Rupin pass trek
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Rupin Pass is a high-altitude Himalayan trekking route located on the border of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. It connects the remote village of Dhaula (Uttarakhand) to Sangla (Himachal Pradesh) and sits at an elevation of approximately 15,250 ft (4,650 m).
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Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Stops
1 place
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1 photoHighlights
- Rupin Waterfall: A massive multi-tiered waterfall that becomes the campsite backdrop at Upper Waterfall Camp.
- Panoramic Views: From the top, trekkers witness stunning views of the Kinner Kailash range and surrounding Himalayan peaks.
- Cultural Touch: The trail passes through traditional Himalayan villages showcasing wooden architecture and local lifestyle.
- Changing Landscapes: The trek is known for dramatic terrain shifts—from dense pine forests and hanging villages to snow bridges and glacial valleys.
- A hanging village refers to a settlement that appears to be “hanging” a son teep mountainside, often built on a narrow ledge or slope above a deep valley. From a distance, it looks suspended between t
- Wooden Himalayan Architecture: Multi-story traditional houses built using wood and stone.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Day 1: Shimla → Jiskun Village 7:00 AM pickup from Shimla. Drive 190 km (8–9 hrs) to Jiskun (7,630 ft). Overnight stay in village homestay – experience local Kinnaur culture.
Day 2Day 2: Jiskun → Jakha Trek 4 km (4–5 hrs) to Jakha (8,755 ft). Overnight stay in village home.
Day 3Day 3: Jakha → Saruwas Thatch Trek 7 km (6–7 hrs) to Saruwas Thatch (10,770 ft). Overnight in twin-sharing camp.
Day 4Day 4: Saruwas Thatch → Dhanderas Thatch Trek 3 km (2–3 hrs) to Dhanderas Thatch (11,700 ft). Overnight in twin-sharing camp.
Day 5Day 5: Dhanderas Thatch → Upper Waterfall Camp Trek 3 km (2–3 hrs) to Upper Waterfall Camp (13,100 ft). Overnight in twin-sharing camp.
Day 6Day 6: Upper Waterfall → Rupin Pass → Ronti Gad Trek 8 km (7–8 hrs). Cross Rupin Pass (15,250 ft) via Rati Pheri → descend to Ronti Gad (13,100 ft). Overnight in twin-sharing camp.
Day 7Day 7: Ronti Gad → Sangla → Shimla Trek 11 km to Sangla road head (8,600 ft). Same day drive to Shimla. Drop at Old Bus Stand by 9:00–10:00 PM
Inclusions
- Pickup & drop from Shimla
- All accommodation (Village homestay + twin-sharing alpine tents)
- All meals during trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Snacks, Dinner)
- Certified Trek Leader, Local Guide & Support Staff
Exclusions
- ✘ Personal trekking insurance (mandatory but self-arranged) ✘ Medical fitness certificate expenses ✘ Personal trekking gear (shoes, jackets, gloves, sunglasses, backpack, etc.) ✘ Backpack offloading /
- GST 5% Extra
Starts from
shimla/dhola
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