Dear
Mates, Get ready for the Himalayas, as we at Trek Mates India,
bring for you a Trek to Roopkund in Uttarkashi region, Uttarakhand
from 1st May to 11th May ’14.
Some
Information about the event
Region:
Garhwal,
Uttarakhand,
Duration:
8
Days
Grade:
moderate
Altitude:
15696
ft.
Approx trekking: 53km.
Roopkund Lake is situated at an elevation of 5,029 mts above sea level in
the base of Trishul peak and Nanda
Ghunti. Roopkund is also known as ‘Mystery Lake’ since human
skeletons and remains of horses from
the Paleolithic age was found here. The lake is nestled amidst panoramic
mountain scenery, surrounded by rock-strewn glacier. Roopkund remains
frozen for almost all the time of the year. The skeletal remains around Roopkund are
believed to be 500-600 years old.
While traveling to Roopkund you
get a chance to trek through villages rich in pahadi culture, visit
high alpine meadows offering enchanting greenery and the sacred Bedni Kund
holding crystal clear water. The trek goes steep to Roopkund from Bedni Bugyal. Bhaguwabasa is
situated at an elevation of 4,100 mts above sea level, situated 5 kms short of Roopkund.
The weather is unpredictable at such high altitudes so do carry raincoats.
Roopkund Legend- The
great ‘Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra’ is held in every 12 years from Nauti village
near Karnaprayag to Hemkund near Roopkund. This yatra is dedicated to Goddess
Nanda. A large number of people from Garhwal and Kumaon take part in this tough
holy yatra.
Many stories were also
made about the mysterious human skeletons of Roopkund. According to
research it was indicated that the people were from the 12th century to the
15th century who died of hailstorm. But it is still a mystery that what were
those people doing there.
The Itinerary
for the event will be as follows
Day
0: 30th April:
Meeting Point: Mumbai Central at
10.30 pm
Start from Mumbai by Mumbai Duranto
Express (11.15 pm)
Day
1: 1st May:
Reach Delhi by 5.00 Pm
Travel from New Delhi to Old Delhi by Local vehicles
Travel from New Delhi to Old Delhi by Local vehicles
Start from Old Delhi to Kathgodam by
Ranikhet Express (10.25 pm)
Day 2:
2nd May
Reach Kathgodam (5.00 am)
Travel Kathgodam – Lohajung (213 km)
Night stay in tourist
lodge
Day
3: 3rd May
Lohajung – Didna (8 km)
Night stay in rest house
or tent.
Day
4: 4th May
Didna – bedini bugyal or ali bugyal (10 km)
Night stay in tent.
Day
5: 5th May
Bedini – patharnachni (5 km)
Night stay in tent.
Day
6: 6th May
patharnachni – bhagwabasa (6 km)
Night stay in tent
Day
7: 7th May
Roopkung summit (3 km)
Back patharnachni via
bhagwabasa Night stay in tent.
Day
8: 8th May
Patharnachni – lohajung (15 km trek & 15 km by car)
Via warn village &
warn to lahajung by car. Night stay in rest house.
Day 9: 9th May
Lohajung – kathgodam
Start from Kathgodam by Ranikhet
Express (10.30 pm)
Day 10: 10th May
Reach Old Delhi by 4.00
am
Travel till Delhi Rohila
Travel towards Mumbai by
Garib Rath by 9.20 am
Day 11: 11th May
Reach Mumbai by 8.00 am
The cost for the tour will be INR 9000/- per head,
which includes,
which includes,
>First aid medical
kits and oxygen cylinder.
>Transport, Kathgodam to Kathgodam
>Accommodation. Tented or Tourist
lodge.
>Meals while on trek (Veg)
>Trek equipments.
>Permits/ Forest fees
>Experienced trek Leader,
Guide and Support staff to help trekkers.
Exclusions:-
1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Insurance.
3. Porter to carry personal luggage.
4. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head price Includes.
Note: if porter is
required, arrangements can be done at 250/- Per day per bag.
Payment details:
One needs to pay full amount as
advance at the time of booking.
The amount is to be deposited in
the following account.
ICICI Current Account No: 148805500050
Name: Straub
Ifsccode: icic0001488
Branch: Kalwa
Things to carry:
Hat / Cap, Woolen cap / Balaclava
Pair of Woolen Gloves
T-shirts, Fleece Sweatshirt / Sweater
Windproof Jacket 01 nos.
Leggings from a Track-suit, shorts,
Pair of sturdy sports shoes with rubber sole
Cotton Socks, Woolen Socks, Extra shoe laces
Raincoat / Poncho 01 nos.
Full Body Towel 01 nos.
Torch with spare batteries
Sunscreen lotion, min 30 SPF, Toiletries
Medicines as specified by doctor
Camera, Cam charger, Mobile Charger..
Hat / Cap, Woolen cap / Balaclava
Pair of Woolen Gloves
T-shirts, Fleece Sweatshirt / Sweater
Windproof Jacket 01 nos.
Leggings from a Track-suit, shorts,
Pair of sturdy sports shoes with rubber sole
Cotton Socks, Woolen Socks, Extra shoe laces
Raincoat / Poncho 01 nos.
Full Body Towel 01 nos.
Torch with spare batteries
Sunscreen lotion, min 30 SPF, Toiletries
Medicines as specified by doctor
Camera, Cam charger, Mobile Charger..
Please Note:
It is very important that you line the inside of your bags with a big polythene sheet. Doing so will ensure, that in the event of rain, even though your bag may get wet, your clothes will still remain dry!
It is very important that you line the inside of your bags with a big polythene sheet. Doing so will ensure, that in the event of rain, even though your bag may get wet, your clothes will still remain dry!
Ø Registrations are
done only on phone calls and will be confirmed only after the receipt of
advance.
Ø Registrations will
be on first come first served basis.
For more details and Registration, Please feel free to contact us on:
For more details and Registration, Please feel free to contact us on:
Nilesh Patil: 86555 88508
Vikramsingh: 99877 61562
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