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Roopkund Lake

Roopkund Lake

  • Location: Chamoli district, near Trishul massif
  • Altitude: 5,029 meters
  • Type: Glacial lake
  • Famous For: "Skeleton Lake" – remains of hundreds of human skeletons around the lake (dating to 9th century CE)
  • Trekking Destination: Challenging trek route through meadows (Bugyals) like Ali Bugyal and Bedni Bugyal