Fitness Trekker Group – Trekking and Travel Agency in Shimla

Rupin Pass Trek

The Rupin Pass Trek, spanning 65 km between Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, is one of India’s grandest cross-over treks, rising to an altitude of 4,650 meters. This moderate-level trek offers a thrilling journey through pine and rhododendron forests, hanging villages, glacial valleys, and the stunning Rupin waterfall, with highlights like glissading down snow slopes at Ronti Gad. Perfect for trekkers ready to elevate their skills, the trek is best done in May-June or September-October, promising unmatched natural beauty and adventure at every step.

Tour Info

  • Grade: Moderate
  • Location Himachal
  • Altitude: 4632 m
  • Duration: 7 Days

Day wise Itinerary

Drive distance: 150 km | Drive Duration: 7-8 hours | Pick up point Shimla | Pickup
time: 7.00 am | Transport will be organised from Himalayan Panther Expedition. The cost
of the cab is included in package.

Trek Distance: 4 km | Trek Duration: 4 hours | Altitude gain: 7,630 ft to 8,755 ft
A lovely trek through remote, traditional villages of Himachal. The trek is a challenging one.
Expect an hour’s descent followed by an hour’s steep ascent.

Trek Distance: 7.10 km | Trek duration: 5-6 hours | Altitude gain: 8755 ft to 10,770 ft
The day's trek starts off in a magnificent fir forest, one of the best forest sections on any
trek. Further, the trail descends down into the valley, snaking on the banks of the Rupin
River. Look out for beautiful dwarf rhododendrons after Udaknal, just as you approach the
meadows of Saruwas Thatch.

Trek Distance: 3 km | Trek Duration: approx. 2 hours | Altitude gain: 10,770 ft to 11,700
ft
The shortest and perhaps the prettiest day of the trek, as you walk through small meadows,
which are flower beds in summer, and beautifully colourful in autumn. The day's trek
culminates at the iconic Dhanderas Thatch or Lower Waterfall campsite, where you camp
at the base of the roaring 1,500 ft Rupin Waterfall.

Trek Distance: 2.4 km | Trek Duration: 2-3 hours | Altitude gain: 11,700 ft to 13,275 ft
A quick and continuous ascent of the 1,500 ft Rupin Waterfall. In summer, expect to cross
the waterfall on a snow bridge. In autumn, the trail is on rocky, and sometimes slippery
terrain.

Trek Distance: 7.4 km | Trek Duration: 9-10 hours | Altitude gain and loss: 13,275 ft to
15,279 ft to 13,005 ft
The most adventurous day of your trek. You start from the Upper Waterfall Camp at around
3 am to make it to Rupin Pass by 7 or 8 am. The day's climb is hard, with steep ascents,
through snowfields of rocky beds to the pass. The climb to the pass through the Rupin Gully
is an iconic one. The descent and long walk to Rontigad is a true test of your endurance.

Trek Distance: 11.9 km | Trek Duration: 6 hours | Altitude loss: 13,005 ft to 8,660 ft
| Drop off point: Shimla Old Bus stand.
The day's trek involves a steep descent all the way to Sangla, where your trek ends. Despite
being the last day, this is one of the most picturesque days as you trek through the lush
grasslands of Sangla. The trek ends at the River Baspa, which marks the beginning of
civilization after your 7-day trek. Alternatively, you can choose to take a return cab from
Sangla Kanda. It will cost an additional Rs 3,500. This decision, you can inform your Trek
leader a day before the last day of the trek.

Trek Distance: 11.9 km | Trek Duration: 6 hours | Altitude loss: 13,005 ft to 8,660 ft
| Drop off point: Shimla Old Bus stand.
The day's trek involves a steep descent all the way to Sangla, where your trek ends. Despite
being the last day, this is one of the most picturesque days as you trek through the lush
grasslands of Sangla. The trek ends at the River Baspa, which marks the beginning of
civilization after your 7-day trek. Alternatively, you can choose to take a return cab from
Sangla Kanda. It will cost an additional Rs 3,500. This decision, you can inform your Trek
leader a day before the last day of the trek.

Drive distance: 220km | Drive Duration: 8-9 hours
After breakfast checkout from the hotel .and drop to shimla by cab.. Back home with sweet
Memories!!!..............

Let's Schedule a Trip

Please note: The distance between campsites may vary by 100 meters depending theweather conditions and the route you take. The altitude may also vary by 100 feet for similar reasons.

Inclusion

  • Food as per menu on the trek (Starting Dinner on Day 1 till Packed Lunch on Day 8)
  • Exhaustive First Aid kit including Oxygen cylinder
  • Forest Permits/Camping Charges, if any (Upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
  • Dome tents – on twin sharing basis, Sleeping bags, mats
  • Micro-spikes, Gaiters, Helmets, if required
  • Trek guide, cook, helpers, mule and porters for carrying common supplies
  • Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader with First Aid certification along with basic mountaineering course .

Exclusions

  • Portage of personal bags during the trek.
  • Cost of any kind of Travel Insurance.
  • Any Expense of personal nature.
  • Any Expense not specified in the inclusions list.