Roopkund in detail and explained

tarungoel · Mar 25th, 2008, 16:41

Last Year, we made unsuccessful attempt to cross Junar Galli in Early Oct, du to unexpected heavy snow-fall, but the to best of information available, one would need ropes to cross it. Without ropes, Junar (In English is "Valley Of Death").

No, there is no place to stay at Roopkund. You can stay at Bhagubasha, and then visit roopkund, and come back to Bhagubhasha.. or Cross Junar Gali after roopkund.

ronsaik · Mar 25th, 2008, 16:49

Thanks, Tarun. About camping at roopkund, my point was whether setting up a tent on the banks of the lake was a possibility, or whether rock-fall / storms make this a tricky proposition. I was not referring to fixed camps, if that's what it sounded like.

tarungoel · Mar 25th, 2008, 17:19

ronsaik,
It's very risky to stay at Roopkund due to uncertain weather situation, and it's open from all sides, so very wild winds are expected. On top of that there is no good water availability at roopkund.

arjunm · Mar 25th, 2008, 21:00

Hi Ronsaik

A quick reply to your questions. First, the imposing ridge of Junar gali is not really that imposing when you start climbing it. On top, it isn't a knife's edge. There is a comfortable space on either side of the ridge to walk/sit/chat. But you can't camp there. Either you have to get down on the left side to Roopkund, or get down on the right side to Sila Samudra.

Camping on the banks of Roopkund isn't a possibility. The slope is too steep to set up a tent. Here is a picture of Roopkund taken from an angle you will rarely see -- but will give you a good idea of what you are likely to get when you go there. Go ahead and drool!

Arjun

ks_bluechip · Mar 25th, 2008, 21:07

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Originally Posted by arjunm

Hi Ronsaik

A quick reply to your questions. First, the imposing ridge of Junar gali is not really that imposing when you start climbing it. On top, it isn't a knife's edge. There is a comfortable space on either side of the ridge to walk/sit/chat. But you can't camp there. Either you have to get down on the left side to Roopkund, or get down on the right side to Sila Samudra.

Camping on the banks of Roopkund isn't a possibility. The slope is too steep to set up a tent. Here is a picture of Roopkund taken from an angle you will rarely see -- but will give you a good idea of what you are likely to get when you go there. Go ahead and drool!

Arjun

Thanks for additional info and the nice picture attached ... Looks great! even though lake is in shade .... I can see some ice/snow in the middle of the lake ... but is there some melted water too down there? or is that ice?? .... KS

Sadanand Kamath · Mar 25th, 2008, 22:21

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Originally Posted by arjunm

.... Here is a picture of Roopkund taken from an angle you will rarely see -- but will give you a good idea of what you are likely to get when you go there. Go ahead and drool!
Arjun

A rare picture indeed

. The shade on the lake gives it a different perspective which I liked.

I suggest that you consider including this picture in your blog at appropriate place

.

Sadanand

arjunm · Mar 25th, 2008, 22:36

Quote:

Thanks for additional info and the nice picture attached ... Looks great! even though lake is in shade .... I can see some ice/snow in the middle of the lake ... but is there some melted water too down there? or is that ice?? .... KS

Dear KS

That's ice. You could have a game of ice hockey on that surface and not even scratch it.

SK, thanks for the compliments. I've just uploaded the blog with fresh new pictures and few changes to contact details. Take a look.

Arjun

veethomas · Mar 31st, 2008, 21:59

great work, both on the trek and in your blog. had attempted roopkund in 1997, but had to return from kaluavinayak. brought back fond memories

v thomas

solo_trekker · Mar 31st, 2008, 23:01

hiya...
great work...
how many of u were there in all...?

soo... any takers for this june...?????????????????????

i'm on...!

arjunm · Apr 4th, 2008, 20:30

Hi Solo_trekker

We were 10 of us. Only 5 of us could go up to Roopkund and Junargali. The rest stayed back at Bhagwabasa.

Fitness is important as well as acclimatisation. Don't neglect these facts on treks like this.

Arjun

ronsaik · Apr 15th, 2008, 13:28

Thanks for the additional info, Arjun and KS. By any chance would you also be having the contact of any independent guide for Roopkund?

Dilliwala · Apr 16th, 2008, 02:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronsaik

Thanks for the additional info, Arjun and KS. By any chance would you also be having the contact of any independent guide for Roopkund?

Combo Trek of Kuari Pass & Roop Kund - anybody done that?
Read to the end of the thread.

http://www.indiamike.com/india/uttar...11/#post417116
According to ksb, also does Roop Kund.

ks_bluechip · Apr 16th, 2008, 08:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilliwala

Combo Trek of Kuari Pass & Roop Kund - anybody done that?
Read to the end of the thread.

http://www.indiamike.com/india/uttar...11/#post417116
According to ksb, also does Roop Kund.

That's right. Hope to try Roopkund around 15th June ... looking for a small window between minimum snow/ice on trail and onset of monsoon! Will find and hire a porter-guide after reaching Gwaldham .... KS

PS: @Ronsaik ... I think, arjun's blog page also had some contact details?

ronsaik · Apr 16th, 2008, 11:31

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PS: @Ronsaik ... I think, arjun's blog page also had some contact details?

Might have missed it. However, it so happens that I came across a list of contacts on Almoraboy's blog, so that matter's settled.
Thanks.

ks_bluechip · Apr 16th, 2008, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronsaik

Might have missed it. However, it so happens that I came across a list of contacts on Almoraboy's blog, so that matter's settled.
Thanks.

ok good. when are you planning to do roopkund?

Mar 25th, 2008, 16:41	#61
tarungoel Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 20	Junar Gali (Zoravar Galli) & Stay & Roopkund.. Last Year, we made unsuccessful attempt to cross Junar Galli in Early Oct, du to unexpected heavy snow-fall, but the to best of information available, one would need ropes to cross it. Without ropes, Junar (In English is "Valley Of Death"). No, there is no place to stay at Roopkund. You can stay at Bhagubasha, and then visit roopkund, and come back to Bhagubhasha.. or Cross Junar Gali after roopkund.

Mar 25th, 2008, 21:00	#64
arjunm Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 215	Hi Ronsaik A quick reply to your questions. First, the imposing ridge of Junar gali is not really that imposing when you start climbing it. On top, it isn't a knife's edge. There is a comfortable space on either side of the ridge to walk/sit/chat. But you can't camp there. Either you have to get down on the left side to Roopkund, or get down on the right side to Sila Samudra. Camping on the banks of Roopkund isn't a possibility. The slope is too steep to set up a tent. Here is a picture of Roopkund taken from an angle you will rarely see -- but will give you a good idea of what you are likely to get when you go there. Go ahead and drool! Arjun Attached Thumbnails

Mar 31st, 2008, 21:59	#68
veethomas Account Closed Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: new delhi Posts: 1	great work great work, both on the trek and in your blog. had attempted roopkund in 1997, but had to return from kaluavinayak. brought back fond memories v thomas

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Mar 25th, 2008, 16:49	#62
ronsaik Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 206	Thanks, Tarun. About camping at roopkund, my point was whether setting up a tent on the banks of the lake was a possibility, or whether rock-fall / storms make this a tricky proposition. I was not referring to fixed camps, if that's what it sounded like.

Mar 25th, 2008, 17:19	#63
tarungoel Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 20	ronsaik, It's very risky to stay at Roopkund due to uncertain weather situation, and it's open from all sides, so very wild winds are expected. On top of that there is no good water availability at roopkund.

Mar 31st, 2008, 23:01	#69
solo_trekker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: noida Posts: 477	hiya... great work... how many of u were there in all...? soo... any takers for this june...????????????????????? i'm on...!

Apr 4th, 2008, 20:30	#70
arjunm Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 215	Hi Solo_trekker We were 10 of us. Only 5 of us could go up to Roopkund and Junargali. The rest stayed back at Bhagwabasa. Fitness is important as well as acclimatisation. Don't neglect these facts on treks like this. Arjun

Apr 15th, 2008, 13:28	#71
ronsaik Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 206	Thanks for the additional info, Arjun and KS. By any chance would you also be having the contact of any independent guide for Roopkund?

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