Bali Pass Trek

Description

Duration: – 11 Days and 10 Nights
Difficulty level: – Easy to Moderate
Age: – 15 years +

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Batch:-

19^th to 29^th May

08^th to 18^th June

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Day 01: Delhi to Dehradun

• Reporting at New Delhi Railway Station at 13.30 pm and proceed to Dehradun by Jan Shatabdi Train (Train no: 12055)
• Reach Dehradun by 21.30 pm and check in at hotel.
• Overnight stay at Hotel Siddharth Residency near Dehradun Railway Station.

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Day 02:Dehradun to Sankri

• Drive: 190 KM in 8 to 9 hours
• Our journey begins from Dehradun, driving alongside the Tons River, and passing villages in Uttarakhand like Damta, Purola, Mori, and Netwar, we will reach the base camp Sankri.
• Letting us take in the sight of the sun gloriously setting over the surrounding Greater Himalayan peaks without any distractions.
• We will be accommodated in hotels or homestays here.

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Day 03:Sankri to Seema via Taluka

• Drive Distance – 1 Hour
• Trek Distance – 14 km in 5 to 6 hours
• After a hearty breakfast, we will be transported to Taluka by car. The motor able road in Govind Pashu National Park ends here.
• The trek commences on a stony path alongside the gushing river Supin. We also see plantations of the red-colored Himalayan crop amaranth, locally known as cholai. Under the shade of walnut, pine, deodar and maple trees, the walk is as pleasant as the villagers greeting us on the way.
• A few hours and crossing over a few streams later, we see the village of Gangad across the river on the left. We continue our hike and after about an hour, the quaint village of Osla unfolds itself. Osla is a household name among trekkers. Home to about 200 families, it gives us a peek into Garwahli culture. Seema is a tiny settlement opposite to Osla on the other side of the river.
• Overnight Stay in Tents.

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Day 04: Seema to Roiltia or Waterfall camp

• 13 km trek in 6 hours.
• Leaving the last of human settlements behind, we continue along the true left of the valley along the river Supin.
• An ascend through deodar trees leads us to a beautiful meadow – Devsu Thatch. This 1 km expanse of green land is set against the looming Swargarohini ranges. We can also see Kalanag (Black Peak) (6387m) straight ahead. On our left, we can see Har Ki Dun Valley. At its bottom lies the confluence of Har Ki Dun and Ruinsara rivers. After descending from the meadow, we enter the Ruinsara valley.
• At the end of today’s trek, we camp beside the stream close to the waterfall locally known as Roiltigad or Roiltia.

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks & Dinner)

Day 05:Waterfall to Ruinsara lake

• Trek Distance – 4 km trek in 2 hours.
• Today’s journey is going to take in under 2 hours even at a slow pace. And within this hike itself we notice a stark change in vegetation. Pine and fir trees give way to birch and rhododendron trees. The thick forest we trudge through is frequented by the endangered Himalayan brown bear. If we are very lucky, we might spot this rare and elusive creature.
• We then reach one of the highlights of the trek — Ruinsara Tal, an alpine tarn, surrounded by lush Rhododendron trees, with their distinct pink bloom in the summers. We will be left enchanted by this sacred lake in the Uttarakhand Himalayas. It is one of the trio of lakes in the Garhwal region, the other two lakes being Marinda and Maldaru.
• We will be camping overnight near the lake.

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Day 06:Ruinsara lake – rest and explore or Trek to Thanga

• Trek Distance – 3 KM in 1.5 hours.
• Lying at an elevation of about 3500 m, Ruinsara lake is a good place to acclimatize ourselves before reaching Bali Pass base camp the next day.
• Ruinsara Tal’s reputation precedes itself for its beauty. The small and pristine lake lies within a vast meadow, alpine vegetation and surrounding rhododendron bushes. There is innumerable variety of alpine flowers growing around the lake. The river Supin is situated 100 meters below the lake, next to a ridge.
• It is the perfect place to play games with our trek mates, read a good book or just sit quietly to soak in nature’s tranquillity. We can also spend the day exploring nearby places. One can trek towards the Banderpunch glacier or Kyarkoti which is the base camp for Kalanag and Dumdar Kandi pass.
• We return to the camp in the evening.

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Day 07: Ruinsara lake/Thanga to Bali Pass Basecamp

• Trek Distance – 8 km in 6 to 7 hours.
• We start the day early so as to reach our destination before afternoon. We descend down to the shallow river bed, cross over to the opposite bank and walk uphill to another beautiful meadow – Thanga. This meadow also offers awe-inspiring views of the seemingly omnipresent Swargarohini ranges. Kyarkoti valley lies towards the left.
• We soon reach Odari. The word ‘Odari’ means a naturally made cave rock. This place has a mythological story associated with it. It is believed that Bali, Hanuman’s brother, had stayed here for one night. Here too we might find evidence of the rare Himalayan brown bear. We camp below Bali Pass along a glacial moraine.
• This is the one of the best locations for a camp, with the valley below and the Pass behind us. The temperatures at night tend to go to sub-zero degrees. Camping at this altitude is a unique experience which very few treks offer.

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Day 08: Bali Pass Basecamp to Lower Dhamni via Bali pass

• Trek Distance – 12 km in 8 to 9 hours
• This day of crossing Bali Pass too begins very early. We strive to reach the summit by 8am. The trail heads down south, over a ridge. It is a fairly short but steep climb up to the Pass. A lot of glacial scree will be encountered here. Time taken to reach the top ranges from 45 minutes to one and a half hours.
• Once we reach the top, we behold the Yamunotri valley for the first time. The view is breath- taking. We see hints of the Saptrishi Kund, which is the origin of river Yamuna. We also get to witness the Banderpunch peaks from the top of the Pass. The summits of Dayara Bugyal, Barua Top and Dokrani Bamak are visible too. We then descend carefully via a connecting ridge and reach the camping grounds of upper Dhamni.

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Day 09: Lower Dhamni to Yamunotri to Janki Chatti

• Trek Distance – 12 KM in 6 hours
• We descend further to a forested trail. This path leads us to the famous shrine of Yamunotri with the glorious Bandarpunch in its background. One of the temples in the Char Dham circuit, it is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna.
• After paying obeisance to her black marble idol, we make our way down the conventional pilgrim road to Janki Chatti. We stay overnight in one of the guesthouses here. We will get electricity but no phone network.

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Day 10: Janki Chatti to Dehradun

• 180 km drive in 7 to 8 hours
• This is the final day of the trip and we drive back to Dehradun. We can make the most of this jourey by visiting other well-known places that fall on this route such as Kempty waterfalls, Nainbagh and Mussourie.
• With equally beautiful memories of an offbeat trek and touristy sight-seeing, we have a cherishable experience.

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Day 11: Time to Say Good Bye and cherish unforgettable memories of trek. 

• Departure for Delhi by 5.00 am by Jan Shatabdi Train (Train no: 12056) and reach New Delhi Railway station by approx. 11.30 am.
• You can book your onward journey any time after 15.00 pm on this day.

There is an option to book flight directly from Jolly Grant Airport located near Dehradun and fly back home.

 

Package Cost:- Rs28000/- per person + 5 % GST

 

Costs include:

• Transportation from Delhi to Delhi
• Stay is included from Day 1 to Day 10 (Dehradun to Dehradun). You will be staying in a hotel/guest house at the base camp. The rest of the days will be camping when on the trek.
• Vegetarian meals along the trek route from the Base Camp to Base Camp. (Day 2 Dinner to Day 10 Breakfast)
• Sleeping bag, mattress, tents, kitchen tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required).
• Professional outdoor experts, guide, cook and support staff.
• All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included.
• First aid medical kit.

Costs do not include:

• Personal luggage with mass not exceeding 12 kg per bag per person can be carried by porters/mules @ Rs 300 per day per bag.
• Meals during transit from Pune to Base Camp and back.
• Medical expenses (apart from first aid).

 

 

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