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Rupin Pass Trek
TrekModerate-DifficultMax 4,650m (Rupin Pass)

Rupin Pass Trek

Waterfalls, snow bridges, hanging villages, and a pass that drops you into Sangla Valley.

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand · 8 days · Groups of 612

Highlights

  • Lower, Upper, and Top Waterfall campsite — three stages of the iconic Rupin waterfall
  • Snow bridges over the Rupin River in June
  • Dhaula hanging village — a village literally clinging to a cliff
  • Pass descent into Sangla Valley — from Uttarakhand to Himachal
  • One of Top 25 treks in the world — Nat Geo listed

Day-by-day Itinerary

1

Drive: Dehradun → Dhaula

Long drive via Nohradhar to Dhaula trailhead. Rest.

Altitude: 1,800mStay: Guesthouse
2

Dhaula → Sewa

Forest trail along Rupin River. First river crossings.

Altitude: 2,380mDistance: 7 kmStay: Tents
3

Sewa → Lower Waterfall Camp

Rupin Waterfall appears. Camp at its base — thunderous, cold, beautiful.

Altitude: 2,900mDistance: 9 kmStay: Tents
4

Lower → Upper Waterfall Camp

Climb past the waterfall on steep fixed ropes. Upper camp with snow bridges.

Altitude: 3,640mDistance: 5 kmStay: Tents
5

Upper Waterfall → Top Waterfall Camp

Snow travel begins. Top of the waterfall bowl. Views open up dramatically.

Altitude: 4,100mDistance: 5 kmStay: Tents
6

Summit: Rupin Pass → Ronkha

Pass crossing at 4,650m. Steep snow descent into Himachal. Camp at Ronkha.

Altitude: 3,980mDistance: 8 kmStay: Tents
7

Ronkha → Sangla

Trek exits into Sangla Valley civilization. Hot food, warm rooms.

Altitude: 2,680mDistance: 12 kmStay: Guesthouse
8

Drive: Sangla → Dehradun

Long drive back over Kinnaur. Trek ends.

Altitude: 640mStay: — departure

What's included

  • All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 8 breakfast
  • Camping gear
  • Experienced high-altitude guide
  • Permits
  • Transport: Dehradun to Sangla and back

Not included

  • Personal travel to/from Dehradun
  • Personal gear
  • Travel insurance

FAQs

Is this suitable for beginners?

No — Rupin is challenging. You need prior trekking experience (minimum 5-day trek), strong fitness, and comfort with snow travel and some exposure.

Logistics

Meeting point

Dehradun Railway Station, Uttarakhand

Trip ends

Dehradun Railway Station, Uttarakhand

Minimum age

18 years

Fitness required

High — prior trekking experience strongly required

Starting from

₹21,000

per person, all inclusive

Next batch: June 2026

Duration8 days
Group size612 people
Advance to book₹5,000
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