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High snowbound terrain near Roopkund
Chamoli, Garhwal · Lohajung basecamp

Roopkund Trek

Roopkund is the big one: a high, demanding trek to a glacial lake at 15,750 ft that, every few years when the snow recedes, reveals hundreds of ancient human skeletons at its edge. The mystery of who they were has never been fully solved, and the walk to find out is among the most spectacular in the Indian Himalaya.

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Highest altitude
15,750 ft
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Distance
53 km
Difficulty
Difficult
Basecamp
Lohajung
Best season
May – June, September – October
Region
Chamoli, Garhwal
Pickup & drop
Dehradun
The trek

Roopkund Trek

Roopkund is the big one: a high, demanding trek to a glacial lake at 15,750 ft that, every few years when the snow recedes, reveals hundreds of ancient human skeletons at its edge. The mystery of who they were has never been fully solved, and the walk to find out is among the most spectacular in the Indian Himalaya.

The route crosses Ali and Bedni Bugyal, two of the largest high-altitude meadows in Asia, under the constant gaze of Trishul and Nanda Ghunti. It is graded difficult and demands real fitness and acclimatisation. We run it out of Lohajung over eight days.

Trip highlights

  • The mystery skeleton lake of Roopkund at 15,750 ft
  • The vast twin meadows of Ali and Bedni Bugyal
  • Eight days under Trishul and Nanda Ghunti
Day by day

Your itinerary, hour by hour

Drive 250 km · 10–11 hrs7,600 ft

The long pickup-and-drive day from Dehradun to Lohajung basecamp. Overnight in a guesthouse.

Trek 7 km · 5 hrs8,000 ft

Descend to a river, then climb to the village of Didna for the night.

Trek 11 km · 6 hrs11,500 ft

Climb onto the great meadows of Ali and Bedni, with Trishul and Nanda Ghunti ahead. Camp at Bedni.

Trek 5 km · 4 hrs12,700 ft

A short acclimatisation day climbing higher onto the ridge to camp at Patar Nachauni.

Trek 4 km · 4 hrs14,100 ft

A steep climb past Kalu Vinayak to the high camp at Bhagwabasa, the launch point for the lake.

Trek 14 km · 9–10 hrsRoopkund 15,750 ft

The big day: a pre-dawn climb to the mystery lake, then a long descent all the way back to Bedni.

Trek 11 km · 6 hrs

A long descent off the meadows and back through forest to Lohajung.

Drive 250 km · 10–11 hrs

Drive back to Dehradun, reaching by evening.

What your fee covers

What's included, and what isn't

Included

  • All meals on the trek (veg)
  • Tents on twin/triple sharing and guesthouse stays as per itinerary
  • Sleeping bags and mattresses
  • Shared trek and safety gear
  • Experienced trek leader and support team
  • Forest entry and camping permits

Not included

  • Travel to and from Dehradun
  • Dehradun–basecamp transport (easily arranged, just ask)
  • Personal expenses, snacks and tips
  • Anything not listed under Included

Questions about transport from Dehradun? Call us, we sort it in one message.

In photos

The Roopkund trek, frame by frame

Snow near Roopkund Bedni Bugyal meadow Trishul and Nanda Ghunti Ridge above Bedni Didna village High camp at Bhagwabasa
Good questions

Roopkund, answered

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May to June before the monsoon, and September to October after it. These windows give the safest snow conditions and the clearest meadows.

It is graded difficult. You reach 15,750 ft with long summit-day hours, so you need solid cardiovascular fitness and proper acclimatisation. It is not a first trek; do a moderate trek or two first.

Reach Dehradun and we handle the drive to Lohajung and back as part of the trek.

Ready for the Roopkund trek?

Pick your dates and make one call. We handle the tents, the trail, the meals and the logistics, so all you do is reach Dehradun and walk.

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