Roopkund vs Ali–Bedni Bugyal: the numbers
| Roopkund | Ali–Bedni Bugyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 5,029 m | 3,803 m |
| Days on trail | 8 days | 6 days |
| Difficulty | Moderate–hard | Easy |
| Region | Chamoli, Uttarakhand | Chamoli, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | May–Jun, Sep–Nov |
| Also possible | – | Jul–Aug, Dec |
| Peaks in view | Trishul, Nanda Ghunti | Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Hathi Parbat |
| 3D route | Fly the Roopkund trail → | Fly the Ali–Bedni Bugyal trail → |
Roopkund goes 1,226 m higher (5,029 m against 3,803 m). Roopkund takes 2 more days on the trail. Ali–Bedni Bugyal is the easier of the two (Easy against Moderate–hard). Both are at their best in May–Jun, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 7 km apart in a straight line.
