• Altitude: 6,400 feet
• 220 km drive - approx 10 hours
• Trekkers will be picked from Dehradun at 6:30am in a Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle
• Expected arrival time at Sankri – 5:00 pm
• BSNL network erratic
• Altitude: 5,500 ft (Dhaula) & 6,300 ft (Sewa)
• Deive Sankri to Dhaula 26km 1hour
• Trek Dhaula to Sewa 9 km trek, 5 hour
• 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 tents
• 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
• After Raj Gad trail is steep ascent till Bawta
• Most of the trek is in the deep dark forest
• Hot lunch at camp site
• Stay in home stay
• Altitude 8,700 ft
• 5 km trek, 4 hrs
• Difficult level of ascent, steep climb
• 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
• Selwan Khad is the last water point
• Tea and maggi shops are on the way
• BSNL network is available
• Hot lunch at camp site
• Stay in home stay
• Altitude 11,680 ft
• 11 km trek, 8 hrs
• Easy but long walk
• 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)
• Packed lunch will be given
• Stay in tent
• 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
• 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
• 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)
We are Trek The Himalayas, India’s leading Himalayan trekking company founded in 2010. With over a decade of experience we expertise in trek leading, mountaineering expeditions, cycling tours and other adventure activities. We organise trekking and peak climbing expeditions in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim. Our qualified and experienced team of local guides, trek/expedition leaders and cooks are known for their dedicated work in the mountains. We have been organizing treks, and mountaineering. We are the local leader for Himalayan trips throughout the entire India Himalayas.
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A. Booking Terms
1. If booked more than 30 days before the trip start date, advance of 10% of the total booking value is payable at the time of booking. Balance amount shall be paid no later than 30 days before the trip start date.
2. If booked less than 30 days prior to the trip start date, the full booking value is due at the time of booking.
3. If the due amounts are not paid as per the payment schedule, bookings shall stand cancelled.
B. Cancellation Policy
1. If cancelled more than 30 days before the trip start date, the advance shall be refunded net of a 5% transaction fee.
2. If cancelled after full payment between 30 to 15 days before the trip start date, 25% cancellation fee of the total booking value.
3. If cancelled less than 15 days prior to the trip start date, the booking amount shall not be refundable.
C. Changes to and / or cancellation of trips
Itineraries shown are based on information available at the time of planning and are subject to change. The operators reserve the right to change expedition / trek / package dates, people or itineraries as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which the operator or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays and/or other changes are the responsibility of the participant. The operator reserves the right to decline, or accept, any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.
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Though the Rupin Pass Trek is a challenging trek, the things that lie ahead will convince you to embark on this journey. Especially the drastic change of scenery that you encounter at every interval during the trek- the mighty Rupin river, hanging villages across the trail, a deep plunge into thick pine forests, a meandering trail across glacial meadows, and valleys, countless waterfalls, snowfields, and bridges and a lot more. A bountiful natural asset awaits you in the Rupin Pass Trek. Besides, the three-staged waterfall of the Rupin river, culminating in a unique U-shaped glacial valley, is a sight to behold! The challenging terrain with sharp ascents and descents also makes it one of the favorite treks for seasoned campaigners and experienced trekkers.
The best time for Rupin Pass Trek coincides with all other high-altitude expeditions- spring/summer and post-monsoon/autumn. If you are embarking on the trek during summer (mid-May to end-June), you will get to experience considerable snow on the trails. Along with snow bridges, unending snowfields, you will also appreciate the beauty of the gullies replete with snow. However, do not expect stable weather conditions. Due to the 4660 meters altitude, even during the summer season, it gets chilly after sundown, and the nights are frigid. From mid-September to end-October, the trails become gorgeous. There is no snow, exposing the rugged landscape and the colorful forests and golden meadows in October. The weather is stable, with clear, blue skies offering you crisp views and instigating you to turn into a shutterbug! If you are traveling with a well-known tour and travel agency that promise a host of offerings, try checking the Rupin Pass Trek cost in advance to avoid paying excess due to amenities you don’t even require.
Since the Rupin Pass Trek is a challenging trek and is not advisable for beginners and amateur trekkers, you should put in enormous amounts of hard work to prepare for this trek. Apart from the 4660-meter elevation, the trek distance is approximately 52 kilometers that you need to cover within 7 to 8 days. You can create custom workout sessions where you take weekly hikes across undulating terrain with your daypacks on your back. Alternatively, you can go the traditional way of increasing your cardiovascular endurance by swimming, jogging, running, cycling, etc., on most days of the week. Strength conditioning is also essential. Preparing mentally for this challenging trek is also a challenge. Try restorative therapies like yoga and meditation to improve clarity and make real-time decisions once you face any unprecedented danger on the trail.
Now comes the list of essentials that you need to carry along with you while participating in this high-altitude expedition. Your warm clothes should comprise thermal inners, quick-dry, full-sleeved t-shirts, insulation layers formed of fleece jackets, woolen sweaters, and a heavy, waterproof down jacket. Your hiking pants should also be quick-dry and synthetic. Try carrying extra pairs of socks, underwear, a windcheater, and a raincoat or poncho to cover your back during the unpredictable Himalayan weather.
The headgear should include suncaps, woollen caps, balaclava, gaiters, and sunglasses. Always carry synthetic as well as woollen gloves. You need to be aware of the treacherous and hazardous terrain. Thus, always take high-ankle, well-made, sturdy hiking boots, along with superior quality walking sticks or poles. Carry a waterproof backpack (50 to 60 liters) along with a daypack of 20 liters if you consider offloading. Rain covers are a must-have during this trek. LED torches and headlamps with spare batteries, extra batteries and memory cards for your camera, and power banks should be your necessary electronics.
The latest gear list includes your essential toiletries like biodegradable soaps, excess toilet paper, wet wipes, hand sanitizers, moisturizers, lip balm, sunscreen, etc. Try carrying your own hydration packs or water bottles to avoid littering the beautiful Himalayas with disposable plastic bottles. You should also keep your personal medicines and a first-aid kit handy.
If you face any emergency during any adventures in Uttarakhand and the northern parts of the country, you should contact the following-
- Uttarakhand Glacier burst helpline- 1070/9557444486
- Police: 112
- Ambulance: 108/102
- Fire: 101
- Child helpline: 1098
- Women helpline: 1090
- NDMA (Disaster management): 1070/1078/9711077372
- Anti poison helpline- 011-1066 (Delhi)
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