Mystery Lake Trek

Roopkund

The Roopkund Trek is a beginners Safe , Relaxing, Scenic and

Challenging trek for a Individual having interest in Himalayan region. This trek has
snowcapped Mountains, Meadows, lakes, Pine forests, Rich folklore; and it has an
fascinating tales too. Roopkund is a mountain lake, lying in the Garhwal region of
Himalayas in the Chamoli district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand.Situated at a
high altitude, the lake remains frozen almost throughout the year. Roopkund is also
called the 'Mystery Lake', or the 'Skeletal Lake', on account of the several hundred
human skeletons found scattered in and around the lake. It was discovered in 1942
when a forest guard came across a heap of corpses well preserved in the glacial
tarnwhich lies frozen for most of the year. Those were World War II days and it was
thought that the Japanease had probably forayed into the hilly region through the
Himalayan passes. However a small contigent of forces sent scretly by RV verneed
revealed that the corpeses were not recent but very old. British explorers feel that it
goes back to an expenditionary force,probably of the Dogra general Zorawar Singh
who perished in a vain attempt to conquer Tibet in 1841.
Explorations carried out later by individual adventurers revealed firther interesting

facts and details.The entire expanse is referred to as Munisiddini Kshetra in the

Skandapurana.Human and equine skeletal remains are found littered all over the
region, said to be dated to around 14 th century AD.

Inspite of their innumerable theories attempting to explain the presence of corpses,

skeletal remains,slippers,bangles discovered from the moraine deposits all around
the region, in a deserted place like this which is neither easy to reach nor pleasant
to stay in the mystery of the lake to large extent still remains unresolved!
Highlights of Trek
Alpine Meadows , Views of prominent mountain peaks Trishul , Chaukambha
Maassif , Nandagunti, Neelkanth .

Grade : Moderate.
Itinerary
Day 01: Reach Kathgodam. Drive to Lohajhung.08 hrs.
Stay in Guest House.
Day 02: Trek to Didana.Duration 5 hrs. Camp in Tents.
Day 03: Trek to Bedni Bugyal Duration 7 hrs.Camp in Tents
Day 04: Trek to Bhagubasa Duration 6 hrs.Enroute Kalyuvinayak.Camp in tents.
Day 05: Trek to Roopkund Reach Junargali Col at 17,700ft -.10hrs. Reach Bedni Bugyal Camp
in Tents.
Day 06: Trek to Wan then Drive to Lohajung Duration 6 hrs. Overnight Stay in Guest House at
Lohajung
Day 07: Drive from Lohajung to Kathgodham. Overnight Journey to Next Destination.

Cost Includes
1. Accommodation. (Guest house, Home stay, Camping) on sharing basis.
2. Meals while on trek and at Lohajung.Veg Only. No - Non Veg as locals consider this a
Sacred place.
3. Trek equipments (Sleeping bag, mattress, Kitchen cum dinning tent, utensils, tent)
4. All necessary permits and entry fees.
5. Qualified Mountaineer Trek Leader cum guide and Support staff.
6. Transport from Kathgodam to Lohajung and return on sharing basis.06 members in a

vehicle.
Cost Excludes
1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Food during the transit.
3. Insurance.( Short term Insurance can be made upon request )
4. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage. Anything not specifically mentioned under the
head.

Note:We recommend Individual to carry your Light personal luggage/Rucksack 50 litres on your
own, if you dont want to carry your backpack so you can give it to porter, but you have to
inform us in advance and have to pay Rs. 250/- extra per day per bag.
To book a Trek/ adventure program please use our online booking form or, alternatively, you can
call us on the given for confirmation of tour you have to wire a deposit and initial deposit.
Paying the Trek/ Adventure activity fee:
The fee can be paid by online transfer/check deposit/ demand draft. Instruction for payment will
be forwarded along with your confirmation email.
When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so
that we can follow up your reservation efficiently.
When to book:
It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. However, if you want a good
deal on your domestic/international flight, we recommend organising your trip at least five
months in advance.

View of Ali Bugyal ( Alpine Meadow )

Departure Dates : Kathogodham Kathogodham.

Pre monsoon
May- 23,30 (open)
June-06,13,20,27 (open)
Monsoon
July-04,11 (open)
Post Monsoon
Sep-05,12,19,26 (open)
Oct-03,10/2015 (open)

Additional Costs/Extensions
Q: How to Reach kathgodham
By Train :-

From Delhi take the Ranikhet Express (5014) Dep. Delhi at 10:40pm arrival Kathgodam at
5:30am (Overnight Journey) or the Uttar sampark kranti (5035) Dep. Delhi at 4:00pm arrival
Kathgodam at 10:40pm (6 hrs.40min.Journey)
Dehardun take the Doon Express (4120) Dep. Dehardun at 10:30 pm arrival Kathgodam at 7:10
pm (8hrs.journey)
By Bus :Regular buses ply from ISBT Delhi Anand Vihar station to Kathgodam. Buses that go to Nainital
stops at Haldwani which is a twin town of Kathgodham (8 hrs. Journey).
Q: I do not want to carry my rucksack. Can arrangements be made to carry it?
A:We expect the trekkers to carry their own backpack and recommend the same. In exceptional
cases where assistance is needed Summiters can help make arrangements at an extra cost of Rs
250/day - per backpack for the trek. It is requested, that as far as possible, trekkers inform of this
need before the trek.
Q: Is it possible to combine white water rafting at Rishikesh along with this trip?
A:Rafting can be arranged by Summiters from Shivpuri to Laxman Jhoola (Rishikesh) (16 KMs
distance) for Rs 800. You can contact Summiters for further details.

Q: Will part of my money be refunded if I drop out of the trek mid way?
A:If you drop out of the trek mid-way the money would not be refunded. Also, the individuals
would have to bear actual charges that are incurred, like arranging pony/porter/transportation to
get you back safely to the trailhead.

Q : What all the things we need to carry for Trek ?

A : List of things are available on website.
Cost per Individual : Rs 9250/Kathogodham - Kathgodham.

View of Gharwal Himalayan Range from Bednibugyal

Campsite