Rupin Pass Trek
Rupin Pass Trek
Rupin Pass Trek
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10 Aug → 15 Aug 2026 6D₹12,999Past
Base: ₹12,999
Overview
Rupin Pass Trek is a moderate to difficult trek in Himachal Pradesh. The trek starts from Bawta village and passes through dense forests, lush meadows, rocky terrain, waterfalls, streams, and high-altitude campsites before reaching Rupin Pass.
The trail is known for changing landscapes, including oak and rhododendron forests, panoramic mountain views, wooden bridges, wildflower meadows, snow-covered sections near the final stretch, and the Rupin waterfall.
Key Details
- Location: Himachal Pradesh
- Duration: 7 days
- Distance: 42 km
- Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
- Maximum altitude: 4679 metres
- Starting point: Bawta village
Highlights
- Trek through oak and rhododendron forests
- Walk beside cascading waterfalls and cross wooden bridges over streams
- See high-altitude meadows, snow patches, and panoramic mountain views
- Experience campsites such as Dandreyash Thatch
- Reach Rupin Pass, the highest point of the trek
Best Season
The source mentions summer and autumn as the best seasons. It specifically lists May, June, October, and November, and elsewhere also includes September.
Essentials
- Trekking shoes
- Warm clothing including thermal innerwear, fleece jacket, down jacket, and waterproof jacket
- Trekking pants
- Backpack
- Sleeping bag
- Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries
- Reusable water bottle
- Energy bars, dry fruits, and snacks
- First aid kit
- Sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
- Trekking poles
Itinerary
Drive from Rohru to Jiskun. Transport is organized from Rohru, and Jiskun serves as the basecamp location for the trek.
- Jiskun
Trek from Jiskun to Jakha with a gradual altitude gain. This day covers a short section of the trail through meadows.
- Jiskun
- Jakha
- Meadows
Continue trekking to Dhanderas Thatch, also referred to as the Lower Waterfall campsite. Camp at the base of the Rupin Waterfall.
- Dhanderas Thatch
- Lower Waterfall campsite
- Rupin Waterfall
Trek from Dhanderas Thatch to Upper Waterfall Camp with a quick and continuous ascent beside the Rupin Waterfall. In summer, the route may cross the waterfall on a snow bridge, while autumn conditions are rocky and sometimes slippery.
- Dhanderas Thatch
- Upper Waterfall Camp
- Rupin Waterfall
- Snow bridge
Start from Upper Waterfall Camp around 3 am for the pass-crossing day. Climb steeply through snowfields and rocky sections via the Rupin Gully to Rupin Pass, then descend and continue on a long walk to Ronti Gad.
- Upper Waterfall Camp
- Rupin Gully
- Rupin Pass
- Ronti Gad
Trek from Ronti Gad to Sangla Kanda with a significant altitude loss after the pass crossing.
- Ronti Gad
- Sangla Kanda
Drive to Sangla and then continue by road to Shimla for drop-off at Shimla ISBT.
- Sangla
- Shimla ISBT
What's included
7 days / 6 nights- Flights
- Hotel stay
- Transport
- Tour guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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