This 5029 Mtrs high Roopkund Lake in the Chamoli District of Uttaranchal, is also known as the Mystery Lake for it contains, still well preserved human and equine skeleton remain of over 300 people and animal, estimated to have perished in the lake over 500 years ago. Experts have put forward several theories to explain the findings at Roopkund lake but the Mystery remains to be fully explained. The theories range from the local lore entire regime of the king at the lake about 550 years ago, to the remains being those of the strugglers of General Zorawar Sing’s army after his defeat at the hands of Tibetan army near Taklakot (Tibet) in 1842.

The Nanda Raj Jat, once every 12 years of Pilgrimage trek of about 280 Kms. In August – September, unique to the people of Chamoli District, has been passing through Roopkund lake since the 9^th Century on its way to worship at Homkund near Nanda Ghunti Peak. Part of this route is common with the trek to Roopkund.

ITINERARY

Day-01.  Arrival at Kathgodam in the morning and leave for Lohajung (2244mtrs.) By bus/Jeep 220 Kms. Night stay at Lohajung in Tourist Lodge/Tented Camp.

Day-02.  Trek to Didana (2700 Mtrs) 12 Kms. Night stay at Didana in tented Camp/ Tourist Lodge.

Day-03.  Trek to Bedini Buggyal (3354 Mtrs) 8 Kms. via Ali Buggyal (3310 Mtrs.) Night stay at Bedini Buggyal in Tented Camp.

Day-04.  Trek to Bhaguabasa (4000 Mtrs) 12 Kms. Night stay at Bhaguabasa in Tented Camp. Night stay in tented Camp.

Day-05.  Trek to Roop Kund  – Bhaguabasa -  Pather Nachani. Total trekking distance – 15 Kms. Night stay in tented Camp.

Day-06.  Trek Down to Van Village (2450 Mtrs) trek 17 Kms. After lunch back to Lohajung by Jeep – 15 Kms. Night stay at Lohajung in Tourist Lodge/Tented Camp.

Day-07.  Lohajung to Kathgodam & Departure.