Bali Pass Trek - At an elevation of 16207 ft, Bali pass connects Har Ki Dun valley with Yamunotri. An exploration on its own, the trek starts from Sankri village and ends at Jankichatti; the trail meandering along the confluence of Tons and Ruinsara rivers, through the beautiful serene Ruinsara valley and the lush green meadows of Devsu Bugyal in the middle of the Ruinsara forest. Along the trail you get a taste of the unique village culture and folklore as you cross the ancient villages of Seema. Each of the campsites along the trek route is well chosen and you would find each one beautiful than the other. Something to look for is the Ruinsara Tal nestled amidst the mountain ranges of Swargarohini and surrounded by lush meadows. The mesmerising 360-degree panoramic view of the Bandarpoonch, Kalanag and Swargarohini peaks from atop the pass makes this trek memorable. This trek is difficult and suitable for experienced trekkers. The challenging terrain, steep ascent and descent, the pass crossing and the narrow trails requires one to have a very good physical and mental endurance to successfully complete the trek. As one of the most unexplored trails, Bali pass is for passionate trekkers who look to explore the offbeat treks.
Contact: Sreepathi (+91 9611 866 100)
Period : 19th to 29th September 2026 (BLR to BLR)
Duration: 8 days, (DED to DED)
Nature of Programme: High Altitude Trekking, Camping
Group strength: Minimum: 10; Maximum: 12
Age group: 18 to 55 years
Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
Fees: Contact Team lead for details*
Registration: 100% before 14th August 2026
Mode of payment: Contact leader for details
Cancellation Policy :
>30 days before date of departure : - Rs. 5,000/-
20-30 days before date of departure : - Rs. 7,500/-
10-19 days before date of departure : - Rs. 10,000/-
05-09 days before date of departure : - Rs. 12,500/- <
05 days before date of departure : - Rs.15,000/-
Briefing
All details pertinent to the trek like items to carry, timings, reporting point, contact numbers etc., will be given on the day of briefing which will be held at least 10 days prior to the date of departure.
“Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing”
ITINERARY:
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Destination: Sankri Altitude: 1950m Travel distance: 200 km Time: 9 hrs
Reach Sankri by road. Sankri is tiny hamlet that’s in the Gobind Ballabh Pant sanctuary in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The drive from Dehradun is a scenic route that takes you through Mussoorie, Kempty falls and villages Purola, Naitwar, and Mori. The drive is approximately 200 km and should take around 9 hours with a stop-over for lunch enroute. Sankri is the last road head beyond which only smaller vehicles are allowed. Overnight stay at Sankri.
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Destination: Seema Altitude:2600m Trek distance: 4 km Time: 4 hrs The first part from Sankri to the last village Dharkot is a 20-km drive in a jeep.
The trek route that starts from Dharkot to Seema goes along the Supin river. The trail takes you through thick forests of chestnut, walnut, willows chinars and other coniferous trees and through ancient villages Gangad and Osla. You would get to see few waterfalls and cross wooden bridges across streams at places on the trail. After a trek of about 6-7 hr you would reach the camping spot at Seema for the day. Overnight stay at Seema in tents.
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Destination: Devsu Bugyal Altitude: 3100m Trek distance: 5/6km Time: 5/7 hrs
The first part of the trek continues along the Supin river until you reach Devsu Bugyal where you get the first view of the Kalanag peak. A delightful walk through the meadows, you then descend through a forest cover, onto a sandy and stony path to the riverbed. Crossing the Supin river continue to walk along the river for a while till you reach your campsite at Devsu Bugyal for the day. Overnight stay at Devsu Bugyal camp in tents.
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A beautiful trail that leads you to the glacial lake Ruinsara Tal. It is about 9 km trek, when you arrive at the Ruinsara Tal. The first part of the trail, you descend to the Ruinsara river, where you cross the river and enter the Ruinsara valley. You trek through the valley, across various mountain bends as you ascend gradually. You have to tread carefully as you walk through terrains dotted with glacial snow and scree. The days trek ends as you reach the beautiful Ruinsara Tal, which is surrounded by meadows and rhododendrons. You get the enchanting views of the Bandarpoonch and Kalanag peaks and the Dhumdar Kandi range. Enjoy your dinner amidst the snow clad vista and retire in your tents for a good nights sleep. Overnight stay near Ruinsara Tal in tents.
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Destination: Odari camp Altitude: 4000m Trek distance: 6 km Time: 6 hr It’s a short trek from Ruinsara Tal to the Odari camp.
It takes about 6 hrs of walk, first towards the Supin river along a dense vegetation area where you cross the river and continue trekking along the river till you reach your campsite. This campsite has a beautiful view and backdrop of Swargarohini peaks. Spend the rest of the day exploring around and resting and preparing for the next 2 days of difficult climbs as you get closer to the pass and cross it. Overnight stay at Odari camp in tents.
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Destination: Bali Pass Base Altitude: 4600m Trek distance: 6 km Time: 7 hrs
It’s a bit of a difficult day with a short trek with beautiful views of the entire Ruinsara and Kyarkoti valley, the outstanding view of the complete Swargarohini range. It’s a steep climb as you enter the snow line. An hour's trek from here you would reach a level ice field with a few half frozen small glacial ponds in between. This is Bali Pass base camp, this is the campsite for the day. Spend some time getting acclimatized to the altitude and terrain, and rest well that prepares you to take up the climb to the Bali pass the next day. Overnight stay at Bali Pass Base in tents.
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Destination: Lower Damini camp Altitude: 3350m Trek distance: 14 km Time: 11/12 hrs It’s a long walk across multiple snow dunes when you first sight Bali Pass.
From the point you start seeing Bali Pass it’s a ascent, the last part quite steep. It may take upto two hours to reach the top of the Pass. From the top you would see the Yamunotri side of the valley for the first time. Atop the summit enjoy the view of both sides of the pass, the Ruinsara side and the Yamunotri side. You also see the Bandarpoonch and Kalanag peaks standing tall. As you cross the pass, you start your descent to the other side, it’s a steep descent and may require fixed ropes to help you descend safely. An hour of descent later you would sight the Upper Damini forest ridge. A tricky patch that needs some careful descent before you reach the Damini forest ridge. Trek through the forest for a distance to reach your campsite after a long day.
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Destination: Dehradun Distance: Trek 6 km and drive 240km Time: 5 hrs trek and 9 hrs drive A fairly easy day, you take the descending trail crossing the Lower Damini forest.
A steep descent of around 1 hour connects you with the old Yamunotri trail. Follow the trail that connects with the new Yamunotri to Jankichatti trail. From here it’s a 3 hour trek to Jankichatti. From Jankichatti you board your vehicle and drive to Derahdun / Rishikesh.
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS:
COST INCLUDES…
All transport – Dehradun hotel & back
Trekking guide and Support staff as required
Luggage offloading (Max 10 kgs per pax)
Trek permits & national park entry fee
Standard hotel in Sankri (1 nights) & tented accommodation on the route.
Wholesome fresh Veg food only Left luggage facility in Sankri
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE…
Bangalore to Dehradun and back – Journey
Lunch on ( Day-1 & Day -10)
Insurance – Mandatory, contact coordinator for guidance.
Bottled water during the entire program.
Tips to guide /porters
Cost incurred in change of route/plan due to natural calamities or any other situations outside the control of the organizers, etc.
Emergency evacuation costs (assistance in arrangements will however be provided) Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Prospective participant should be physically and medically fit with a love for the outdoors. Outdoors demands leaving your comfort zone. Should not be suffering from any ailments related to lungs, heart, asthma, hypertension etc.
“Mountains are places of great purity where man becomes more than a man”
THE CLIMB CALLS FOR GOOD PHYSICAL FITNESS AND MENTAL PREPAREDNESS. A COUPLE OF LOCAL PROGRAMMES WILL BE ORGANISED ONCE THE TEAM IS FINALISED. THIS IS IMPORTANT AS PROSPECTIVE PATICIPANTS GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER AS ALSO ENABLE THE GROUP LEADS TO ASSESS THE PARTICIPANTS. PARTICIPATION IN A COUPLE OF SUCH PROGRAMMES WOULD BE MANDATORY. AFTER ALL, THE FIT AND READY YOU ARE, THE MORE WILL YOU ENJOY.