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7 Day/ 6 Night
Daily Tour
15 people
English
The Pass is perched at 15250 ft in the surreal Himalayan mountain range of Himachal Pradesh. The trek is surrounded by the small hamlets from Dehradun of Uttrakhand to Shimla of Himachal Pradesh, which gives the reason to explore its local culture beauty. You will be greeted with stunning scenery such as cascades, verdant glacial meadows, the snow bridges are something incredible to cross, snow-kissed mountains, charming hamlets, big rivers, hanging villages, terrific forests, hundreds of waterfalls, and an exhilarating pass crossing as a whole, Rupin Pass Trek is a complete experiential trek to do.
166 Km Drive to Sankri through the Mussoorie. Visit the Kempty Falls, 15 km from Mussoorie. Continue the drive towards Purola, which is located at a height of 1,524 mtr. Situated in the thick of rich forest area and wildlife, especially the endangered snow leopard, it is also known as the ‘Gate to Har Ki Dun’. Overnight stay at rest house/tent.
Sankari has awesome and spectacular views of the forest land and the valley Start the Trek to Taluka along with the Rupin River. Reach Taluka, a small village that sits at 1,900 mtr, boasting of intoxicating wild roses, lush deodars and rich flora. Overnight stay will be in rest house/tents, there is also provision of sacks
The Path from Taluka ti Osla is great, with interesting downturns and climbs, finally straightening out on the left side of the valley, merging into some beautiful forest area. Enjoy poetic chestnut, willow and walnut trees, all the way up to Gangar Village. Proceed towards the Seema campsite that lies opposite to Osla Village Overnight stay in rest house/tents.
From Seema, proceed to the valley, crossing a hanging bridge over Rupin River. Later, ascend through pictorial fields, lush coniferous plants and beautiful meadows till you reach Kalkatti Dhar A ridge that will give a vantage point to view Har ki Dun, you have to cross picturesque streams, meadows and serene valleys to reach the basecamp in Har Ki Dun. While advancing towards the campsite, one can expect an initial gradual climb with steep stretches in between overnight stay in the camp beside the stream.
This day is all about exploring the immaculate beauty of Har Ki Dun. After breakfast, get set to hike around the campsite and explore the reasons of the valley being called as 'Valley of the Gods'. After visiting the beautiful Morinda Lake, which is about 3km from Har ki Dun, head to Jaundhar glacier, located about 10 km away and then return to camp Overnight stay in the camp.
3 to 4 hours trek back to Osla, the village where Duryodhana from the Mahabharatha was revered and worshipped. Camping and overnight stay at Osla.
This day, expect a long and strenuous climb downwards to Sangla. The trail though is a rewarding one with some spectacular views. Accompanying you is the vision of Kinner Kailash range along with the hamlets of Sangla valley that dot the region. Later on, you will be greeted by Baspa River that meanders in the valley. When at Sangla
Mule and Porter chargesMule and Porter chargesThe maximum altitude for this trek is 15,350 Ft., offering breathtaking views and a challenging experience.
This trek is rated as "Moderate to Difficult" due to the high altitude, rugged terrain, and demanding hiking days.
The trek spans 7 Days. , including travel to and from Shimla .
Participants should be at least 12 Years. to join this trek due to its demanding nature.
May — June (15C to 20C and night 7C to2C) Sept — Oct (15C to 10C and night 5C to -5C).
Pre Monsoon Season:— May first week to June end and post monsoon Season:- September 2nd week to Nov first week.
The trek starts and ends in Shimla .
Pick-up:- Shimla Old Bus Stand at 6.30 am
Cab leaves from Sangla at 4 pm and reached Shimla by 2 am (please make your hotel booking at Shimla accordingly)
People with conditions such as Bronchitis, Asthma, TB, Epilepsy, high blood pressure, or a higher BMI are not allowed on this trek.
Children under 8 years old are not permitted to join the trek.
