Bali Pass Trek

Early Morning:

• Depart from Sankri (1920 m) to Taluka (2107 m) by road.

• Drive duration: Approximately 1 hour.

At Taluka:

• Enjoy breakfast at Taluka.

• Begin the trek to Seema (2560 m) with a packed lunch.

Trekking Details:

• Distance: 12 km

• Duration: 6-7 hours

• Terrain: Even surface through thick forests with chestnuts, walnuts, willows, chinars, and conifers.

• Highlights: Several waterfalls along the way.

Route Options:

• Steep Climb: Trek through Dhaatmeer village.

• Gentle Climb: Trek along the Karmanasha stream, both routes meet at Gangaar village.

Arrival:

• Reach Seema Campsite by late afternoon.

• Overnight stay in tents.

Start at Seema Camp (2560M)

• Begin trek towards Rainbasera (3086M).

Trek Distance and Duration

• Cover 9 km over approximately 4 hours.

Trek Along the Supin River

• Follow the Supin River for the duration of the trek.

First Milestone: Debshu Bugyal

• Enjoy a magnificent view of Kala Nag (Black Peak) from Debshu Bugyal.

Descent through Forest

• Navigate a path with loose stones and sandy terrain leading to the Supin River.

Cross Supin River

• Use a bridge to cross the river.

Ascent with River on Right

• Continue ascending with the Supin River flowing on your right side.

Navigate Tricky Sections

• Deal with slippery paths and potential diversions.

Arrival at Rainbasera Campsite

• Reach the campsite located by the side of the river.

Overnight Stay

• Settle in for an overnight stay in camps.

Distance and Duration:

• Trek from Rainbasera (3086 M) to Ruinsara Tal (3565 M)

• Distance: 7.5 km

• Duration: 4 hours

Highlights of the Day:

• Walk Along the Supin River: Enjoy a scenic walk alongside the Supin River.

• Arrival at Ruinsara Tal: Reach the beautiful Ruinsara Tal by the afternoon.

• Scenic Beauty: Ruinsara Tal is a lovely lake surrounded by meadows and rhododendron bushes.

• Trail Difficulty: The trail is not very difficult but can be tiring.

• Accommodation: Stay in wooden huts at the campsite instead of tents.

Campsite Views:

• Tiny lake of Ruinsara on one side.

• Supin River on the other side.

• Mesmerizing views from the campsite.

Nearby Peaks:

• Yamuna Kanta (difficult trek, leads to Yamunotri) to the southwest.

• Banderpooch Peak (6,387 m) to the east.

• Dhumdhar Kandi (5,873 m) to the east.

• Kala Nag (6,387 m) and White Peak (6,102 m) to the southeast.

Distance and Duration:

• Trek from Ruinsara Tal (3565 M) to Odari (4008 M) is 4 km, taking approximately 3 hours.

Starting Point:

• Begin with a descent to the Supin River through dense vegetation.

River Crossing:

• Cross the river using a bridge.

Ascent:

• Ascend to a small meadow and continue southeast along the river.

Trail Directions:

• After about 3 km, the trail meanders towards the southwest.

Arrival at Campsite:

• Trek for an additional 1 km to reach the campsite at Odari.

Campsite Description:

• Odari is a natural rock cave, believed to be a place where Bali (Hanuman’s brother) stayed for a night.

Views:

• Enjoy spectacular views, including clear sights of Swargarohini 1 & 2 to the northeast.

Afternoon Activities:

• Learning sessions on useful techniques for the upcoming days will be conducted in the later part of the day.

• Trek Start: Begin the trek from Odari (4008 m) to Base Camp (4678 m).

• Distance & Duration: Trek approximately 3.25 km, estimated time of 3 hours.

• Terrain: Navigate a mountain ridge with a 60-degree incline, covered in loose stones.

• Difficulty: Expect challenging conditions due to the steep incline and loose terrain.

• Altitude Considerations: Camp at 4678 meters, where the temperature will drop to subzero levels.

• Health Precautions: Stay active and hydrated to prevent Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).

• Acclimatization: Allow extra time for acclimatization due to the high altitude.

• Overnight Stay: Camp overnight at Base Camp.

Base Camp to Lower Dhamni Trek

• 6:00 AM: Break camp and start trekking early.

• Start Point: Base Camp (4678 M)

• End Point: Lower Dhamni (3415 M)

• Distance: 10 km

• Duration: 8-10 hours

Trek Details:

• Head southeast towards Bali Pass (4950 M).

• The trail up to the pass is snowy; use previously learned techniques.

• Estimated time to reach the pass: 2-3 hours.

At Bali Pass:

• Enjoy 360-degree views of peaks such as Swargarohini, Banderpooch, Garhwal ranges, and the Yamnotri valley.

Descent from Bali Pass:

• Navigate a nearly vertical path with scree and large stones.

• Cross the challenging goat route (narrow, irregular path).

Rest Stop:

• Upper Dhamni (brief rest).

Resume Trek:

• Continue trek to Lower Dhamni.

• The path is confusing; stay with your trek leader and team for guidance.

Start at Lower Dhamni (3415 m)

• Begin the trek early in the morning.

Trail Description

• The initial trail through the forest.

• The trail merges into a cemented path.

Distance and Duration

• The trail is 4.5 km long.

• Mid-ascent up to Yamunotri.

• Estimated time to reach Yamunotri: 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Yamunotri Visit

• Take a dip in the Sulphur hot water springs.

• Bathing in the springs will help alleviate body pain.

Journey to Jaan ki Chatti

• After visiting Yamunotri, proceed to Jaan ki Chatti.

• Distance from Yamunotri to Jaan ki Chatti: 5 km.

• Follow the regular pilgrims’ route.

Return to Dehradun

• After reaching Jaan ki Chatti, drive back to Dehradun.