About Rupin Pass Trek
If you are looking for an adventure through a trek route, this is the
ideal route for you. Here the adventure that you will face is not like
those, you have heard from the trekkers. Here Nature Goddess is like a
Hollywood actress, changing her dresses, in every turns. You will find
twelve such turns and every time, you will stand, bewildered thinking
whether you are viewing them or dreaming. The changes in the scene are
so rapid and so miraculous that it is beyond the imagination of the best
artist of the world. This is a high altitude pass, with numerous
thrills. Here Nature will seem to be playing hide and seek. At the turns
you will find her in such a dress, that you will feel whether that is
the same nature or different. Mountain tops, with snows kissing their
heads, wide rivers with powerful stream-force and cascading meadows will
fill all the corners of your heart with different still and moving
images, which you can see after you go back from the hills.
There are altogether twelve stunts for you. It's not a stunt that you
often see from the bikers. When Mother Nature shows her beauty, all the
top beauties of universe just stare at her – speechless and
tranquilized in absolute solace. The first stare will be at Rupin. The
beauty will be falling just beside you to the white bed. Awesome looks
will remind you of the panoramic beauty of the dancers of heaven. Get to
the temple of Sewa. It is the surprise number two for you. You will
find the Kinnaur temple, similar in appearance to a watch tower. Menders
on the bed of River Rupin will surprise you for the third time. It is
the border of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
In the next turn, there is a man-made surprise for you. You will find
Jhaka, a hanging village from the mountain. Pine trees with 100 feet
heights will be the next surprise, followed by Udukanal, the sixth one.
The next turn is a pleasant surprise to see the Rupin waterfall,
dropping directly from the clouds. Then is the turn to see some snow
works. The snow bridges over the ridges will take your attention, now
here and then there. The next view is a net, a network of hundred rivers
getting to Rupin to fill it with water. The final view is the Kinner
Kailash. It is really an amazing one. Start your trek with homage for
Pokhu Devta. Get to the woods after that. You will ascend slowly and the
meadows will show you their art gallery before you. After certain time,
you will feel that you were a relative of them for a long time. That is
the reason; they are showing so much faith on you to show their family
albums.
Local stories will not end in the alley region. You will find endless
mythological scripts here, some of which are epical too. You will just
enjoy those words in the lovely trip.
Area : Garhwal Himalayas
Duration : 11 Days (5 days travel/6 days trekking)
Best Season : Mid May - Mid October
Grade :Moderate
Altitude : 4650 mts
Total Trekking : 64 K.M
Rupin Pass Trekking Tours Highlights
- A chance to explore tourist's attraction of Mussoorie- Kempty Falls, Naugaon, Damta and Purola.
- Add to your record, the scaling of high mountain pass, Rupin Pass (15250 feet)
- Savour the brilliant view of Kinnaur Kailash Range, which can be seen throughout the journey.
- The trek takes you to the two beautiful hill stations of India- Mussoorie and Shimla, which multiplies the thrill and adventure quotient.
Best Time to Visit
Best time to travel to Rupin Pass Trek is in summers (May – June) and Post Monsoon (September – October).
In Summer: The weather of Rupin Pass Trek remains salubrious
and pleasing during summers. The Himalayas are distinctly visible and
the cool breeze adds charm to the vacation. Carry woolens with you.
Post Monsoon: Serenity and solitude are at its best during
post monsoon at Rupin Pass Trek. The region is blessed with snowfall
during winters and the accommodation options also remain few. But you
can see the best of Rupin Pass Trek during post monsoon as it looks like
Heaven on earth.
Where is the Rupin Pass?
Rupin, a high altitude mountain pass, is a part of the traditional
shepherd and hiking route, which starts from Dhaula in Uttarakhand and
ends in Sangla in Himachal Pradesh. The mountain pass is located at an
altitude of 15,250 ft (4,650M), Rupin pass and can be reached by
trekking for by trekking for six days from Dhola.
How to Reach?
Airport: Nearest Airport is Dehradun town to the trek base Dhaula which is connected by Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Lucknow.
By Train: Dehradun Train Station is nearest railway station which is connected major town of India.
By Road: Dhaula can be reached easily from Dehradun, Mussoorie, Haridwar and Rishikesh.
Rupin Pass Trek (Detailed Itinerary)
Day 01: Delhi - Dehradun - Mussoorie
In the morning, catch the 6:50 am AC train going towards Dehradun from New Delhi Railway Station. Reach Dehradun at 12:40 pm. Check-in to a hotel. In the evening, relax and enjoy the city of Dehradun. Night stay at the hotel.Day 02: Mussoorie - Mori
Post breakfast, drive to Mori through Kempty Falls, Naugaon, Damta and Purola. Check-in to a hotel. Night stay at hotel.Day 03: Mori - Dhola - Sevah (2000 mts/6560 ft/40 kms/2 hrs) 8 kms trek/4 hrs
Drive till Dhola, the starting point of our trek. Will start the trek and continue till Sevah. Set up camp there for night stay.Day 04: Sevah - Jaskin (2320 mts/76096 ft)
Trek towards Jaskin. The trail will gift you with scenic vistas of green alpine meadows, waterfalls, ice-covered peaks and so on. Upon arrival, set up the camp for night stay.Day 05: Jaskin - Jakha (2650 mts/8692 ft)
An 8 km trek will take us to Jakha. Overnight stay in tents.Day 06: Jakha - Saruwas Thach (3450 mts/11316 ft)
The trek for today is also 8 km long but it will take 5/6 hours. We will reach Saruwas Thach at a leisurely pace so that the amazing beauty of the surroundings can be properly relished. Night stay in tents.Day 07: Saruwas Thach - Nuru (3600 mts/11808 ft) via Rupin Pass (4625 mts/15170 ft)
Early morning trek towards Rupin Pass. Reaching the pass will reward us with the brilliant views of Kinnaur Kailash Range. Climbing down the pass, we will head towards the pastures of Nuru. The 12 km trail will get completed in about 6 hours. Night stay in tents.Day 08: Nuru - Sangla (2654 mts/8706 ft)
Today we will trek for 12 km to reach Sangla after spending 3/4 hours. After reaching the roadhead, will take a half an hour drive up to the campsite. Night stay in tents.Day 09: Sangla - Shimla (260 kms/ 8-9 hrs)
Drive to Shimla. The route will offer wonderful views of mountains and vigorously flowing Satluj River. Arrive by late evening. Check-in to a hotel and stay for the night.Day 10: Shimla - Delhi (360 kms/8 hrs)
Take sightseeing of Shimla and by night take AC Volvo for Delhi by 22:00 hrs. Overnight journey.Day 11: Arrive Delhi
Arrival at Delhi by 22:45 hrs.Tour & Services End.
Things to Carry for Rupin Pass Trek
- Windproof jacket
- Warm and thick Fleece / Full-sleeve
- Woolen sweater
- Thermal inner wear (upper & lower)
- Woolen cap, Woolen gloves
- Woolen socks and regular socks (3-4 pairs)
- Scarf/muffler (optional)
- Comfortable Trekking/Hiking shoes
- Lightweight floaters/sandals/slippers
- Raincoat / Poncho
- Small light weight towel
- Sturdy Water bottle
- Cap / Hat
- Sun glasses
- Walking stick / Trekking pole
- Sunscreen Lotion
- Lip Balm
- Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Personal medications
- Personal toiletries
