Trek Difficulty
Moderate-Difficult
Trek Duration
7 days
Highest Altitude
15,000 ft
Suitable For
12-62 years
Rupin Pass Trek
Rupin Pass Trek in undoubtedly one of the best crossover treks in India. The fantastic feature of this trek is how every now and then the scenery changes. It surprised with the variety in landscape and views. The treks starts with the view of famous Rupin river. It goes into thick fores, glacier meadows, bridges and snowcovered fields. The uniqueness of this trek is the many waterfalls it has.
The trek gives a thrill to the trekkers not with its scenery only but with the traverse. It has a mix of steep ascends to flat walk. It offers varied terrain from rocky to snow to river streams to meadow. The trek goes from milder temperature to hot temperature. The trek reaches an altitude of 4650m, and the total distance is around 41km.
Trek Fee
₹16,500.00
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What are the Highlights of the Trek?
- Cascading Waterfalls: The unique attraction to this trek is the presence of waterfalls. There are innumerable waterfalls that you will see while trekking or when you are camping. The waterfalls dance down with so much joy that you feel refreshed with the form of nature. The waterfalls come down from snow-covered mountain cliffs and sometimes come out from the nowhere that makes you look for the source. The view all along gives serenity to the eyes.
- Rupin Pass crossing: When you first look up to Rupin gully, you get scared. You start confirming from your trek leader is this the steep terrain you will be maneuvering. This is almost vertical climb. However, the climb is just 200m and gives you quite a thrill. As you will finish climbing it, you will soon realize how rewarding it was. A moment of truth you will face. The thing you first thought was so difficult and not doable by you, has been done safely. Our trek leaders will guide though all the climb. This steep climb is also one of the best features of trekking Rupin Pass. It satiates you and makes you feel of trekking.
- Snow bridges and a hanging village: Imagine a village hanging from the cliff of the mountain. This is the Jhaka village. This uniquely positioned village will make you wonder how the house are made and sit comfortable at the edge of the mountain. Then imagine crossing the snow bridges. Laden with snow, these brides are quite other-worldly as you walk over them. There are many such bridges on the way.
- Grasslands: The gorgeous grasslands are quite a big part and attraction of Rupin Pass Trek. As you descend from the pass, you will see vast and enticing grasslands. Theses grasslands are overlooked by snow-covered mountains. The sight is a treat to behold. The wide pictures taken in this beautiful landscape will surely make for your wallpapers and wall hangings. There are many such bridges on this trek.
Fixed Departure
| Date | Status |
|---|---|
| 06 Jul - 13 Jul 2024 | Full |
| 07 Jul - 14 Jul 2024 | Full |
| 13 Jul - 20 Jul 2024 | Full |
| 14 Jul - 21 Jul 2024 | Full |
| 19 Jul - 26 Jul 2024 | Full |
| 22 Jul - 29 Jul 2024 | Full |
| 27 Jul - 03 Aug 2024 | Full |
| 28 Jul - 04 Aug 2024 | Full |
| 02 Aug - 09 Aug 2024 | Full |
| 03 Aug - 10 Aug 2024 | Full |
| 10 Aug - 17 Aug 2024 | Full |
| 12 Aug - 19 Aug 2024 | Full |
| 16 Aug - 23 Aug 2024 | Full |
| 19 Aug - 26 Aug 2024 | Full |
| 23 Aug - 30 Aug 2024 | Full |
| 26 Aug - 02 Sep 2024 | Full |
| 30 Aug - 06 Sep 2024 | Open |
| 01 Sep - 08 Sep 2024 | Full |
Rupin Pass Trek – A Detailed Itinerary
- Drive Time: 9 hours
- Drive Distance: 195 km
- Altitude: 2350m to 2750m
- Trek Duration: 4 hours
- Trek Distance: 5 km
- Altitude: 2350m to 2750m
- Trek Duration: 8 hours
- Trek Distance: 11 km
- Altitude: 2750m to 3550m
- Trek Duration: 3 hours
- Trek Distance: 5 km
- Altitude: 3550m to 4050m
- Trek Duration: 11 hours
- Trek Distance: 12 km
- Altitude: 4050m 3750m via Rupin Pass 4700m
- Trek Duration: 5 hours
- Trek Distance: 8 km
- Altitude: 3750m to 2650m
What are the Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- All meals. Breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, dinner. We provide nutritious veg food and try not to repeat the dishes.
- Camp stay on all nights in high-quality tents on a double-sharing basis. Sleeping bags, sleeping mattresses, and dining tents.
- Mountaineering experienced trek leaders, guides, and experienced cooks.
- All the mountain medicine includes first aid, oxygen cylinder, etc.
- Passes and permits.
Exclusions
- Lunch on the first day.
- Personal expenses.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusion list.
If you wish to avail of our transportation service, then the extra cost will be 1800 per person. The transportation cost is to and fro. The pickup and drop place will be Srinagar.
Offloading charges: In case you want us to carry your backpack, the cost per bag is Rs 2800/ per bag. The maximum weight allowed is 10kg. Please note that only a proper trekking backpack will be allowed to offload. No trolly or suitcase will be allowed to offload. We strictly follow to adequately place the load on our ponies. The maximum weight on each pony will be 40kg as recommended by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department.
Best Time for Rupin Pass Trek
This trek is a perfect high altitude trek. The trek reaches an altitude of 4700m while at the top of the pass. Owing to its high altitude, it provides a window of only few months to keep the trek doable. This trek is either done in summer or autumn. The trek starts from mid-may to end-June in summers. And in autumn it starts from mid-september to mid-october.
Here is how it looks in each season:
- May – June: In the months of May and June, you will see snow, snow bridges, snow fields. The weather is quite erratic and the nights are cold. These months make it famous mostly because of snow. Snow is still on this trek even druing June. The snow bridges give you the vibe of eternal beauty. You get mesimerized by walking over these bridges and seeing lot of waterfalls.
- September – October: However during autumn, it has no snow. The forests are beautiful in autumn colour and there are vast golden meadows and fields. The weather is lesss erratic and is mostly dry. The sepetember is the month in which monsoons are receding. The trek receives some rainfall though. The meadows have wild flowers and by October the valley transfrorms itself into a complete colourful world. The night temperatures are pleasant.
FAQ's
The gradient of the Rupin Pass Trek is Modera-Difficult. This trek is not ideal for couchsurers, people who live a completely sedantary life. Only those beginers can join who are routinely doing some hard physical activity.
The total distance of the trek is around 41km. The trek is mostly finsihed in 7 days including the drive to and fro from Manali. The trek has long lenth vis a vis altitude gain.
The highisht altitude of the trek is 4700m. This is when you will be reaching Rupin Pass. This trek is considerd a classic high altitude trek so it has a fair level of altitude gain. Altitude is also one of the main reasons why this trek is considered moderat to difficjotu and not easy.
Via Bus: There is an overnight bus going to Shimla from Delhi. There are many shared cabs you will find or you can take a government run bus service. You will have to reach Shimla early morning by 6 a.m
Via Train: The train will take you to Kalka and then there is a drive to Shimla.
Via Flight: There is an airport at Shimla called Jubbarhatti airport. Ther ariport is well connected with Delhi airport.
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