Panchachuli Base vs Roopkund: the numbers
| Panchachuli Base | Roopkund | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | – | 5,029 m |
| Days on trail | 6 days | 8 days |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Moderate–hard |
| Region | Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand | Chamoli, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | May–Jun, Oct | May–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | Sep | – |
| Peaks in view | Panchachuli II, Panchachuli I, Panchachuli III, Panchachuli IV, Panchachuli V, Rajrambha | Trishul, Nanda Ghunti |
| 3D route | Fly the Panchachuli Base trail → | Fly the Roopkund trail → |
Roopkund takes 2 more days on the trail. Panchachuli Base is the easier of the two (Easy–moderate against Moderate–hard). Both are at their best in May–Jun, Oct. The trailheads are about 82 km apart in a straight line.
