{"id":2296,"date":"2019-12-19T02:51:01","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T08:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=2296"},"modified":"2025-12-27T04:34:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T04:34:21","slug":"roopkund-lake-uttarakhand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/roopkund-lake-uttarakhand\/","title":{"rendered":"Roopkund Lake Uttarakhand: Explore Trek Distance and Time ( Updated: 2026 )"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\">Roopkund Lake Uttarakhand: Explore Trek Distance and Time ( <strong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"86\">Updated: 2026 )<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"496\">Hidden high in the Garhwal Himalayas, <strong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"167\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Roopkund Lake<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, also known as <em data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"199\">Roopkund Jheel<\/em> or the <em data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"226\">Lake of Skeletons<\/em>, is one of the most mysterious and challenging treks in India. Located in the <strong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"340\">Chamoli district of Uttarakhand<\/strong>, this high-altitude glacial lake sits at around <strong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"417\">5,029 meters (16,500 ft)<\/strong> and attracts trekkers, historians, and adventure lovers from across the world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"678\">The trek is famous not only for its alpine meadows and Himalayan views but also for the centuries-old human skeletons found near the lake, believed to date back to the 9th century.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"683\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"725\">Overview: Roopkund Lake Uttarakhand<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"980\">The <strong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"753\">Roopkund Lake trek<\/strong> is considered a <strong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"810\">moderate to difficult Himalayan trek<\/strong>, ideal for experienced trekkers or fit beginners with proper preparation. The route passes through dense forests, high meadows (bugyals), rocky moraines, and snowfields.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"985\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1019\">Roopkund Lake Trek Distance<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1180\">\n<li data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1069\">\n<p data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1047\">Total trek distance:<\/strong> ~53 km (round trip)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1108\">\n<p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1108\"><strong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1099\">Daily walking distance:<\/strong> 5\u20137 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1140\">\n<p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1140\"><strong data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1129\">Trek duration:<\/strong> 7\u20138 days<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1180\">\n<p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1180\"><strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1164\">Maximum altitude:<\/strong> ~5,029 meters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1297\">The <strong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1217\">Roopkund Lake trek distance<\/strong> makes it a long but rewarding journey, with every day offering a new landscape.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5362 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-three-week-long-Nanda-Devi-Raj-Jat-is-a-pilgrimage-and-festival-of-Uttarakhand-in-India..jpg\" alt=\"Nanda Devi Raj Jat yatra\" width=\"1000\" height=\"672\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1333\">Roopkund Lake Trek Route<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1438\">The classic route starts from <a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/lohajung-uttarakhand\/\"><strong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1406\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Lohajung<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>, the base village for the trek.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1473\"><strong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1473\">Standard Roopkund Trek Route:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1649\">\n<li data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1495\">\n<p data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1495\">Lohajung \u2192 Didina<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1519\">\n<p data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1519\">Didina \u2192 Ali Bugyal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1549\">\n<p data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1549\">Ali Bugyal \u2192 Ghora Lotani<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1579\">\n<p data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1579\">Ghora Lotani \u2192 Bhagwabasa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1610\">\n<p data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1610\">Bhagwabasa \u2192 Roopkund Lake<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1649\">\n<p data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1649\">Return via Bedni Bugyal \u2192 Lohajung<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1759\">This route is famous for <strong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1707\">Ali Bugyal and Bedni Bugyal<\/strong>, two of the most beautiful alpine meadows in India.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1764\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1803\">Best Time to Visit Roopkund Lake<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1831\">Ideal Trekking Seasons<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1963\">\n<li data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1893\">\n<p data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1893\"><strong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1850\">May to June:<\/strong> Snow-covered trails, dramatic landscapes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1963\">\n<p data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1963\"><strong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1921\">September to October:<\/strong> Clear skies, stable weather, best views<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2024\">Avoid July\u2013August due to monsoon rains and landslide risks.<\/p>\n<h4>Suggested Read &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/the-wonderful-nanda-devi-national-park-and-the-nanda-devi-temple\/\"> The wonderful Nanda Devi National Park and Temple<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5401\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/To-Bedni-Bugyal-Roopkund-Trek.jpg\" alt=\"To Bedni Bugyal, &lt;yoastmark class=\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2063\">Roopkund Weather Conditions<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2192\">\n<li data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2127\">\n<p data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2127\"><strong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2089\">Summer (May\u2013June):<\/strong><br data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2092\" \/>Day: 10\u201315\u00b0C | Night: 0 to -5\u00b0C<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2192\">\n<p data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2192\"><strong data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2153\">Autumn (Sept\u2013Oct):<\/strong><br data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2156\" \/>Day: 5\u201310\u00b0C | Night: -5 to -10\u00b0C<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2275\">Weather changes rapidly, especially near the summit, so proper gear is essential.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2280\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2313\">How to Reach Roopkund Lake<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2338\">Step-by-Step Access<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2490\">\n<li data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2374\">\n<p data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2374\"><strong data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2372\">Reach Kathgodam (railhead)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2433\">\n<p data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2433\">Drive to <strong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2399\">Lohajung<\/strong> (approx. 210 km from Kathgodam)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2490\">\n<p data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2490\">Start trekking from Lohajung with permits and guide<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2553\">Public transport + shared taxis are available up to Lohajung.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #161616; font-family: Lato, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; font-style: italic;\">Suggested Read <\/span><a style=\"font-family: Lato, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; font-style: italic;\" href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/panch-kedar-pilgrimage-shiva-temples-in-the-garhwal-himalayas\/\">&#8211; <strong>Panch Kedar Pilgrimage -Shiva Temples in the Garhwal Himalayas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5402 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Camping-Under-Snowfall-Roopkund-Trek.jpg\" alt=\"Roopkund Trek\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Roopkund lake Uttarakhand Route and Itinerary:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h2 data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2587\">Roopkund Lake Location<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2715\">\n<li data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2614\">\n<p data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2614\"><strong data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2604\">District:<\/strong> Chamoli<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2641\">\n<p data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2641\"><strong data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2627\">State:<\/strong> Uttarakhand<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2683\">\n<p data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2683\"><strong data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2663\">Mountain Range:<\/strong> Garhwal Himalayas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2715\">\n<p data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2715\"><strong data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2699\">Altitude:<\/strong> ~5,029 meters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2720\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2750\">Permissions and Charges<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2957\">\n<li data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2812\">\n<p data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2812\">Trek permit required from <strong data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2810\">Lohajung Forest Department<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2862\">\n<p data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2862\">Fees vary for <strong data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2860\">Indian and foreign trekkers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2957\">\n<p data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2884\">Additional costs:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2957\">\n<li data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2903\">\n<p data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2903\">Forest entry<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2925\">\n<p data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2925\">Camping charges<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2957\">\n<p data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2957\">Local guide \/ trek leader<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"3005\">Carrying permits is mandatory during the trek.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3010\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3054\">Essentials to Carry for Roopkund Trek<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3259\">\n<li data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3085\">\n<p data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3085\">High-ankle trekking shoes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3118\">\n<p data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3118\">Down jacket &amp; thermal layers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3148\">\n<p data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3148\">Waterproof jacket &amp; pants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3167\">\n<p data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3167\">Trekking poles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3194\">\n<p data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3194\">Sunglasses &amp; sunscreen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3230\">\n<p data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3230\">First-aid &amp; altitude medication<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3259\">\n<p data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3259\">Refillable water bottles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3264\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3306\">Is Roopkund Suitable for Beginners?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3496\">Roopkund is <strong data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3362\">not recommended for complete beginners<\/strong> or people with heart, lung, or altitude-related conditions. Prior trekking experience and good physical fitness are strongly advised.<\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/roopkund-the-lake-of-skeletons-in-uttarakhand\/\">Suggested Read &#8211; Roopkund- The Lake of Skeletons in Uttarakhand<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5400\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Roopkund-Trek-Uttarakhand-1.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;yoastmark class=\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3511\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3568\">Is Roopkund Lake the largest lake in Uttarakhand?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3644\">No. Roopkund is a <strong data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"3609\">small glacial lake<\/strong>, famous for its mystery, not size.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3680\">Why is Roopkund Lake famous?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3681\" data-end=\"3776\">For the <strong data-start=\"3689\" data-end=\"3716\">ancient human skeletons<\/strong> found near the lake and its dramatic high-altitude setting.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3812\">Is Roopkund trek still open?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3932\">Trek availability depends on forest regulations and environmental rules. Always check official updates before planning.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"3937\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"3954\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3956\" data-end=\"4220\">The <strong data-start=\"3960\" data-end=\"3994\">Roopkund Lake Uttarakhand trek<\/strong> is not just an adventure\u2014it\u2019s a journey through history, mystery, and raw Himalayan beauty. With its demanding trail, changing weather, and breathtaking scenery, it remains one of the most iconic high-altitude treks in India.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4222\" data-end=\"4367\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">If you are prepared, well-equipped, and respectful of nature, Roopkund will reward you with an unforgettable experience etched forever in memory.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Roopkund Lake Uttarakhand\u00a0 Roopkund Lake Uttarakhand Roopkund Lake Uttarakhand Roopkund Lake Uttarakhand Roopkund Lake Uttarakhand Roopkund Lake Uttarakhand Roopkund Lake Uttarakhand Roopkund Lake Uttarakhand<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Roopkund Lake Uttarakhand: Explore Trek Distance and Time ( Updated: 2026 ) Hidden high in the Garhwal Himalayas, Roopkund Lake, 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