Rupin Pass is a high-altitude trek that begins in Dhaula, Uttarakhand, and ends in Sangla. You will primarily do trekking in Himachal because 80% of the trek route is located there.
Rupin Pass, which stretches over 65 kilometres between the states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, is undeniably one of India’s Grandest Cross-Over Treks. Every turn on the trail feels like a giant theatre curtain unfurling, revealing dramatic landscapes drenched in a mind-boggling array of colours that leave you speechless in their wake. There is never a dull moment on the trail, whether you are hiking through thick pine and rhododendron forests or meandering through a hanging village, crossing giant glacial valleys or trudging through the narrow and steep gully of Rupin Pass, glissading down snow chutes to Ronti Gad or making your way to the top of a waterfall.
Rupin Pass, a high altitude trek of approximately 15250 feet, is regarded as one of the high range expeditions for trekking in India. The high altitude is not the only reason for its popularity among trekkers; the diverse number of scenery and abrupt changes in trails also draw many nature lovers.
The variety that mother nature has to offer you in Rupin Pass Trek will astound you at every hour. The trails can be difficult at times, with steep climbs that abruptly change to easy walks.
Rupin Pass is an ideal adventure trek because it offers treks to every type of terrain, including rocky snow terrain, along with and through water streams and meadows. You will begin your journey in greener and hotter landscapes and progress to and through the coldest areas over the snow as you near the end.
Surprising discoveries along the way of Rupin Pass Trek
Views of waterfalls and streams:
Throughout the trek, you will come across numerous waterfalls and streams. The best sight you will see at Rupin Valley is thousands of waterfalls flowing down from such a height that they appear to be falling straight from the sky.
Jhaka Village, A Hanging Village:
It is a one-of-a-kind village perched on the cliff’s edge, giving the impression that it is suspended in mid-air.
Snow Bridges:
The sensation of walking on snow…bridges you come across adds to the variety of the treks. On the way, you’ll pass through several snow bridges.
Lush Forests:
The trail passes through forests of fir, rhododendron, and oak at various points. The entrance and exit to the forests are so abrupt that you will feel as if you are in a movie set.
Kinnaur Temple:
A two-story Kinnauri temple in Sewa stands out from its surroundings.
Views of Kinner Kailash:
As you near the finale of the Rupin Pass trek, you will be spellbound by the scenic views of the lofty Kailash Peak.
The Rupin Pass trek in the Himalayas lasts 7 days (including the drive to and from the trek, a buffer day, and an acclimatisation day). It starts in the remote village of Jiskun and ends in the Himachal Pradesh village of Sangla.
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The lower waterfall camping area
The lower waterfall campsite is one of the most beautiful the Himalayas offers. It is tucked away at the bottom of a perfect “U” shaped glacial valley, on the bed of a lush green meadow. Snow-covered cliffs tower on all three sides from your vantage point at the bottom of the meadow.
In front, the Rupin falls over two thousand feet from the snowy Dhauladhar range to form the famous Rupin waterfall. Spending two days at this campground is a great idea.
The Rupin gully is a half-tubing run carved into the mountainside. The sight of the near-vertical climb is enough to bring your heart rate to a halt when you first see it from the trail. (This is a sentiment shared by our staff as well as Trek Leaders, despite having completed the trek multiple times.)
The climb is 200 metres long and takes place on a high snow flank through the mountain’s narrow rocky boundaries. Because gaining a foothold on this particular surface is difficult, our staff members will cut measures for you in the difficult ice.
The trail descends sharply from the snowline after the endless pass-through meadows all the way to Sangla Kanda. The Ronti Gad campsite is located in the middle of the grasslands. Towering, ice-capped mountains tower over the campsite, and a plentiful stream flows through it.
This is a gift after a very long past morning! The meadows of Sangla Kanda are breathtaking, especially in their natural setting. The obvious notch advantage of the Kinnaur Kailash assortment, all more than 20,000 feet, disregarding the meadows of Sangla Kanda, is enough to make you stop in awe.
