Lohajung marks the starting point for this trek, offering beautiful landscapes and rich diversity to explore. Navigating its windy, curvy roads, gradually ascending elevation, will be challenging but will undoubtedly provide you with a rewarding sense of achievement and fulfilment. After walking about six kilometres through the Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, Kulling will appear. Beautifully landscaped with fields and houses abounding with concrete paths dividing each sector of the township, Kulling boasts an exquisite town centre complete with a small concrete plain that runs throughout. As you approach Didna village and cross Neel Ganga valley, a moderately steep roadway encased by lush forest full of rhododendron and oak will lead to Dodna village, located 8000 feet up the mountainside.

Ali Bugyal, one of the country’s most populous areas, boasts an extraordinary community that should not be missed. There is a path running directly through it which offers two routes for exploration – ascending on one and inclining more steeply on another – but both lead directly to their respective points of departure.

Ghora Lutani provides beautiful scenic panoramas as you ascend towards your final location at altitudes between 12,500-14500ft, offering incredible scenic vistas as you climb towards Ghora Lutani’s steep altitude rise of between 12,500-14500 ft. Walking on this rugged terrain can be challenging physically and mentally, as well as being physically exhausting; high altitude conditions may cause breathing difficulties, but the stunning sights surrounding your campsite will bring back its excitement of trekking! Once at camp, it’s time to end your day’s trek and settle down before relaxing for the evening ahead. As you head toward Bhagwabasa on day 2, its terrain may prove challenging, and it should not be easy for travellers. Situated approximately 14000 feet above sea level, Kalyuvinayak Temple stands 200 feet higher. Travellers should make sure they travel at a slower pace as oxygen becomes thinner in this alpine region.

As you reach this height, the reward of Roopkund comes into view: sparkling Trishul on one side and bell-shaped Nandagunti on the other. It’s simply breathtaking and captivating. At an elevation of over 16,000 feet, Roopkund is the highlight of any trek to Nanda Devi temple, after having traversed this challenging but rocky terrain. Once there, you will discover multiple photo ops at Nanda Devi temple, so why should you miss this chance for lasting memories with loved ones? Rest and acclimate throughout the day as most trekkers do, then recover well before starting in reverse to ensure you can withstand any potential dangers on the trek up to Roopkund. It will require both perseverance and strength, but Roopkund will provide enough motivation to finish.