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.
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00:00:00 Trailer
00:03:21 Episode & Guest intro
00:07:18 Early travel stories
00:22:15 Legendry train stories
00:28:00 How did you choose Roopkund
00:21:24 Day0 – Kathgodam to Wan village
00:43:26 Day1 – Wan to Didna
00:45:03 Day2 – to Bedmi Bugyal
00:50:00 Accident at Great Lakes Trek
00:58:16 Ali Bugyal & Trishul view
01:07:37 Roopkund’s eerie stories
01:11:50 Day3 – to Patharnachni
01:08:31 Break
01:19:22 Day4 – to Bhagua Basa (base-camp)
01:30:45 Day5 – to Roopkund
01:37:45 Descent & getting lost
01:49:49 Bedmi to the end
01:55:00 Love for travel
01:57:11 Recalling the Kodai hike
02:00:33 Thanks & Toodles