Overview
Day 01: Arrival from Kathgodam to Lohjung
Day 02: Trek from Lohajung to Didna Village
Day 03: Trek from Didna Village to Ali Bugyal
Day 04: Trek from Ali Bugyal to Ghora Lotani
Day 05: Trek from Ghora Lotani to Bhagwabasa
Day 06: Trek from Bhagwabasa – Roopkund Lake – Bedni Bugyal (via Bhagwabasa)
Day 07: Trek from Bedni Bugyal to Lohajung (via Wan)
Day 08: Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival from Kathgodam to Lohjung
Day 02: Trek from Lohajung to Didna Village
Day’s Highlights: Lohajung Pass, Bedni Ganga River
Day’s Details: Today you will begin with the trek to Roopkund Glacier Lake! Take the Lord Curzon trail from Lohajung and follow a steady uphill trek through the Lohajung Pass, which eventually leads to a downhill trail to the Bedni River. Cross the bridge over the river and traverse through mixed forests of oak and bamboo to arrive at Didna Village. This is your first base camp on the trek route; overnight stay in tents.
Day 03: Trek from Didna Village to Ali Bugyal
Day’s Highlights: Steep Trek, Oak & Bamboo Forests, Garhwal Himalayas
Day’s Details: After a wholesome breakfast, leave the basecamp and begin with a steep ascend through oak forests and long stands of bamboo. Admire the stunning views of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges as they appear ahead of you. Arrive at one of the finest camping grounds with stunning views on this side of the Himalayas as you enter open alpine grazing meadows of Ali Bugyal; overnight stay in here.
Day 04: Trek from Ali Bugyal to Ghora Lotani
Day’s Highlights: Easy Trek, Panoramic Himalayas, Magpie
Day’s Details: Today’s trek will be an easier one and will take you to the other side of the ridge; a keen eye can spot a Himalayan Magpie on the way. After a few hours of trekking, arrive at Ghora Lotani, which is yet again the most fascinating of destinations along the Roopkund trek; overnight camping in Ghora Lotani.
Day 05: Trek from Ghora Lotani to Bhagwabasa
Day’s Highlights: High Altitude Trekking, Barren Campsite, Icy Winds
Day’s Details: Following today’s breakfast in the camp, start with the trek for the day. Today, as you proceed forward, you will be gaining height from 12,500-14,500ft. Be prepared for some challenges offered by high altitudes, zigzag passes and icy cold winds. Passing through Kalu Vinayak, you will finally reach Bhagwabasa (4,100m) campsite in a desolate and barren landscape; overnight stay in tents.
Day 06: Trek from Bhagwabasa – Roopkund Lake – Bedni Bugyal (via Bhagwabasa)
Day’s Highlights: Roopkund Lake, Human Skeletons, Mt. Trishul, Gangotri Ranges
Day’s Details: After four days of continuous trekking, today you will be at the most fascinating day of the trek! Starting with an early morning breakfast, today you will be trekking to the mysterious Roopkund Lake. This uninhabited landmark in the laps of Mt. Trishul has overwhelmed many travellers with its innumerable stories. From here, trek for another half hour to reach Junar Gali, the highest point on this trail, and trek back to the base camp at Bedni Bugyal via Bhagwabasa. Witness the captivating Garhwal Himalayas in full glory extending up to Gangotri; overnight stay in Bedni Bugyal.
Day 07: Trek from Bedni Bugyal to Lohajung (via Wan)
Day’s Highlights: Trekking, Rhododenron forests, alpine meadows
Day’s Details: As you start your return trek, bid goodbye to an unforgettable experience as you can capture a glimpse of Mt. Trishul from Bedni Bugyal on a clear day from Kanakdhar, en route Wan. Follow steep descents, gradual climbs through forests packed with blooming rhododendrons. After a steep descent for the Neel Ganga, arrive at Wan. From here, you’ll drive to Lohajung. Spend the night here.
Day 08: Departure
Day’s Highlights: Lohajung Exploration, Roopkund Trekking Tour Ends Here
Day’s Details: Today will be your last day in the Himalayas! Spend the day looking around Lohajung.
