Barasu Pass Trek

About Barasu Pass Trek

Barasu Pass or Bara-su is a high mountain pass that is located on the border of Uttaranchal and Himachal Pradesh along the border with Tibet. It was an ancient trade route between Har ki Dun valley and Kinnaur valley. It is no longer used by the locals and is an escapade for trekkers and mountaineers.The Barasu Pass Trek is a great way to explore the cultures of the Himalayas of Garhwal and Kinnaur both.Located along the border with Tibet, the Barasu Pass trek is a virgin trail which presents some of the best views of the historical Swargarohini peak.

Barasu Pass Trek

  • Difficulty : Difficult
  • Best time to visit : May to June and again from September to October
  • Temparature : Day time: 8°C to 18°C; Night time: 5°C to -1°C
  • Hightest Altitude : 5,450 Metres
  • Pickup point : Dehradun

About Barasu Pass Trek - An exhilarating trek; explore the unexplored

Barasu Pass or Bara-su is a high mountain pass in the Himalaya Mountains of Uttarakhand in the India. The pass is located on the border of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh near the border with Tibet. It was an ancient trade route between Har Ki Doon valley and Kinnaur valley.Barasu Pass lies at an altitude of 5,450 metres and divides Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. This pass has all the adventure hidden, in ancient times it was trade route between Kinnaur and Har Ki Dun valley.Barasu Pass connects Har Ki Dun to Baspa valley..

The Barasu Pass lies on the border of Himachal Pradesh and Uttrakhand and it served as the ancient trade route and Gateway Of Cultural Exchanges between Kinnaur, Tibet and Jaunsar.The altitude of Barasu Pass, also known as Barasu Pass, is above 5450 meters and is a very high altitude pass crossing trek in the Himalayas.The terrain of this trek goes through a dense forest of tall coniferous trees, which transforms into alpine grasslands, scree zones, glacial moraines and then the crevassed glaciers on both sides. It definitely makes an engaging and strenuous trek all the way to Chitkul starting from the beautiful hamlet of Sankri.

Located in unexplored regions of western Himalayas ahead of beautiful Har-Ki-Doon valley, Barasu Pass trek starts from Uttarakhand and ends in Himachal Pqradesh at Chitkul, the last Indian village. With the trek offering many challenges, this trek is suitable for experienced Himalayan trekkers. Barasu Pass trek is a treat for adventure enthusiasts as this trek offers you some breathtaking views of pine forests, rivers, mountains, meadows and high Himalayan pass.

Barasu Pass is one of the many passes that cross into Himachal from Uttarakhand. It connects the Tons river valley with Baspa river valley. It is a high but practical traverse into the great Kinnaur Valley and takes 3 to 4 days from Har Ki Dun forest rest house to Chitkul road head in the Baspa Valley. From Har ki Dun the trail heads North along the Marinda Gad(river). Beyond that the ascent eases and the path winds up for about 5 km through a flower strewn narrow valley. With a glacier further right, we climb strenuously, for about 4 km to the pass. Then we descend the rocky slopes and down to the Baspa bed. From the camping ground here, the trek to Chitkul is very easy. This trek is one of the best ways to experience the Himalayan cultures of Garhwal and Kinnaur..

  • DAY 1: Dehradun to Sankri
    • Altitude: 1920 M.
    • Distance:13 km drive
    • Time: 5 hours
    • Our pick up point is Dehradun Railway station or ISBT, meet us there and then drive is towards Sankri. You can have your breakfast at Kempty Fall which is a famous picnic spot and is famous for a waterfall. Have your lunch in middle of your journey at Purola.

  • DAY 2: Sankri to Taluka
    • Altitude: 2700 M
    • Distance:12km (Drive from Sankri to Taluka) & 12km (Trek from Taluka to Seema)
    • Time: 1 hour (drive) & 7-8 hours trek
    • Have your breakfast and then leave for Taluka by taxi, it is 11 km away from Sankri when you reach there take a short break and start your trek towards Cheludgad, the trail takes you through dense pine forest, varieties of animals live in this region as it is rich in Flora and Fauna.

  • DAY 3: Cheludgad to Seematra
    • Altitude: 3400 M.
    • Distance: 7 km
    • Time: 4 hours trek
    • Today’s trek is 7 km long and it can be done in 4-5 hours, have your breakfast early in the morning and packed lunch will be provided. Start heading from Cheludgad towards Seematra.You can know about the traditional values of people living here by talking to the villagers, this place has got scenic views and is extremely beautiful. ..

  • DAY 4: Seematra to Har Ki Dun
    • Altitude: 3645 M
    • Distance:7 km trek
    • Time: 4 hours trek
    • Have your breakfast early at Seematra which is 7 km away from here, start your trek with packed lunch to “Har Ki Dun” valley also known as “The Valley of Gods”.On the trail to Har Ki Dun you will come across many streams from where you can fill your water bottles, ascent slowly there are number of pine trees on the way. .

  • DAY 5: Har Ki Dun to Ratta Tho
    • Altitude: 4105 M.
    • Distance:7 km trek
    • Time: 4 hours
    • The other name of Ratta Tho is Lal Patthar. You can reach there in 4 to 5 hours because the distance is 7 km.

  • DAY 6: Ratta Tho to Upper Lamjunga
    • Altitude: 4899 M
    • Distance:8 km
    • Time: 5 hours
    • Today the trek is to Upper Lamjunga and the climb is steep but the views of Barasu Pass will not leave your sight. Continue trekking on the muddy trail and follow the right bank of river.Go through meadows and ahead you have to cross a stream. .

  • DAY 7: Upper Lamjunga to Barasu Pass
    • Altitude: 5450 M
    • Distance:11 km
    • Time: 7 hours
    • Leave Upper Lamjunga and head towards Barasu Pass, the trek is hard and long. Pass through the big rocks on the way, use your equipment to move forward. Ice axe is very important to cut the snow and move further..

  • DAY 8: Bonga to Chitkul via Rani Kanda and Drive to Shimla and drive to Dehradun
    • Altitude: 3450 M
    • Distance:13 km
    • Time: 6 hours
    • Start through the trail which has many loose rocks and is muddy. Follow the stream and after crossing it you will trek through a rocky terrain. ..

Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri (6,400ft)

Our pick up point is Dehradun Railway station or ISBT, meet us there and then drive is towards Sankri. You can have your breakfast at Kempty Fall which is a famous picnic spot and is famous for a waterfall. Have your lunch in middle of your journey at Purola.It’s a picturesque drive to Sankri, you will get fetching views through your window, and the drive will be through Dehradun, Mussoorie, Nainbagh, Damta, Newman, Purola, Mori, Netwar these are beautiful places in the Himalayas. Sankri lies in Govind Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttarkashi district, it is a village with a mini market famous for wooden huts which serve delectable food. You will see apple orchards here and greenery all around.Reach Sankri have a glace of snow covered mountains, this place is pollution free, enjoy the invigorating climate. We own a hotel there named “Swargarohini”, relax for the night here

DAY 2: Sankri to Taluka (11 km) trek to Cheludgad (2700 m) (13 km) (4/5 hours)

Have your breakfast and then leave for Taluka by taxi, it is 11 km away from Sankri when you reach there take a short break and start your trek towards Cheludgad, the trail takes you through dense pine forest, varieties of animals live in this region as it is rich in Flora and Fauna. The trail is rough and is not in a very good condition..

If you lack time to reach Cheludgad camp then 2 km ahead Taluka there is a campsite near a stream which is water source for that campsite. Setup your tents, enjoy dinner and stay in tents..

DAY 3: Cheludgad to Seematra (3400 m) (7 km) (4/5 hours)

Today’s trek is 7 km long and it can be done in 4-5 hours, have your breakfast early in the morning and packed lunch will be provided. Start heading from Cheludgad towards Seematra.

This place is related to mythology and you can know about many stories of Pandavas and Kauravas. Villagers here grow potato, Rajma and Red rice is very famous her. They have sheeps and the villagers use their wool to weave coats, folk dresses and jackets.Here is a very famous village named OSLA there is a temple of “Someshwar Mahadev” trek towards this village, the walk is easy along the side of river. Reach your campsite with beauty all around, enjoy food and stay at tents..

DAY 4: Seematra to Har Ki Dun (3645 m) (7 km) (4/5 hours)

Have your breakfast early at Seematra which is 7 km away from here, start your trek with packed lunch to “Har Ki Dun” valley also known as “The Valley of Gods”.On the trail to Har Ki Dun you will come across many streams from where you can fill your water bottles, ascent slowly there are number of pine trees on the way. From there the snow-capped mountains glimmer from a distance and attracts the eye of visitor, the views there are fetching and captivating.This valley looks divine with exotic views and inherent beauty, from there you can have amazing views of mountains standing tall. Swargarohini from here looks the most beautiful. The environment of this place is soothing and peaceful, it is believed that Pandavas ascent to heaven was through this idyllic valley.

DAY 5: Har Ki Dun to Ratta Tho (4105 m) (7 km) (4/5 hours)

The other name of Ratta Tho is Lal Patthar. You can reach there in 4 to 5 hours because the distance is 7 km. On the right of the trail Har Ki Dun Ganga flows.The valley is an ascending one, the path is muddy after crossing this section you can see a wide meadow present on other side of the river. Now trek on the trail and Maninda Lake will be visible, after a short hike a green meadow will welcome you.Reach Ratta Tho it lies just before Borasu glacier. It is a wide field with many flowers blooming, this campsite is windy because of its high altitude. So wear proper clothes to keep yourself warm. Setup your camps here and comfortably stay in tents.

DAY 6: Ratta Tho to Upper Lamjunga (4899 m) (8 km) (5 hours)

Today the trek is to Upper Lamjunga and the climb is steep but the views of Barasu Pass will not leave your sight. Continue trekking on the muddy trail and follow the right bank of river. Go through meadows and ahead you have to cross a stream. After crossing the section of meadows trek through the rocky area. The path is a mixture of rocky and grassy with many streams on the way. Cross a ridge it may take 40 to 45 minutes to reach the flat part of land.Start the steep climb and reach a campsite which is used by the shepherds, it offers magical views of Barasu Pass and the peak both. Ascent towards Upper Lamjunga camp which you will reach after crossing the ridge.Mountains surround this campsite and Borasu glacier and Barasu Pass both are visible from here. You can find snow here in the month of June also. Pitch your tents and settle for the day.

DAY 7: Upper Lamjunga to Barasu Pass (5450 m) and Bonga Camp (4470 m) (11 km) (6/7 hours)

Leave Upper Lamjunga and head towards Barasu Pass, the trek is hard and long. Pass through the big rocks on the way, use your equipment to move forward. Ice axe is very important to cut the snow and move further.Start climbing the sheer ridges, crossing them would not be easy because of the big rocks. After three hours of hike you can reach Barasu Pass. From there you can see the all-white mountain peaks, snow fields and glaciers.The views of Bandarpoonch, Black peak, Har Ki Dun and Swargarohini are rewarding. Start the descent, you may need ropes for it or slide down until you reach the levelled part. On the way see frozen waterfalls and start ascending to Bonga campsite from there you can see Bonga peak.After crossing a stream reach a blooming meadow, this campsite looks perfect because of the wide green meadows and clear streams around. The mountains look amusing covered in snow. Pitch your tents and settle for the day.

DAY 8: Bonga to Chitkul via Rani Kanda and Drive to Shimla (3450 m) (13 km) (6/7 hours)

Start through the trail which has many loose rocks and is muddy. Follow the stream and after crossing it you will trek through a rocky terrain. There are many streams on the way.The trail becomes levelled and temporary settlement of shepherds can be seen there. Go through a meadow a stream flows through it, now the forest section starts at the end of it Rani Kanda comes into sight.After some descents you can reach Rani Kanda. After a short break, leave for Chitkul village. The trail is well maintained, cross bridges to move ahead. It has beautiful houses of wood and green fields which are used for cultivation. Vehicles will be arranged from Chitkul to Shimla.

Includes

  • Accommodation (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
  • Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required)
  • Welcome refreshment
  • Three times meals (Veg+egg): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with Snacks
  • All necessary permits and entry fees
  • First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
  • Mountaineering qualified & professional guide and Support staff.
  • Transport from Dehradun to Sankri and retorn (According to itinerary)
  • Porter or mule charges for carrying camping equipment and rations
  • Morning Tea
  • Evening Tea with snacks
  • Guide Charges
  • Hot drinking water
  • Outside Explorers approved trek completion certificate
  • Dry fruits, chocolates, biscuits, toffees provided during the trek

Excludes

  • Porter/mule for personal bags
  • Any meals or services not mentioned in inclusions
  • Any charges for video cameras or still cameras
  • Charges for soft drinks or any other beverage
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry or telephone calls
  • Any costs arising from unforeseen circumstances like landslides, bad weather or road blocks, etc
  • Any kind of personal expenses.
  • Food during the transit.
  • Insurance.
  • Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
  • Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.

Note : Normally Outside Explorer expect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.

Charges of offloading backpack:-

  • INR 1400/- if you make an online payment, 6 days in advance
  • INR 1500/- if you inform us after reaching Sankri
  • The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.

Thing's to carry

You need to get :-

  • Shirts/T-shirts – 2/3
  • Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
  • Trekking pants – 2
  • One full-sleeved sweater
  • Good quality windproof jacket – (optional)
  • Woolen socks – 1 pair, for the night only
  • Regular socks for trekking – 2 or 3 pairs
  • Scarf/muffler (optional)
  • Raincoat / Poncho
  • Small lightweight towel
  • Water bottle-2
  • Cap/hat to keep the strong sun away from your face
  • Sun glasses
  • Walking stick/trekking pole
  • Sunscreen lotion
  • Lip balm
  • Torch/flashlight (with extra batteries)
  • Day pack for essentials
  • Rain cover for your bags
  • Plastic/waterproof bags for belongs in case of rain
  • Camera if you like (with fully charged batteries)

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