Roopkund in detail and explained

arjunm · Oct 10th, 2007, 12:51

Hi folks

With so many people interested in the Roopkund trek, I thought I would share my blog with you. Perhaps it would come in handy for those trekking in those parts.

http://indiahikes.blogspot.com/

Any comments, do share.

Arjun

uttam · Oct 10th, 2007, 13:38

Great work, Arjun. I am planning to do this trek some time soon, so it going to be very useful. Thanks for sharing.

amitsankrani · Oct 10th, 2007, 14:30

Hi Arjun.

Good write up and needed info about support of guides and drivers. I have an intention to conquer Roopkund next year. Will write to you more when I plan it.. Only Q is Sept - Oct a good time to see Roopkund - Homkund - Shielasamudra. I have heard quite a few treks get abandon due to bad weather but still ppl say the best time is Sept as the views keep trekkers blooming..

Sadanand Kamath · Oct 10th, 2007, 14:50

Arjun,
I must congratulate you for your excellent blog on Rupkund trek. I am sure that the pictures accompanying the blog will have an mesmerising effect on those who love trekking. In fact, I feel like going right now to Kulling village and Bedni Bugiyal.

Thanks,

Sadanand

Dilliwala · Mar 12th, 2008, 06:01

Very nice pics.

ks_bluechip · Mar 12th, 2008, 06:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilliwala

Very nice pics.

Dilliwalla; thanks for re-opening this Old Oct-07 thread ... Exactly what I need to read for my upcoming Roopkund trek ... and since SK too says "excellent blog on Rupkund trek" must be worth reading ... I will read after coffee!

ks_bluechip · Mar 12th, 2008, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by arjunm

Hi folks

With so many people interested in the Roopkund trek, I thought I would share my blog with you. Perhaps it would come in handy for those trekking in those parts.

http://indiahikes.blogspot.com/

Any comments, do share.

Arjun

Arjun .... excellent post with plenty of details! Will be a big help for my Roopkund trek in June-08. Thanks ... KS

PS: May have some question later; will ask here.

michael_metal · Mar 23rd, 2008, 18:28

Hi Arjun,

A wonderful travelogue and stunning pics. People have always discussed Roopkund in hushed voices...especially since mummified bodies/skeletons were found buries in the snow long ago....glad u have covered that point in your blog. You have a done a magnificent job highlighting the beauty of this place! Cheers mate!

P.S > Could u add some info about the camping gear u took along on the trek? Tnx!

tbhati · Mar 23rd, 2008, 20:33

Thank you very much Arjun for such a wonderful travelogue.....

shahronakm · Mar 24th, 2008, 19:59

Excellent Trek report. Thanks.

Ronak.

arjunm · Mar 25th, 2008, 13:32

Thanks everyone for the warm thoughts on the blog. I would be happy if the information would help everyone to trek around those parts. I don't know if you noticed, but I haven't finished it yet. Hope to do so sometime soon...

Meanwhile, Micheal, we took the standard gear with us. Tents, sleeping bags, warm clothes, good shoes, one Kitchen tent for cooking and for the guide and porters to stay.

However, our secret weapon was an ice-axe. Without that I don't think we could do the trek. We were the first ones to step into Roopkund last season, and the ice-axe came handy in cutting steps. No big deal rocket science, but this little foresight changed the whole trek.

About the season: June is anytime more preferable than October for trekking. It is a whole lot greener in June. In October the slopes turn brown and half the fun is lost in seeing Bedni and Ali Bugyal in all its splendor.

Arjun

amarshah · Mar 25th, 2008, 14:06

A nice report and good set of pics too...

spicetrekker · Mar 25th, 2008, 15:11

Excellent piece - I am sure it will inspire many of us to undertake this journey - it certainly has inspired me.

puchoo · Mar 25th, 2008, 15:18

loved the snaps...!!

ronsaik · Mar 25th, 2008, 15:59

quick question: is the junargalli route on the knife edge of a ridge as shown in the cengtre of the pic? is it really a knife edge? is roping up required?
also, is it safe to camp AT roopkund?

Oct 10th, 2007, 12:51	#46
arjunm Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 215	Roopkund in detail and explained Hi folks With so many people interested in the Roopkund trek, I thought I would share my blog with you. Perhaps it would come in handy for those trekking in those parts. http://indiahikes.blogspot.com/ Any comments, do share. Arjun

Oct 10th, 2007, 14:50	#49
Sadanand Kamath Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 898	Arjun, I must congratulate you for your excellent blog on Rupkund trek. I am sure that the pictures accompanying the blog will have an mesmerising effect on those who love trekking. In fact, I feel like going right now to Kulling village and Bedni Bugiyal. Thanks, Sadanand __________________ Sirf ek kadam utha tha galat rahe shauk mein Manzil tamam umr hame dhunti rahi. [Just one wrong step on the way of the quest My destination looked for me all life long]

Mar 23rd, 2008, 18:28	#53
michael_metal Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 12	Hi Arjun, A wonderful travelogue and stunning pics. People have always discussed Roopkund in hushed voices...especially since mummified bodies/skeletons were found buries in the snow long ago....glad u have covered that point in your blog. You have a done a magnificent job highlighting the beauty of this place! Cheers mate! P.S > Could u add some info about the camping gear u took along on the trek? Tnx! Last edited by michael_metal : Mar 23rd, 2008 at 18:45. Reason: : - )

Mar 24th, 2008, 19:59	#55
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,562	Excellent Trek report. Thanks. Ronak. __________________ My Picture Gallery

Mar 25th, 2008, 14:06	#57
amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 722	A nice report and good set of pics too... __________________ Cheers Amar Year 2008 Trips - http://amards14.googlepages.com/

Oct 10th, 2007, 13:38	#47
uttam Travelling to return to strangers Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 166	Great work, Arjun. I am planning to do this trek some time soon, so it going to be very useful. Thanks for sharing.

Oct 10th, 2007, 14:30	#48
amitsankrani Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 117	Hi Arjun. Good write up and needed info about support of guides and drivers. I have an intention to conquer Roopkund next year. Will write to you more when I plan it.. Only Q is Sept - Oct a good time to see Roopkund - Homkund - Shielasamudra. I have heard quite a few treks get abandon due to bad weather but still ppl say the best time is Sept as the views keep trekkers blooming..

Mar 12th, 2008, 06:01	#50
Dilliwala Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: 28N 077E / दिल्ली Posts: 4,065	Very nice pics.

Mar 23rd, 2008, 20:33	#54
tbhati Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: India Posts: 10	Thank you very much Arjun for such a wonderful travelogue.....

Mar 25th, 2008, 13:32	#56
arjunm Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 215	Thanks everyone for the warm thoughts on the blog. I would be happy if the information would help everyone to trek around those parts. I don't know if you noticed, but I haven't finished it yet. Hope to do so sometime soon... Meanwhile, Micheal, we took the standard gear with us. Tents, sleeping bags, warm clothes, good shoes, one Kitchen tent for cooking and for the guide and porters to stay. However, our secret weapon was an ice-axe. Without that I don't think we could do the trek. We were the first ones to step into Roopkund last season, and the ice-axe came handy in cutting steps. No big deal rocket science, but this little foresight changed the whole trek. About the season: June is anytime more preferable than October for trekking. It is a whole lot greener in June. In October the slopes turn brown and half the fun is lost in seeing Bedni and Ali Bugyal in all its splendor. Arjun

Mar 25th, 2008, 15:11	#58
spicetrekker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 343	Excellent piece - I am sure it will inspire many of us to undertake this journey - it certainly has inspired me.

Mar 25th, 2008, 15:18	#59
puchoo Forum Leader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 4,510	loved the snaps...!! __________________ Cheers! Sidharth Indiamike Mod team............the new kid on the block! puchoo.wordpress.com

Mar 25th, 2008, 15:59	#60
ronsaik Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 206	quick question: is the junargalli route on the knife edge of a ridge as shown in the cengtre of the pic? is it really a knife edge? is roping up required? also, is it safe to camp AT roopkund?

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