Bali Pass Trek
A high-altitude pass connecting Uttarkashi to Yamunotri. Remote, long, and almost unknown.
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand · 9 days · Groups of 6–10
Highlights
- →Bali Pass at 4,900m — connects two river valleys across a major ridge
- →Ruinsara Tal — pristine glacial lake on approach
- →Views of Swargarohini (6,252m) from the pass
- →Osla and Gangad villages — living Mahabharata-era settlements
- →Yamunotri sacred region exit — rare trekking circuit
- →No commercial operators run this — completely raw
Day-by-day Itinerary
Drive: Dehradun → Sankri
Base camp village. Gear check.
Sankri → Taluka → Osla
Trek to Osla via Supin gorge.
Osla → Har Ki Dun meadow
Valley meadow. Swarga Rohini views.
Har Ki Dun → Ruinsara Tal
Turquoise glacial lake above the valley. Camp.
Ruinsara → Bali Pass base camp
Rocky moraine. High camp.
Summit: Bali Pass → Yamunotri side
Snow crossing. Pass. Descent into unknown valley.
Descent toward Yamunotri
New valley, new world.
Trek out to Janki Chatti
Exit at Yamunotri base village.
Drive: Janki Chatti → Dehradun
Trek ends.
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 9 breakfast
- ✓Camping gear
- ✓High-altitude guide with Bali Pass experience
- ✓Permits
- ✓Transport: Dehradun to trailhead and back
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Dehradun
- ✗Personal gear
- ✗Travel insurance (mandatory)
FAQs
Is this a one-way or circuit trek?
One-way — you start at Sankri and exit at Janki Chatti near Yamunotri. We arrange transport at both ends.
Logistics
Meeting point
Dehradun Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Trip ends
Dehradun Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Minimum age
18 years
Fitness required
High — experienced trekkers, prior high-altitude exposure required
Starting from
₹26,000
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: June 2026
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