Rupin Pass Trek

Trek Leader

Activities

Homestay

Dinner 

Drive Distance: 198 KM  |  Drive Duration: 9-10 Hours  |  Altitude: 7650 feet

The Rupin Pass trek commences from Jiskun- a charming agricultural village. It takes about 9-10 hours to get to Jiskun via taxi. So, make sure you get to Shimla one night before so you can leave for Jiskun early morning the next day, and get a few hours to rest or to reach the destination on time and to avoid any delays due to traffic jams. The road to Jiskun will go through Kufri, Rohru and Chirgaon. On the side of the road, keep your eyes to spot several popular tourist places. The ride to the Rupin trek base camp becomes more enjoyable after you cross Kufri. Halt for some time to watch out for the pretty town of Rohru.

You can book transport from us, our team will pick you up from Shimla Bus Station in the morning at 6:00 AM. Everyone assembles at the pickup point on time so we can start our long drive up to Jiskun village. Bolero and similar cab costs 11,000 and will be shared by 6-7 trekkers. The transport charge is not included in the trek cost. It is to be split amongst trekkers and pay the driver directly. Otherwise, you can easily reach Jiskun by road transport from Shimla and Rohru.

Trek Leader

Activities

Homestay

Breakfast  | Lunch  | Dinner 

Altitude: 8800 feet  |  Trek Distance: 5 KM  |  Trek Duration: 4-5 hours  |  Trail Grade: Moderate+

After having breakfast, we start our trek to the Hanging Village - Jhaka. Trekkers set off on a scenic trail that winds through dense forests and charming villages. The trail initially gradually ascends, providing panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. We cross a small wooden bridge over a bubbling stream and pass through vibrant rhododendron forests, especially stunning during the blooming season. There are several water sources available in the form of streams and waterfalls

Jhaka is the highest and last inhabited village on the Rupin trek. The quaint village, nestled amidst the hills, offers a perfect spot to rest and soak in the serene environment. Today's trek, filled with natural beauty and local culture, sets the stage for the more challenging yet rewarding days ahead on the Rupin Pass Trek. Spend the day resting at Jhaka, roam around with the guide and acclimatize.

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Activities

Tent

Breakfast  | Lunch  | Dinner 

Altitude: 11700 feet  |  Trek Distance: 11 KM  |  Trek Duration: 7-8 hours  |  Trail Grade: Easy to Moderate

The day starts with a blissful morning in Jhaka. After a healthy breakfast, we will move to the next campsite Dhanderas Thatch by crossing Saruwas Thatch campsite. The trail passes through the field of Jhaka village and enters a forest of fir trees. As you enter the forest a turn in the trail changes the landscape, snow starts from Udaknal during May and you have to cross snow bridges over the Rupin River. Reach Buras Kandi for the first view of Rupin waterfall and the whole Rupin valley, Saruwas Thatch Campsite alongside the river, water sources available as streams all the way. It takes 4-5 hours and you walk on gradual ascents all the way to Saruwas Thatch. After stopping for lunch at Saruwas, we will continue our trek towards Dhanderas Thatch, which is 3 kilometres away. It takes about 2-3 hours approx. to cover the distance. During May the whole trail can be covered in knee-deep snow and snow bridges. The Rupin River flows in the mid of the valley and there are many waterfalls on either side of the valley which stays frozen in May and getting water can be tricky. Post monsoon it’s a pleasant walk with Rupin waterfall in the front coming nearer and nearer to you. Enjoy the trekking on trails and snow views there. Overnight stay in tents.

Trek Leader

Activities

Tent

Breakfast  | Lunch  | Dinner 

Altitude: 13290 feet  |  Trek Distance: 4 KM  |  Trek Duration: 3-4 hours  |  Trail Grade: Moderate

The trekking for the day is 3 to 4 hours. Our leader will teach you how to ascend in snow, sidestepping and cutting the snow for better climbing and safety. Be careful of breaking ice slabs with the melting snow after sunrise, leave as early as possible in the morning, and don’t hurry, it’s a steep climb but will eventually get over and stay focused and careful irrespective of any season. In May, expect to cross the waterfall on a snow bridge. The Upper Waterfall campsite is just above the waterfall, a very beautiful campsite but can be very cold and windy depending upon the weather. Peg in your tents tightly here. Stay extra careful during May due to melting snow during the day and the same getting frozen in the evening. Save your energy for tomorrow because you cross Rupin pass.

Trek Leader

Activities

Tent

Breakfast  | Lunch  | Dinner 

Altitude: 15295 feet  |  Trek Distance: 8 KM  |  Trek Duration: 9-10 hours  |  Trail Grade: Difficult

The most adventurous and challenging day of your trek. Today's climb will be the longest one as it will take 8 to 10 hours. The steep climb to Rata Pheri glacial plain for one hour followed by crossing the plain for one hour gradually ascending towards the north into the gully of Rupin pass which is again a very steep climb of 30 minutes (200 mtrs). Start your day as early as 4:00 am such that you reach the Rupin pass at 7 or 8 am. During May spikes are a must to negotiate early morning hard snow, don't be late or you may encounter rock fall at the Rupin gully if snow starts melting.

Enjoy your time at the pass celebrating with group photos and then start descending. During May you can slide down almost a km in less than 30 seconds. Be careful afterwards while crossing the spurs of the valley when there is snow. As soon as you cross the snowline, you reach Ronti Gad. Toady Carry enough hot water from the camp because water sources are very far, during may no water source from last campsite till you reach nearby Ronti Gad. So fill your bottles from the start and stick with your local guide. Finding a route during May when there is full snow is not easy.

Trek Leader

Activities

Tent

Breakfast  | Lunch  | Dinner 

This day of the trek is one of the most significant ones, the probability of reaching the top significantly rises and this day cannot be skipped. This day can be used at any camp of the trek depending on the prevailing circumstances at that time. Generally, it has been observed that sometimes, the trekkers became very tired or the climate also does not support and in those situations, it becomes mandatory that you take a rest for one day, this day benefits us greatly & prevents our schedule from getting spoiled. This trekking day is flexible on weather conditions and is at the discretion of the Trek Leader.

Trek Leader

Activities

Breakfast 

Trek Distance: 12 KM  |  Trek Duration: 5-6 hours  |  Trail Grade: Moderate  |  Drive: 220 KM  |  Duration: 8-9 Hours 

Today you have to steep descent all the way from Ronti Gad to Sangla. It takes 5-6 hours to reach Sangla which will be followed by 8 to 9 hours of drive to Shimla. Till Sangla, it's a normal walk. An hour and a half later you'll reach the lush grasslands of Sangla, where you can network again. From there go down the village towards the Baspa river and walk alongside, pass cross through 1 or 2 landslide areas carefully to reach a hydroelectric plant site. From here you've got a wide motorable trail all the way to Sangla. There are lots of trails meeting and leaving your trail, so it’s suggested to stay with your guide and ask people if you are not sure of the trail. Water sources are plenty.

Have a safe journey back home and wish you a lot of adventures in the coming years.

If you love diverse landscapes and are up for a challenging adventure, the Rupin Pass trek could be perfect for you! It offers everything from lush meadows to snow-covered paths and waterfalls. It’s a moderate-level trek, so if you have good fitness and some trekking experience, you’ll find it incredibly rewarding and scenic!

The best time for the Rupin Pass trek is during May to June and September to October. In spring, you’ll see beautiful blooming rhododendrons and melting snow. Autumn offers clear skies and stunning mountain views. These months provide the most pleasant weather for trekking, with manageable temperatures and scenic landscapes at their best!

During the Rupin Pass trek, temperatures vary depending on the season. In summer (May to June), daytime temperatures range from 14°C to 20°C, while nights can drop to 2°C to 5°C. In autumn (September to October), expect cooler days around 8°C to 15°C, with chilly nights dipping to -2°C to 4°C.

You will be accommodated in 3 Men Tents on twin sharing basis. The tents Hikers 360 uses on the trek are 3 plus in which you get enough space for your rucksack and even you get inner & outer gate space for your trekking shoes, trek poles and wet clothes.

Hikers 360 uses well planned nutritious meal menu suitable for high-altitude treks. We provide a full nutritious diet that changes every day. As you wake up in the morning, we serve Milk/Lemon Tea. After that, our Breakfast varies from Bread and Butter/Jam, Poha, Daliya, Sandwiches, Upma, Paranthas and Cornflakes and milk etc. Lunch mainly comprises of Roti, Veggies, Puri with Chole and Rice. After lunch, we serve evening snacks with Tea / Coffee / Soup. In Dinner, we serve Roti, Sabji, Rice, Dal, Salade, Pickle and Desserts. We also serve refreshments (Fruits, Juice, Chocolates, Dry Fruits and Biscuits).

Trekking with Hikers 360 Adventures means you’re trekking with an expert trek leader and experienced local guide. Our leaders are certified mountaineers, first aid responders and search & rescue train. Also, we carry safety Equipment (Ropes, Harness, Carabiners, Jumar, Descender and Ice axe etc.), Medical kit and Oxygen cylinders as required per trek to face any kind of unforeseen situations. So it is safe to trek with us.

A Hikers 360 Adventures team consisting of a qualified Trek leader, Trek Guide, Porters, Cook and support staff.

Our transportation cost is mentioned on each trek, or you can check the inclusion and exclusion tab to see if transportation is included or not. We arrange transport for you and it may be shared by you or the group and the cost is on an actual basis.

Yes, you need adventure sports insurance. As you know, adventure travel has inherent risks and dangers that travel insurance covers, including medical emergencies and evacuations. Therefore, assess how likely it is that you’ll run into any of these issues.

We expect you to carry your personal backpacks on your own, but for any reason you are not able to carry your bag, then you can opt for offloading option by informing us 7 days before the trek so that we can make suitable arrangements for you and offloading in between the trip is not an option.

The trek details page gives a list of things that are essential for this trek. Check the "Things to Carry" on the Trek Itinerary page.

Yes, you can rent trekking gear and other equipment from Hikers 360. Go to our website Rent Gear page and select the date according to your trek date. Here you can find amazing deals on trekking gear rental.

A trekking pole is helpful on the trek. It gives you stability and balance and reduces fatigue. If you want a trekking pole on rent, go to our website and select the rent gear, and get the best deals on rent gear.

You can carry medicines prescribed by your doctor, if any. Although we have our First Aid kit with us on each trek, we suggest you carry some painkillers, Volini spray, kneecap, Electrals/ORS, etc.

Generally, people prefer Diamox for easy acclimatization, but we strictly avoid this kind of acclimatization. We encourage our trekkers to a natural acclimatization process. Hence you shouldn't be on the Diamox course before the start of the trek.

Drinking Alcohol or any other intoxication during the trek is strictly prohibited. Alcohol or this type of stuff dehydrates our body and at high altitudes, dehydration becomes a big cause of Altitude Sickness.

We have expert leaders who are experienced in First Aid on all our events but still, there might be situations under which an emergency evacuation might be needed. If this kind of situation arises, we are committed to making a safe evacuation for you in an emergency. Also, we will make all necessary & adequate arrangements for your evacuation to the nearest road head or hospital. The participant himself would pay any additional expenses incurred during the process. Our company will not be liable to pay for these expenses.

The maximum group size of our treks by any region is 15 participants. We focus on individual attention and the safety of our trekkers.

Yes, we do have our minimum group size as we require just 4 persons to depart. We had never cancelled or combined with other trekking companies any of our group of 4 persons from departure dates.

The toilet tents will be set up on each campsite. Inside the toilet tent, one pit hole would be digged with the help of a shovel, a heap of mud and one shovel kept beside the pit (it is used to spread the mud after you have done your business). Use it in Indian style.

It is not mandatory, but they expect a little token of goodwill gesture and appreciation from you. As a group, you can collect money and distribute it to the local staff by yourself.