TREKS · 7-DAY · HARD · MAX 4800M
Roopkund Mystery Lake.
Roopkund Mystery Lake
Roopkund Mystery Lake is a hard 7-day, 53 km trek, topping out at 4,800 m. The route takes in Mystery skeleton lake; 4800m altitude; Ali Bugyal meadow. Best months: May–June and September–October. Watch points: Permit required since 2020; very high altitude; weather unpredictable. Fitness level: high, not recommended for children under 14. Nearest hospital: PHC Wan Village. CHC Tharali 45km. Serious cases: District Hospital Chamoli 80km. Helicopter evacuation possible from Bedni Bugyal. Network coverage: BSNL weak at Lohajung. Zero signal from Wan village onwards. No coverage at any campsite or Roopkund. Satellite phone recommended for emergencies.
Warnings
⚠Permit required since 2020
⚠Very high altitude
⚠Weather unpredictable
Campsites
Bedni Bugyal
3,354mAlpine meadow, Bedni Kund lake, seasonal shepherd shelters, campfire, flat ground
Pathar Nachauni
3,660mBoulder field camp, flat spots between rocks, no facilities, cold and windy
Bhagwabasa
4,100mRocky base camp, cave shelter, no facilities, extremely cold and windy
Cost Estimate
Budget = own gear, strong fitness required, Rishikesh-Lohajung Rs 600. Guide Rs 1500/day (essential for navigation above Bhagwabasa). Operators include all transport, camping, meals, guide, medical kit.
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