Maximum altitude - 16,499 ft.
Grade - Moderate to difficult
Duration - 8 days & 7 nights
Trekking distance - 53 kilometers
Trail type - Steep ascent
Airport - Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Snow Season - December last week to March.
Service from - Lohajung
Base camp - Roopkund Lake
Best season - In Winters (December, January, February & March)- In Summers (April, May June)- In Autumn (September, October & November)
Region: Uttarakhand
Who can participate: 10 years and above age
Kathgodam- Lohajung
Reach Kathgodam and embark on the journey towards the charming village of Lohajung, surrounded by the beauty of oak and fir trees.
Savor a hearty dinner in Lohajung and spend the night there, taking in the peaceful ambiance of the village.
Documents - Original photo copy of government issued identification card
Trekking Shoes - The trek requires sturdy trekking shoes with a good ankle grip and support and which is suitable to walk on snow
Backpack - You would require a backpack of 50-60 ltrs with good hip support, shoulder support and quick access pockets
Clothes - You would require 3 base layer t-shirts, 3 insulation layers with 2 light sleeves and one light sweater and 2 pairs of trek pants.
Sunglasses - You would sunglasses to avoid snow blindness.
Sun Cap - As you trek, your energy level will drop down with the heat of the sun, to avoid quick exhaustion, you would require a sun cap.
Synthetic hand gloves - You would require synthetic hand gloves because you will be trekking in snow and synthetic hand gloves will dry quickly.
Woolen caps - Out head is prone to losing heat, so it is very important to cover our heads.
Socks - Carry 3- 4 pairs of socks and carry separate woolen socks to fight the cold.
A toilet kit- Your toilet kit should not include unnecessary things, it should be smartly packed with a small soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet tissue roll, small moisturiser, lip balm and roll ons.
Water bottles - Since Roopkund is a long trek, you would require to keep yourself hydrated. Carry a 1- 2 litre of water bottle along with you.
Be physically active and indulge in jogging and running activities before you participate in the trek.
Take comfortable and waterproof shoes with you. Also carry a backpack which can fit in your required clothing items.
Stay hydrated and munch on light snacks to keep yourself full and energized.
Stay Close to your group and carefully follow the instructions of your supervisor.
Be aware of your trekking route and itinerary beforehand.
Use walking poles for better support.