This high altitude lake (4600m) lies in the lap of Trishul massif. A shallow
lake, Roopkund has attracted attention by having human skeletal remains easily
visible at its bottom. There are many theories and opinions, from purely
spiritual to purely scientific ones, which explain the existence of these
skeletons, which date back to 14th century AD.

Marked by typical Garhwali
villages busy in their own way and the extensive meadows this trek is
special.

Day 1 Delhi to Kathgodam
Board the overnight Ranikhet Express leaving
Old Delhi railway station at 09:55 pm.

Day 2 Drive Kathgodam to
Kausani(1890m) 5 hrs
Arrive Kathgodam early in the morning by 6:00 am.
Board the waiting vehicles to drive straight to Kausani, breakfast enroute.
Kausani is 140 kms from the Kathgodam railway station and we arrive just in time
for lunch. Kausani offers a panoramic view of the snow capped Himalayan peaks.
Overnight Hotel.

Day 3 Drive Kausani to Lohajung (2320m) 6 hrs

We have a long mountain drive today, going from the Kumaon ranges to the
Garhwal crossing the townships of Baijnath and Gwaldam and then following the
Pindar River to the town of Debal. We turn away from the river here and climb up
a steep mountain road which takes us to Lohajung, the starting point of the
trek. Overnight Camp / Guest House.

Day 4 Lohajung to Didina(2550m) 5
hrs
Walk down diagnolly across to the valley of the Bedni Ganga. Cross
over to the other side of the valley and climb past the village of Didna through
thick forests of pine, rhododendron, and oak to reach the campsite at an idyllic
pastoral setting.

Day 5 Didina to Bedni Bugyal (3330m) via Ali Bugyal
7-8 hrs
The trail now follows the ridge with lovely views of towering
summits of Chaukhamba, Neelkanth and Kedarnath on one hand and the picture
postcard views of the villages of Wan, Didna and Kulin on the other. A climb
through a rhododendron forest takes us to the meadows of Ali Bugyal rolling on
to join equally magnificent meadows of Bedni Bugyal (3350m).

Day 6
Bedni Bugyal to Bhagubasa (4100m) 4-5 hrs
Now we are in the high
altitude country. The trail climbs up to the Pathar Nachauni ridge to get closer
views of Trisul, Nanda Ghunti, and Changabang. A steep zigzag brings us to the
caves of Bhagubasa where one can find some rock shelters which are used by the
pilgrims. Camp next to these improvised shelters at an altitude of
4100m.

Day 7 Bhagubasa to Roopkund (4600m) to Bedni Bugyal 8 hrs

After an early morniong breakfast climb the steep zig-zag and narrow
trail leading to the Skeleton lake of Roopkund (4600m). If the snow cover is not
too thick, one would find the skeletal remains of the humans and horses dating
back to 13th century. A steep walk up from here to the ridge gives a close up
view of Trisul and Nanda Ghunti. Return all the way down to camp at Bedni
Bugyal.

Day 8 Trek Bedni Bugyal to Wan (2440m) and drive to
Rudraprayag
Descend steeply through the forests of fir, rhododendron and
pine to reach the valley floor. Cross over and climb to the village of
Wan(2440m). Drive 5 hrs to reach the comforts of a hotel in
Rudraprayag.

Day 9 Rudraprayag to Delhi
After a relaxed
breakfast in the morning, drive 5 hrs from Rudraprayag to Haridwar. Board the
evening Shatabdi Express to arrive Delhi by 10:45pm. Trip ends !