hard
Roopkund Mystery Lake
7
Days
53km
Distance
4,800m
Max Altitude
high
Fitness
Adults
Age
Best months:
MayJunSepOct
Trek to the mysterious skeleton lake at 4800m — hundreds of human skeletons visible when snow melts.
Mystery skeleton lake4800m altitudeAli Bugyal meadow
Warnings
⚠Permit required since 2020
⚠Very high altitude
⚠Weather unpredictable
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Campsites
Bedni Bugyal
3,354mAlpine meadow, Bedni Kund lake, seasonal shepherd shelters, campfire, flat ground
💧 Water⛺ 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
💧 Water
Cost Estimate
Self-organized
₹4,000
With Guide
₹10,000
Full operator
₹16,000
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.