Rupin Pass is a high altitude pass across the Himalaya mountain range in state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It lies on a traditional shepherd and hiking route which starts from Dhaula in Uttarakhand and ends in Sangla in Himachal Pradesh.

The path itself is located across mostly uninhabited areas in the Himalayan ranges at an elevation of 15,250 ft (4,650M) above sea level.

Rupin Pass trek consists of trails dug out of rock faces and wooden bridges, cut through deep dark folds in the mountain, glaciers and icy slopes, and over snow fields. Along the way there are white Rhododendrons and expanse of green meadows.

There are different trails that access the Rupin Pass. One of them starts at the sleepy village of Gosangu which is the last road head of Himachal Pradesh. Generally, trekkers and adventurers travel to Gosangu by road from Shimla via Rohru. The alternate route to Rupin Pass starts from Naitwar, which is accessible from Dehradhun via Dhaula. From either of the two road heads, the first camp is Jhaka, the hanging village and the last stop for replenishing stocks and a look at the civilization. Traveling the Rupin Pass is a moderate - difficult level of climbing. The trails follow the Rupin river all the way to the top (Upper waterfall camp).

Overview

Region: Himachal Pradesh
Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
Duration: 7 Days Max
Altitude: 15263 ft.
Trekking Km: 39 Kms.
Trail Type: A cross over trail through passes. The trek starts at Jiskun and ends at Sangla
Rail head: Kalka is the nearest rail head to the base camp
Air Port: Chandigarh
Base Camp: Jakha (10 hrs drive from Shimla)

Services from: Shimla to Shimla

Itinerary
Day 1: Shimla to Jiskoon

Altitude 7,700 ft.139 km drive by NH 10 - approx. 8-9 hours
Pickup from Shimla old bus stand
Last ATM- Rohru

Day 2: Jiskoon to Jakha
Altitude 8793 ft. Trek, 3-4hours
Mobile network available only BSNL Selwan Khad is the last water point
Moderate ascent till Jiskoon then descent till wooden bridge through forest and then zig-zag ascent till Jakha
Highest and the last village of Rupin pass trek .Visit the village temple in the evening.

Day 3: Jakha to Dandreyash Thatch
Altitude 11,680 ft. 11 km trek, 8 hrs
Easy but long walk Most of the walk is along with the river
Can refill water bottles from the river .Enjoy the snow bridges and wild flowers
Trail surrounded by Silver birches (Bhoj trees), Rhododendrons (white, pink,purple)

Day 4: Rest / Acclimatization / Buffer Day
Will be used as a rest, acclimatization or buffer day
This day can be used at any camp, depends on trekker’s fitness and weather

Day 5: Dandreyash Thatch to Upper Waterfall
Altitude 13,120 ft 3.5 km trek, 3.5 hrs
Can refill water from small streams. Most scenic day of the trek.
Moderate level of ascent, continuously tricky climbing trail around the snow
patches. Avoid getting on the snow patch directly
Meet the technical team they will give you important tips for the summit day.

Day 6: Upper Waterfall to Ronti Gad, cross Rupin Pass
Altitude 13,420 ft. 9 km Trek, 10 hrs
Difficult Level of ascent. Longest and most exciting day of the trek.
Steep ascent till the pass and then steep descend. 200 mts of very steep ascent known as Rupin Valley, just before the pass, give pass to porters and guides, let them go ahead
Leave camp site by 4:30 am. Carry enough hot water from the camp site, Water sources are limited
Reached Ronti gad late in the evening.

Day 7: Ronti gad to Sangla & Drive to Shimla
Altitude: 8,700 ft Trek: 8 km, 4-5 hrs 9-10hrs drive to Shimla
Moderate level of descent, continuously descent till Sangla.Many water taps on the way Reach Sangla 1-2 pm. Cab leaves from Sangla at 3 pm and reached Shimla by 1 am (please make your hotel booking at Shimla according.

Including
1. Accommodation, homestay guest house & camp.
2. Vegetarian meals will be provided. All meals while trekking will be veg.
3. Experienced guide, porter (for carrying common supplies) & kitchen staff.
4. Equipment’s including tents, sleeping’s bags, mattress & safety equipment’s.
5. Forest Permit/Camping charges including in package.
6. Micro-spikes, Gaiters, Helmets, if required.
7. Exhaustive First Aid kit including Oxygen cylinder.
8.Porter or Mules carry group equipment.

Excluding
1. Meals during Transportation.
2. Any Kind of Insurance
3. Any expense of personal nature
4. Any expense not specified in the inclusion list
5. Personal Medical kit
6. Transportation

Price :

Individual Bookings : 15200 INR.
Group Booking of 4 : 14500 INR.

Things to get for the Rupin Pass Trek

• Trekking Shoes.
• Backpack.
• Clothes
• T-shirt.
• Insulation layers.
• Outer layer.
• Two trek pants.
• Sunglasses.
• Sun cap.
• Synthetic hand gloves.
• Woollen cap or Balaclava.
• Socks (3 pairs).
• Headlamp.
• Trekking pole (a pair).
• Rainwear.
• Rain cover for your backpack.

Other mandatory requirement
• A toilet kit.
• Cutlery.
• 1 litre bottle.
• Plastic covers.