Borasu Pass Trek

You'll be picked up at about 07:00 hrs in the morning from Dehradun, and will have a long drive to Sankri. The drive takes you through the beautiful towns of Mussorie and the villages of Nainbagh, Damta, Naugaon, Purola, Mori and Netwar. We enter Govind National Park after Netwar and the final 20 kms of the drive are through the forest. Enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the night in Sankri in a guesthouse.

Overnight in guesthouse.

You'll drive all day and arrive in Sankri by evening. You should head out to pick up any last minute essentials today if required. You'll be spending the night in Sankri village in a guesthouse, in twin-sharing rooms. Today's package includes a delicious vegetarian dinner. It's advisable to carry extra dry snacks, in case you get hungry during transit.

You'll be driven to Taluka today, from where you begin your trek. The trek takes off under walnut and pine trees, over a pebble-lined trail along the river Tons. You'll cross a few streams and after a while, will be able to see the village of Gangad to your left. Afte a 15 minute uphill hike, the quaint village of Osla will appear. You'll be camping close by, in cozy tents. Overnight in tents.

Overnight in tents.

Your campsite for the night is near Osla village, and you'll be sleeping in twin-sharing tents. You'll have the convenience of a kitchen and dining tent, and a toilet tent for your use.

Today you'll trek from Osla to Har-ki-Dun, ascending along a trail lined with flowers and open meadows. You'll leave the river behind, and most signs of civilization too. It's not a long trek today, only 4-5 hours, but you'll be gaining height, so go slowly and enjoy the views. You'll reach your campsite by afternoon, and will be able to see the confluence of the Tons river and the Ruinsara valley river. You'll be camping here tonight, and will have the rest of the day to enjoy the views and rest. Overnight in tents.

Overnight in tents.

Spend the night in Har-ki-dun in a twin-sharing tent. Every night, you'll be provided with a sleeping bag and sleeping mat. You'll eat a hot breakfast and a hot dinner every day, but lunch will be packed for you to eat during your trek.

Today you'll trek through Har-ki-Dun to Ratha Tho. You'll start to see the terrain change from complete greenery to boulder-strewn landscape. Scrambling over these boulders will slow your pace a bit, but this section of the trek is great fun. You'll also be seeing snow-covered peaks in the distance, and your campsite at Ratha Tho is beautiful. Try to get to bed early tonight, as you'll be beginning your trek early tomorrow. Overnight in tents.

Overnight in tents.

Spend the night in Ratha Tho in a twin-sharing tent. It might be cold tonight, so make sure you keep your woollen socks on at night. You're going to have an early night because you'll be waking up early for your ascent to Borasu Pass. Do make sure you get a good night's rest.

It's Borasu Pass day today, and you'll wake up before sunrise. You'll start trekking up to the pass as the sky turns pink around you. You'll trek over two glaciers, scramble over boulders, and finally Borasu Pass appears in front of you. This cradle-shaped pass offers you great views, and you'll have some time here to explore it. You'll descend over a glacier, marking your entry into Himachal Pradesh. You'll be camping in Doaria for the night, where you'll enjoy the celebratory feel of having conquered Borasu Pass. Overnight in tents.

Overnight in tents.

After a long day of trekking, you'll be camping at Doaria tonight. The mood is victorious after conquering Borasu Pass, and it'll be a fitting last night of camping for this trek.

Although a long journey, today's trek is much easier, and you'll be walking through forests and fields filled with flowers to Chitkul village. Overnight in tents.

No accomodation provided today.

You'll be arriving in Chitkul today. This package does not include any accommodation in Chitkul village, so you will have to book your own stay, depending on your preference. It should cost you about INR 1200 per person. You'll be provided with a hot breakfast and a packed lunch for your last day of trekking. You can choose and pay for your own dinner in Chitkul.

Today you'll board vehicles and will be driven to Shimla. It's a long scenic drive of about 8 hours, and you'll be happy to rest your legs. You'll be dropped off in Shimla by late evening, and your trip ends here. You're free to proceed homewards from here.

Your trip ends by evening.

No meals are included in today's package. You can choose and pay for your own breakfast in Chitkul, early in the morning. Then you'll board the vehicle that will take you to Shimla. It's about 8 hours to Shimla, and you'll be stopping en route for lunch. You'll arrive in Shimla by late evening. Trip ends here.