Roopkund vs Pangarchulla: the numbers
| Roopkund | Pangarchulla | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 5,029 m | 4,590 m |
| Days on trail | 8 days | 7 days |
| Difficulty | Moderate–hard | Hard |
| Region | Chamoli, Uttarakhand | Chamoli, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec |
| Also possible | – | – |
| Peaks in view | Trishul, Nanda Ghunti | Nanda Devi, Kamet, Chaukhamba, Dronagiri, Hathi Parbat, Nilkantha |
| 3D route | Fly the Roopkund trail → | Fly the Pangarchulla trail → |
Roopkund goes 439 m higher (5,029 m against 4,590 m). Roopkund takes 1 more day on the trail. Roopkund is the easier of the two (Moderate–hard against Hard). Both are at their best in Oct. The trailheads are about 26 km apart in a straight line.
