu Vinayak onwards. Decreases in June. Comfortable snow during the last half of June. September has little snow. In the first week of October, the first winter snow is likely to fall in the upper reaches. Usually melts in a few days.
Grade: Moderate
Max Altitude:15696 ft.
Approx Trekking Km: 59 Kms
Best Time to go: May to June, September to October
Region: Uttarakhand
Inclusions:
- Accommodation on multiple sharing Triple / Quad(Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
- Meals while on trek (Veg.+ Egg)
- Trek equipments (Sleeping bag, mattress, Kitchen & dinning tent, crampon, utensils, tent)
- All necessary permits and entry fees.
- First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
- Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide and Support staff.
Exclusions:
- GST @5%
- Return transportation from Kathgodham on sharing basis on a MUV at Rs. 2550/- per person
- Air/Train fare
- Anything not mentioned under the head inclusions.
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary / stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, road blocks and / or any factors beyond control.
- The tariff does not include barbeque, personal expenses like telephone, laundry etc
Reviews for Roopkund Trek
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Firstly thanks for the wonderfully planned trip. The Guides were excellent always ensuring that no one is lagging behind. The overall preparations were quite satisfactory, the food very tasty. I would definitely recommend this to my friends, even for a second trip for myself in the near future.
Farokh -
Hey guys! The roopkund trek was one of my best experiences till date. I enjoyed a lot .. the crew and guide were all very helpful and would love to plan other trips through your company .. everything was perfect and please inform me through mail about the upcoming treks and trips.. and yes I would recommend Adventure Nation to my friends.. Thank you!
Vipul Gulia -
We have done the Roopkund trek. Thanks for providing us this great trek. Thanks everyone in Adventure Nation team. The entire trek team was very helpful. Very good food provided by the team. We have no doubt to again connect with you for our next trek.
Nirav Nimavat -
Thanks for providing me the opportunity to be part of such a adventurous trekking expedition . It was an amazing experience to be on Roopkund Trek.
Ajay Gupta -
The trek was a superb success. Everything was perfectly organized and we had a wonderful time up in the mountains. - Travelled on 20th May, 2016
Koustav Sarkar -
Firstly I would prefer to say we are back at home safely. I would like to thank the whole Adventure Nation team for giving us a immense and memorable trip and trek of life. It was heaven there. Your service in all the department pick up, drop, food, accommodation, each and every tiny thing we thoroughly loved it. So far it was our best trek and experience. Though it was our first trek 9 out of 10 from our group and 13 out of 16 climb to Junargali and all of us made to Roopkund and summit-ed successfully. Only one of our friend couldn't make it to Junargali he was a bit weak. But keeping it a part we loved the whole experience you made us fell in love with the mountains with your great on ground team . No words are enough to thank you for this journey. But on behalf of 10 of us I would like to thank all the team members. Thank you so much. We would love to plan another trip with you in near future.
Badal Shah -
It was my first trek and you made it memorable for life! You guys did a marvelous job. Thank you!
Ruchin Gupta -
Hands down to the amazing crew that came along for the Roopkund Trek. THEY WERE ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. Honestly they've set a bar for hospitality which cannot be compared to. The experience was brilliant and overwhelmed by the beauty this trek holds. Each one of us bonded so well with each other that I would suggest more promotion for this trek as it's a trek everyone should attempt at least once. Great trekkers in the group, different age groups and it only added that flavor to this trek. Had an amazing time.Thank you so much
Rohan -
I came back very recently from Roopkund Trek with Adventure Nation. What an experience! Honestly, I was mildly nervous about the whole thing even after booking the trek but I was constantly reassured by the welcoming people at Adventure Nation. Like almost everyone else in my trekking batch would tell you, the skeletal lake gives you chills, to say the least. The trek up to the lake tests your competence, but the sight of the lake and the feeling of having accomplished such a feat is so positively overwhelming, you can barely comprehend the magnanimity of it all. My most favorite memory from the trek is from the first day while we were on our way to Lohagunj. I was traveling solo and I almost wanted to go back. But trust me, the views on the way to Lohagunj are so scenic, they inspired me enough to go through the entire trek. And I don't regret my decision of going ahead with it one bit.
Akanksha Jaiswal -
Trekking to Roopkund is definitely not easy as I thought it would be. But it's an experience to be had, for sure! Generally, on a long trek, you will have some days that are just work and no fun. But on this trek not even one day was spent not being in awe of the beautiful natural scenery all along the way, from the first day in Kathgodam, to the last day in Bedni Bugyal. I made some lasting memories! The natural beauty of the many forests we went through was so refreshing from the packed cities we live in. PS: The guide was very cooperative as well as the food was very tasty.
Ratnesh Khandelwal -
The skeletal lake, the alpine meadows, the villages in hills...I had done a lot of research before booking the Roopkund Trek package with Adventure Nation. I was not disappointed at all. It's a tough height to scale but so worth it! I was looking forward to the experience for so long, it was finally a treat to have the opportunity of making it. I was especially impressed by how nicely the tour operator took care of us. He was constantly supportive and the locations for setting up the campsite were also strategically planned. The food was great and there wasn't much pressure of covering up distances in short time. On a moderate pace, we made sure all the important spots were visited and each time we were back to our campsites in time. It was the longest trek I've ever been on, but I was still sad that it had to come to an end.
Surendar Prasad -
I felt like the itinerary was perfect. This is why I booked with Adventure Nation in the first place. I did a thorough research and spoke to a few people before I booked and went on this trek. It is a week long trek and trust me, each day is full of exotic nature and refreshing beauty all around you. I had such a nice time. From Bedni Bugyal to Bhagubasa waterfall to Roopkund and Junargalli, the whole thing is so scenic and beautiful. Definitely going to come back to relive all the memories I made here!
Shubham Kumar -
Seven days of Roopkund Trek went by without notice. Thanks a lot, Adventure Nation, for letting me and my friends join others on this amazing trek. I had been on simpler treks before, but this one is the longest I have been on. It is a bit tiring but each night at the campsite, you will forget all the hard work and lose yourself and wake up in the meadows next morning to feel completely renewed with energy. I loved this! The skeletal lake is a must visit.
Shivani Sinkar -
The skeletal lake is not the only reason why you should take this exhilarating experience. Roopkund trek is an experience that only the true nature lovers should take. This trek has EVERYTHING-gorgeous waterfalls, vast lands of rhododendron and oak forests, amazing peaks, beautiful campsites. Basically, it is one of those treks which gives you an overall experience of trekking in North India. One of the best experiences of my life, definitely! Thanks, Adventure Nation and the guides who were super supportive throughout. Food and accommodation equipment was satisfactory.
Puneet Garg -
The unfrozen skeletal lake, with all the skulls and other remains lying there in the ground, is an amazing sight to behold. My whole Roopkund Trek experience was full of mystery and awe. The beauty of nature surrounding us on this trek is definitely such an inspiration for all of us to do this once again! Going to come here with my friends next time.
Neeru Shinde -
Will forever remember my trek to Roopkund trek because of all the fun I had, all the memories I made with my friends. Absolute best experience with the staff guide that accompanied us. The food, the sleeping bags and the refreshments were great! Love love love the whole route. We met a lot of trekkers that were either returning or going with us while we trekked to Roopkund lake. It?s a popular trek and safe one. Get this experience as soon as you can.
Nidhi Raj -
This one is a great trek. It gets booked really immediately so book well in advance and make sure you go in September-October if you want to really enjoy the scenery and want to see the green grasslands and the bugyals and everything natural. It is so green and so fresh, the feeling is unmatched. Loved my experience.
Satishwar Vasa -
Trekked to the Roopkund Pass in late May. The snow is still there at that time, do not worry. Book in advance because the tickets get booked really quickly. And then in the months after booking until the trek, invest in some really good trekking gear because you are going to be needing it. The trek gets a little tough to scale for a little while but otherwise if you have trekked before, this one is moderate only. You are going to love it! Good luck.
Ehsaan Chanda
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