Reasons why Rupin Pass Trek is a must

1. Rupin pass trek consist of glaciers , icy slopes and snow fields which makes it a challenging and exciting trek.

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2. Along the way , one can see rhododendrons that makes it a beautiful trek.

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3. You can see and compare the tradition of Uttrakhand and Himachal Pradesh in this trek as the trek starts from Uttarakhand and ends in Himachal Pradesh.

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4. You will see the treacherows flow of the Rupin river and waterfall that gives you heavenly feeling.

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5. Trail type Cross over trek. Starts in Uttarakhand and ends in Himachal.

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6. Altitude Rupin Pass: 15,250 feet (4,650 mts). 3 camps are above 11,000 feet.

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7. Rail head Dehradun. You can reach Dehradun by an overnight journey from Delhi. New Delhi Dehradun AC Special leaves New Delhi station at 11.55 in the night to get to Dehradun by 5.40 in the morning. TrekupIndia staff will pick up the trekkers.

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8. Base Camp Dhaula near Naitwar in western Uttarakhand.

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Best Season May 3rd week to June end; Mid September to October end.

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Temperature in May, Jun .Day: 15° to 20°C. Night: 4° to 7°C. Temp at highest camp, RatiPheri: Day 5°C to 10°C. Night: 3° to -2°C.

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Temperature in Sept and Oct. Day: 13° to 20°C. Night: 2° to 7°C. Temp at highest camp, RatiPheri: Day 3°C to 10°C. Night: 3° to -5°C.

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Rain Rains start early July until mid September. Approach road landslides common in late August and early Sep. Usually repaired in a few days.

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Snow High snow in May from Saruwas Thatch onwards (3 days of the trek has considerable snow). Decreases in June.Comfortable snow during the last half of June. September has little snow. In the first week of October, the first winter snow is likely to fall in the upper reaches. Usually melts in a few days.

Day 1 :

Arival ( Dehradun to Dhaula ) [213 km]

Arrive at Dehradun early morning(on your own). TrekUp will arrange pickup vehicles from Dehradun Railway station to Dhaula at an additional cost, which is to be paid directly to the drivers. The pick up will be arranged in a Jeep. Drive from Dehradun to Dhaula through the Yamuna and Tons valleys across the Yamuna bridge and eye pleasing view of beautiful dense pine forests. It will take around 8 hours to reach Dhaula from Dehradun. Expected arrival time is 5 pm. Camp overnight at Dhaula.

Day 2 :

Dhaula – Sewa

It is an easy, 11 km walk from Dhaula to Sewa. Walk through the trial with traditional villages. Enjoy the view of apple and apricot trees along the trail. Trek with Barley and Potato fields in view before you enter a dense jungle. There is a river and a number of rivulets towards the end of the trail. You will reach Gosangu in 6 hours. Camp overnight at Gosangu.

Day 3 :

Sewa – Jakha

Today is a tough day as we will be covering 9 km in 6 hours. The trail consists of multiple steep climbs followed by gentle walks. There is a steep over-hanging trail walk which leads to a river followed by a descending walk through Deodar and Walnut trees upto Jhaka village. Jakha is a small village, known as the hanging village as it rests on the edge of the mountain side. Camp overnight at Jhaka.

Day 4 :

Jakha - Saruewas thatch

The trail now transforms from a village side to a playground, before entering a dense fir forest. The trail passes snow bridges, dense forests, and meadows.A 5 hours to Saruwas thatch, covering a distance of 6 km. Camp overnight at Saruwas thatch.

Day 5 :

Saruwasthatch – Dhanderas thatch

The trail from Saruwas thatch to Dhanderas is one of the best day's on the entire trek, taking you along a gorge, waterfalls, meadows, forests and snow bridges. One can see Bhoj trees on this route. Collect a few bhojpatras (leaves) as souvenirs to take back home with you. According to the legends, it is believed that the epic Ramayana was written on them. The biggest highlight of the day is the view you get from the edge of the valley close to Dhanderas - thousands of waterfalls cascade down the mountain slopes in front of you to join the Rupinriver as it snakes its way through the beautiful green meadow that is dotted with millions of yellow marigolds. An absolutely spectacular view! After a 5 hours trek, you will reach Dhanderas thatch or the lower waterfall camp. Camp for the night in this beautiful setting.

Day 6 :

Dnanderas thatch – Upper water fall

Trekkers will have to put some intense efforts as the entire walk is mostly on snow and ice, a trekking pole and ice axe will come into play. The trail from Dhanderas passes through a number of streams that you need to hop over until you get to the mouth of the waterfall. A 2 hour trek to the upper waterfall camp. Camp overnight.

Day 7 :

Upper water – Rupin pass – Ronti gad

Prepare yourself for a long and intense, yet exciting day as you trek for almost 11 hours at a stretch. Trekkers will have to walk on snow fields with steep ascents and all you see for miles and miles is a perfectly white hue. The pass is a saddle on a ridge line cutting its way through and across the Dhauladar range. Hundreds of little stone cairns line up the ridge line of the Rupin pass. Multicolour prayer flags flutter in the high winds of the pass. On your way down from the pass, it is a sharp descent to the snowline and then to the meadows of Ronti Gad. Trekkers will reach Ronti Gad by evening and will camp overnight to take a rest after tough trek.

What to take

Packing Refuge Based Keep it simple and minimal “A heavy pack is a pack filled with anxiety.” Freud.Keeping your pack weight to a minimum is the key to a successful trek. We recommend people joining any of our treks where you will be sleeping in gites (hostels) or refuges be equipped with the following:
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Technical equipment Comfortable walking boots or shoes (3 or 4 season)

Walking poles (definitely two) Clothing suggestions

Fleece Waterproof jacket (or big plastic poncho)

Waterproof over trousers

Lightweight puffer jacket for evening comfort in the higher refuges

Warm gloves and hat (for early starts)

Sun hat or peaked cap

Sunglasses

One pair shorts

One pair lightweight walking trousers

Two T-shirts

Good quality walking socks

Other essential items

40 – 60 litre Rucksack

Light weight towel

Waterproof ruck sack cover or waterproof bags to keep your things dry

Sun block for face and lips (Factor 50)

Personal First Aid kit (plasters, Compeed for blisters, paracetamol)

Roll of toilet paper

Water bottle or Platypus type hydration system – 1.5 to 2 litres

Penknife

Head torch for use in refuges

Survival blanket (light foil blanket to keep injured people warm).

Optional items Change of clothing to include:

underwear, tracksuit bottoms, dry shirt, spare socks (think of things that you can wear to both dinner and bed so you don’t need to change)

Camera Paperback novel (light!)

Snack bars/dried fruit/chocolate

Waterproof map case

Ear plugs (there will inevitably be snorers in the refuge)

Buff – good for blocking out light and noise while sleeping, keeping your neck warm, holding your hair etc.

Additional items for Independent Groups

Compass, Altimeter, GPS or Mobile phone with GPS

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