Brief Description
Sar Pass is an old favorite of trekkers in Kullu Region. The trek is recommended for all adventure souls who like snow and high mountains, irrespective of the prior experience. Starting from Kasol, Sar pass trek takes you through thick pine forests, beautiful alpine meadows, quaint villages, snow-covered mountains and some of the most splendid landscape making it one of the best treks for beginners. On one of the days of the trek, you will pass by a small frozen lake (Sar in the local dialect) from which the Sar Pass trek gets its name. The total trek distance is 48 km. Close to a height of 14000 ft, the view from the pass is that of the majestic mountains of Parvati valley. The trek is blessed with varied terrain and breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains giving you a very thrilling and enriching experience. On this page, you will find all the essential information like - Sar Pass Trek Temperature, Weather, Route Map, Photos, and Videos.
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Arrive at Kasol and trek to Grahan (7700 FT, 8 Kms Trek)
Arrive in Kasol. From Kasol, start your trek to Grahan Village. Today, you will cover a total distance of 8 Km from Kasol to Grahan in 4-5 hours. Trek along the left of the Grahan nalah. This easy trail often used by the locals passes through lovely pine forests in a gentle ascent. The trail eventually becomes rocky and uphill moving away from the river. The forest is rich in Rhododendrons. After a steep climb will we reach the village of Grahan. Have dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Grahan to Mung Thach (11150 FT, 7 Kms Trek)
On this day, begin your trek from Grahan to Mung Thach. You will cover a total of 7kms in 4-5 hours. The trail to Mung Thach is often used by the villagers for their sheep and cattle. The trail is steep and takes you through the woods eventually opening up the beautiful views of Mung Thach, Nagaru and Sar Top. Reach the campsite at Mung Thach, have dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Mung Thach to Nagaru (12470 FT, 8 Kms Trek)
Today we trek to the highest campsite of the Sar Pass Trek, Nagaru. The trek is short but difficult due to the steep trail. Some parts of the trail might be under snow. It should take about 4-6 hours to reach your next campsite. The Nagaru campsite is blessed with beautiful mountains across the Parvati valley but with chilling winds making it very cold. Spend the night in tents.
Nagaru – Sar Pass (13850 FT) – Biskeri Thach (11000 FT, 14 Kms Trek)
Start early today for the long trek to Biskeri Thach via Sar Pass. The climb is steep through the snow with views of Tosh Valley and the views of Sar Pass Top. The view from the Sar Pass top is thrilling with unparalleled views of the majestic mountains of Parvati Valley. Spend some time here and have your packed lunch. Start your descent to your next campsite Biskeri Thach through some dense Rhododendron trees. After 6-8 hours of trek reach your campsite, have dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Biskeri Thach to Barshaini and drive back to Kasol (8 Kms Trek)
Today is your last day on the Sar Pass trek. Biskeri Thach gives you splendid views of pine forests, grasslands, and the majestic Himalayas. The trail is downhill through dense pine forests. The descent is easy towards Pulga and across Parvati River to reach the village of Barshaini. Our team will be waiting at Barshaini to take you to Kasol. Expect to reach Kasol by late afternoon. So, plan your departure from Kasol accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Eligibility: Is this trek good for me?
Sar Pass trek is ideal for both beginners and experienced trekkers. For the novice, it is a great start to enter into the world of trekking. It can get a bit rigorous for the first-timers. Therefore, it is recommended to maintain good physical stamina and be mentally prepared. Any trekker would love to go on Sar Pass trek for its splendid views and trekking.
Eligibility: Experience required
Since Sar Pass is a beginner’s trek, you need no special prior experience. Although one is required to have mental preparedness and stamina before he begins the trek. Running and decent fitness is recommended.
Eligibility: Fitness benchmark
1. Jog/Run for 3 Kms in 30 mins and
2. Hold your breath for 20 seconds
If you are not meeting these benchmarks, please use the preparation schedule to improve your fitness till you achieve the above benchmarks.
Eligibility: Requisite Skills
1. How to choose a right rucksack: It is essential that you choose a right rucksack for the trek since you are going to carry it all the time while trekking. Make sure you don’t make these common mistakes while buying a rucksack.
2. How to pack a rucksack: Trekking in mountains become more fun when your rucksack is well-organized. It also makes it easier for you to carry without being much load on your shoulders. Follow the guidelines on how to pack a rucksack.
About the activity: Why should I go for this trek?
Sar Pass Trek
Sar Pass trek is a great option for beginners as well as seasoned trekkers. The trail offers some of the prettiest villages, thick pine forests, beautiful grasslands, splendid mountain views from the campsites, and ultimately the rush of crossing a 4000+ metres mountain pass. Sar Pass - the most famous trek in the Parvati Valley of Himachal Pradesh.Best Season: What are the best months to visit this trek?
Sar Pass trek best time is May to October.
Packing List: What to pack
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Packing List: How should I pack my rucksack?
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Connectivity: How to Reach the base of the trek & how to go back from the end point?
The starting point of Sar Pass trek is from Kasol. Kasol is a hamlet in the Parvati valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is 520 km from Delhi. There are public buses running between Delhi and Kasol. Kasol is easily accessible through road, rail and air transport.
By Road: The distance between Delhi and Kasol is 520 km. There are frequent buses from Delhi to Kasol. Most of them are not direct buses so you will have to take an HRTC bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate, Delhi towards Manali and change the bus at Bhuntar (30 km from Kasol) and reach Kasol either by a local bus or a private taxi. There are very few direct buses from Delhi to Kasol but they are run by private companies. You can also hire a taxi or outstation cab from Delhi to Kasol.
By Rail: To reach Kasol by railways you have to get off at the nearest railway station to Kasol which is Joginder Nagar railway station, about 144 km from the village of Kasol. You can take a cab from the station to reach Kasol or a bus from the Joginder Nagar Bus Stand towards Manikaran which should take about 4.5 to 5 hours.
By Air: The nearest airport to Kasol is almost 31 Kms away, Bhuntar Airport located near Kullu. It is connected to three cities Delhi, Pathankot and Shimla. You can hire local cabs or private vehicles from there to reach Kasol.
Connectivity: What is the cellular network connectivity for this trek?
There is no mobile reception after Kasol.
Nearby attraction: What are the nearby attractions that I can explore?
There are a number of places to visit around Kasol in the Parvati Valley. Manikaran, a pilgrim site with its hot springs is a famous attraction near Kasol. The waters of the hot springs are believed to have medicinal properties. There are plenty of hiking trails from Kasol to its surrounding villages like Choj, Chalal, and Rashol. One can also visit the quaint village of Tosh by a private or a shared taxi. A day hike to the famous Kheerganga, a spiritual destination with hot springs, can also be done from Barshaini.
Age limit: What is the minimum & maximum age limit?
The minimum age limit is 9 years. However, minors aged between 9 to 17 should be accompanied with their parents or guardians. If you are above the age of 60, kindly carry a medical certificate from your doctor that deem you fit for adventure activities like trekking.
Accommodation: What will be the accommodation type in this trek?
On trekking days, all the trekkers will be accommodated in twin or triple sharing tents. Along with this, there will also be a toilet tent and a dining tent installed at every campsite as we roll.
Equipment and facilities: What kind of tents and sleeping bags will be provided to us?
We provide 4 seasons tents by Gipfel for higher altitudes which can easily withstand heavy snowfall and storms. They are spacious enough to accommodate 3 people at once with a vestibule to place the backpacks. Our sleeping bags are made up of Heatseeker Pro synthetic insulation that can provide you comfort in -10 degrees Celsius. We also use additional fleece liners to have thermal efficiency even in the extreme temperatures of -17 degrees Celsius. If you carry your own sleeping bag, you will get a cashback reward provided that you inform us as soon as you have booked your trek.
Equipment and facilities: Are there any washroom/toilet facilities on the trek?
Toilet tents will be provided to you on the trek. These are portable toilets tents where a deep pit will be dug. A shovel will be provided inside the tent to cover the waste after you have made your business. You can take a toilet roll inside. Make sure you dig used toilet paper along with the waste. Though water is recommended in place of toilet paper. Please refrain from using wet wipes as they are non-biodegradable. There will be no facility for bathing on the trek. Go through our blog section for tips on how to maintain personal hygiene on treks.
Equipment and facilities: If we trek in snow, what equipment will you provide?
You will be provided with good quality gaiters and microspikes from us depending upon the situation of the snow. Our trek leaders will also be carrying ropes and ice axes.
Equipment and facilities: What kind of food will be provided for the trek?
Vegetarian food will be served throughout the trek. The only non-vegetarian item served on our treks are eggs. Our kitchen staff follows a proper menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner which has been designed in order to fulfill the nutritional requirements of the participants. There will be milk, poha, eggs, muesli/corn flakes, bread, and butter served for breakfast. Rice or simple roti sabzi will be packed for lunch. In dinner, you will have dal, egg curry or any other vegetarian dish along with rice, roti, and a dessert item. Packed lunch will be provided to you on the days you are trekking. You are requested to carry your own tiffin box and a mug to consume food. The meals consumed on the journey and arrival day are not included in our cost.
Equipment and facilities: What equipment can I rent from you?
You can rent almost anything from us. Check our rental store at rent.bikatadventures.com
Weather conditions: What will the temperatures be like during this trek?
The day temperatures will range from 10-20 degrees Celsius and around 0-7 degrees Celsius at night. Temperatures would be on the higher side at lower altitudes and colder at higher altitudes. Weather is unpredictable at the top with chances of rain or thunderstorm.
Weather conditions: When will there be snow on this trek?
You can expect snow on Sar Pass trek during the month of May. You can expect snow at the pass most of the time. It is difficult to expect snow on the trail during and post-monsoon season i.e July to October. Heavy snowfall in winter makes the pass inaccessible.
Miscellaneous : Is there an option to offload my backpack?
If you want to offload your rucksack, you will have to make a request for offloading a few days prior the trek through an email so that arrangement can be made in advance. You will be charged per day for offloading your rucksack. In case you decide to offload on the spot, you may have to pay a higher price than usual. However, offloading your rucksack is not recommended since it is not a safe practice.
Miscellaneous : Who will lead us on the trek?
A team of participants will be led by a course certified trek leader and a local guide. All participants are requested to abide by what their leader says. There will also be a team of kitchen staff and porters on the trek. We maintain a 1:8 ratio of trek leader and participants. All our trek leaders and staff have training in first-aid and rescue operation.
Miscellaneous : Is the trekking pole necessary?
It is not mandatory but it is more convenient with the pole. If you don’t want to buy one, you can rent it from us on minimal daily basis charges. You can request the renting link from us.
Miscellaneous : Are there any local stores/shops from where I can shop trekking necessities?
Kasol has a reasonable size market. However, we will have to head to Grahan and there will be no time for shopping. Please do not leave anything for last minute buying.
Miscellaneous : Is it safe for a solo woman traveller to trek in Fixed departures?
Yes, it is absolutely safe for a solo woman to travel in fix departures. Women on the trek will be sharing a tent with each other. In case you are the only woman on the trek, you will be given a separate tent.
Miscellaneous : Will you give certificates on completion of trek?
Yes, e-certificates will be given at the end of each trek provided that you completed it. It will bear your name, the trek, and the maximum altitude you achieved on the trek.
Transport: In case we opt for the transport with you, where will you pick us from and where will you drop?
Since the trek starts from Kasol, to and fro journey has to be arranged by yourself. However, transportation on the last day of the trek from Barshaini to Kasol will be arranged by us. We will meet in Kasol Taxi stand by 9 am and start our trek.
Transport: What time will you drop us at the end point on last day of the trek?
Expect to reach Kasol late in the afternoon. Make sure your bookings from this point to your respective destinations are late in the night, post 1900 Hrs.
Why Bikat
Why Bikat
Learning Experience
- We are an Adventure Learning Organisation first.
- We want you to not just complete a trek safely but also pick up some basic trekking knowledge and skills along the way.
- To achieve this we have integrated learning modules into our itineraries.
- These modules will help you build the necessary skills to progress from trekking to mountaineering over time.
Loyality Programs
Our community is an integral part of us and we take pride in our trekkers and climbers. When you complete at least three days on any trek or expedition with us, you become eligible for our membership and referral programs.
- Currently we have three levels:
- Basic Membership
- Summiteer Membership
- Leader Membership
Personalized Attention
- Our group sizes on treks don’t exceed 15 members in order to maintain a healthy Participants : Leader Ratio of 8:1.
- Over time we have found this number to be optimum when it comes to ensuring personalised attention to every member of our group.
- On mountaineering expeditions this number is even smaller. Our group sizes are capped at 12 members ensuring a Participants : HAP Ratio of 2:1.
Best Expedition Leaders
- Our Expedition leaders are advanced mountaineering course qualified, specially trained in rescue procedures from NIM and certified first-aid responders.
- Even our local guides are certified first-aid responders.
Eco-friendly Practices
- Group sizes are capped at 15 people.
- Batch sizes are capped at 250 people per trail per season.
- We follow a rolling campsite model.
- We are constantly exploring and introducing new trails to reduce the burden on existing ones.
Safety
For us, a successful summit is not about reaching the highest point of a mountain but about making it safely back to base.
- To ensure this:
- Every region of ours is mapped with an emergency evacuation plan.
- The equipment we use is UIAA certified.
- Our trek leaders are AMC certified with specialisation in rescue procedures.
- Our support staffs are trained in first aid as well.
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What's Included
Whats Included
- Veg Food (Day 1 Lunch till Day 5 Breakfast). Three Meals a day.
- Forest Permits/Camping Charges/Permits, Trek Permit Fee/IMF Permission (Upto the amount charged for Indian nationals).
- Camping tents, Temp rated sleeping bags, mattress
- Safety Equipment includes static rescue rope, seat harness, carabiners, pulleys
- Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader with Wilderness Emergency Responder & Rescue.
- First Aid Certified Local guide, cook, helpers
- Porters or mules for carrying common luggage
- Last day transportation from Barshaini to Kasol
Whats Not Included?
- Meals during road journeys
- Any kind of Insurance
- Any expense of personal nature
- Carriage of personal rucksack
- Meals during Hotel Stay
- Any expense not specified in the inclusion list
Cancellation Policy
Cash Refund
Cancellations up to 30 days prior to departure date
5% Deduction
Between 30 days to 15 days prior to departure
50%
deduction
Less than 15 days of departure
No Cash Refund
Voucher Refund
Cancellations up to 5 days prior to departure date
No Deduction
Cancellations less than 5 days prior to departure
No Refund
Please note
- Cash refund is applicable only in case of bookings made without using any promotional offer code or vouchers.
- This is only a brief of cancellation terms. For finer details please refer Detailed Cancellation Policy.
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