Roing itinerary

Plan 01

1 day in Roing

1. 01

   Day 1: Lake, museum and fort

   Start at Sally Lake for a short morning walk, then visit the RIWATCH museum (closed Mondays). After lunch in town, drive to Bhismaknagar if the road allows, or rest and visit Roing's market instead.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Sally Lake	1 to 2 hours	Easy	Morning or late afternoon in the cool season

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

Plan 02

2 days in Roing

1. 01

   Day 1: Sally Lake and RIWATCH

   Visit Sally Lake in the morning and the RIWATCH museum in the late morning. Spend the afternoon resting or in town.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Sally Lake	1 to 2 hours	Easy	Morning or late afternoon in the cool season

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

2. 02

   Day 2: Mehao

   Drive to Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary early and spend the day around the lake and trails, returning before dusk.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary	Half day to full day; the long trek takes 4 to 7 hours	Demanding	October to March; heavy monsoon rain makes trails difficult

   Pace: Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary involves a lot of walking or steps — do it early, and keep the rest of the day light.

   With parents at Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary: Most useful trails are on foot and can be steep and slippery, with no seating and few facilities. Older visitors should confine themselves to the lake's lower approaches and not attempt the long trek.

Plan 03

3 days in Roing

1. 01

   Day 1: Lake and museum

   Sally Lake and the RIWATCH museum, with the afternoon free.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Sally Lake	1 to 2 hours	Easy	Morning or late afternoon in the cool season

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

2. 02

   Day 2: Bhismaknagar and Mehao

   Visit Bhismaknagar in the morning, then Mehao for the afternoon if time allows.

3. 03

   Day 3: Mayodia

   Leave early for Mayodia Pass in the cool months, returning before dark.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Mayodia Pass	Full day	Easy	November to March for snow; check conditions before leaving

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

Read before you go

Guides for the stops on these routes

Pacing

Pacing a Roing trip for parents and children

• Hire a car and driver; the main sights are 3 to 56 km apart on mountain roads.
• Choose the cool months, October to March, and avoid the heavy rains from May to September.
• Carry your Inner Line Permit and a copy of your medicines; hospitals are limited.
• Keep Mayodia for a settled-weather day and leave early.
• Skip the long Mehao trek and visit the lake approaches instead.
• Carry water and snacks on every outing; facilities are sparse.

Roing with elderly parents: the full guide →