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Made with purpose in the Himalayas.

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  2. Sar Pass Trek

Sar Pass Trek

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Altitude

13,800 ft

Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

Group size

Up to 30

Okay, here's the deal

Come for the mountains.Stay for what they do to your brain.

Worth the early wake-up.

The Sar Pass Trek is one of the most rewarding summer treks in Himachal Pradesh, starting from the iconic backpacker hub of Kasol in the Parvati Valley. The name 'Sar' means lake in the local dialect — the pass is named after a small frozen lake encountered on the trail between Tila Lotni and Biskeri Ridge. Reaching 13,800 ft (4,200 m), this 48 km circuit offers everything a first-time high-altitude trekker could want: rhododendron forests, charming Himalayan villages, expansive alpine meadows, and a famous snow slide descent from the pass to Biskeri Thach that is the highlight of the entire experience. With stunning panoramas of the Greater Himalayas and Tosh Valley, Sar Pass remains one of India's most memorable beginner-to-intermediate snow treks.

The good stuff

Things you'll probably talk about later.

The views, the random conversations, the tiny moments that somehow become the whole point of the trip.

01360-degree Himalayan summit views at 13,800 ft
02Thrilling snow slide descent to Biskeri
03Overnight camping in Grahan village
04Parvati Valley and Tosh Valley panoramas
05Dense rhododendron and pine forests

How this thing goes

One day at a time.

No speed-running the mountains. No checking boxes just because they're there.

Just a trail, good people, questionable amounts of chai, and enough time to actually be there.

Take your time
Kasol to Grahan
01 Day
KasolGrahan

Kasol to Grahan

Follow the Grahan Nallah through rhododendron and pine forests, passing local tea stalls serving the famous rhododendron syrup, to reach the traditional village of Grahan.

Altitude
7,709 ft (2,350 m)
Walking time
5–6 hrs (~10 km)
Grahan to Mung Thach
02 Day
GrahanMung Thach

Grahan to Mung Thach

Ascend through increasingly dense forests and open into the scenic alpine meadow camp of Mung Thach (Min Thach), with expansive views opening up on all sides.

Altitude
9,500 ft (2,895 m)
Walking time
5–6 hrs
Mung Thach to Nagaru
03 Day
Mung ThachNagaru

Mung Thach to Nagaru

A steeper climb above the treeline to the ridge camp at Nagaru, with sweeping views down the Parvati Valley. Snow is likely encountered on this section.

Altitude
11,154 ft (3,400 m)
Walking time
4–5 hrs
Crossing Sar Pass
04 Day
NagaruBiskeri Thach

Crossing Sar Pass

Early alpine start for the summit push. Cross the snow-covered Sar Pass at 13,800 ft for panoramic Himalayan views, then enjoy the exhilarating snow slide descent to Biskeri Thach camp.

Altitude
As per itinerary
Walking time
7–8 hrs
Return to Kasol
05 Day
BiskeriKasol

Return to Kasol

Descend through the scenic twin villages of Pulga and Tulga and across the Parvati River bridge to complete the full circuit back to Kasol base camp.

Altitude
5,200 ft (1,585 m)
Walking time
5–6 hrs

A glimpse

Sar Pass Trek

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Good to know

What's covered.What isn't.

No fine-print scavenger hunt. Here's exactly what comes with the trip.

You're covered

Included in your trip

  • Pick-up & drop from Kasol
  • All meals during the trek
  • Camping accommodation (twin/triple sharing tents)
  • Sleeping bags & trekking gear
  • Certified trek guide
  • Forest permits & entry fees
  • First aid & basic medical kit

You're on your own

Not included in your trip

  • Transport to/from Kasol
  • Personal expenses
  • Porter/mule charges
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions
  • 5% GST

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