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Roopkund, Uttarakhand

Roopkund trek, Uttarakhand

Bedni Bugyal, Trishul, and the mystery lake below Junargali.

Eight days from Lohajung through some of Uttarakhand's finest meadows, Ali and Bedni Bugyal, to the high, rocky country around Roopkund under Trishul. A big trek for fit, experienced walkers.

Roopkund trek overview

Eight days from Lohajung through some of Uttarakhand's finest meadows, Ali and Bedni Bugyal, to the high, rocky country around Roopkund under Trishul. A big trek for fit, experienced walkers.

A trek leader and local crew stay with the group the whole way, and groups are kept small. Read the day-by-day plan below, then pick a batch and register.

Duration
8 days
Highest point
4,800 m
Best time
May – Jun, Sep – Oct
Difficulty
Challenging

Roopkund trek itinerary, day by day

Day 1: Lohajung

Day 1 · 2,300 m

To the trailhead

Lohajung · Drive from Kathgodam · 10 hrs

A long drive through Kumaon and Garhwal to Lohajung, the gateway village.

Day 2: Didna village

Day 2 · 2,450 m

Into the forest

Didna village · 6 km · 5 hrs

Down to the Neel Ganga river, then up through forest to the small village of Didna.

Day 3: Ali Bugyal

Day 3 · 3,350 m

Meadows begin

Ali Bugyal · 9 km · 6 hrs

A climb through oak forest onto Ali Bugyal, a huge rolling meadow with Trishul in view.

Day 4: Bedni Bugyal

Day 4 · 3,350 m

Bedni Bugyal

Bedni Bugyal · 5 km · 3 hrs

An easy day across the meadows to Bedni Kund, with time to rest and acclimatise.

Day 5: Pathar Nachauni

Day 5 · 3,800 m

Higher ground

Pathar Nachauni · 5 km · 4 hrs

The meadows end and the trail turns rocky as you climb towards the high country.

Day 6: Bhagwabasa

Day 6 · 4,300 m

Below the peaks

Bhagwabasa · 5 km · 4 hrs

A short, steep climb past Kalu Vinayak to a stark high camp under Trishul.

Day 7: Roopkund

Day 7 · 4,800 m

Roopkund

Roopkund · 8 km · 8 hrs

A pre-dawn climb towards Roopkund and Junargali ridge, conditions and permits allowing, then down to Pathar Nachauni.

Day 8: Lohajung

Day 8 · 2,300 m

Back to Lohajung

Lohajung · 14 km · 7 hrs

The long walk down through the meadows and forest to Lohajung.

Day 1 · 2,300 m · Lohajung

How to reach Roopkund

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The trek starts in Lohajung, about 10 hours by road from Kathgodam. We arrange the shared drive from Kathgodam on day 1.

Kathgodam has an overnight train from Delhi; Pantnagar is the nearest airport. Access to Roopkund lake depends on current forest department rules: we confirm the route when you register.

Terms & conditions

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These terms apply to every trek run by Wifi to Wild. By registering you confirm you have read them.

Booking and payment

  • A registration is a request for a place. A place is confirmed only when we confirm it in writing and receive the booking amount.
  • The balance is due before the date we tell you when confirming. Unpaid places may be released to others.
  • Prices are per person, in Indian rupees, and cover the inclusions listed on the trek page. Anything listed under exclusions is your own expense.

Cancellation and refunds

  • Tell us in writing as early as you can. Refunds depend on how close to departure you cancel and on costs we have already committed (permits, transport, crew).
  • If we cancel a batch, you may move to another batch or receive a full refund of what you paid us.
  • No refund is due if you leave a trek part-way or are asked to descend for safety reasons.

Health, fitness and safety

  • You must be fit for the grade of trek you register for and tell us honestly about any medical condition, injury or medication.
  • The trek leader's decisions on route, pace, weather, acclimatisation and descent are final. Safety comes before the summit.
  • Mountain trekking carries real risk. We strongly recommend travel and medical insurance that covers high-altitude trekking and evacuation.

Itinerary changes

Weather, snow, landslides, permits and local conditions can change the route, timing or campsites. We may alter the itinerary at any time to keep the group safe, without liability for resulting changes.

Conduct and the environment

  • Carry all waste down. No littering, no fires outside camp cooking, no disturbing wildlife or local communities.
  • Alcohol, smoking and loud music are not allowed on the trail or at camp.
  • We may remove anyone whose behaviour endangers or disturbs the group, without refund.

Photos

We may photograph the trek and use the images on our website and social channels. Tell your trek leader if you prefer not to appear.

Contact

Questions about these terms? WhatsApp +91 98412 74429 or email hello@wifitowild.com.

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