Rupin Pass Trek Summit 2025 🦋⛰️ || 7days experience || Chapter 1

Hey everyone, welcome 🥳to this exciting adventure - the Rupin Pass Trek⛰️ Get ready for breathtaking views, challenging trails, and unforgettable experiences💕
We wrapped up this trek in seven days, and I gotta say, it was no cakewalk. But it wasn't super tough either. The best part? Every twist and turn brought a fresh experience, a new adventure, and a chance to discover a new you 🤗
DAY 1
Drive from Rohru (Home) to Jiskun (7,630 ft)
Drive distance: 100km | basecamp: Jakha

Trek from Jiskun to Jakha 🥳
Trek Distance: 4 km | Trek Duration: 4 hours | Altitude gain: 7,630 ft to 8,755 ft
A lovely trek through remote, traditional villages of Himachal. The trek is a challenging one. Expect an hour’s descent followed by an hour’s steep ascent

Day 2

"Day two was all about immersing ourselves in the local culture. We spent the day in Jakha, discovering the village's hidden gems and getting a glimpse into the lives of its people. We also made our way to Dhara village, where we explored its scenic beauty 🏞️and got a deeper understanding of the region's heritage."🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Day 3

Trek from Jakha to Dhanderas Thatch🌿🌳
Trek Distance: 8 km | Trek duration: 5-6 hours | Altitude gain: 8755 ft to 10,770 ft
The day's trek starts off in a magnificent fir forest,🌲 one of the best forest sections on any trek.
The day's trek culminates at the iconic Dhanderas Thatch or Lower Waterfall 🌊campsite, where you camp at the base of the roaring 1,500 ft Rupin Waterfall.

Day 4 Buffet day at Dhanderas Thatch 🌸

DAY 5
Trek from Dhanderas Thatch to Upper Waterfall🌊
Trek Distance: 2.4 km | Trek Duration: 2-3 hours | Altitude gain: 11,700 ft to 13,275 ft
A quick and continuous ascent of the 1,500 ft Rupin Waterfall. In summer, expect to cross the waterfall on a snow bridge. In autumn, the trail is on rocky, and sometimes slippery terrain.
DAY 6
Pass-crossing day: Upper Waterfall camp to Rupin Pass, further on to Ronti Gad🌈
Trek Distance: 7.4 km | Trek Duration: 9-10 hours | Altitude gain and loss: 13,275 ft to 15,279 ft to 13,005 ft
The most adventurous day of your trek. You start from the Upper Waterfall Camp at around 3 am to make it to Rupin Pass by 7 or 8 am. The day's climb is hard, with steep ascents, through snowfields of rocky beds to the pass. The climb to the pass through the Rupin Gully is an iconic one. The descent and long walk to Rontigad is a true test of your endurance.🦋
DAY 7
Trek from Ronti Gad to Sangla. Drive to Shimla
Trek Distance: 11.9 km | Trek Duration: 6 hours | Altitude loss: 13,005 ft to 8,660 ft |