Roopkund Lake , Auli
About Roopkund Lake
Located high up at an altitude of a little more than 5,000 mts is the mysterious Roopkund Lake. This glacial lake in Uttarakhand has a strange claim to fame. When the frozen lake melts, hundreds of skeletons can be seen floating in the water. From scientific to religious, there are a number of theories behind this mystery. It, however, hasn't affected the beauty of this place and tourism still thrives here. It is a popular trekking destination in Garhwal district of Uttarakhand state, and is also the site of Nanda Devi Raj Jat, a religious festival celebrated every twelve years.
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Places to Visit near Roopkund Lake
Saildhar Tapovan, Uttarakhand
*16.9 km from Roopkund Lake - See map
Saildhar, or Shaildhar, is a small village which is situated on the route to Joshimath from Auli. Besides the tranquil views of the slopes and...
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Kwani Bugyal, Uttarakhand
*17.6 km from Roopkund Lake - See map
Being located at an elevation of 3350 m above sea level, Kwani Bugyal is prefect place for trekkers. During summer tourists throng this place to...
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Binsar Mahadev Temple, Uttarakhand
*18.1 km from Roopkund Lake - See map
Binsar Mahadev Temple is famous amongst all the local ladies as it is said that all the childless ladies who are seeking the blessings for a...
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Bhavisya Badri, Uttarakhand
*19.1 km from Roopkund Lake - See map
Tourists can access this place from Tapovan (a thick forest) by trekking the distance of 3 km. This place is one among the five Badris. It is...
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Gorson Bugyal, Uttarakhand
*19.9 km from Roopkund Lake - See map
Perched at an altitude of 3050 m above sea level, Gurso Bugyal (Gurso Meadow) is embodied by thick conifer and Oak trees. During spring season,...
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Chattrakund, Uttarakhand
*20.1 km from Roopkund Lake - See map
Chattrakund is a small sweet water lake, in the middle of the jungle. It is situated at a distance of 4km from Auli and about 3km from Gurso...
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Gwaldam, Uttarakhand
*20.2 km from Roopkund Lake - See map
Gwaldam is a hill station situated amidst apple orchards and beautiful green landscape with thick forests. The town offers an enchanting vie of...
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Joshimath, Uttarakhand
*22.9 km from Roopkund Lake - See map
Joshimath can be accessed by Asia’s longest cable car which covers 10 towers before reaching Joshimath. Tourists are charged Rs. 500 for this...
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Namik Glacier, Uttarakhand
*23.2 km from Roopkund Lake - See map
Namik Glacier lies in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. The glacier is famous for its hard trek which can be undertaken from Bageswar,...
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Nandaprayag, Uttarakhand
*25 km from Roopkund Lake - See map
Nandaprayag is a place where two rivers come together. A small village makes a peaceful confluence between Nandakini to Alaknandar. The water here...
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Baijnath, Uttarakhand
*25.7 km from Roopkund Lake - See map
Baijnath - The town with river Gomti flowing along is famous for a thirteenth century old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and believed to be one of...
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Gopeshwar, Uttarakhand
*26.4 km from Roopkund Lake - See map
Gopeshwar boasts of a panoramic view of Himalayas over Chamoli. Gopshwar functions as the headquarters of the Chamoli district. Many temples can...
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