Diverse terrain: dense oak/rhododendron forests at lower altitudes → alpine meadows (bugyals) → rocky ridges and glacial slopes near the summit → snowy terrain near Roopkund depending on season.
Stunning views: Meadows like Ali Bugyal and Bedni Bugyal offer wide, open grassy expanses; from there you get panoramic views of Himalayan peaks — including Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, and surrounding ranges.
Altitude gain & acclimatization: Since you ascend from ~7,700 ft to ~15,750 ft, it's gradual over several days — helps acclimatize but still you must be cautious of altitude sickness. Pacing, hydration, rest, and proper gear are essential.
Camping & amenities: After Day 1 (village stay), subsequent nights are mostly tents/campsites — meadows and high-altitude camps. So gear (warm clothes, sleeping bag, rain-proofing) is a must.
Mystic & historical charm: The final destination, Roopkund Lake, is known as the “Skeleton Lake” because of the human skeletons visible (when ice melts), adding an eerie yet fascinating historical/legendary element to the trek.
Included/Excluded
Accommodation (guesthouse at base + tents on trek)
All trek-meals during trek
Permits / entry fees / forest charges
Guide + support staff + cook + porters for group gear
Distance & Altitude: ~10 km trek; climb from ~8,100 ft to ~11,700 ft (approx.) at Ali Bugyal.
Scenery & Trail: Forested oak/rhododendron zone transitions to open alpine meadow — spectacular grassy expanses, panoramic mountain views (on clear days) including peaks like Trishul & Nanda Ghunti.
Stay: Camping at Ali Bugyal. Meals: breakfast, packed lunch, dinner.
Distance & Terrain: Trek approx. 7–8 km (through Bedni Bugyal and meadows). Gradual climb to higher altitude.
Highlights: Walk through Bedni Bugyal — high-altitude meadow, beautiful flora, alpine views, potentially catch reflections of mountain peaks in small lakes such as Bedni Kund.
Stay: Tent-camp at Patar Nachauni. Meals as per trek plan (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Distance & Altitude: Shorter but steeper climb — gaining elevation toward high-altitude campsite. Trek through rocky terrain / alpine slope.
Significance: Getting closer to the snow / glacial zone; last major campsite before final push to lake. Prepare and rest well for next day’s ascent.
Stay: Camping at Bhagwabasa. Meals: breakfast, dinner (with packed lunch for next day).
Trek Pattern: Early morning start (pre-dawn) to trek up to Roopkund (cresting ~15,700–16,000 ft) then descend back to Patar Nachauni.
Experience: Glacial lake surrounded by snow-clad peaks, alpine ridges — “mystery lake” famed for skeletal remains visible under certain conditions.
Return: Descend to Patar Nachauni for overnight stay. Camping — rest after high-altitude exertion.
Route: Trek/descend back via meadows / forest / villages. Then take transport from Lohajung to return toward plains.
Stay / Travel: Depending on arrival time in Lohajung, may stay a night there or begin drive back. Many packages treat this as last trekking day + transition toward home.
Distance & Duration: ~260 km by road; around 10–11 hours drive depending on traffic, weather, road conditions.
End Point: Reach Rishikesh by evening — end of trek. Refresh, travel onward as per your onward journey plan.
