Uttarakhand
Bali Pass Trek
Bali Pass Trek
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10 Aug → 16 Aug 2026 7D₹12,999Past
Base: ₹12,999
Bali Pass Trek
Bali Pass Trek is a trekking route in Uttarakhand and is described as one of the scenic and exciting treks in the Indian Himalayas. The trail includes forests, meadows, remote villages, ridge walks, and alpine surroundings.
The trek duration is 8 days, with a total trekking distance stated as around 56 kilometers. The grade is difficult. The maximum altitude reached is 16,200 ft at Bali Pass, which is approximately 4,938 metres.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri (Drive)
- Day 2: Sankri to Seema via Dhatmeer
- Day 3: Seema to Devsu Bugyal
- Day 4: Devsu Bugyal to Ruinsara Tal
- Day 5: Ruinsara Tal to Odari
- Day 6: Odari to Bali col camp
- Day 7: Bali col camp to Lower Dhamni via Bali Pass
- Day 8: Lower Dhamni to Janki Chatti and drive to Dehradun
Highlights
- Crossing Bali Pass
- Walking along Narma Kandi ridge
- Visiting Ruinsara Tal
- Camping at Devsu Bugyal
- Views of snow-covered Himalayan peaks
- Passing through villages such as Gangad, Dharkot, and Dhatmir
Best Season
September and October are described as a good time for this trek, with post-monsoon greenery, clearer skies, and autumn colors.
Fitness and Preparation
The source states that trekkers should be in good physical health and that acclimatization is important because this is a high-altitude trek.
Permits
The source states that permits are required for the Bali Pass Trek as it passes through protected areas.
Itinerary
Drive from Dehradun to Sankri, the roadhead and base village for the trek. Overnight stay at Sankri.
- Sankri
Travel from Sankri toward the trekking route via Dhatmeer and continue to Seema. One source notes a vehicle drop at Taluka before trekking through forests and river crossings to Seema. Overnight at Seema.
- Dhatmeer
- Taluka
- Seema
- Forest trail
- River crossings
Trek from Seema to Devsu Bugyal. The route moves higher into the alpine zone toward the meadow campsite. Overnight at Devsu Bugyal.
- Devsu Bugyal
- Meadow campsite
Trek from Devsu Bugyal to Ruinsara Tal and camp near the alpine lake. Overnight at Ruinsara Tal.
- Ruinsara Tal
Trek from Ruinsara Tal to Odari on a short but steep section through rocky terrain. Odari serves as the campsite before the climb toward Bali Pass. Overnight at Odari.
- Odari
- Rocky terrain
Trek from Odari to Bali Col Camp, moving higher toward the pass approach. Overnight at Bali Col Camp.
- Bali Col Camp
Start early from Bali Col Camp, cross Bali Pass, and descend to Lower Dhamni. This is the toughest and longest trekking day of the itinerary. Overnight at Lower Dhamni.
- Bali Pass
- Lower Dhamni
- Snow-covered pass
Descend from Lower Dhamni to Janki Chatti through forest sections. After reaching Janki Chatti, continue by road to Dehradun. Yamunotri Temple is noted as a nearby visit option from Janki Chatti.
- Lower Dhamni
- Janki Chatti
- Forest trail
- Yamunotri Temple
What's included
8 days / 7 nights- Flights
- Hotel stay
- Transport
- Tour guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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