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Sar Pass Trek
The Sar Pass is in Parvati Valley of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, a state of India. Sar, in the local dialect, means a lake.
Highlights
Kanwar Wildlife Sanctuary: This wildlife sanctuary is home to some of the rare species of animals. This is inclusive of a wide variety of creatures. This majorly consists of 200 species of birds and 30 species of mammals. This wildlife habitat is suitable for viewing the beauty of natural forests. It provides an opportunity to explore the animal planet to the tourists.
Flora and Fauna: Due to the dynamic geographic location, there is a wide range of fauna and flora mostly consisting of coniferous forests due to monsoon climatic conditions. It consists of a wide variety of species like deciduous, fir, pine, and spruce. It is an abode to medicinal plants like Haath Panja and Brahman Kamal. It is also home to a number of significant birds in the region.
Overview
Trekking to the Himalayas in India is an adventure of a lifetime and a journey of self-recognition! It assures an individual one of the most thrilling and at the same time soothing feelings ever. Just recollect it's no longer the mountain we triumph over, but ourselves. Surging a summit fills you up with lots of self-confidence. It makes you wonder about the boring lives you had in cities.
Sar Pass Trek is a frozen lake on the course of trekking from Tila Lotni to Biskeri Bridge through this small pass. It is located at Kullu District at Parvati Valley in Himachal Pradesh. It provides you with the wonderful scenery of the snow-covered mountains and serene streams and rivulets. You can also traverse the Rhododendron forest in the Parvati Valley in Kasol. Trust me, you would enjoy your trekking experience with Sar Pass trek. It provides you with an adventure to trek at a level of moderate to easy. The destination of this trek is towards the end of Pulga. Sar Pass trek can also be called a pre and post-monsoon trek.
Best Time To Visit Sar Pass Trek
The trekking experience begins with Grahan Village. The best time to visit Sar Pass Trek is from May to October. However, during this time, there are chances of bad weather occurrences in regions above 4000ft. These weather conditions lead to lush green forests that provide plenty of energy. To enrich your visual experience with dense forests and enjoy the vagrant energy of nature. This kind of trekking experience is a treasure to tourists.
Brief Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Reach Kasol and stay for the night
On the first day of the trek, we will arrive at Kasol Base Camp. We will roam around a bit in order to get acclimatized to the weather conditions at such high altitudes. Some fun activities will be arranged where you will get to know each other. You can go for local sightseeing and enjoy the delicious cuisine in the evening before making your way to a good sleep before the inception of an amazing trek.
Meals : Dinner Only
Accommodation : Homestay/ Hotel
Day 2 : Trek from Kasol to Grahan Village
On day 2, we will trek from Kasol to Grahan. After a delicious and healthy breakfast, we will start moving towards Grahan. The easy path that's often utilized by locals will take us through the pine forests. In a couple of hours, we will be capable of cowl a lot of the space because the path is simple to climb. The trail, in the end, will become rocky and uphill shifting faraway from the river. Rhododendrons are found here in plenty. Moving for a few minutes following a steep climb, we will finally reach Grahan.
Dinner will be served and overnight stay will be set up.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents/ Homestay
Time Taken : 5 hours
Altitude : 7,700 ft.
Distance : 8 km
Day 3 : Trek from Grahan Village to Min Thach
On day 3, we will trek from Grahan Village to Min Thatch. After a delicious and healthy breakfast, start your trek in the direction of the north of the tenting ground at Grahan. Although there are few water points, still make sure you have your own arrangements. Following a steep path, meandering through the woods, you can find elegant views of Min Thatch along with Naguru and Sar top. Hereafter, the path becomes difficult and it is important to be surefooted. Few kilometres into the trek, you will finally reach Min Thach. Make sure you witness the amazing views of the Chanderkhani and other ranges.
We will have dinner and set up our overnight stay in tents.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Time Taken : 5 hours
Altitude : 11,150 ft.
Distance : 7 km
Day 4 : Trek from Min Thach to Nagaru
On day 4, we will trek to Naguru from Min Thach. After a delicious and healthy breakfast, we will start moving towards Naguru. The trek is brief however hard due to the steep path. The trail can get drenched in the snow. The movement gets a little difficult and hence you have to cautious throughout the day’s trek. It ought to take approximately 4-6 hours to attain your next campsite. Naguru campsite is one of the most beautiful campsites in the whole trek irrespective of the fact that it receives an extraordinarily chilly night. It is beneficial to sleep early to keep away from catching bloodless subsequent! After having an early dinner, get into your tents for a warm sleep.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Time Taken : 6 hours
Altitude : 12,450 ft.
Distance : 8 km
Day 5 : Trek from Nagaru to Sar Pass and Biskeri Thach
This will be the penultimate day of this beautiful trek to Sar Pass. We will start the climb as early as possible. Advancing into a steep climb along the snow-filled Tosh valley, you will reach the Sar Pass top in a few hours. The view from the top is surreal. You can witness the elegant Parvati Valley from here. Embrace the beauty from the summit. Click some beautiful pictures of the Himalayas. Spend a while there and take inside the beauty of the vicinity. Start your descent in your subsequent campsite Biskeri Thach via a few dense Rhododendron bushes. Few hours after the inception of the descent, you will reach the campsite. After having an early dinner, get into your tents for a warm sleep.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Time Taken : 8 hours
Altitude : 11,000 ft. via 13,800 ft.
Distance : 14 km
Day 6: Trek from Biskeri Thach to Barshaini and drive back to Kasol
This will be the last day on this trek to the magnificent Sar Pass. We will trek down from Biskeri Thach to Barshaini. Biskeri Thach gives you notable views of pine forests, grasslands, and the majestic Himalayas. This will be one of the easiest days on this whole trek because the descent is quite easy. In a few hours, we will reach Barshaini. From here, we will drive back to Kasol. You will reach Kasol by evening. Plan your onwards journey from here on your own.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Hotel/ Homestay
Distance : 8 km trek
How To Reach
How to reach Sar Pass Trek Base Camp (Kasol):
By Air
The snappiest method to get from Delhi to Bhuntar is to fly which costs Rs 6,000 - Rs 25,000 and takes 2h 39m. Bhuntar has its air terminal known as the Kullu-Manali air terminal. There are two flights day by day from Delhi to Bhuntar. There are flights likewise accessible from significant urban communities like Chennai, Mumbai, etc.
Closest Airport: Chandigarh Airport (IXC) - 139 km from Bhuntar. You can take a local bus or a local taxi for Kasol which will take one hour and drop you in Kasol Market.
By Train
144 km away, the closest railway station is Pathankot. All the fundamental trains go through Pathankot including Jammu Tawi and Himsagar Express from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, and so forth. You can likewise take a train to New Delhi or till Chandigarh and take a taxi or transport from that point to reach Bhuntar. You can take a local bus or a local taxi for Kasol which will take one hour and drop you in Kasol Market.
By Bus
The least expensive approach to get from Delhi to Bhuntar is to transport through Kullu which costs Rs750 - Rs1,200 and takes 8h 28m. There is an immediate transport leaving from Delhi ISBT Kashmiri Gate and showing up at Bhuntar. Administrations leave twice day by day and work each day. The excursion takes roughly 13h 59m. Reaching Bhuntar by street is genuinely simpler than by some other methods for transport. HPSRTC (Himachal Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation) transports from urban communities like Jaipur, Delhi, and Chandigarh, which are accessible at customary intervals, aside from the typical private vehicle/transport administrations. You can take a local bus or a local taxi for Kasol which will take one hour and drop you in Kasol Market.
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