Rupin Pass Trek 7D/6N - Bawta to Sangla
INR 17,500 per person plus 5% GST for two village dormitory nights and four twin-tent nights. Shimla transfers extra; included meals end at Day 7 breakfast.
Trek The Himalayas
Seven activity days with an included final Leh night
Know before you go
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive at Bawta
Dormitory homestay/tea house at BawtaWith booked transport, meet at Shimla Old Bus Stand for the 06:00 departure. Travel approximately 195 km in 8-9 hours to Bawta and settle into the tea house or dormitory homestay. A cloakroom is available in Shimla for extra luggage.
Bawta to Jakha
Dormitory homestay/tea house at JakhaTrek approximately 5 km over four hours to Jakha. The route climbs through the village and forest landscape towards the upper Rupin Valley. Stay in the second village tea house, with dormitory-style allocation rather than private rooms.
Jakha to Saruwas Thatch
Twin-sharing tent at Saruwas ThatchContinue approximately 8 km over 5-6 hours towards Saruwas Thatch, gaining altitude through the valley. Settle into the first trail campsite. Follow the leader at river and snow sections as seasonal conditions may alter the approach.
Saruwas Thatch to Dandreyash Thatch
Twin-sharing tent at Dandreyash ThatchFollow the shorter 3 km stage to Dandreyash Thatch, the source's name for the Dhanderas waterfall basin. The operator estimates 2-3 hours. Rest at camp and follow any leader-directed acclimatization plan.
Dandreyash Thatch to Upper Waterfall
Twin-sharing tent at Upper WaterfallClimb approximately 2 km in 3-4 hours to the upper waterfall camp. The short distance includes steep terrain and substantial height gain. Prepare equipment and rest before the following day's long pass crossing.
Cross Rupin Pass to Ronti Gad
Twin-sharing tent at Ronti GadUndertake the approximately 12 km, 10-11-hour crossing from Upper Waterfall via Rupin Pass to Ronti Gad. The source gives 15,350 ft for the pass. Descend to the designated camp only when conditions allow; the leader may alter or halt the crossing.
Ronti Gad to Sangla and Optional Shimla Transfer
No overnight accommodation includedDescend approximately 11 km in 5-6 hours to Sangla. If booked, continue approximately 215 km to Shimla, listed at 9-10 hours. The pickup/drop panel estimates a 23:00-01:00 return depending on roads and weather. Breakfast is the final included meal; allow a buffer before onward travel.
What's included vs excluded
Inclusions
- Two dormitory homestay nights with ground mattresses and four twin-sharing camp nights.
- Vegetarian meals and eggs from Day 1 dinner to Day 7 breakfast.
- Trek leader, base manager, local guides, chef and support staff.
- Sleeping/camping equipment, dining/toilet tents and condition-dependent technical gear.
- Group first aid, oxygen, stretcher, monitoring equipment and common-luggage support.
- Standard Indian-national permit/entry charges, subject to authorization; Shimla cloakroom and completion certificate.
Exclusions
- 5% GST and Shimla-Bawta/Sangla-Shimla transportation, explicitly excluded from the base fare.
- Insurance for non-Indian nationals, NRI and OCI participants; coverage for other participants must be confirmed.
- Personal backpack porter/mule service, transit meals, personal expenses and gear not in the inclusion list.
- Evacuation, hospitalization, additional delay/route-change costs and on-request specialist emergency equipment.
Transportation & Logistics
Accommodation & Meals
Tent & Stay Setup
2 dormitory homestay nights and 4 camp nights
Meal Plan
Vegetarian and eggs; Day 1 dinner to Day 7 breakfast
Safety & Cancellation Policy
Medical & High-Altitude Safety
Confirm guide qualifications, activity-specific equipment, emergency arrangements, and insurance requirements directly with the operator before booking.
Cancellation Terms
Published operator terms require cancellation by registered email. Prior to 25 days: 5% trek-fee deduction; 24-15 days: 30%; 14-10 days: 50%; less than nine days: no cash refund. Clarify exact day-25 and day-9 boundaries. Voucher/transfer alternatives vary by window, and only the cash-paid component can qualify for cash refund. External cancellation before pickup may offer an alternate date/trip or one-year credit; after arrival at pickup, terms exclude cash/voucher compensation, with any repeat-trek benefit discretionary. Confirm current Rupin batch terms and add-on rules before paying.
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