Roopkund Trek

Garhwal Himalaya · Chamoli district, Uttarakhand

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

8-9 days

Max altitude

5,029 m

Base

Lohajung

About the Roopkund Trek

The high-altitude 'mystery lake' of ancient skeletons at 5,029 m, across the Ali and Bedni Bugyal meadows below Trishul.

Trek at a glance

Best season: May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Base town: Lohajung
Region: Garhwal
District: Chamoli

Skeleton lakeAli & Bedni BugyalTrishul views

Peaks visible / nearby

⛰️ Trisul I7120 m · 7.5 km
⛰️ Mrigthuni6855 m · 10.1 km
⛰️ Maiktoli6803 m · 13.7 km
⛰️ Devtoli6788 m · 11.9 km
⛰️ Trisul II6690 m · 5.7 km
⛰️ Bethartoli Himal6352 m · 14.1 km
⛰️ Bethartoli S6318 m · 13.4 km
⛰️ Nanda Ghungti6309 m · 9.9 km

Before you go: grades, altitudes and seasons above are approximate. High-altitude treks carry real risk - go with a registered operator, acclimatise properly, and check current permits and weather. Some routes (e.g. inside national parks) need permits.