Ronti Saddle Trek
Above Roopkund, beyond the lake. A saddle that separates the known from the completely wild.
Chamoli, Uttarakhand · 10 days · Groups of 4–8
Highlights
- →Ronti Saddle at 5,100m — above Roopkund, rarely crossed
- →Views of Trishul North Face from the saddle
- →Junargali — a high col between Roopkund and the Ronti glacier
- →Extends the Roopkund route into true expedition territory
- →Almost no recorded crossings — this is real exploration
Day-by-day Itinerary
Drive: Kathgodam → Lohajung
Base.
Lohajung → Didna → Ali Bugyal
Trek to the meadow.
Ali → Bedni Bugyal
Bedni temple and stream.
Bedni → Kalu Vinayak
Rocky ascent begins.
Kalu → Bhagwabasa
High camp.
Bhagwabasa → Roopkund Lake → Junargali
Lake. Continue above — Junargali col.
Junargali → Ronti Saddle
Final push to 5,100m. Trishul north face.
Saddle → back to Bhagwabasa
Descent.
Bhagwabasa → Lohajung
Full descent.
Drive: Lohajung → Kathgodam
Trek ends.
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 10 breakfast
- ✓High-altitude camping gear
- ✓Expert guide with Roopkund and Ronti experience
- ✓All permits
- ✓Transport: Kathgodam to Lohajung and back
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Kathgodam
- ✗Personal technical gear
- ✗Evacuation insurance
FAQs
How is this different from the standard Roopkund trek?
Roopkund ends at the lake. This goes beyond — above the lake and across the Ronti Saddle at 5,100m. For people who've done Roopkund and want more.
Logistics
Meeting point
Kathgodam Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Trip ends
Kathgodam Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Minimum age
18 years
Fitness required
High — above Roopkund, serious high-altitude terrain
Starting from
₹28,000
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: June 2026
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