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EXPLORE GARHWAL – ROOP KUND TREK

Delhi- Rishikesh - Pipalkhoti - Kalpeshwar -Dumak - Toli- Rudranath -Ansuya Devi Temple- Tungnath- Kalimath- Gaurikund- Kedarnath - Haridwar-  Delhi Days 21

At an altitude of 4778m and set beneath the towering summit of Trisul (7120m) Roop Kund is sometimes referred to as the mystery lake on account of the large number of human skeletons (over 300) found, here. The skeletons are over 500 years old, and various theories have been proposed as to the calamity which must have deposited them here. En route to Homkund to pay homage to the goddess Nanda Devi, while crossing the precipitous bank above the lake, the pilgrims evidently lost their footing, with those higher up falling on their brethren below and the whole unfortunate party tumbling down into the icy depths of the lake. The vision of these long–dead pilgrims presents a rather gruesome spectacle, the atmosphere enhanced by the desolate nature of the landscape. Nevertheless Trackers with a penchant for the macabre continue to make the arduous trek to Roop Kund. There are two routes, one starts from Ghat and one other starts from just near (Kumaon) Gwaldam.

Highest point : 5020 m.

Day 01 Delhi

Arrival Delhi and transfer to hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing of Delhi. Evening tour briefing. Overnight stay at hotel. 

Day 02 Delhi/Haridwar (292m) 203 kms by Road

Morning drive 6 hrs to gateway of Gods... Haridwar. This ancient township represents the Hindu religion in its most festive mood. Evening by Tangas (horse cart) to meet the Astrologer. Later visit Har-Ki-Pauri for witnessing the spectacle of Arti on the Ganges. Overnight stay at hotel. 

Day 03 Haridwar/Joshimath (1875m)/Auli (2740m)  263 kms by Road

Morning drive to Joshimath thus entering the Himalayas. From Joshimath reach Auli by thrilling ropeway, enjoying the Ariel view of the valley. Overnight stay at hotel/tourist bungalow. 

Day 04 Auli/Tali (3740m) 14 kms Trek

Morning commence the trek 6 hrs slowly ascending through the coniferous forest to Goursan and passing through the Alpine meadow camping beneath the Kauri pass At Tali. Overnight stay in tent. 

Day 05 Tali/Domabhiti (2086m) 12 kms Trek

Early morning trek 7 hrs through Kuari pass (4268m). Panoramic view of towering seven thousand and other peaks. Reach Domabhiti cross through the Oak tree forest. Overnight stay in tent. 

Day 06 Domabhiti/Panarani (2043m) 10 kms Trek

Morning trek 6 hrs to Panarani passing through the villages experiencing local culture. Overnight stay in tent. 

Day 07 Panarani/Jhenjipani (1524m)  12 kms Trek

The trek 6 hrs is a descent all the way to Jhenjipani passing through the Oak forest. Overnight stay in tent. 

Day 08 Jhenjipani/Ramni (1982m) 13 kms Trek

Morning trekking 5 hrs through the zigzag path, a normal ascent to Ramni gives a Panoramic view of the Pine forest. Overnight stay in tent. 

Day 09 Ramni/Sutol (2192m) 12 kms Trek

Morning trek 6 hrs walk starts, through the villages and fields experiencing the traditional way of ploughing / harvesting. Overnight stay in tent. 

Day 10 Sutol/Latakhopri (2692m)13 kms Trek

Morning trek 5 hrs through the dense forest after crossing stream near Sutol. Gradual trek. Overnight stay in tent.  

Day 11 Latakhopri/Chandani Ghat (3661m) 8 kms Trek

Morning start the trek 6 hrs through the dense forest. Overnight stay in tent. 

Day 12 Chandani Ghat/Homkund(4061m)  8 kms Trek

Morning trek 6 hrs passing through the forest reach Homkund. A beautiful camping site near the lake. Overnight stay in tent. 

Day 13 Homkund/Seela Samundar (3900m)  10 kms Trek

Morning trek 6 hrs. passing through the reach Seela Samundar, a beautiful camping site. Overnight in tent. 

Day 14 Seela Samundar via Roopkund (5020m)/Baggubasa (4467m) 12 kms Trek

Day of rest and visit the Roopkund lake, situated at a height of 5020m in the lap of Trushul Massif. This area is usually called a `Mystery Lake since human skeletons and remains of horses from the paleolithic age were found here. The Lake is surrounded by rock-strewn glaciers and snow-clad peaks. Overnight stay in tent. 

Day 15 Baggubasa/Bednibugyal (3354m)  10 kms Trek

Morning trek 6 hrs descending to Bednibugyal. Overnight stay in tent. 

Day 16 Bednibugyal/Wan(2439m) 11 kms Trek

We continue the descent through the dense forests reaching the meadows in Wan. Overnight stay in tent. 

Day 17 Wan/Dewal (1218m) 14 kms Trek/10 kms by Road 

Morning trek 6 hrs from Wan to Dewal through Mundoli (2134m). End of the trek. Overnight in tent. 

Day 18 Dewal/Nainital (1939m)  200 kms by Road

Morning drive to the Himalayas to this colourful township of Nainital flourishing around a Lake at 1939 m. Town is a riot of colours and Indian noises! presenting an ever alive atmosphere of gaiety and festivity, cycle rickshaws, Ponies and hawkers. Overnight stay at hotel. 

Day 19 Nainital (1939m)/sightseeing full day   By Road

Morning visit the Imperial building and the Kali Temple followed by the Gondoola ride to an altitude of 1939m. to view the Himalayan peaks panorama. Afternoon explore the Bazaars on Mall Road. Evening boat ride on lake. Overnight stay at hotel.               

Day 20 Nainital/Delhi 330 kms by Road 

Early morning drive down to Kaladungi the home of Jim Corbett. Visit the museum of Jim Corbett tracing the histories of the man eating leopards of this region. Drive to Delhi. Arrive late in the Afternoon. Overnight stay at hotel. 

Day 21 Departure Delhi       

In time transfer to the Airport for International flight.