Roop Kund is
situated in the eastren part of Chamoli District (in the lap of the
Trishul Massif, 7122 mts.) The high-altitude (5029 mts.), kund is on the
Nanda Jat route to Hom kund. It is not a very large kund and is rather
shallow, having a depth of only about 2 metres. The edges are snow covered
for most parts of the year.
When the snow melts, human and equine skeletal remains can be seen.
Other than the Nanda Raj Jat route via Wan, Roopkund may be approached
from Ghat, (motorable from Nandprayag). The trek touches Ramni (jeepable
in fair weather) and Sutol on the way. Wan is approached either from
Tharali or Gwaldham (both motorable). Thereafter, there is a choice
between reaching Roopkund via Ali Bugyal to the Bedni. A local guide will
help with many short cuts and with dramatic views of nature. The tranquil
lakes of Brahmatal and Bhainkaltal off the route from Mandoli or Wan, can
also be visited.
