Rupin Pass Trek (7 Night 8 Days Tour) Uttrakhand-Himachal

Rupin Pass Trek (7 Night 8 Days Tour) Uttrakhand-Himachal

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. 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
• Altitude 5,500 ft
• 220 km drive by NH 507 - approx 10 hours
• Pickup from Dehradun railway station at 6:30 am
• Breakfast and lunch excluded, dinner included
• Night stay in tent

Day2: Dhaula to Sewa
• Altitude 6,300 ft
• 9 km trek, 5 hrs
• Moderate level of ascent
• Water available on the way
• Hot lunch at camp site
• Visit the village temple in the evening beautify with medals and coins
• Stay in tents

Day3: Sewa to Bawta
• Altitude 6,888 ft
• 6 km trek, 4 hrs
• Moderate level of walk for first 3 hrs and steep ascent for rest 1 hr
• Wooden bridge on the way, which is the border of Uttarakhand and Himanchal Pradesh
• Water points are available till Raj Gad
• Most of the trek is in the deep dark forest
• Hot lunch at camp site
• Stay in home stay

Day4: Bawta to Jakha
• Altitude 8,700 ft
• 5 km trek, 4 hrs
• 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
• Tea and maggi shops are on the way
• Hot lunch at camp site
• Stay in home stay

Day5: Jakha to Dandreyash Thatch
• Altitude 11,680 ft
• 11 km trek, 8 hrs
• Easy but long walk
• Most of the walk is along with the river
• Enjoy the snow bridges and wild flowers
• Trail surrounded by Silver birches (Bhoj trees), Rhododendrons (white, pink, purple)
• Packed lunch will be given
• Stay in tent

Day6: Dandreyash 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
• 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
• Leave camp site by 4:30 am
• 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