S03 E10: The Roopkund Trek: Drama, Discovery & Delight with Prabal

What happens when your first-ever multi-day trek turns intoa full-blown adventure? In this episode, my guest, Prabal Chakraborty — a passionate traveller on a mission to do 50 countries before 50 — takes us through his dramatic, hilarious, and unforgettable journey to Roopkund in the Himalayas.From sudden hailstorms to getting lost, scrapes and bruisesto endless bowls of Maggi, and strangers turning into lifelong friends — this trek had it all. Oh, and did I mention he was trekking with his then-girlfriend, now wife?With his fantastic knack for storytelling, he makes Roopkundsound like more than just a tough Himalayan trail — it’s a tale of chaos, laughter, friendship, and love. If you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind those perfect trekking photos, this episode is for you.---------------------------------------------Follow Prabal on Instagram || LinkedIn---------------------------------------------To pick up copies of our journal - click here - India orders / International orders - DM hereLike our work? Follow, Like & Subscribe to our podcast from wherever you are listening in. We would also love to hear from you, so do write to us at:Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@misadventuresofasneaker⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: misadventuresofasneaker.substack.com---------------------------------------00:00:00 Trailer00:03:21 Episode & Guest intro00:07:18 Early travel stories00:22:15 Legendry train stories  00:28:00 How did you choose Roopkund 00:21:24 Day0 – Kathgodam to Wan village00:43:26 Day1 – Wan to Didna 00:45:03 Day2 – to Bedmi Bugyal 00:50:00 Accident at Great Lakes Trek00:58:16 Ali Bugyal & Trishul view01:07:37 Roopkund’s eerie stories01:11:50 Day3 – to Patharnachni01:08:31 Break01:19:22 Day4 – to Bhagua Basa (base-camp)01:30:45 Day5 – to Roopkund01:37:45 Descent & getting lost01:49:49 Bedmi to the end01:55:00 Love for travel01:57:11 Recalling the Kodai hike02:00:33 Thanks & Toodles