Roopkund  Trek

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ROOPKUND pond amidst the heights of Garhwal Himalayas.

 

Roop  Kund -  this  small  high  altitude  lake   has  a  past  shrouded  in mystery.  There are numerous partially decomposed skeletal remains  of human  origin  embedded  in  the  ice  around  the  lake.    It  is  believed that  an entire  unit  of  a  small  army  perished  here  under mysterious circumstances. The  region  is  dominated  by   the   gigantic  Mt.Trishul ( 7120m ), and the natural splendour around is simply awe inspiring !  xx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx
Tour   Highlights  -      HARIDWAR    &    RISHIKESH :      The   two  holy   towns  of  the   Hindu's-  centres    of    ' Vedic'    learning  and    Yoga &   Meditation.     BEDNI  BUGYALS Considered   amongst the  finest  high  altitude  grasslands  in  the  Garhwal  mountains- offering  you  a splendid  view  of  the  Greater  Himalayan  range.      BEKHAL TAL A  small lake in scenic surroundings.  PAURI A  small  hill station  with serene surroundings.  Enjoy the hospitality of a local village here.   
        Tour Duration     : 14 Days        Season : August-November xxx xxx xxx xxxxxMarch-May
       Cost Per Person  :  US$ 953                         Contact us Now !

 TREKKING  TOUR                                          ROOPKUND  TREK   ITINERARY                                                   

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  • Day01:Delhi-Haridwar - Early morning arrival at Delhi. 0700 hrs departure by train to Haridwar. Day at leisure to explore this holy town. Visit the 'Aarti' (holy ceremony) performance at the river 'Ghat' at sunset. Overnight in Hotel.
  • Day02: Haridwar-Mundoli - Drive to the small hamlet of Mundoli ( 2134m ), from where the trek begins. Overnight in Guest House / Tents.
  • Day03: Mundoli-Bekhal Tal - Begin the trek; cross the Lahjung pass ( 2250m ) and continue to Bekhal Tal- a small lake amidst picturesque surroundings. Camp overnight. ( Aprox.8 Kms; 5-7 hrs walking )
  • Day04: Bekhal Tal - Day at leisure to be spent in the beautiful environs. 
  • Day05: Bekhal Tal - Wan - Continue the trek to Wan village. The trail takes you via another small lake- Brahm Tal. Overnight in Guest House / Tents at Wan ( 2340m ).  ( Aprox.10 Kms; 6-8 hrs walking )   
  • Day06: Wan-Bedni Bugyal - Begin the uphill trek and reach the ‘Bugyals’ (high altitude meadows) of Bedini ( 3354m ) - a beautiful location with magnificent view of the surrounding mountains. Camp overnight.
  • Day07: Bedni Bugyal - Day to explore the surroundings, which is bound to be an experience to be remembered.  
  • Day08: Bedni-Baguabasa - Trek through the undulating grasslands to reach Baguabasa ( 3380m ). Camp overnight. ( Aprox.7 Kms; 3-4 hrs walking )
  • Day09: Roopkund excursion - Trek to the mysterious  ‘Pond of Beauty’- Roop Kund (5029m), close to the base of the Trishul (7120m) and Nanda Ghungti (6310m) Peaks. Return to camp at Baguabasa. ( 8-10 hrs walking )
  • Day10: Baguabasa-Wan - Retrace the route back to Wan. Overnight in Guest House / Tents.           ( 6-8 hrs walking )
  • Day11: Wan-Mundoli - Continue downhill to Mundoli taking a direct route. Overnight in Guest House / Tents. ( 6-8 hrs walking )
  • Day12: Mundoli-Pauri - Drive down along the river upto Srinagar from where you take the diversion to Pauri. Overnight in village house.
  • Day13: Pauri - Day for short walks through the forests. Campfire dinner along with local drums and Bagpipe music. Overnight in village house. 
  • Day14: Pauri-Delhi - Morning departure by road to Haridwar. Enroute stop over at Rishikesh for lunch. Explore the town before proceeding to Haridwar to board the evening train to Delhi. 2230 hrs arrival at Delhi; transfer to Airport for flight back home.

TOUR ENDS

NOTE :                     
COSTS INCLUDE: Airport Transfers, Accommodation in Medium Class Hotels (where applicable) on a twin sharing basis, all Meals,  Permit fees / Entrance fees etc,  Guide / Escort,  Air / Rail / Road Transport  (where applicable).   
COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE: Airfare to India, Airport Tax, Visa Fees, Personal Insurance, Expenses of personal nature.

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