Sar Pass Trek
Sar Pass Trek - The Sar Pass sits at an altitude of approx 13,580 ft above sea level in the Kulu district of Himachal Pradesh. The Sar Pass is one of the pleasant treks of India, it offers a variety of flora and fauna, you pass through various live streams and offering a variety of terrain change. The base camp for this trek is Kasol, which is again a popular spot for the crowd who are young at heart. The Kasol is situated near the banks of Parvati river in the Parvati valley.
The trek starts with dense forests and shifts to a total whiteout, you trek to Grahan village on Day 2, crossing the Grahan Nallah and moving over the rocky and steep path. You take a shift from the green lush forest to a less green and to direct a white environment, you walk over the snow on an ascending path. During the trek, you pass through various small meadows which are locally termed as Thatch, you will be passing through the Min - Thatch and the Biskeri - Thatch and is mostly occupied by villagers with their livestock to graze.
Explore the local cuisines served at the different cafes. Kasol is situated at an altitude of 5,184 ft. in the Parvati valley with the river Parvati running along the side. Kasol is a hub to many tours and treks which is often crowded with adventure lovers and to spice to their travel they choose to indulge in the other activities offered at Kasol.
This trek offers a great opportunity for the first-timers trekkers, the balanced offering of terrain and adventure are the major pillars of this trek.
Sar Pass Trek Itinerary
Day 1: Kasol to Grahan Village | Trek Through Rhododendron Forest
- Your Sar Pass trek starts from the centre of Kasol and keeps to the true left of the Grahan Nallah.
- The trail is easy and frequently used by locals and one can effortlessly cover much distance in a couple of hours.
- After passing the Grahan Nallah the trail becomes rocky and one will be climbing uphill, away from the right bank of the river and through the Rhododendron forest.
- Rhododendron petals can be eaten whole and the syrup can be mixed with water to make a refreshing drink.
- After a steep climb of about an hour, the Grahan Village is the last village of the trek and there will be no mobile network going forward.
- Overnight stay in tents at Grahan.
Day 2: Grahan to Mung Thach | Follow the Trail Through Thick Cover of Trees
- Wake up to a beautiful view of the beautiful snow-clad mountains.
- After having a hearty breakfast, start your climb north of the camping ground of Grahan towards Mung Thach through the trail commonly used by the locals.
- After continuing your trek for a while, witness the Mung Thach, Nagaru, and Sar Top on the mountain to the right.
- Trek through the steeper path that leads into the woods with a thick cover of trees.
- As the slope becomes steeper the path too becomes challenging at some places.
- After crossing the forest arrive at your destination for the day, i.e., Mung Thach.
- One can easily see the Chandrakhani stretch and other prominent Himalayan ranges from here.
- Overnight stay at Mung Thach in a forest camp.
Day 3: Mung Thach to Nagaru | Savour the first Glimpse of Snow
- Enjoy a gust of fresh cold breeze in the morning.
- You will then start the trek from Mung Thach to Nagaru that will pass through the woods.
- This is a difficult part of the trek, the slope falls steeply to the valley below and the snow may be slippery.
- After crossing steep slope for a couple of hours, reach Nagaru campsite.
- When facing north you will see magnificent mountains across the Parvati valley and the beautiful town of Manikaran.
- Overnight camp stay at Nagaru.
Day 4: Nagaru to Biskeri Thach (6-8 hours) | Stand Tall at the Sar Pass Top at 13,800 Ft.
- Make an early start, as the climb is steep through the snow.
- Reach the top and enjoy the stunning views of Sar pass and the elevated peaks of the Tosh valley.
- Stay at the top for a bit to cherish your accomplishment and take some amazing pictures to freeze the moment in time.
- After that, you will have to slide down the Biskeri that is really exciting and completely harmless as long as some precautions are taken.
- The slide takes one as far as a kilometre to a gentler slope of the valley.
- Walk for an hour crossing a few streams to reach the valley and finally to the campsite of Biskeri Thach.
- Overnight stay at Biskeri Thach.
Day 5: Biskeri Thach to Kasol via Barshaini | End of Trip With a Bag Full of Life Time Memories
- Enjoy the sublime view of the pine forests, the majestic mountains, and the lush grasslands in Biskeri.
- From Biskeri, hike down across a steep plot of land with fencing all around.
- After crossing the dense forest cross a stream, with a campsite across.
- The path to the village of Pulga goes to the left of the campsite as the twin villages of Pulga and Tulga are separated by a stream.
- From Tulga, cross a bridge on the river Parvati, to reach the village of Barshaini.
- Jeep ride to Kasol base camp and your Sar Pass trekking ends.
Inclusions:
- All licenses and trekking and camping permits
- Relevant camping gear - including tents and sleeping bags
- Trekking guide and expertise
- Meals for the relevant period
- Campfire sessions
- Camping and trekking
- For the duration of this journey, you will be staying in camps, homestay or hotels as per the package chosen
- Relevant camping gear like waterproof tents and sleeping bags will be provided by us
- All provisions made by us are subject to strict hygiene standards
Things To Carry:
- Warm clothes - including thermals, woollen gloves, caps and socks, scarves, thick jackets, etc.
- Water bottle of at 3 litres and ready to eat food like cookies and cake.
- Necessary toiletries.
- Extra plastic bags
- Medical kit
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Identity proof
- Raincoat or windcheater
- Relevant trekking and camping gear like trekking shoes, trekking backpack, trekking pole, etc.