24/01/2025
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ROOPKUND LAKE TREK ποΈποΈ
The Roopkund trek is at its peak beauty during pre-monsoon (summer) and post-monsoon (Autumn) seasons, therefore making May, June, and September, October the best months to witness the beauty of this magnificent trek. However, the weather conditions are different during both these seasons. During the summer months, the weather conditions can be unpredictable, even so,it is less cold during these months, but the winds can be harsh. If you want to witness the lake in its most frozen form with higher camps covered in snow the summertime is best for you, however the trek during this time can be a little difficult but this mostly depends on the weather conditions. But if are one looking for some added adventure and looking forward to discovering some human skeletons, this season is probably not for you as the lake is frozen making it impossible for the skeletons to peek through.
However, the Autumn season is a better match for you with mostly clear weather conditions and the lake being clearly visible one can easily find some skeletons lying around. During the Autumn season the temperatures are on the higher side,but it is overall less windy,and the higher camps are also snow free making the trek level Moderate.Autumn season is the best for those who want to enjoy the beauty of the lush green forests and are fond of the luxuriant unending greenery.
The altitude we are going to cover in Roopkund Trek
Lohajung base β 7,663 feet
Didna Village β 8096 feet
Ali Bugyal β 11,320 feet
Patar Nachauni β 12,818 feet
Bhagwabasa camp β 14,126 feet
Roopkund trek β 15,756 feet
The difficulty level of Roopkund trek ?
Roopkund Trek is a moderate trek, roopkund Trek is a mild climb from Lohajung to Roopkund summit Top, and when roopkund comes back from the summit, it is a completely downhill trek route
When you go on this trek, you will not even know when you have reached the camp, the beautiful view and beautiful hills all around will keep you happy.
This trek is a bit difficult, but if your fitness is good and you have it in your mind that I want to trek then you can do it absolutely. Where help is needed, our guides will support you, you just have to be strong and capable of the trek. One thing is that all you can do is to have courage and I myself am passionate.
Is it a safe Trek ?
Yes this is safe trek. Set amidst the high altitude ranges, concerns among the beginners regarding Roopkund trek safety are indeed very valid questions. We have all the possible probabilities calculated if anything goes off the schedule. All our professional strive their best to provide trekkers with the best experience possible.
Since this is beginner friendly trek we advise trekkers to wary themselves of the path and high altitude medical conditions before proceeding to this trek.
Weather conditions
Weather conditions depend on the time of the year trekkers are travelling. Months from May to October experience moderate temperatures during the day with substantially colder nights. Monsoons in these areas are moderate in level with favorable conditions to trek.
Key Points of Roopkund Trek
Duration: β 07 Nights 08 Days from Kathgodam to Kathgodam
Base camp: β Lohajung village
Summer Temperature: β Day 5Β°C to 15Β°C- Night 2Β° C to 8Β° C
Roopkund β Altitude: β 16,156 feet
Best Time: β May , June, Sep, Oct
Trek Level: β Moderate
Trek distance: β On foot 64 Km β By taxi 420 km
Group Size: β Minimum 05 people maximum 20 people
Short Itinerary of Roopkund Trek β
Day-1- Pickup to you from Kathgodam railway station β Drive to Lohajung β 210 Km (9/10 Hours) (7,663 feet) overnight stay hotel
Day-2: Trek from Lohajung to via Wan to Ghairoli Patal (5.5 km) (4/5 Hours) (10,100 feet)
Day-3: Trek from Ghairoli Patal to Paternochoriyan via Bedani Bugyal (10 km) (5/6 hours) (11,506 feet)
Day-4: Trek From Patar Nachauni To BaguwaBasha (07 km) (4/5 Hours) (12,818 feet) vai Kalu vinayak Tample
Day-5: Trek From Bhagwabhasa To Roopkund Submit (10.5 km) (6/7 Hours) (16,156feet) Back BaguwaBasha Camp Side
Day-6: Trek from BaguwaBasha to Gairoli patal vai patar Naucuri, Bedani Bugyal (15 km) (7/8 Hours) (7,663 feet) via Bedni Bugyal
Day-7: Trek from Gairoli Patal to Wan Village 5km trek then 20km Drive Lohajung
Day-8 Lohajung To kathgodam vai Drive 228km (max 6,7 hour)
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