Borasu Pass Trek
Borasu Pass Trek | From Sankri to Chitkul via Har Ki Dun
A Himalayan High Experience
About The Borasu Pass Trek- Duration: 11 Days, Dehradoon to Shimla
- Highest Altitude: 5450m
- Grade: Strenuous ( know trek grades )
- Best Time: Mid May, June, Sep, Mid Oct
- Terrain: meadows, moraine, scree, glacier
- Activity Type: Trek
- Trail Type: Different Entry Exit Point
- Starts At: Sankri
- Ends At: Chitkul
- Region: India - Uttrakhand
- Country: India
- Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, Uttrakhand
- Nearest Rail Head: Dehradun, Uttrakhand
- Travel Guide: Where and How To Reach Sankri
- Mobile Network: BSNL signals in Sankri. Rare unguaranteed BSNL signals while on trek and pass top
- Internet Option: No
- Temperatures: Campsites are cold and night temperature goes below 0 on higher camps.
- Is Cloak Room Available: No
- Generic Food Menu: Indian, Neplese
Whats So Special About This Journey?
- The warm hospitality and thge culturally colourful people of the villages enroute - Sankri, Saud, Taluka, Seema, Osla and Chitkul
- The platue of Har Ki Dun also known as Shiva's Land
- Ancient and mythically important Duryodhana temple at Osla believed to bve made by the Pandavas
- The serenity of the the alpine meadows and tranquil waters of Borasu Gad and Morinda Tal
- Borasu Pass at 5450 meters and the challenges offered in crossing it.
- The wide Zupica glacier and the crossing over to take you to 2 different regions in the Himalayas
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read reviews Detailed Daywise Itinerary For Borasu Pass TrekDay 1
From Dehradoon To Sankri, Via - Purola, Mori
Drive Day
Quick Information: - Dehradoon : 445 meters / 1469 feets
- Purola: 1550 meters / 5115 feets
- Mori: 1150 meters / 3795 feets
- Sankri: 1920 meters / 6336 feets
- Approximate Time: 8 - 9 hours
- Day's Activity: Drive
- Sankri:
Coordinates: 31.07814957 , 78.18455490Fly to Sankri on Google Map
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Brief Details Of The Day: Early morning board your vehicles to take one of the very picturesque Himalayan drive following the Yamuna and the Tons river. You may stop by at Mussurie for having a quick breakfast and at Kempty falls enroute to start with the fun game right away.
After a drive of some 7 hours, you will arrive in Sankri by evening. On reaching, one of our representative will greet you and guide you to your hotel room. Once you are settled and freshened up, we meet over for evening Tea and Snacks. That's where we get introduced with the Team, issue you personal equipments for extra hygiene and safety, and share latest updates for the Har Ki Dun trek in short.
Our dinner gets ready by that time, and we get ready for a savoury dinner cooked by our expert cook hired locally.
Your trek leader and guide will share the timings for tomorrow.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Evening Snacks, Dinner
Day 2
From Sankri To Puoni Gad, Via - Taluka
Drive, Trek Day
Quick Information: - Sankri: 1920 meters / 6336 feets
- Taluka : 1800 meters / 5940 feets
- Puoni Gad: 2500 meters / 8250 feets
- Approximate Time: 7 - 8 hours
- Day's Activity: Drive, Trek
- Taluka:
Coordinates: 31.07806716 , 78.24573028Fly to Taluka on Google Map
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- Gangaad:
Coordinates: 31.10775994 , 78.31419965Fly to Gangaad on Google Map
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Brief Details Of The Day: Today after breakfast, we board our drive to Taluka. Its one of the most Exciting and thrilling roads in the Himalayas of Garhwal. It takes us about an hour to reach Taluka, where we meet our crew and mules. Our stuffs are loaded and then we start our trek to Puoni Gad. The trails is beautified by the village as we walk the gorge of Supin river. Keep an eye for unique creations by the villagers, their houses and temples.
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals
Day 3
From Puoni Gad To Kalkati Dhaar
Trek Day
Quick Information: - Puoni Gad: 2500 meters / 8250 feets
- Kalkati Dhaar : 2900 meters / 9570 feets
- Approximate Time: 5 - 6 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek
- Osla:
Coordinates: 31.11883027 , 78.34275647Fly to Osla on Google Map
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Brief Details Of The Day: Today we resume our trek for the day after having our breakfast. We head towards Osla village which is famous for the Duryodhana Temple. The trail is beautified by the sight of some popular peaks of Garhwal Himalayas - Black Peak ( known as Kala Nag locally ) and Bandarpoonch. The trail climbs gradually as we cross the villages to reach Kalkati Dhaar.
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals
Day 4
From Kalkati Dhaar To Har Ki Dun
Trek Day
Quick Information: - Kalkati Dhaar : 2900 meters / 9570 feets
- Har Ki Dun: 3600 meters / 11880 feets
- Approximate Time: 4 - 5 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek
- Har Ki Dun:
Coordinates: 31.15017739 , 78.43375759Fly to Har Ki Dun on Google Map
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Brief Details Of The Day: Our trail for today is mostly ascents as we head towards Har Ki Dun platue. During winter, the place receives good amount of snowfall. Enjoy the magnificent view of the Himalayas as you walk. On reaching campsite, ease out for the day and get set to explore the place. You may chose to go towards Jaundhar Glacier, the other side of which is Himachal Pradesh or towards Borasu Pass.
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals
Day 5
From Har Ki Dun To Rataa Tho, Via - Morinda Tal
Trek Day
Quick Information: - Har Ki Dun: 3600 meters / 11880 feets
- Morinda Tal: 3800 meters / 12540 feets
- Rataa Tho: 4000 meters / 13200 feets
- Approximate Time: 4 - 5 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek
- Ratatho:
Coordinates: 31.19262075 , 78.43324223Fly to Ratatho on Google Map
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- Morinda Tal:
Coordinates: 31.16648093 , 78.42867348Fly to Morinda Tal on Google Map
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Brief Details Of The Day: This is a planned relaxed day to ease out the pressure and give the body proper rest before venturing up into the difficult zone of high altitude and difficult terrain.
Here is a leisure walk beside the Borasu Gad. Morinda Tal is a lake formed by the blockage of river by rocks whereas Ratta Tho takes to the the beginning of the glacial moraine. We may chose to camp anywhere as water source isn't the problem here, although the lower the better and then spend the day exploring the surrounding ridges.
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals
Day 6
From Rataa Tho To Sawan Bedha
Trek Day
Quick Information: - Rataa Tho: 4000 meters / 13200 feets
- Sawan Bedha : 4540 meters / 14982 feets
- Approximate Time: 3 - 4 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek
- Saunbera:
Coordinates: 31.21546623 , 78.45387245Fly to Saunbera on Google Map
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Brief Details Of The Day: From here the trek changes its feel and starts to offer its challenges firstly in getting steeper, and the terain changes to that of a typical glacial moraine filled with boulders and scree zones. An effort of some 4 hours brings us to the camp site of Sawan Bedha
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals
Day 7
From Sawan Bedha To Lamjunga
Trek Day
Quick Information: - Sawan Bedha : 4540 meters / 14982 feets
- Lamjunga : 4870 meters / 16071 feets
- Approximate Time: 4 - 5 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek
- Lamjunga:
Coordinates: 31.22115161 , 78.46029439Fly to Lamjunga on Google Map
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Brief Details Of The Day: As a penultimate day before the Pass Crossing day, this day serves as the last chocolate bar before hitting the trail leading to the summit of the pass. A short day at altitude above 45oo meters, it makes sense to make it shorter. The terrain gives no relief though.
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals
Day 8
From Lamjunga To Bonga , Via - Borasu Pass
Trek Day
Quick Information: - Lamjunga : 4870 meters / 16071 feets
- Borasu Pass : 5450 meters / 17985 feets
- Bonga : 4480 meters / 14784 feets
- Approximate Time: 8 - 9 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek
- Borasu Pass:
Coordinates: 31.22520948 , 78.46943857Fly to Borasu Pass on Google Map
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Brief Details Of The Day: The toughest day of the trek. An effort of some 3 hours over steep terrain of snow over scree zone takes us to the summit of the pass. From here, you can see back your trail and start imagining your past days and the effort you put to reach till here.
However, things are not complete yet. There is a tactful descend to negotiate which still maintains the difficulty of the trek. A campsite exists just after descending down the pass, but it is advisable to reach the welcoming meadows of Bonga and rest out the night.
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals
Day 9
From Bonga To Rani Kanda
Trek Day
Quick Information: - Bonga : 4480 meters / 14784 feets
- Rani Kanda: 3950 meters / 13035 feets
- Approximate Time: 6 - 7 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek
Brief Details Of The Day: Having past the most difficult day of the trek this feels like a relaxing day as the trail slowly starts to show the signs of nearing generous terrains and civilization. We camp at Rani Kanda.
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals
Day 10
From Rani Kanda To Chitkul
Trek Day
Quick Information: - Rani Kanda: 3950 meters / 13035 feets
- Chitkul : 3490 meters / 11517 feets
- Approximate Time: 5 - 6 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek
- Chitkul:
Coordinates: 31.34898957 , 78.43557867Fly to Chitkul on Google Map
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Brief Details Of The Day: As we start the day's trek, the first signs of Civilization appear in front as a bridge to cross the Baspa river. An easy walk and soon we reach the enchanting town of Chitkul.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11
From Chitkul To Shimla
Drive Day
Quick Information: - Chitkul: 3490 meters / 11517 feets
- Shimla: 2205 meters / 7277 feets
- Approximate Time: 10 hours
- Day's Activity: Drive
Brief Details Of The Day: A beautiful trek has come to an end. We drive back to Shimla today
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast
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- Day 1
Drive
Arrival Day Arrive In Sankri (1920m ), Via - Purola (1550m ), Mori (1150m ). 8 - 9 Hrs.
Overnight In: Sankri (1920m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Evening Snacks, Dinner
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
- Day 2
Drive, Trek
From Sankri (1920m ) To Puoni Gad (2500m ), Via - Taluka (1800m ) . 7 - 8 Hrs.
Overnight In: Puoni Gad (2500m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 3
Trek
From Puoni Gad (2500m ) To Kalkati Dhaar (2900m ) . 5 - 6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Kalkati Dhaar (2900m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 4
Trek
From Kalkati Dhaar (2900m ) To Har Ki Dun (3600m ) . 4 - 5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Har Ki Dun (3600m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 5
Trek
From Har Ki Dun (3600m ) To Rataa Tho (4000m ), Via - Morinda Tal (3800m ) . 4 - 5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Rataa Tho (4000m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 6
Trek
From Rataa Tho (4000m ) To Sawan Bedha (4540m ) . 3 - 4 Hrs.
Overnight In: Sawan Bedha (4540m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 7
Trek
From Sawan Bedha (4540m ) To Lamjunga (4870m ) . 4 - 5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Lamjunga (4870m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 8
Trek
From Lamjunga (4870m ) To Bonga (4480m ), Via - Borasu Pass (5450m ) . 8 - 9 Hrs.
Overnight In: Bonga (4480m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 9
Trek
From Bonga (4480m ) To Rani Kanda (3950m ) . 6 - 7 Hrs.
Overnight In: Rani Kanda (3950m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 10
Trek
From Rani Kanda (3950m ) To Chitkul (3490m ) . 5 - 6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Chitkul (3490m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 11
Drive
From Chitkul (3490m ) To Shimla (2205m ) . 10 Hrs.
Overnight In: Shimla (2205m )
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
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