Roopkund Trek
“May to October is the ideal time to experience a high-altitude trek blended with a spiritual journey.”
- Trip Type : FIXED Departure + Private
- Activities : Spiritual Treks, Spiritual+Adventure Treks
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The Roopkund Trek is a high-altitude Himalayan adventure starting from Rishikesh to Rishikesh, known for its mysterious Roopkund Lake (Skeleton Lake). The trek passes through dense forests, alpine meadows like Ali Bugyal & Bedni Bugyal, and rugged terrains, offering stunning mountain views and a unique blend of nature and mystery.
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The Roopkund Trek is a high-altitude Himalayan adventure starting from Rishikesh to Rishikesh, known for its mysterious Roopkund Lake (Skeleton Lake). The trek passes through dense forests, alpine meadows like Ali Bugyal & Bedni Bugyal, and rugged terrains, offering stunning mountain views and a unique blend of nature and mystery.
- Day 1:
Rishikesh → Lohajung (Drive ~250 km, 8–9 hrs) - Day 2:
Lohajung → Didna Village (Trek ~10 km) - Day 3:
Didna → Ali Bugyal (7 km trek) - Day 4:
Ali Bugyal → Patar Nachauni via Bedni Bugyal - Day 5:
Patar Nachauni → Bhagwabasa - Day 6:
Bhagwabasa → Roopkund Lake → Back to Patar Nachauni - Day 7:
Patar Nachauni → Lohajung via Wan Village - Day 8:
Lohajung → Rishikesh (Drive)
- Accommodation throughout trek (guesthouse + tents)
- Transportation (Rishikesh → Lohajung → Rishikesh)
- All meals (Day 1 dinner to Day 8 tea/coffee)
- Trek equipment (tents, sleeping bags, crampons, etc.)
- Medical support (first aid, oxygen cylinder, stretcher)
- Permits, forest fees, fuel, tolls
- Professional trek leader, guides, cook & support staff
- Emergency evacuation charges
- Personal expenses
- Meals/accommodation not mentioned in itinerary
- Mule/porter charges for personal luggage
- Any services not listed in inclusions
The Roopkund Trek is a high-altitude Himalayan adventure starting from Rishikesh to Rishikesh, known for its mysterious Roopkund Lake (Skeleton Lake). The trek passes through dense forests, alpine meadows like Ali Bugyal & Bedni Bugyal, and rugged terrains, offering stunning mountain views and a unique blend of nature and mystery.
- Day 1:
Rishikesh → Lohajung (Drive ~250 km, 8–9 hrs) - Day 2:
Lohajung → Didna Village (Trek ~10 km) - Day 3:
Didna → Ali Bugyal (7 km trek) - Day 4:
Ali Bugyal → Patar Nachauni via Bedni Bugyal - Day 5:
Patar Nachauni → Bhagwabasa - Day 6:
Bhagwabasa → Roopkund Lake → Back to Patar Nachauni - Day 7:
Patar Nachauni → Lohajung via Wan Village - Day 8:
Lohajung → Rishikesh (Drive)
- Accommodation throughout trek (guesthouse + tents)
- Transportation (Rishikesh → Lohajung → Rishikesh)
- All meals (Day 1 dinner to Day 8 tea/coffee)
- Trek equipment (tents, sleeping bags, crampons, etc.)
- Medical support (first aid, oxygen cylinder, stretcher)
- Permits, forest fees, fuel, tolls
- Professional trek leader, guides, cook & support staff
- Emergency evacuation charges
- Personal expenses
- Meals/accommodation not mentioned in itinerary
- Mule/porter charges for personal luggage
- Any services not listed in inclusions
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The Ali Bedni Bugyal trek is rated easy to moderate and works well for beginners, thanks to its modest altitude, forgiving terrain and pleasant weather. The trek covers roughly 30 km in total. Some preparation such as regular walking or jogging beforehand still makes the days easier.
The Divine Trail Ali Bedni Bugyal trek runs 6 days and 5 nights. The base is Lohajung village in Chamoli district, about 10 to 12 hours by road from Rishikesh. The trail passes through forest and villages such as Didna before opening onto the meadows.
Bedni Top, the highest point of the Ali Bedni Bugyal trek, sits at about 12,550 ft, which is 3,825 m. The climb to it is spread across the trek rather than concentrated into one push, which keeps the altitude risk low for first time trekkers.
The Ali Bedni Bugyal trek crosses the twin meadows of Ali Bugyal and Bedni Bugyal, among the largest high altitude meadows in Asia. The sacred Bedni Kund lake sits on the route, and clear days bring views of Trishul, Nanda Ghunti and Nanda Devi.
The Ali Bedni Bugyal trek runs from about April to October. Late May and June bring wildflowers across the meadows, while September and October give the clearest skies and mountain views. Winter turns the meadows to snow, which is striking but considerably more demanding.
Accommodation on the Ali Bedni Bugyal trek combines homestays or guesthouses in villages such as Lohajung and Didna with alpine tents on the meadows. Tents are shared between two or three
The Divine Trail Ali Bedni Bugyal package includes meals through the trek, a trek guide with cook and support staff, transport from the pickup city, and accommodation in villages and tented camps. Personal expenses and anything outside the itinerary are charged separately.
Groups meet in Rishikesh for the Ali Bedni Bugyal trek. Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun is about an hour away and Haridwar station is about 30 km away. Arrive the day before, and keep a two hour buffer before any onward train or flight on the return day.
