Overview
Region :- Uttarakhand
Duration :- 8 Days
Grade :- Difficult
Max Altitude :- 15300 Ft.
Approx Trekking Km :- 52 Kms.
The Rupin Pass Trek is not just a high altitude two states trek but it is no less than a heavenly kingdom for all the nature lovers. The trek holds gorgeous sceneries along with sudden variations in the trail which gives it a kaleidoscopic beauty. The scenery is complemented by the blue waters of the Rupin rushing along with it, culminating the very famous three-stage waterfall of Rupin.The Best time to visit the Rupin Pass Trek is during the months of May, June and September. Although a slight change in atmospheric pressure or a shift in wind can bring rainfall or snowfall during the Rupin Pass Trek.
Itinerary
Day 01: Dehradun to Dhaula
Reach Dhaula- 10 to 11 hours drive from Dehradun, reach at Dhaula with the transport medium selected by your trekking company.
Day 2: Dhaula (5,100ft) to Sewa (6,300ft) Time Taken: 6 hours, 11km
Trek Gradient- Moderate, Initial Climb for a couple of hours followed by an easy oscillating walk with short climbs and drops.
Day 3: Sewa (6,300 ft) to Jiskun (7,700ft) Time Taken- 5 hours, 8 km
Trek Gradient- Difficult, easy walk for the first 3 hours followed by a steep ascent to Jiskun for 2 hrs.
Day 4: Jiskun (7,700ft) to Udaknal (10,100ft) Time Taken- 6 hours, 8 km
Trek Gradient- Difficult. An hours descent followed by an hour’s steep ascent, easing off till the fir forest. Steep descent for an hour followed by a gentle walk.
Day 5: Udaknal (10,100ft) to Dhanderas Thatch (11,700ft) Time Taken- 5 hours, 6 km
Trek Gradient- Easy Moderate, gradual ascent , tricky terrain over the snow bridge.
On arrival, check into hotel. Overnight: Hotel
Day 6: Dhanderas Thatch (11, 700ft) to Upper Waterfall (13,100ft) Time Taken- 3 hours
Trek Gradient- Moderate continuously climbing trail, tricky around the snow patches at the base and top waterfall.
Day 7: Upper Waterfall (13,100ft) to Rupin Pass (15,380 ft) via Rupin Pheri to Ronti Gad (13,100ft)
Time Taken- 10 to 11 hours
Trek Gradient- Difficult steep climb to pass followed by a steep descent.
Day 8: Ronti Gad (13,100ft) to Sangla (8,600ft) via Sangla Kanda (11,427ft) Time Taken- 6 hours
Trek Gradient- Moderate- difficult, continuous descent till Sangla.
How to Reach
By Air :-
Take a flight to Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, Hire a cab to reach Dehradun City as the airport is 29 km away.
By Train :-
The Dehradun railway station is located in the centre of the city which is well connected to all the major cities of the country.
By Bus:-
Dehradun is easily accessible from major cities of the country as it has an excellent road connectivity with other major cities and towns of North India. There are state-run and private buses that offer a regular service.
Fitness Required for Rupin Pass Trek
At high altitude as the air gets thinner oxygen becomes less abundant.The percentage saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen determines the content of oxygen in our blood. After the human body reaches around 2,100 m (7,000 feet) above sea level, the level of oxygen in our hemoglobin begins to plummet. However, the human body has both short-term and long-term adaptations to altitude that allow it to partially compensate for the lack of oxygen.
The Rupin Pass Trek is an easy trek suitable for first time trekker with basic fitness
Trekking Experience: Ideal trek for a beginner.
Fitness Required: The Valley of Flowers Trek falls in the category of Moderate treks. The trail is fairly laid out path and has very few steep ascends or descends. Water is available through out the trail. But still if you are thinking of your first big Himalayan trekking experience its better to be prepared. Here is the training schedule to prepare for the trek.