Trekkers are a bit predictable when they describe the Roopkund trek. They talk about the vast greenery of the twin meadows of Ali and Bedni Bugyal. They talk about the thrilling climb over snow to reach the skeleton lake of Roopkund. Some of them also mention the trek through the oak forests near Wan and a few go on to talk about the climb to Junargali (a ridge beyond and higher than Roopkund). Frankly, very few actually describe the Roopkund trail for what it is worth.
Trishul. There are many unique things about the Roopkund trek. For example, the twin meadow of Ali and Bedni Bugyal is the largest high altitude meadows in our country. On your trek you are going to be in the meadows for two and a half days – a fact that is missed by most. Two and a half days spent in meadows is a lot of time and unique to any trek in our country. Each of those hours spent in the meadows is going to be a treasured moment of your life for many years to come.
Talk about the oak forests above Wan. What most don’t know is that the oak forests are the densest in this part of the country. Vertically they stretch for over 3,000 feet. These protected forests are virgin and largely untouched by mankind. Each of the oak trees in the forest is over five hundred years old.
Everest is tall and mighty but Trishul takes your breath away by its sheer beauty.It is also one of the most mysterious mountains in India and the few villages on the way hav so many fables of spirits and demons and the strange sounds heard on this mountain that till this day haven't been explained.
Trishul. There are many unique things about the Roopkund trek. For example, the twin meadow of Ali and Bedni Bugyal is the largest high altitude meadows in our country. On your trek you are going to be in the meadows for two and a half days – a fact that is missed by most. Two and a half days spent in meadows is a lot of time and unique to any trek in our country. Each of those hours spent in the meadows is going to be a treasured moment of your life for many years to come.
Talk about the oak forests above Wan. What most don’t know is that the oak forests are the densest in this part of the country. Vertically they stretch for over 3,000 feet. These protected forests are virgin and largely untouched by mankind. Each of the oak trees in the forest is over five hundred years old.
Everest is tall and mighty but Trishul takes your breath away by its sheer beauty.It is also one of the most mysterious mountains in India and the few villages on the way hav so many fables of spirits and demons and the strange sounds heard on this mountain that till this day haven't been explained.
Again, not all treks present such a magnificent adventure on snow as the Roopkund trek does on its final climb to Roopkund. The setting is truly alpine and the thrill high. Few who get a chance to climb to Junargali find the experience so moving that they break down in tears. I did too.
So here’s my reason to do the Roopkund trek: Experience a trekking adventure that touches the core of your heart by its sheer intensity and thrill. It is an adventure that is rare on most treks.
JUST DO IT!
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