Rupin Pass trek

Next year in June, our group plans to do the Rupin pass trek. Can anyone give a first hand account about the trek? We also need advice on:

1. Availabilty of mules for the full trek.
2. Ideal trek itenerary
3. Any contact numbers of guides/porters


Arjun

Uttam did the trek in June this year in very deep snow and says that one should not go before the 1st week of July.

If you are a mountaineer.... with all your equipment, you can certainly do it... a regular trekker will find it daunting.

See these posts...

http://www.indiamike.com/india/himac...alka-t34821/4/

http://www.indiamike.com/india/himac...lley-t39441/2/

Hi Everyone

I have not logged on for sometime but I am back with my usual questions.

We plan to do Rupin Pass in mid-June this year. Uttam did it last year and it was ok. However, getting much info on Rupin Pass seems to be difficult.

Could anyone who has done this share their trek experience? Especially on scenic views? altitude gain per day? avaibility of porters and guides? Places to camp?

Arjun

Hi Arjun,

How r u, after a long time. As far I know mid June or Sept-mid Oct will be good time for this trek. The trek starts from Dhula (the last point connected through motorable road) and ends in Sangla. Max altitude is 4630m. The most difficult part of this trek is Saruas Thach to Nuru via Rupin Pass (4630 m), coz. this day u have to cover around 12 km and 3450m -> 4630m -> 3600m altitude. Total trek needs around 11 days.

Hi Supratim

Thanks for the info. You seem to be growing in your knowledge of the mountains every new day!

Now, do you know anyone personally who has done the Rupin Pass trek? Any contact numbers would help.

Arjun

Hi,

I am planning to do Rupin pass trek from Sangla on 10th, April 2009. Can anyone suggest guides/porters at Sangla?

Hi Himalayaone

We did the Rupin Pass trek in June 2008. I must admit it was one of our best treks.

First, rule out 10 April. You are too early for Rupin. Unless you have some knowledge about mountain and snow craft, you won't be able to make a crossing (even though the snows have been less). Mid May would be a better time.

Next, the Rupin Pass cross from the Sangla side is difficult. It involves big height gains in a span of two days -- and having come down the Sangla side I know how tiring it can get climbing up. Think of doing it from the Naitwar--Dhaula side. It is more enjoyable and the views excellent. Frankly, the Sangla side is good, but climbing up the Rupin Valley is something else.

Arjun

Hi Arjunm,

Thanks for the info, how far would be Rupin Pass from Naitwar & Sangla.

Hi Himalayaone

Well, you can't really measure hills by distance can you? From Naitwar you need to take a Jeep to Dhaula -- that's your last road head. From Dhaula it is a 4-5 days trek to Rupin Pass, depending on whether you make any halts for acclimatisation. The meadows just before you cross over are beautiful -- you can spend an entire day.

Arjun

Hi Friends

We are 3 guy plan to hike at Rupin pass at middle of September-2011. We need a guide/porter contact. If anybody have that pls give us.

Thanks...

Contact Chandan Rana , he is good,experienced,NIM certified guide.
His number is 9510959040

@chits007.. Thanks, but that number always switched off.. do you have any other no?

Try in afternoon and try on these as well.
9410532978
9410959040
8126062261

hi guys...i went through the thread and found it interesting...

4 of us want to do this trek on last week of May or on 2nd week of June. We want to do this from Dhaula side and planning for 7 days trek which ends at Sangla.

Do you guys recommend this time to trek Rupin?
How will be the weather?

Hi PothofNeo ,

We are planning the same trek around the same time.

We are following the below mentioned Itenerary.

A few friends have already made the trek last year and they informed that the weather remains pretty warm towards the base (around 15 degrees) However it becomes chillier with ascent.(Around 8 degrees).

Day 1: Pick up from Dehradun railway station.
Whole day drive to Dhaula base camp via Naugaon, Purola and Naitwar. Night stay at Dhaula
Day 2: Daula 5,100 ft to Sewa 6,150 ft
12 kms. 6 hrs. Level: Long climbs with short gentle walks in between.

Day 3: Sewa 6,150 ft to Jhaka 8,700 ft.
14 kms. 6½ hrs . Via Jiskun 7,600 ft. Level: Long climbs with short gentle walks in between.

Day 4: Jhaka 8,700 ft to Saruwas thatch 10,250 ft.
8 kms. 5½ hrs. Via Uduknal Level: Mostly climbs with one gentle walk in between.

Day 5: Saruwas thatch 10,250 ft to Dhanderas thatch 11,680 ft (lower water fall camp)
5 kms. 4½ hrs. Level: Initial short climb followed by easy undulating walks.

Day 6: Dhanderas thatch 11,680 ft to Upper Waterfall camp 13,300 ft.
3 kms. 3 hrs. Level: Steep climb.

Day 7: Upper Waterfall 13,120 ft to Rupin Pass 15,250 ft to Ronti Gad 13,420 ft.
9 kms. 10 hrs. Level: Steep climb initially, followed by a gradual ascending trail. Short sharp climb to the pass followed by a steep descent.

Day 8: Ronti Gad 13,420 ft to Sangla 8,800 ft.
12 kms. 6½ hrs. Via Sangla Kanda Level: Gradual to steep descent. Night stay.