Roopkund Trek

AvidTrekker · Sep 6th, 2005, 01:43

Oct 24th onwards your options are severely limited in the Himalayas. Annapurna circuit and eastwards anywhere upto Bhutan is where you could go.

The parts to the west would be under snow by this time. The High Passes and places in Uttaranchal and Himachal are completely out of question for trekkers. Even mountaineering expeditions return by 20th October.

Ladakh is a viable option if you are prepared to fly in and fly out of Leh. Roads to Ladakh may or may not be closed by 10th October due to fresh snow.

Riksis · Sep 6th, 2005, 22:06

AvidTrekker, why so sad news from you and also Babuchand?! Is it really that bad? Why some agencies on the web and some people say it is possible? Just to attract people? Or they were just lucky?

It was Ladakh that we crossed out as impossible since it is even more northwards than HP and Uttaranchal... (though LP says Singge La -Lamayuru is doable till late October). Well, food for thought...

Anyway, thanks for your advice!

Riksis

babuchand · Sep 7th, 2005, 14:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riksis

AvidTrekker, why so sad news from you and also Babuchand?! Is it really that bad? Why some agencies on the web and some people say it is possible? Just to attract people? Or they were just lucky?

It was Ladakh that we crossed out as impossible since it is even more northwards than HP and Uttaranchal... (though LP says Singge La -Lamayuru is doable till late October). Well, food for thought...

Anyway, thanks for your advice!

Riksis

agencies do it for their business.....
try to arrange a trip to sandakphu - phalut. take a look at this thread.
Destination Sandakphu-Falut

u ca also see this travelogue by me.
http://www.indiatravelogue.com/adve/trek/singalila.html

if u have any further query ask me freely.

AvidTrekker · Sep 8th, 2005, 02:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riksis

AvidTrekker, why so sad news from you and also Babuchand?! Is it really that bad? Why some agencies on the web and some people say it is possible? Just to attract people?

Maybe to attract customers. Zero trekking knowledge. Most [98 %] of agencies give e-mail replies sitting in air-conditioned offices in Delhi. They have absolutely NO idea about trekking. Once they get a customer, they simply "outsource" the client to some other outfit, which may be even worse.

Quote:

It was Ladakh that we crossed out as impossible since it is even more northwards than HP and Uttaranchal... (though LP says Singge La -Lamayuru is doable till late October). Well, food for thought...

Ladakh has many routes do-able till late November if you are willing to bear the cold [minus 15 Celsius in November] and if you are willing to fly in and fly out.

Riksis · Sep 12th, 2005, 16:24

Yesterday my friends and me came together, discussed all info we had and finally sadly decided to skip the Roop Kund trek this time (no use risking to stay out of it or be blocked somewhere in the middle of nowhere) and go to Dzongri instead. Babu (very nice travelogue about Sandaphu!) and AvidTreker (searched Ladakh - amazing, would love to do it some time, but not at minus 15C!), thanks a lot for your advice and ideas! You are doing a great job! See you on other threads!

Riksis

AvidTrekker · Sep 13th, 2005, 01:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riksis

Yesterday my friends and me came together, discussed all info we had and finally sadly decided to skip the Roop Kund trek this time (no use risking to stay out of it or be blocked somewhere in the middle of nowhere) and go to Dzongri instead. Babu (very nice travelogue about Sandaphu!) and AvidTreker (searched Ladakh - amazing, would love to do it some time, but not at minus 15C!), thanks a lot for your advice and ideas! You are doing a great job! See you on other threads!

Riksis

You are welcome.

My secret ambition is to do the coldest trek of them all in India.... the Chadar trek in Ladakh.

This involves trekking on the solidified surface of the frozen river Zanskar in February. Day temps 4 deg C & night temps minus 25 deg C

Wanna come?

Riksis · Sep 13th, 2005, 20:45

Well, I wouldn't do it at minus 15, but minus 25C sounds challenging!
Though when I was a student (gosh, 20yrs ago!) Latvia University organised regular skiing treks during winter holidays in the Caucasus and even Urals (former USSR). Normally we slept in shepherd huts where u could make fire, but one night was a "cold night" - out in the tent in the snow. It was minus 20. But in the Urals day temps were around minus 20 (minus 30-35 at night). But it did not feel as cold as the same temp in Latvian winters because the air is dryer in the Urals (more continental).
As you see - I am still alive and trekking! So I'll keep my fingers crossed for your ambitious plan and look out for your travelogue about it!

Good luck!

Riksis

Dineshgp · Sep 17th, 2005, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by AvidTrekker

Roopkund Trek is not a tea house trek. You will have to take guide and/or porters with tents, food etc. It is often described on the net. Google a bit, spend some time on the net.... you will get all your info. After this, if you still have specific questions, i'll be glad to answer.

If you are a beginner on his/her FIRST TREK, Roop Kund is not for you.

Thannx,AvidTrekker,Himadventur e,Babuchand Because of your suggestion I could complete Roopkund Trek. Really It was great trek. We take 5days to complete this trek.We were 8 member in our team. Our route was Lohajung-Didina-Bedni-Baguabasa-Roopkund-Bedni-Lohajung.We start out trek on 24,August from Lohajung.We take 5 halt in our journey. I will send my photograph latter.

AvidTrekker · Sep 17th, 2005, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dineshgp

Thannx,AvidTrekker,Himadventur e,Babuchand Because of your suggestion I could complete Roopkund Trek. Really It was great trek. We take 5days to complete this trek.We were 8 member in our team. Our route was Lohajung-Didina-Bedni-Baguabasa-Roopkund-Bedni-Lohajung.We start out trek on 24,August from Lohajung.We take 5 halt in our journey. I will send my photograph latter.

You are Welcome!!!

This [August Sept 2005]seems to be the lucky period for IMer's trekking.

ALL of them so far have reported successful treks!!!

I bet vistet will come up trumps too.... he's still in the Himalaya...

Keep it up, trekkers!

himadventures · Sep 17th, 2005, 22:21

ROOP KUNd and JUARI PASS are not safe in Ocotber mid week onwards.
A little change in weather can decide difference between life and death as there is no effective rescue or any help anywhere.

I think everyone has it's own lines of safety and thrill....and this explains quest for more and more...in trekking and climbing like sports.

I do not go with the comment of ' company of bones' -but again it depends upon how every we see something.

I found ROOP KUNd and KUARI PASS trails very much enchanting and refreshing.

LATEST: I was at LOAHJANG 11.9.2005 -road conditions are very very bad from GWALDAM onwards. Get a good jeep from either GWALDAM or KARAN PARYAG.
This could be a bone chilling ride.
OPTION: Travel upto NANDA PARYAG and then take jeep upto SUTOL and trek to WAN via KUNOL.

WAN has got road now but jeeps goes upto KULLING only.
Weather plays very important role here-be carefull and well prepared.

GUIDES,TENTS,PORTERS/PONIEs are required.

nyraghu · Sep 20th, 2005, 16:09

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Originally Posted by AvidTrekker

I saw the Roopkund documentary on National Geographic last Sunday.

It was fantastic. Nat Geo will repeat it!

For those who are interested, according to the Nat Geo schedule at

http://nationalgeographic.co.in/watc...Date=9/23/2005

the programme will be telecast again at 21:00 IST, Friday, 2005-09-23.

Raghu.

mountaintrekker · Jan 10th, 2007, 21:17

hi all,

m planning BEDNI BUGYAL this feb. its on the way to ROOPKUND so thought i'll get sm info....

ROOPKUND is impossible this time of the yr. I GUESS.
wat abt BEDNI BUGYAL ?

how'll the climate there in FEB?

AvidTrekker · Jan 11th, 2007, 21:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by mountaintrekker

hi all,

m planning BEDNI BUGYAL this feb. its on the way to ROOPKUND so thought i'll get sm info....

ROOPKUND is impossible this time of the yr. I GUESS.
wat abt BEDNI BUGYAL ?

how'll the climate there in FEB?

Bedni Bugyal will be under deep snow in February. Trekkers have seen snow there as late as May.

Almoraboy · Jan 12th, 2007, 18:41

i think bedni is doable in feb. i did hkd in feb last year...same altitude. yes, there was lots of snow, but with some effort, u can very much do it.

Trishul · Mar 8th, 2007, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliffhanger

i ned some information about roopkund trek

........can any one help........avid, babu

You make yours programme at leest 10 days because it is the highaltitude trek & you make hieght nears about 16000ft so you make yours programme lie
day 01 mundoli to dedna
day 02 dedna to aali
day 03 ali to bedni bugyal
day 04 bedni bugyal rest for acc
day 05 bednibugya to bhaguapassa
day 06 bhaguapassa to roopkund & back to bhaguapassa
day 07 bhaguapassa to bednibugyal
day 08 bednibugyal to wan
one thing you reserve 2 days resevrve for weather
after you make for kauri pass ot braham tal & bhekhat tal

Sep 6th, 2005, 01:43	#16
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,784	October 24th onwards.... Oct 24th onwards your options are severely limited in the Himalayas. Annapurna circuit and eastwards anywhere upto Bhutan is where you could go. The parts to the west would be under snow by this time. The High Passes and places in Uttaranchal and Himachal are completely out of question for trekkers. Even mountaineering expeditions return by 20th October. Ladakh is a viable option if you are prepared to fly in and fly out of Leh. Roads to Ladakh may or may not be closed by 10th October due to fresh snow. __________________ The Universe is an ellipsoid?... or a Spheroid?? If the sphere smiles... it becomes an ellipse. This IS Creation.

Jan 12th, 2007, 18:41	#29
Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 953	i think bedni is doable in feb. i did hkd in feb last year...same altitude. yes, there was lots of snow, but with some effort, u can very much do it. __________________ Trek blog over here

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Sep 6th, 2005, 22:06	#17
Riksis Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Riga, Latvia Posts: 6	AvidTrekker, why so sad news from you and also Babuchand?! Is it really that bad? Why some agencies on the web and some people say it is possible? Just to attract people? Or they were just lucky? It was Ladakh that we crossed out as impossible since it is even more northwards than HP and Uttaranchal... (though LP says Singge La -Lamayuru is doable till late October). Well, food for thought... Anyway, thanks for your advice! Riksis

Sep 12th, 2005, 16:24	#20
Riksis Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Riga, Latvia Posts: 6	Yesterday my friends and me came together, discussed all info we had and finally sadly decided to skip the Roop Kund trek this time (no use risking to stay out of it or be blocked somewhere in the middle of nowhere) and go to Dzongri instead. Babu (very nice travelogue about Sandaphu!) and AvidTreker (searched Ladakh - amazing, would love to do it some time, but not at minus 15C!), thanks a lot for your advice and ideas! You are doing a great job! See you on other threads! Riksis

Sep 13th, 2005, 20:45	#22
Riksis Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Riga, Latvia Posts: 6	Well, I wouldn't do it at minus 15, but minus 25C sounds challenging! Though when I was a student (gosh, 20yrs ago!) Latvia University organised regular skiing treks during winter holidays in the Caucasus and even Urals (former USSR). Normally we slept in shepherd huts where u could make fire, but one night was a "cold night" - out in the tent in the snow. It was minus 20. But in the Urals day temps were around minus 20 (minus 30-35 at night). But it did not feel as cold as the same temp in Latvian winters because the air is dryer in the Urals (more continental). As you see - I am still alive and trekking! So I'll keep my fingers crossed for your ambitious plan and look out for your travelogue about it! Good luck! Riksis

Sep 17th, 2005, 22:21	#25
himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,069	ROOP KUNd and JUARI PASS are not safe in Ocotber mid week onwards. A little change in weather can decide difference between life and death as there is no effective rescue or any help anywhere. I think everyone has it's own lines of safety and thrill....and this explains quest for more and more...in trekking and climbing like sports. I do not go with the comment of ' company of bones' -but again it depends upon how every we see something. I found ROOP KUNd and KUARI PASS trails very much enchanting and refreshing. LATEST: I was at LOAHJANG 11.9.2005 -road conditions are very very bad from GWALDAM onwards. Get a good jeep from either GWALDAM or KARAN PARYAG. This could be a bone chilling ride. OPTION: Travel upto NANDA PARYAG and then take jeep upto SUTOL and trek to WAN via KUNOL. WAN has got road now but jeeps goes upto KULLING only. Weather plays very important role here-be carefull and well prepared. GUIDES,TENTS,PORTERS/PONIEs are required.

Jan 10th, 2007, 21:17	#27
mountaintrekker Himalayan Xplorer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: new delhi Posts: 183	hi all, m planning BEDNI BUGYAL this feb. its on the way to ROOPKUND so thought i'll get sm info.... ROOPKUND is impossible this time of the yr. I GUESS. wat abt BEDNI BUGYAL ? how'll the climate there in FEB?

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