Region :- Uttarakhand to Himachal
Duration :- 8 Days
Grade :- Moderate
Max Altitude :- 15275 ft
Trek Distance :- 54 Kms.
Region :- Uttarakhand to Himachal Duration :- 8 Days Grade :- Moderate Max Altitude :- 15275 ft Trek Distance :- 54 Kms.
Rupin Pass is a high altitude trek which starts from Dhaula
in Uttarakhand and ends at Sangla. Majorly you will do Trekking in
Himachal as 80% of the trek route is there itself.
Being a high altitude trek, of about 15250 feet, Rupin Pass is
considered among one of the high range expeditions for Trekking in India.
The high altitude in not just sole reason for its popularity among trekkers,
the diversified number of sceneries and sudden variation in trails also attracts
many nature lovers.
You will get surprised at every hour by the number of variety which mother
nature has to offer you in Rupin Pass Trek. The trails at times are very difficult
with its steep climbs which suddenly changes to an easy walks.
Rupin Pass is an ideal trek for any adventure as it offers trek to every
type of terrain, be it on snow, rocky terrain, along and through the water
streams or meadows. You will start trekking your route from greener and hot
landscapes and move towards and through the coldest of areas over the snow as
you reach to the end.
Day 1 - Dehradun to Dhaula 210 Kms
On the first day of your journey, you don’t have to trek but ride
your way to Dhaula. The weather on the route will not be very cold
but humid. Yet, the pleasant sights of the hills will keep up your
enthusiasm for the more beautiful sight ahead. The roads till Dhaula
are in good condition except for the last few kilometers where a narrow
uneven patch is filled with mud.
On your route, you will able the see the clean water of Yamuna river
flowing, pass through a unique village, myth logically known for the
worshipping of Kaurawas there. The charming among the villages is Mori,
the valley of meadows of marigold flowers. After your 8 hour ride, our
team will serve you with a delicious meal to regain your energy.
Day 2- Dhaula to Sewa (8 Kms walking)
Though today’s trail is as long as 8 km, yet it will not be very tiring for you,
as the whole trek is an easy walk on undulating paths till Sewa.
Pass a cattle shelter after exiting the Dhaula village, the trail starts climbing
for about 200 meters. after 20 minutes it becomes easy again, a little further
walk and you will have another different sight of Rupin flowing below into its bed.
Another scenery of Rupin falling from a high cliff, awaits you after a turn,
then again trekking on an ascending trail through the apple and apricot trees,
you will reach a road just before Sewa, you can have tea and snacks at the shop
available there and enjoy the sights of Rupin flowing making soothing sounds.
Explore the famous Kinnaur Temple at Sewa, where medals and trophies achieved by
villagers are hanging outside the temple. You will get a bit disappointed at Sewa
as the sights are not as pleasing as earlier. Nevertheless, you can either choose
to camp at the campsite outside Sewa, or at the Village only. You will be camping
between rocks that will definitely give a feel of staying on the beach.
Day 3 - Sewa To Bawta (Jiskun) Himanchal Pradesh 11 Kms
Today's trek increases gradewise from moderate to difficult slowly.
Our team will instruct you for the day as the area en route is prone
to landslide and frequent variance in the trail is an addition to the
difficulty level. After 3 hours of the moderate walk, there will be
a steep ascent of 1 hour.
After Raj Gad trail is steep ascent till Bawta. Enjoy the walking
in the lovely shades of Deodar and Walnut trees. You will be resting
in tents after the long walk.
Today you will be crossing the highest and the last village of this
trek. Plus the trail will be continuous ascent for 4-5 hours. So
embrace all the energy before beginning on the jaunt on the zig-zag mixed trail.
After a moderate ascent till Jiskun there will be a slight descending trail. You can find a
wooden bridge between the dense forest. The route magically gets ascending in zig-zag fashion
from the bridge. Refill your bottles at Selwan Khad as this is the last water point of today.
Do not worry, there are many tea shops on the way for more water. Rest in your peaceful tents at night.
Day 4 - Bawta (Jiskun) To Jakha 8 Kms
Waking up at the campsite near Jhaka Village is sheer bliss. The trail
is well defined, passes through the field of Jhaka village, enters a forest
where trees of fir standing tall depicting centuries old, pristine civilization.
A turn in the trail past crossing the forest and landscapes changes itself to
snow patches. Follow the snow bridge over Rupin, cross the bridge and a walk
on a narrow trail till another wooden bridge.
Half an hour more walk on the boulders and hoping through the streams flowing
within the rocky paths along the left of Rupin, you will enter another forest,
on which rest the Rhododendron trees of a different colour.
Another walk of a few kilometres and you are at Saruwas Thatch. Relax well
and admire the nature’s different shades on the perfect campsite, a serene u
shaped valley in the middle of trees, with the sight of Rupin waterfall far
away. Following this is the route filled with snow patches on the mountainside.
The sacred silver birch trees (Bhoj Trees) will accompany you till the entrance
of forests. Move upwards through the forests and you will find yourself at the
verge of U shaped valley. The enchanting sights from the lip of the valley,
thousands of waterfalls rushing down below you is all a set to hypnotize you
for a movement.
Move downward to reach down to the valley though green and yellow meadows, after
crossing a series of snow-bridges and you are in the middle of a valley, Dhanderas
Thatch.
And get ready to relax and then indulge in some fun activities organized by our
to enjoy one of the most admiring and biggest known meadows of Himalayan Range.
Day 5 - Jakha To Dandreyash Thatch 10 Kms
Though today’s trail is as long as 10 km, yet it will not be very tiring for you,
as the whole trek is an easy walk on undulating paths till Sewa.
Pass a cattle shelter after exiting the Dhaula village, the trail starts climbing
for about 200 meters. after 20 minutes it becomes easy again, a little further
walk and you will have another different sight of Rupin flowing below into its bed.
Another scenery of Rupin falling from a high cliff, awaits you after a turn, then
again trekking on an ascending trail through the apple and apricot trees, you
will reach a road just before Sewa, you can have tea and snacks at the shop
available there and enjoy the sights of Rupin flowing making soothing sounds.
Explore the famous Kinnaur Temple at Sewa, where medals and trophies achieved
by villagers are hanging outside the temple. You will get a bit disappointed at
Sewa as the sights are not as pleasing as earlier. Nevertheless, you can either
choose to camp at the campsite outside Sewa, or at the Village only. You will be
camping between rocks that will definitely give a feel of staying on the beach.
Day 6 - Dandreyash Thatch To Upper Watterfall (2.5 Kms Walking)
The altitude from Dhanderas to Upperwater fall camp is about 4000 meters which
is enough to make you vulnerable to AMS. We shall take the necessary precautions
to keep away from any altitude problems. Our team will also take a short session
to teach you the skills of trekking in snow such as sliding on snow, sidestepping
and cutting through the snow.
After proper acclimatization, you need to reach the base of Dhanderas,
from there trek crossing through many rivulets of Rupin. Make your way
to the snow patch of the first waterfall through the marigold flowers.
After a steady and care full walk on the rocks along the hill you can
now see a trail going in between through the thick snow.
Your learned techniques will come is use as you have to cut your path to
another vast snow bridge. This is the last but the ultimate snow bridge
offering you the Rupin Water coming just above head and getting down below
your feet. A sharp but short climb after crossing the bridge and you are all
set to get relaxed and enjoy your campsite.
Day 7 - Upper Water Fall To Ronti Gad Cross Rupin Pass 10 Kms
Longest trail of Rupin Pass begins with a steep ascent, with a bumper gain in altitude.
An hour of climbing, then take left trail and discover totally different and amazing
sights from the Rati Pheri campsite.
The only views from Rati Pheri are of the expanse of thick snow stretched all over, making
your paths through them is your next exhausting task for the day to reach Rupin Pass Gully.
We shall take utmost care here as the snow is very thick and the trails are not clearly defined.
At Rupin Pass we will serve you with some refreshment to regain your energy for the next adventurous climb to Rupin Pass.
The trail to Rupin pass is short but very uncertain and has risks of loose stones
falling from above. Our team will suggest you walk in line carefully putting your every step forward.
Rupin Pass cut from a hollow shaped region marks the beginning of Dhauladhar Range.
A bit of descendant and you are ready to experience the next adventure to slide down the snow to reach Rukti Gad.
Way to Ronti Gad is a gentle walk followed by a sharp descendant. Camping at the
coldest yet charming campsite amidst the mountains covered with snow.
Day 8 - Ronti Gad To Sangla (Town) 7.5 Kms
Today’s trek will be a downward climb but very arduous as the trail’s altitude
drops rapidly. Our team will take another round of bout to make you adaptable
to the sharp descendant, climb your way downward with more ease without hurting
your foot or knees.
The trail starts with a mild climb and then a gentle walk heading to Ronti Gad
valley. After losing an altitude of about 1500 ft in height you will exit the
narrow valley and opens yourself up to astounding views of Mt. Kinner Kailash.
Now Rupin Pass is totally out of your view.
From this point, you can view your next halt i.e. Lake of
Sangla Kanda with small villages settled near it. Relax at the
village, enjoy the sights of the Sangla Kanda Lake.
There are many trails going to Sangla from Sangla Kanda, take the trail which passes
through the forest of Blue Pines. The final trail is wide and clearly defined but
descendants rapidly to Sangla, after 30 mins you will reach Baspa Village and 20
mins last climb and you are at the end of the trekking journey, Sangla, you can
hire any vehicle from the road of Sangla to Shimla.