12/12/2019
RUPIN PASS TERK
(Price on Request)
Fee per person - Rs.0
Overview
Region :- Uttarakhand to Himanchal
Duration :- 8 Days
Max Altitude :- 15,250 Ft.
Approx Trekking Km :- 52 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.
Surprises on the trek
Waterfalls views: You will encounter many waterfalls and stream though the trek. The best of the sights you will face at Rupin Valley which is of thousands of waterfalls flowing down through such a height that it appears as they are falling straight from the sky.
Jhaka Village, A Hanging Village: it is a unique positioned village at the utmost edge of the mountain making it appear to hanging through the cliff.
Snow Bridges: The feeling of walking on the snow bridges you come across is another enhancement to the variety of the treks. You will come across numerous snow bridges on the trek.
Lush Forests: The trek at various places also passes through the forests of fir, Rhododendron & Oak. The entrance and exit to the forests are again so sudden that you will feel that it is a movie setup around you.
Kinnaur Temple: It is a two storey temple of Kinnauri culture at Sewa which is very different from its surrounding.
Views of Kinner Kailash: You will get mesmerized by the views of lofty Kailash Peak while you reach towards the end of Rupin Pass trek.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1:- Dehradun to Dhaula
Altitude 5,500 ft
220 km drive by NH 507 - approx 10 hours
Pickup from Dehradun railway station at 6:30 am, in a Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle
Breakfast and lunch excluded, dinner included
Last ATM- Purola
No networks are available
Night stay in tent
Day2:- Dhaula to Sewa
Altitude 6,300 ft
9 km trek, 5 hrs
Moderate level of ascent
Mobile network available only BSNL
Water available on the way
Hot lunch at camp site
Visit the village temple in the evening beautify with medals and coins
Stay in Homestay
Day3:- Sewa to Jakha
Altitude 8,700 ft
11km trek, 5hrs
Moderate level of walk for first 4 hrs and steep ascent for rest 1 hr
Wooden bridge on the way, which is the border of Uttarakhand and Himanchal Pradesh
Moderate ascent till Jiskun then descent till wooden bridge through forest and then zig-zag ascent till Jakha .Highest and the last village of Rupin pass trek.Stay in home stay.BSNL network is available.
Day4:- Jakha to buraskandi
Altitude 11,150 ft
7km trek, 5 hrs
Tea and maggi shops are on the way
Hot lunch at camp site
Day5:- Buraskandi to Danderash Thatch
Altitude 11,680 ft
5 km trek, 4 hrs
Most of the walk is along with the river
Can refill water bottles from the river
Enjoy the snow bridges and wild flowers
Trail surrounded by Silver birches (Bhoj trees), Rhododendrons (white, pink, purple)
Hot lunch at camp site
Stay in tent
Day6:- Dandrash Thatch to Upper Waterfall
Altitude 13,120 ft
3.5 km trek, 3.5 hrs
Can refill water from small streams
Most scenic day of the trek
Moderate level of ascent, continuously tricky climbing trail around the snow patches
Avoid getting on the snow patch directly
Meet the technical team they will give you important tips for the summit day
Hot lunch at camp site
Day7:- Upper Waterfall to Ronti Gad, cross Rupin Pass
Altitude 13,420 ft
9 km Trek, 10 hrs
Difficult Level of ascent. Longest and most exciting day of the trek
Steep ascent till the pass and then steep descend
200 mtrs of very steep ascent known as Rupin Gully, just before the pass, give pass to porters and guides, let them go ahead
Leave camp site by 4:30 am
Carry enough hot water from the camp site, Water sources are limited
Packed lunch will be given
Reached Ronti gad late in the evening
Day8:- Ronti gad to Sangla & Drive to Shimla
Altitude 8,800 ft
12 km trek, 8 hrs
9-10hrs drive to Shimla
Moderate level of descent, continuously descent till Sangla
Many water taps on the way
Reach Sangla 1-2 pm
Cab leaves from Sangla at 3 pm and reached Shimla by 1 am (please make your hotel booking at Shimla accordingly)
How to Reach
By Air :-
Jolly Grant Airport is the airport serving Dehradun, located about 25 km from the city. There is a daily flight from Delhi to Dehradun
By Train :-
Take the overnight train to Dehradun from Delhi
Nandadevi Express - Train no: 12205 (Departure 11:50pm; Arrival - 5:40am)
Dehradun Express - Train no: 12687 (Departure - 9:10pm; Arrival - 5:00am)
By Bus:-
There is regular bus service from Delhi to Dehradun, from Delhi�s ISBT Kashmere Gate.
We would suggest you to take only government buses from ISBT Kashmere Gate. Private buses ply from outside ISBT and they are not trust worthiness.
Usually buses drop you at Dehradun ISBT. From there you have to come to Dehradun Railway Station
we provide vehicles will pick-up you from Dehradun Railway Station at 6:00am.
Pick-up is included in the cost of the trek
You will reach Dhaula by 5:00 pm
Food from dehradun to Dhaula is not included in the trek cost
Cost Terms
Inclusions :-
1. Accommodation. (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
2. Meals while on trek (Veg.+ Egg)
3. Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required)
4. All necessary permits and entry fees
5. First aid medical kits and oxygen cylinder.
6. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook and Support staff
7. Porters/mules to carry central equipment.
8. Transport from Dehradun to Dhula and Return Sangla to Shimla.
Exclusions :-
1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Food during the transit
3. Mules or porter to carry personal backpack.
4 . Anything not specifically mentioned under the head
5 . Any kind of emergency evacuation charges
Note :
if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule/porter.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.
