Roopkund Skeleton Lake — The 1,200 Mysterious Skeletons That Appear Every Summer

High in the Himalayas at 16,500 feet lies one of India’s most chilling mysteries — Roopkund Skeleton Lake. Every summer, when the ice melts, hundreds of human skulls and bones become visible around the lake… as if an ancient army died there overnight. Scientists, historians, and trekkers have been puzzled for decades: Who were these people? How did they die in such a remote place? Why do the skeletons appear only during summer? DNA tests show the skeletons belong to multiple groups — some from India and others from the Mediterranean region. Ancient folklore says they were killed by a divine hailstorm curse. Modern research says something else entirely. This is the spine-chilling story of Roopkund — India’s Frozen Lake of Death. If you love mysteries, legends, unexplained discoveries, and hidden India — follow Raaz-e-Hind for more such stories.