Trekking roopkund


Roop kund is situated at a height of 5029 Mts. above main sea level on the lap of the Trisul Massif. This is usually called as the 'Mystery Lake' since human skeletons and remains of horses were found here. There are two versions to the remains; one that they are remains of soldiers under General Jorawar Singh on a mission to Tibet, another that they are remains of people on a Yatra to the Trisul base, about 200 years ago. The lake is magnificent and enchanting, surrounded by rock-strewn glaciers and snow clad peaks. The starting point for this trek is Tharali and is easily approachable by motor from Rishikesh. For Roopkund, there is another trekking route from Ghat, which is connected by a motorable road with Nandprayag situated on the main highway to Badrinath. The route passes through lush green grassy land and conifer forests clinging onto the slopes of hills. The trek thereafter winds its way along the Pindar River on rocky face. Then to round off this trek, one can approach Home kund via Shail Samudra glacier and then trek to Ghat or Nandprayag. For the round trek, Services of a guide are advisable.