Sar Pass trek (6 days)

Today you'll have a short taxi ride to the start point of the trek. This is your first day of trekking, and will take you about 6 hours. Zirmi stands at about 9000 feet, which gives you views of your first big peaks. You'll camp here, with the mighty Rudra Naag mountain watching over you. Overnight in tents.

Overnight at campsite

You'll spend the night at the campsite in Zirmi tonight. The views from here are spectacular, and the stars appear very close. All meals are provided for you.

you'll be tackling the steep slopes from Zirmi to Tila Lotni today. It can be quite challenging, and you may have snow on the ground. Walk slowly so that you can acclimatise, as you're moving to an elevation of almost 11,000 feet. You'll end at your Tila Lotni campsite, where hot soup and a delicious dinner await. Overnight in tents.

Overnight at campsite

Tonight you'll camp at Tila Lotni. Try to get to bed early as you have an early start tomorrow. All meals are provided today.

Today you'll start early to make sure you have time to get to Sar Pass. It's a tricky climb, and you'll have to step carefully, but the top is absolutely beautiful. At the top, there's panoramic views in all directions, and the feeling of achieving your first high altitude trek is unforgettable. You'll head from here to Biskeri, a downhill trek which is a relief. Biskeri is a beautiful meadow, with wildflowers dotting the grass, and fringed by forests and mountains. Overnight at the campsite here.

Overnight at campsite

Tonight you'll have a long day, but you'll descend from the colder climes of Sar Pass and into the pleasant meadows of Biskeri. Biskeri is also known as the Switzerland of this region, as it has green meadows dotted with wildflowers, views of pine forests and majestic mountains in the distance.

Today you'll be more relaxed. The highest and toughest climbs are behind you, and it's all descent trekking from here. You'll be relieved to be out of the snow, and in the idyllic meadows and grasslands between Biskeri and Bhandak Thach. You'll pass numerous small villages along the way, and will meet friendly locals too. Overnight at Bhandak Thach.

Overnight at campsite

Tonight is your last night of camping before the trek ends. You'll sleep in tents at Bhandak Thach.

Today your trek comes to an end. You'll trek to Barshaini from your campsite, taking about 4 hours, to meet your private vehicles. You'll be dropped off at Manikaran. The trip ends here.

Trip ends before nightfall

Today you'll trek from Bhandak Thach to Barshaini, and will be provided breakfast and lunch en route. At Barshaini, your vehicles are waiting to transport you back to Manikaran. Your trip ends here.