- Duration
- 8D / 7N
- Max altitude
- 15,250 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate–Difficult
- Best months
- May, Jun, Sep, Oct
- Starts from
- Dehradun
- Stay
- Homestay, Tents
- Group size
- 1-20
Overview
The Rupin Pass Trek feels like walking through different worlds in one journey. You start from quiet mountain villages and slowly move into deep forests, wide meadows, and finally snow-covered high-altitude landscapes.
This trek connects Uttarakhand to Himachal Pradesh and is known for its constantly changing scenery. It’s best suited for intermediate trekkers who want a mix of challenge, beauty, and a real Himalayan adventure.
Highlights
- Stunning Rupin waterfall campsite
- Thrilling snow bridges and river crossings
- Dramatic Rupin Pass summit at 15,250 ft
- Scenic transition from green valleys to snow fields
- Unique crossover trek experience
Day by day
D1 Dehradun to Dhaula (Drive)
D2 Dhaula to Sewa
D3 Sewa to Jhaka
D4 Jhaka to Saruwas Thatch
D5 Saruwas Thatch to Dhanderas Thatch
D6 Dhanderas Thatch to Upper Waterfall Camp
D7 Upper Camp to Rupin Pass to Ronti Gad
D8 Ronti Gad to Sangla + Drive
What’s included
- Accommodation (tents/guesthouse en route)
- All meals during the trek (veg + eggs)
- Experienced, certified trek leader
- Porters/mules for kitchen equipment
- Camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, mats)
- Forest & trekking permits
- First aid kit, pulse oximeter, oxygen cylinder
- Transport: Shimla to Shimla (pick-up & drop)
- Emergency evacuation support
- Travel to/from Shimla
- Personal trekking gear (boots, backpack, etc.)
- Bag offloading (₹300–₹500/bag/day extra)
- Personal travel insurance (recommended)
- Any meals outside the itinerary
- Personal medicines and toiletries
- Tips for support staff
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Good to know
The Rupin Pass Trek covers around 52 km and reaches a maximum altitude of 15,250 ft. It is considered moderate to difficult, mainly because of the long summit day and high altitude. Good fitness and some prior trekking experience are recommended to fully enjoy the journey.
The best time to do this trek is from May to June when you get snow and dramatic landscapes, and from September to October when the skies are clear and the views are sharp. Both seasons offer completely different experiences, making Rupin Pass special in its own way.
What makes this trek truly unique is its ever-changing scenery. Every day feels new—starting from villages and forests, moving to alpine meadows, and finally reaching snow-covered slopes and high mountain passes. It’s not just a trek, it’s a complete Himalayan experience packed into one route.
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