Trek to Rupin Pass

You'll be picked up at 06:00 hrs in the morning, at Dehradun Railway Station. It's a long drive of about 10 hours, but you'll be passing scenic spots like Mussoorie as well as charming, small villages en route. You'll reach Dhaula by late evening, where a hot meal awaits you. Overnight in tents.

Overnight at Dhaula campsite

You'll arrive late to your first campsite, and will only have time for a hot meal. You'll be provided with tents (on triple sharing basis), sleeping bags and mattresses for this first night on the Rupin Pass trek. In addition, you'll also have access to shower tents, toilet tents, and a kitchen/dining tent. Today's package includes only dinner.

Today you'll start your trekking. You'll begin your trek from Dhaula village, climbing up a steep incline for 20 minutes, so that you reach a flatter trail. After that, it's a gentle climb. You'll walk through apricot and apple trees, upto the Rupin river bed. Your campsite is set up close to the river, at a beach-like location, where you can dip your feet in the cold water. Overnight in tents.

Overnight at Sewa campsite

This campsite looks like a beach, thanks to the sandy riverbed and the weather-bleached boulders all around. The highlight will be the proximity to the river, where you can take a dip if you feel like it. Today's package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Today you'll meet your first obstacles on the Rupin Pass trek. You'll cross a wooden bridge, walk along a narrow trail close to the edge of a mountain, and up through a snaking path through a forest, to your campsite in Jhaka. Overnight in tents.

Overnight at Jhaka campsite

You'll be camping at Hanging Village today, named this because it is located on the edge of a sloping side of the mountain, offering beautiful views and a fun experience. Today's package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

You'll wake up to spectacular views, because Jhaka is a village that hangs on the edge of a mountain slope. You'll start trekking through dense fir forests, and up into snowy patches and finally, you'll get to Saruwas Thach. This is one of the most beautiful camping locations on the Rupin Pass route. It offers you views of the valley, as well as a gorgeous waterfall. Overnight here.

Overnight at Saruwas Thatch campsite

Saruwas Thach is one of the prettiest campsites on the Rupin Pass trek. It offers you views of a waterfall and valleys, and the green valley below. Today's package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

You'll trek along the Rupin waterfall today, climbing up through a forest, up to a path that runs along the edge of a valley. From up here, you'll see beautiful views of the meadows below, dotted with yellow marigolds, boulders, and green grass. You'll walk through this beauty, and up into Dhanderas Thach. This is one of the biggest and most beautiful meadows on the Rupin Pass trek, and you'll be camping here for the night. Overnight in tents.

Overnight at Dhanderas Thatch campsite

You'll be camping in one of the biggest meadows on the Rupin Pass trek tonight. Enjoy the feeling of being tiny, and out in the middle of nowhere. Today's package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

It's going to be a day of wild adventure on the Rupin Pass trail! You'll trek slowly, giving your body time to acclimatize, as you'll be climbing from 11,150 feet to 13,120 feet. It's only 3 hours of trekking, but you'll be learning snow-trek techniques like sidestepping, kicking and plunging, and how to slide on snow harmlessly. You'll also have to use your ice-axe to cut through snow patches. A final steep climb will let you reach your destination, Waterfall camp. Overnight in tents.

Overnight at Waterfall camp

You'll be provided with tents (on triple sharing basis), sleeping bags and mattresses for the night on the Rupin Pass trek. In addition, you'll also have access to shower tents, toilet tents, and a kitchen/dining tent. Today's package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

It's a long day today, but you'll be conquering Rupin Pass! You'll do a few steep sections before you come out at Rati Pheri, a location where you get stunning views of the Rupin Valley. You'll trek for about 1.5 kms through the snow to get to Rupin Pass Gully, and then climb up to Rupin Pass. When you get to the top, you'll feel the rush of adrenaline and victory, especially after the last bit which can be very tricky. After that, you'll descend to Ronti Gad, enjoying a little bit of sliding in the snow. Overnight in tents.

Overnight at Ronti Gad campsite

It's your last night of camping for this Rupin Pass trek. Say goodbye to the snow as you trek down into the green meadows of the lower reaches of Rupin. Today's package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

While today's trek is all downhill, the descent can get tiring. You'll proceed slowly and steadily, passing into the warmer green meadows and leaving the snow behind. You’ll get to see the snowy peaks of Mt. Kinner Kailash, the lake and meadows of Sangla Kandla, and walk through pretty pine forests for the last time on your Rupin Pass trek. Finally you'll emerge at Baspa village, which leads to the motorable roads of Sangla. Your vehicles will be waiting to drive you to Shimla. The drive takes about 8 hours, and will be mostly during the night. Trip ends in Shimla.

Overnight in vehicle to Shimla

Today you'll end your climb in Sangla, where vehicles are waiting for you. It's a long drive of about 8 hours, which will be at night. You'll be able to catch a little rest, and will be dropped off in Shimla in the early hours of the morning. Trip ends here.