One of the classic treks in India where  the trail meanders through hanging villages, deep pine forests, walking alongside the Rupin river, alpine meadows, snow bridges, glacial valleys, snowfields, and hundreds of waterfalls!

In this photostory , you have photos shared  by Parikshit Madhukar.

On your  drive to Jiskun you will pass through rugged mountains, rocky roads, winding narrow paths and clear blue skies. Further onto your destination vast green meadows welcome you with beautiful wild horses running and grazing around which will want you to play the song “ude…khuley asmanon mein khwaabon ke parindey” from ZNMD movie. You’ll find hardworking pahadi women  carrying heavy  baskets behind their back; if possible stop your car and ask for a lift or wave them goodbye, else talk to them for few mins which will make their day. As the evening approaches the sky drapes itself in the abendrot hues.

Passing through narrow paths and rugged mountains

The next day passes through remote, traditional villages of Himachal where you will find temples and houses made with  ancient wooden architectural carvings. Warm innocent mountain kids will  make your  hearts smile with their innocence. The trek is a challenging one. Expect an hour’s descent followed by an hour’s steep ascent.

Making the famous Himachali shawl in a Traditional way 

The innocence in their eyes and happiness on their face makes them the cutest pahadi gang

We respect the mountains hence before the trek started  a small brief on the “green trails”mission to  segregate the waste was given by the trek leader. On our way whenever we found litter on the pretty trails we collected and later on segregated as per briefed. Happy faces soon to be tired legs were clicked before we  say goodbye to Jiskun and move forward on our journey to Jhaka.

Trek leader sharing the information of leaving the mountains clean

The next day leave from Jiskun to Saruwas. After trekking for more than 6-8hours the team finally reached the campsite to spend the night . Soon after reaching Saruwas, the location in which the tents were pitched,our tiredness disappeared.On your way stop to pluck and munch on some small red delicious himalayan berries which will give you instant energy.  Afterwhich you can climb trees monkeying around.

Campsite activities are the time to bond with the team and make everyone feel at home like a family.

There is routine everyday during any of our treks to check the vital parameters of our trekkers. We left Saruwas  behind and traversed through lush green meadows, walked along the river, saw hanging glaciers, crossed chilled waters and reached and altitude of 3566mts i.e. 11600ft at Dhanderas Thatch.Campsite was set in the valley besides the Rupin river. Beautiful cascading waterfalls set as the backdrop of our stay. Nightsky was magically interstellarish.

Indiahikes trek leader having a light conversation after noting down the parameters.

Holding hands for safety during river crossing

The cluster of stars seen in this picture is actually our Milkyway. The milkyway normally rises and is prominent in the sky between 3am to 4am. The effort that goes behind getting this particular shot on a cold chilly night needs lot of patience.  Kudos to Parikshit Madhukar 

Next day morning we hiked to the beautiful waterfalls. Hiking up to the top of the waterfall was a bit tiresome as we had to pass through the glaciers and the steep  boulder sections.  The experience of walking on the thick ice sheet felt nothing less than an EBC expedition.The jaw dropping scenery of the valley below as seen  from the snout of the waterfall leaves you speechless.

Trekkers walking carefully on the glacier

The summit day had finally dawned. Before leaving the campsite trekkers were given some technical instructions by our  expert trek leaders and local guides as to how to cross the gulley. Few mins into the ascent, majestic views of snow mountains starts to open up right in front you. By now the campsite looked like a small yellow daffodil swaying amidst the lush green land.  It’s a treat to watch the flock of sheeps grazing & lazing high up above on the alpine meadows.Crossing the gulley and reaching the summit feels exhilrating.

 First rays of sun falls on the mountain peak. Trekkers are all geared up for the summit.

Trekkers start the  steep ascent on the glacier as per the instructions given by our expert leaders

 Small Glacial lake on your way to the summit

Gulley crossing is the difficult section of the summit day

The day's trek involves a steep descent all the way to Sangla, where your trek ends. Despite being the last day, this is one of the most picturesque days as you trek through the lush grasslands of Sangla.

This photostory highlighted some of the most spectacular views of the trek and leaves you with a thought why is it necessary to “Disconnect to Reconnect”

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Rupin Pass Trek : Photostory of country's classic trek

Please note that this is a special trek designed for stargazing enthusiasts. The trek fee is slightly more than the regular fee. Know more about the trek here. 

This is a trek specially designed for trekkers above 58 years. The trek fee is Rs 3000 more than the regular fee (Please note this is only for Himalayan treks) Know more about the trek here. 

Please note that this is a special trek. The trek fee is Rs 3000 more than the regular fee. Know more about the trek here. 

Please note that the family treks are meant for families with a child/children under 14 years of age. If you do not fit this criteria, you can register for any of our regular groups. Read more about family treks here.

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When we brought out new trails in Indian trekking, safety came with us. Back in 2012, we were the first to introduce microspikes, and two years later, pulse oximeters became standard thanks to us. Nobody does safe treks like Indiahikes. In the mountains, emergencies don't care who you're with – everyone knows that when trouble hits, you look for the yellow tents of Indiahikes.

We are India’s safest trekking organisation

We are pioneers in trekking. Since 2007, we have brought out treks that have become India's most famous treks: Roopkund, Rupin Pass, Buran Ghati, Kedarkantha, Kashmir Great Lakes, Tarsar Marsar, Brahmatal, Phulara Ridge—the list goes on. In 2023 alone, we brought out five new treks in Indian trekking. We know treks better than anyone. This comes directly from the reason why Indiahikes was born: to bring out trek information and enable trekkers to trek on their own.

We are pioneers of treks in India

More than 25,000 people trek with us every year. We are the largest trekking organisation in India. 24% of our trekkers come back to trek with us every year. Over 4,000 students from the top educational institutions trek with us every year. Aside from this, families with children choose to trek with Indiahikes knowing that our treks are the safest. We have taken over 8000 children trekking so far, and the number continues to grow. 

We are India’s largest trekking organisation

We focus on designing transformative experiences. Our trek leaders conduct thought-provoking exercises that help you reflect and contemplate. This impact stays with you for a long time. Trekkers return feeling energised, more confident, or developing abilities to deal with difficulties. Many have changed careers, rethought their core values, become more humble, shown gratitude to others, or started a new fitness journey. 

Our treks are transformative

Since 2012, we have pioneered sustainable practices that have become standard in trekking. Using eco-bags, our trekkers have cleared over 120 tonnes of litter from the mountains. We do not carry packaged foods; instead, we serve freshly made food. We do not light campfires; we carry coal to light angethis to keep you warm. Our bio-toilets not only keep our toilets odour-free but also enrich the soil. When you trek with us, you leave mountains better.

We are India's most sustainable trekking organisation

5 Reasons Why Indiahikes

If you are unable to complete a trek, or if you love a trek, you can repeat it with us anytime. You don’t have to pay us for it. See our thoughts behind this here.

You’re guarded with our trek again philosophy

Our thrice-a-day oxi-metre checks keep altitude sickness at bay, never allowing you to reach a point where you need evacuation.

Daily 3-time health checks keep you safe at any altitude

With around 30% of our trekkers being women, all women, including those travelling solo are comfortable to join any of our groups.

Join any group, they are all women-friendly groups 

Our kitchen teams understand your needs as a vegan (or a Jain). We will take special care of your food, even in the remote Himalayas. 

We have specially designed bio toilets to ensure you have no sight or smell in toilets, at the same time making sure the toilets cause no harm to the fragile ecosystem we trek in.

Be comfortable and sustainable with bio toilets

We’ll admit it. Our love for food surpasses our love for minimalism. Expect freshly cooked, multi-cuisine food at all camps, designed to meet your nutritional requirements and keep your taste buds happy!

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