Bali Pass Trek Package - Har Ki Dun, Ruinsara & Yamunotri

Your Bali Pass adventure begins in Dehradun, the perfect gateway for travellers searching for treks near Delhi. The scenic 8-hour drive takes you through charming Uttarakhand villages like Damta, Purola, Mori, and Netwar, all while following the beautiful Tons River. By evening, you reach Sankri, the quiet base camp surrounded by grand Himalayan peaks including the Bali Pass itself. With no mobile network here, you can truly enjoy a peaceful sunset in the mountains. Overnight stay will be in cosy homestays or hotels, giving you the rest you need for the trek ahead.

The day starts with an hour-long drive to Taluka, where your actual trek begins. The trail runs beside the Supin River, passing through walnut, pine, deodar, and maple forests. You’ll spot vibrant cholai (amaranth) crops and meet friendly villagers along the route.

You then cross small streams and view Gangad village across the river before reaching Osla, a well-known village home to nearly 200 Garhwali families. After exploring its culture, continue toward Seema, located just across the river. You can camp here or stay with a local family for an authentic Himalayan experience.

Leaving behind the last inhabited settlements, the trail moves along the true left of the valley beside the Supin River. Here Supin meets Rupin near Netwar to become the Tons River, the largest tributary of the Yamuna.

A steady climb through tall deodar forests brings you to the lush Devsu Thatch meadow, a 1 km stretch of green paradise overlooking the majestic Swargarohini Range. You also get grand views of Kalanag (Black Peak) and the Har Ki Dun Valley.

Descending from Devsu Thatch, the trail enters the serene Ruinsara Valley. By evening, you reach your campsite near a gushing waterfall called Roiltigad / Roiltia.

This is a rest and acclimatization day at 3,500 m, helping your body adjust for the higher altitudes of the Bali Pass. Ruinsara Lake, with crystal-clear water and alpine greenery, offers the perfect setting for relaxation.

Spend your day reading, enjoying the views, playing games with fellow trekkers, or exploring nearby spots like the Banderpunch Glacier and Kyarkoti, the base camp for Kalanag and Dumdar Kandi Pass. Return to camp by evening, refreshed for the next challenge.

On day 5, we will take a break from trekking to acclimatize ourselves to the altitude before heading to Bali Pass base camp the next day. Ruinsara Lake, at an altitude of around 3500 m, provides an ideal location for acclimatization. The crystal-clear lake is surrounded by alpine vegetation and rhododendron bushes, which make for a breathtaking view. The river Supin flows 100 meters below the lake, next to a ridge.
During this rest day, we can indulge in various activities like playing games with our fellow trekkers, reading a book or simply enjoying the serenity of nature. We can also explore nearby places like the Banderpunch glacier or Kyarkoti, which is the base camp for Kalanag and Dumdar Kandi Pass.
We will return to our campsite by the evening, all refreshed and ready for the next day’s trek.

Start early, as this is a long, demanding day. Begin by descending to the riverbed, crossing it, and climbing up to the beautiful Thanga meadow, which offers magnificent views of the Swargarohini Range and the rugged Kyarkoti Valley.

Moving ahead, you reach Odari, a natural rock cave linked to mythology. It is believed that Bali, brother of Hanuman, once rested here.

Camp for the night on a glacial moraine at the Bali Pass Base Camp, surrounded by towering peaks. Expect freezing temperatures and one of the most dramatic high-altitude camping experiences in the Himalayas.

Today is the most important and challenging day of the trek. Start early in the morning to reach the Bali Pass summit (4,900 m) by around 8 AM. The climb is short but extremely steep with a loose glacial scree.

At the summit, you’re rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Yamunotri Valley, Saptrishi Kund (source of River Yamuna), Banderpunch peaks, and distant summits like Dayara Bugyal, Barua Top, and Dokrani Bamak.

After soaking in the views, descend carefully along a connecting ridge until you reach Lower Dhamni, your campsite for the night.

Continue the descent through a thick forest trail leading to the famous Yamunotri Temple, one of the sacred Char Dham shrines. Surrounded by the towering Bandarpunch Range, the temple offers a peaceful spiritual atmosphere.

After seeking blessings, follow the well-paved pilgrim route to Janki Chatti, where you will stay in a guesthouse. Electricity is available here, but there is still no mobile network, making it an ideal place for digital detox.

Your journey ends with an 8-hour drive back to Dehradun. On the way, you can visit popular attractions like Kempty Falls, Nainbagh, and Mussoorie, adding a refreshing touch to the final day.

As the trip concludes, you carry home unforgettable memories of high passes, sacred lakes, ancient villages, and the raw beauty of the Himalayas.