TREK to RUPIN PASS

Trekking Tours - 2021 TREK To RUPIN PASS NATURE OF TRIP Trekking LOCATION Dhaula - Uttrakhand DURATION 8 Days (Dhaula-Uttrakhand to Sangla- Himachal) TREKKING DAYS 8 Days MAXIMUM ALTITUDE Rupin Pass 4650 msl GRADE Moderate+ SEASON May - June, and September - October ACCOMODATION Alpine Camping ‐ 8 Nights GROUP SIZE Maximum of 10 persons ...We welcome you to join us on this memorable trip to the Himalayas Rupin Pass +91-9816780285 | [email protected] | www.myindiatouring.com powered by Fireballs Adventures Manali Trekking Tours - 2021 BRIEF DESCRIPTION While you are on Rupin Pass trail, every day is packed with surprises. The three- stage Rupin waterfall at a height of 11,500 ft is one of the best sights which leaves trekkers awestruck. The scenery changes with every turn you take on this trek. You start from Dhaula a quaint village in Uttrakhand & End this trek in the beautiful Sangla Valley, Himachal Pradesh. At an altitude of 15,129 ft, it is a moderate plus level trek. The trek takes you through the traditional villages of Sewa famous for its Shiva Temple and Jhaka, known as the hanging village due to its location at the edge of a cliff. Taking you across ever-changing landscapes from vibrant meadows dotted with wildflowers to dense jungles, waterfalls to an exhilarating pass cross, the Rupin Pass Trek shows you the distinction of the two states and its culture. The best time to do Rupin Pass is May - June, and September - October. ITINERARY Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri On the first day of your journey, you don’t have to trek but ride your way to Sankri. The weather on the route will not be very cold but humid. Yet, the pleasant sights of the hills will keep up your enthusiasm for the more beautiful sight ahead. The roads till Sankri are in good condition except for the last few kilometers. On your route, you will able the see the clean water of Yamuna river flowing, pass through a unique village, myth logically known for the worshipping of Kaurawas there. The charming among the villages is Mori, the valley of meadows of marigold flowers. After your 8 hour ride, our team will serve you with a delicious meal to regain your energy. Day 2: Sankri to Dhaula to Sewa After breakfast drive to Dhaula which is 26km off road drive and will take approx. 1hour.Trek will start from Dhaula, yet it will not be very tiring for you, as the whole trek is an easy walk on undulating paths till Sewa.Pass a cattle shelter after exiting the Dhaula village, the trail starts climbing for about 200 meters. after 20 minutes it becomes easy again, a little further walk and you will have another different sight of Rupin flowing below into its bed.Another scenery of Rupin falling from a high cliff, awaits you after a turn, then again trekking on an ascending trail through the apple and apricot trees, you will reach a road just before Sewa, you can have tea and snacks at the shop available there and enjoy the sights of Rupin flowing making soothing sounds.Explore the famous Kinnaur Temple at Sewa, where medals and trophies achieved by villagers are hanging outside the temple. You will get a bit disappointed at Sewa as the sights are not as pleasing as earlier. Nevertheless, you can either choose to camp at the campsite +91-9816780285 | [email protected] | www.myindiatouring.com powered by Fireballs Adventures Manali Trekking Tours - 2021 outside Sewa, or at the Village only. You will be camping between rocks that will definitely give a feel of staying on the beach. Day 3: Sewa to Bawta Today's trek increases gradewise from moderate to difficult slowly. Our team will instruct you for the day as the area en route is prone to landslide and frequent variance in the trail is an addition to the difficulty level. After 3 hours of the moderate walk, there will be a steep ascent of 1 hour.Your trek starts from mixed crop field and suddenly enters into a forest. A bit further walk after crossing through the thick forest you will reach near a wooden bridge which separates the two states. The bridge is known as ‘No man’s Place’ as it does not belong to any state.After Raj Gad trail is steep ascent till Bawta. Enjoy the walking in the lovely shades of Deodar and Walnut trees. You will be resting in tents after the long walk. Day 4: Bawta to Jakha Today you will be crossing the highest and the last village of this trek. Plus the trail will be continuous ascent for 4-5 hours. So embrace all the energy before beginning on the jaunt on the zig-zag mixed trail.After a moderate ascent till Jiskun there will be a slight descending trail. You can find a wooden bridge between the dense forest. The route magically gets ascending in zig-zag fashion from the bridge. Refill your bottles at Selwan Khad as this is the last water point of today. Do not worry, there are many tea shops on the way for more water. Rest in your peaceful tents at night. Day 5: Jakha to Dandreyash Thatch Waking up at the campsite near Jhaka Village is sheer bliss. The trail is well defined, passes through the field of Jhaka village, enters a forest where trees of fir standing tall depicting centuries old, pristine civilization. A turn in the trail past crossing the forest and landscapes changes itself to snow patches. Follow the snow bridge over Rupin, cross the bridge and a walk on a narrow trail till another wooden bridge.Half an hour more walk on the boulders and hoping through the streams flowing within the rocky paths along the left of Rupin, you will enter another forest, on which rest the Rhododendron trees of a different colour. Another walk of a few kilometres and you are at Saruwas Thatch. Relax well and admire the nature’s different shades on the perfect campsite, a serene u shaped valley in the middle of trees, with the sight of Rupin waterfall far away. Following this is the route filled with snow patches on the mountainside. The sacred silver birch trees (Bhoj Trees) will accompany you till the entrance of forests. Move upwards through the forests and you will find yourself at the verge of U shaped valley. The enchanting sights from the lip of the valley, thousands of waterfalls rushing down below you is all a set to hypnotize you for a movement. Move downward to reach down to the valley though green and yellow meadows, after crossing a series of snow-bridges and you are in the middle of a valley, Dhanderas Thatch.And get ready to relax and then indulge in some +91-9816780285 | [email protected] | www.myindiatouring.com powered by Fireballs Adventures Manali Trekking Tours - 2021 fun activities organized by our to enjoy one of the most admiring and biggest known meadows of Himalayan Range. Day 6: Dandreyash Thatch to Upper Waterfall The altitude from Dhanderas to Upperwater fall camp is about 4000 meters which is enough to make you vulnerable to AMS. We shall take the necessary precautions to keep away from any altitude problems. Our team will also take a short session to teach you the skills of trekking in snow such as sliding on snow, sidestepping and cutting through the snow. After proper acclimatization, you need to reach the base of Dhanderas, from there trek crossing through many rivulets of Rupin. Make your way to the snow patch of the first waterfall through the marigold flowers. After a steady and care full walk on the rocks along the hill you can now see a trail going in between through the thick snow. Your learned techniques will come is use as you have to cut your path to another vast snow bridge. This is the last but the ultimate snow bridge offering you the Rupin Water coming just above head and getting down below your feet. A sharp but short climb after crossing the bridge and you are all set to get relaxed and enjoy your campsite. Day 7: Upper Waterfall to Ronti Gad, cross Rupin Pass Longest trail of Rupin Pass begins with a steep ascent, with a bumper gain in altitude. An hour of climbing, then take left trail and discover totally different and amazing sights from the Rati Pheri campsite.The only views from Rati Pheri are of the expanse of thick snow stretched all over, making your paths through them is your next exhausting task for the day to reach Rupin Pass Gully. We shall take utmost care here as the snow is very thick and the trails are not clearly defined. At Rupin Pass we will serve you with some refreshment to regain your energy for the next adventurous climb to Rupin Pass.The trail to Rupin pass is short but very uncertain and has risks of loose stones falling from above. Our team will suggest you walk in line carefully putting your every step forward. Rupin Pass cut from a hollow shaped region marks the beginning of Dhauladhar Range. A bit of descendant and you are ready to experience the next adventure to slide down the snow to reach Rukti Gad. Way to Ronti Gad is a gentle walk followed by a sharp descendant. Camping at the coldest yet charming campsite amidst the mountains covered with snow. Day 8: Ronti gad to Sangla & Drive to Shimla Today’s trek will be a downward climb but very arduous as the trail’s altitude drops rapidly.

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