Roopkund Mystery Lake Trek

Kathmandu → Chamoli

• High point 4,784 m (Day 6)
• High altitude

Highlights

• Hike to the mysterious Skeleton Lake, surrounded by ancient human remains and towering peaks.
• High Himalaya Trek · 8 days / 7 nights
• Small group, guide-led

Day-by-day itinerary

1. D1

   Day 1: Kathgodam to Lohajung

   Drive through the Kumaon hills to Lohajung, the base camp for the Roopkund trek.

   Chamoli As per plan Sleep 2,350 m

2. D2

   Day 2: Lohajung to Didna Village

   Descend to the Neel Ganga river and climb through oak forests to the stone hamlet of Didna.

   Chamoli As per plan Sleep 2,450 m

3. D3

   Day 3: Didna to Ali Bugyal

   Trek through dense forest and emerge onto the vast, green expanse of Ali Bugyal, one of Asia's largest meadows.

   Chamoli As per plan Sleep 3,350 mUp900 m · go slow

4. D4

   Day 4: Ali Bugyal to Patar Nachauni

   Walk along the ridgeline with views of Trishul and Nanda Ghunti, camping at Patar Nachauni.

   Chamoli As per plan Sleep 3,700 mUp350 m

5. D5

   Day 5: Patar Nachauni to Bhagwabasa

   Ascend to the high camp at Bhagwabasa, a stark boulder field beneath the pass.

   Chamoli As per plan Sleep 4,300 mUp600 m · go slow

6. D6

   Highest point · 4,784 m

   Day 6: Bhagwabasa to Roopkund & Junargali, back to Patar Nachauni

   Climb to Roopkund Lake (15,696 ft) and optional Junargali pass for 360° views, then descend.

   Chamoli As per plan Sleep 3,700 mDown600 m

7. D7

   Day 7: Patar Nachauni to Lohajung via Bedni Bugyal

   Descend through Bedni Bugyal and its sacred lake, returning to Lohajung.

   Chamoli As per plan Sleep 2,350 mDown1,350 m

8. D8

   Day 8: Lohajung to Kathgodam

   Drive back to Kathgodam for onward trains or flights.

   Chamoli As per plan Sleep 2,350 m

Price includes

• Local storyteller guide
• Stays as per itinerary
• Daily breakfast
• All ground transfers

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