Sinla Pass Trek

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Duration
11 Days, 10 Nights
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Altitude:
5323m
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Grade:
Challenging
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Best Time:
May, Jun, Sep, Oct
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Temperatures:
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Starts From:
Dharchula
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Airport:
Pantnagar, Uttrakhand, Pithoragarh Raini Saini
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Railway:
Kathgodam, Uttrakhand

Key Geographical Highlights

17 Popular Peaks:

Brammah Parvat ( 6321m ), Chaudhara ( 6510m ), Nagalaphu ( 6410m ), Nanda Devi ( 7816m ), Om Parvat ( 6191m ), P. 6120 ( 6120m ), P. 6172 ( 6172m ), Panch Chuli I ( 6904m ), Panch Chuli II ( 6355m ), Panch Chuli III ( 6312m ), Panch Chuli IV ( 6334m ), Panch Chuli V ( 6437m ), Rajrambha ( 6539m ), Sangthang ( 6430m ), Suj Tilla West ( 6333m ), Bamchu ( 6266m ), Suli Top ( 6268m )

1 High Passes:

Sin La ( 5324m )

1 Lakes:

Parvati Sarovar ( 4497m )

6 Glaciers:

Nagalphu Glacier, Sona Glacier, Meola Glacier, Nipa Glacier, Baling Glacier, Nagling Glacier

3 Rivers:

Darma Ganga, Kuthi Yankti, Mahakali River

16 Villages:

New Sobla, Dhar, Bongling, Sela, Nagling, Baling, Saun, Tidang, Bidang, Duttu, Sosa, Sirkha, Gala, Budhi, Gunji, Kutti

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Daywise Itinerary For Sinla Pass - Adi Kailash Trek

(click to read detailed route briefing, elevation graph, altitude time info and photos from the day)

▼ Day 1Arrival DayDharchula 950m
Arrive In Dharchula
Overnight In: Dharchula (950m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Cost Of Transport Included: YES
Where and How To Reach Dharchula
Start early morning for a long but scenic drive to Dharchula
Day 1
560 - Kathgodam
Day 1
950 - Dharchula
260Km, 9hrs.
▼ Day 2Trekking DayBudhi 2750m
From Dharchula (950m ) To Budhi (2750m ), Via - Malpa (2500m ) - 4 Hrs. 60 Kms
Overnight In: Budhi (2750m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
After getting permit, drive to Budhi to stay for the night
Day 2
950 - Dharchula
Day 2
2500 - Malpa
Day 2
2750 - Budhi
60Km, 4hrs.
▼ Day 3Trekking DayGunji 3222m
From Budhi (2750m ) To Gunji (3222m ), Via - Chiyalkekh (3100m ) - 2 Hrs. 25 Kms
Overnight In: Gunji (3222m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Offroad drive parallel to the gushing kai river
Day 3
2750 - Budhi
Day 3
3100 - Chiyalkekh
Day 3
3225 - Gunji
25Km, 2hrs.
▼ Day 4Trekking DayKuti 3857m
From Gunji (3222m ) To Kuti (3857m ) - 5 Hrs. 20 Kms
Overnight In: Kuti (3857m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Trek to Kuti
Day 4
3225 - Gunji
Day 4
3860 - Kuti
20Km, 5hrs.
▼ Day 5Trekking DayJolingkong 4443m
From Kuti (3857m ) To Jolingkong (4443m ) - 5 Hrs. 13 Kms
Overnight In: Jolingkong (4443m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Trek to Jolingkong
Day 5
3860 - Kuti
Day 5
4445 - Jolingkong
13Km, 5hrs.
▼ Day 6Trekking DayJolingkong 4443m
From Jolingkong (4443m ) To Jolingkong (4443m ) . Excursion to Adi Kailash, Parvati Kund, Gauri Kund (4550m ). Excursion to Adi Kailash, Parvati Kund, Gauri Kund - 6 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Jolingkong (4443m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Trek to Parvati Kund, Adikailash Temple, Trek to Gaurikund
Day 6
4445 - Jolingkong
Day 6
4445 - Jolingkong
Day 6
4550 - Adi Kailash, Parvati Kund, Gau
Day 6
4445 - Jolingkong
12Km, 6hrs.
▼ Day 7Pass Crossing DayBidang 3950m
Cross Sinla And Reach Bidang - 6 Hrs. 13 Kms
Overnight In: Bidang (3950m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Cross Sinla to enter Darma Valley
Day 7
4445 - Jolingkong
Day 7
5350 - Sinla
Day 7
3950 - Bidang
13Km, 6hrs.
▼ Day 8Trekking DayDugtu 3250m
From Bidang (3950m ) To Dugtu (3250m ), Via - Tidang (3500m ) - 5 Hrs. 17 Kms
Overnight In: Dugtu (3250m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Trek to Dugtu
Day 8
3950 - Bidang
Day 8
3500 - Tidang
Day 8
3250 - Dugtu
17Km, 5hrs.
▼ Day 9Exploration Day - TrekDugtu 3250m
Excursion to Panchachuli Base Camp & Nearby.. Return To Dugtu - 5 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Dugtu (3250m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Excursion trek to Panchachuli base camp
Day 9
3250 - Dugtu
Day 9
3250 - Dugtu
Day 9
3800 - Panchachuli Base Camp
Day 9
3250 - Dugtu
10Km, 5hrs.
▼ Day 10Trekking DayDharchula 950m
From Dugtu (3250m ) To Dharchula (950m ) - 4 Hrs. 80 Kms
Overnight In: Dharchula (950m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Drive to Dharchula
Day 10
3250 - Dugtu
Day 10
950 - Dharchula
80Km, 4hrs.
▼ Day 11Departure DayKathgodam 560m
From Dharchula (950m ) To Kathgodam (560m ) - 8 Hrs. 260 Kms
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Morning tea, Breakfast
Cost Of Transport Included: YES
Drive back to Kathgodam
Day 11
950 - Dharchula
Day 11
560 - Kathgodam
260Km, 8hrs.

Sinla Pass - Adi Kailash Trek introduction

Sinla Pass - Adi Kailash Trek - An Elaborate Description

The Sin La pass connects the Darma Valley to the Kuthi Yangti valley which forms the Adi Kailash trek. A tough walk through the glacial moraines and scree zones for a prolonged period of some 8 hours joins the 2 valleys and makes for one of the most high earned treks in the Himalayas.

Adi Kailash Trek - Kuthi Yangti Valley

Also known as the Chota Kailash Trek, this trek is not just a spiritual pilgrimage. Part of this trek follows the Kailash Mansovar trek route before diverging at Gunji to head towards Jolingkong and Parvati Sarover.

Starting from Dharchula with a winding drive to Sosa, this trek passes through some of the remote villages of Kutthi Yangti Valley on the Indo - Sino - Nepal border. After passing by the villages of Gala, Budhi, Gunji, Kutti you take yourself to Jolingkong alomst at the base of Om Parvat. A small hike through the glacial moraine takes you to the beautiful lake of Parvati Sarover almost at the base of Om Parvat.

Om Parvat is of great religious significance to the Hindus and it is named so as the snow on the mountain resembles the OM sign, which is holy for both the Hindus and the Buddhist.

The most clear and perfect view of the Om Parvat can be seen from Nabidhang, which is very close to the famous Lipulekh La, on the Kailash Mansarover route. Lipulekh La crosses over from India to Tibet. It separates from Gunji, and can be visited on return.

Jolingkong is also the base of the Sin La pass to cross over to the Darma Valley on the other side.

Darma Valley - Pancha Chuli Base Camp Trek

Trek to the soul of the Darma Valley following the River Darma up till the base camp of the Pancha Chuli Group of peaks. Passing by the remote villages of Dhar, Bongling, Nagling, Sela, Baling, Saun, Duttu and then further up to Tidang and Bidang, this trek lets you experience almost all of the Himalayas of Kumaon.

The villages lets you experience the rich culture and way of life of the Kumaon Himalayas. Homestays further makes it better as in this trek we can live like a local and spend the night in the houses of the local villages. This not only earns them money but also gives a platform of interaction with the locals to see life through their eyes.

The 5 peaks of Pancha Chuli sees over these valley and from Saun, its a day excursion to the Pancha Chuli Base Camp. The peak almost seems climbable from that close.

How We Grade Our Treks and Expeditions

Easy

Usual daily walks of 4 - 5 hours in altitude below 4000 meters. The sleeping altitude on these treks are below 4000 meter and the trails are gradual involving no steep ascent or descent. Sometimes, the trail may be longer, but on level trails. The duration of trek may be a week or lesser than it. The trek is not too remote and evacuation might be possible from almost any point of the trek

Moderate

The trek duration each day may span from 4 - 5 hours, but on some days, it may push up to 8 - 9 days. The trail might involve steep ascents or descents on occasions This kind of treks demand good fitness, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude are below 4000 meters or little above it, but the trail might go as high as 4500 - 5000 meters. The trek is bit remote and evacuation might be possible from almost all, but not all campsites

Moderate+

This type of treks are bit more demanding than the moderate ones. It might involve few days of very long walks at higher altitude, or serious gradients, exposures, more remote or involves sleeping at higher altitudes for more days.

Strenuous

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Good fitness are demand of these treks, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude may go above 4000 meters or little above it on couple of days, but not more than that. The trail might go as high as 4500 - 5200 meters. These trek are remote and evacuation might not be possible from all the campsites

Challenging

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Crossing a glacier or a scree zone might be a feature of these treks. You might on some occasions, require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high or remote or both. The trek usually might be a week long.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Challenging+

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Negotiating glacial moraines, scree zones, crossing them, camping on them etc are features of these treks. You might also require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high and remote. A good technical support team and knowledgeable local guide is a must. Only experienced trekkers are advised to do these treks. The trek goes over 2 week and may be longer than that.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Page Cost Inclusions and Exclusions For The Sinla Pass - Adi Kailash Trek

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Duration: 11 Days / 10 nights of the trek cost Ex. Kathgodam
Accommodation In Base Village (Dharchula): 2 nights in a good hotel in Dharchula
Accommodation On Trek: Either on Hoemstays or Spacious, sturdy and High-Quality Dome Tents will be provided on twin sharing basis.
Sleeping In Tents: Thick Waterproof Mattress complemented with Sub Zero Sleeping bags supported with Warm Fleece Sleeping Bag Inners For Extra Hygiene and Warmth will be provided by us
Sleeping In Homestays: Homestays do provide quilts, but we will carry sleeping bags and and liners for hygiene and extra comfort.
Dining On Trek: We will provide Dining and Kitchen Tents with camping stools and table for extra hygiene and comfort. Dining in homestays will be as per the facilities in the homestay.
Toilet On Treks: Dry eco-toilet will be set up with a toilet tent and toilet seat.
Meals: All meals starting Evening Tea in Dharchula on Day 1 till Breakfast in Sankri on Day 11 morning. 3 meals (B,L,D) suited for high altitude with evening snacks, soup, hot drinks and extra energizers/juice for summit days
Trail Safety: Gaiters, Anti Slip Crampons and Ice Axe depending upon snow conditions.
Communication: For efficient management of the trek, the team will be communicating with each other and trek base with the help of long-range wireless sets.
Medical Safety: Oxygen cylinder, Pulse Oximeter, Thermal temperature scanner and Emergency Medical Kit accompanied with a trek leader knowledgeable on high altitude medicine and physiology
Trek Leader and Guide: Experienced and Well Equipped English/ Hindi Speaking Trek Leader maintaining guide to trekker ratio of 1:6. That is 1 guide for every 6 trekkers.
Local Support Staffs: Expert and Knowledgeable local guide with cooks, helpers, porters, mules, etc
Permits: All required forest and protected areas entry permits and camping fees as per the rules of the land
Transfers: All required transfers from Kathgodam to Kathgodam as per the itinerary mentioned. Any other transportations if required needs to be paid extra as per actuals.
Max Team Size: Small group of not more than 10 members.

Add-On Services ( At Extra Cost)

Baggage Offloading (while on trek):

Transportation (if extra is requested on the trek):

Private Accommodation On Trek:

These services can be availed at extra cost. Please enquire to know more

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

BAGGAGE OFFLOAD: (check add-on services)
TRANSPORT excluded from itinerary: (as per actuals)
Personal Travel Insurance
Personal Purchases
Food Purchased Outside Our Menu
Personal Gears
Anything not mentioned in the inclusion list

Cost Terms For The Sinla Pass - Adi Kailash Trek

Cost Terms

The above-mentioned cost is in the range of minimum to maximum per-person cost for this trek as per 2 - 10 people team.PackageInclusions as per this cost can be read below.
5% GST (goods and service tax) is applicable for all our purchases.
We follow dynamic pricing as per the actual team size on the trek. Going by our standardized service, appropriate safety measures, quality equipment, and ecologically sustainable - small group commitment, a higher team size will lower the cost whereas a lower team size will significantly increase the cost.
Group segmented pricing if not provided here, please write to us using the contact page or text us on Whatsapp number +918017216725.
You may choose to keep the trek open or make it private depending upon your requirements or choice. The actual per-person cost of the trek is subject to the actual team size joining the trek. If you make any customizations that drastically change the itinerary and cost as mentioned here, then it will mandatorily have to be a private group only.
If we have dates listed on our website on Our Upcoming Treks and it is not marked as private, it means other people have booked this trek for that date and have opened it up for other members to join to lower the cost. If your dates and choices match, you may join these treks
You may join an existing open group listed on our website or create your own group as per your convenient dates and choose to either keep it private or open it up to lower the cost if other members join the trek.
At any point, the team size cannot be more than 12 members ( 10 for challenging treks) unless there is a unique exception requested or agreed upon by all the team members.

International Guests

Trek cost for foreigners is slightly higher than the cost for our Indian guests, mainly due to the higher permit fee applicable for admission to National Parks or protected forest areas. Sometimes, it may be higher due to higher local crew wages and other specific arrangements we make to ensure a safe, comfortable and enriching travel experience in India. However, we absolutely DO NOT 'hyper-charge' our International Guests ever and at the same time, ensure that we meet all the standards for highly qualified trek leaders and guides, safety, medical preparation, evacuation strategy, rescue arrangements, eco-sensitive travel, high-value knowledge sharing about the area and customs of the locals.

Extra Cost For International Trekkers Rs. 5000 per person.

Booking Process

Booking can only be done after multiple communication via email / Whatsapp / Calls. After connecting with us and discussing your needs, we finalize the trek and its requirements. After finalization, partial booking fees can be paid online or through direct bank transfers after which we trigger our preparations and arrangements for your trek. International Trekkers can pay the partial booking fees using PayPal, Wise, Western Union or Direct Wire Transfer.

Customized Private Group For Sinla Pass - Adi Kailash Trek

Trekking is a very personal activity and is perhaps one of the very few activities that give you enough time to indulge with yourself or your beloved people, a group of special friends, or close family members. It helps you transform personal bonds to the next level as it brings out everyone's best and truest self. Trekking is most enjoyed when it is done in a small private group, personalized to serve your specific needs. The Himalayas are best experienced when there is silence and solitude around and when you are surrounded only by your best people. Your trek is most enjoyable when all the pain of arranging a smooth trek is taken care of by us, and you focus just on your trek and yourself. Most importantly, a small private trekking group is very flexible, personalized, and more enjoyable, is the safest, and follows the principles of Sustainable and Responsible Tourism. Most trekkers book us for arranging personalized private treks catering to their specific and unique requirements - Customize This Trek

from Rs. 40000 to Rs. 72000/-
+5% GST PER PERSON

Batch Size:
25-40 <10