Trekking trails pass through pine forests, snow-capped mountains, majestic meadows and some of the most jaw-dropping landscapes. The Saar Pass trek gives you an opportunity to explore the wild and exotic flora of the Himalayas. The pink rhododendron colouring the trails at various points is not to be missed!
In the local language ‘Sar’ means lake. The trek is named “Sar Pass” because the trekkers have to pass by a glacial lake. Once you reach the PASS almost close to 14,000 ft, the view from the PASS is simply breathtaking due to the majestic mountains of the Parvati Valley. This trek will surely give an adrenaline rush and thrilling experience adorned with alpine forest, wildflowers and magical valleys.
Sar Pass trek is one of the best treks for beginner-level trekkers. The difficulty level of the Sar Pass trek is graded as easy to moderate. So, this trek is for beginners.
• Upon your arrival at Kasol (Himachal Pradesh) by Morning 10 AM, a representative of SG-Trekkers will be waiting to welcome you. After the meet and greet, we will proceed to Kasol Base Camp. It’s within walking distance from Kasol main chowk.
• Once all the participants have reported at base camp they will undergo a registration procedure [all the participants will be requested to verify their Medical certificate and ID proof].
• Post lunch acclimatization walks to Chalal village. In the evening, a brief session will be conducted regarding the route and a few important tips. Items like Rucksacks, gaiters and sticks will be allotted.
• Overnight stay at Kasol base camp.
Day 1: Highlights
• Altitude Gain / Loss (ft.): ⇑ 850 ft.; ⇓ 850 ft.
• Walk (approx.): 2 hrs., 2 km.
• Accommodation: Kasol Base Camp – Stay in a Tent (on triple sharing basis)
• Meals: Dinner
• Trek will commence at 7 am from Kasol to Grahan. The trek starts from the centre of Kasol and keeps to the true left of the Grahan nalah.
• The trail is easy and frequently used by locals. The trail goes through lovely pine forests. The ascend is gentle and easy. One can effortlessly cover much distance in a couple of hours. After Grahan nalah, the trail becomes rocky and climbs uphill, away from the right bank of the river.
• Buras (Rhododendrons) grow in the forest here. After a steep climb of about an hour, one reaches the village of Grahan, situated at the top.
• Overnight stay in tents at Grahan campsite.
Day 2: Highlights
• Altitude Gain / Loss (ft.): ⇑ 2,520 ft.; ⇓ 0 ft.
• Walk (approx.): 4-5 hrs., 10 km.
• Accommodation: Campsite – Stay in a Tent (on triple sharing basis)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• In the morning we climb towards the north of the camping ground at Grahan. Villagers can be seen using this path for Min Thach. After walking for a while, one can see Min Thach, Nagaru, and Sar Top on the mountain to the right.
• The trail also becomes steeper and leads into the woods. The slope becomes steeper and the path is confusing at some places with just one water source en route. After crossing the forest the camp of Min Thach comes.
• Overnight in tents at Min Thach campsite.
Day 3: Highlights
• Altitude Gain / Loss (ft.): ⇑ 3,400 ft.; ⇓ 0 ft.
• Walk (approx.): 4-5 hrs., 7 km.
• Accommodation: Campsite – Stay in a Tent (on triple sharing basis)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Trek from Min Thach to Nagaru is short but moderate. The trek starts with a gradual climb to Nagaru camp from Min Thach. After an hour of trek, the views start getting clear as one starts approaching the tree line.
• The route hardly has any water source available so make sure that you have your reserves ready.
• It takes around 4 hours to reach the camp of Nagaru at 3,900 meters. Facing north from Nagaru, one can see magnificent mountains across the Parvati valley.
• The night is very cold due to the chilling wind here and it’s advisable to sleep early as the next day involves an early start for the pass.
Day 4: Highlights
• Altitude Gain / Loss (ft.): ⇑ 1,600 ft.; ⇓ 0 ft.
• Walk (approx.): 4-6 hrs., 8 km.
• Accommodation: Campsite – Stay in a Tent (on triple sharing basis)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Today we make an early start by 4 AM, as the climb for the pass is steep. The route from Nagaru to Biskeri remains totally covered with snow even in the summers because of the altitude.
• Once at the pass, the elevated peaks of the Tosh valley become visible. Water sources remain frozen in the morning time and become available after 8 AM from the stream en route to the pass.
• The descent from the pass to the other side involves one of the longest snow slides. It takes one as far as a kilometre to a gentler slope of the valley. Valley arrives after walking for an hour from Sar Pass.
• We will then continue the trek through some dense rhododendron bushes towards Biskeri Thach campsite. Overnight stay in tents at Biskeri Thach.
Day 5: Highlights
• Altitude Gain / Loss (ft.): ⇑ 1,100 ft.; ⇓ 2,810 ft.
• Walk (approx.): 7-9 hrs., 14 km.
• Accommodation: Campsite – Stay in a Tent (on triple sharing basis)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Biskeri presents a sublime view of the pine forests, the majestic mountains and the lovely grasslands. From Biskeri we will descend towards Pulga village.
• The descent is easy and takes around 5 hours to reach Pulga.
• From Pulga we will continue to descend to cross the Parvati river to reach the Barshaini village.
• Jeep ride to Kasol base camp. (90-100 min) Participants can take departure by 5 PM from Kasol base camp.
Day 5: Highlights
• Altitude Gain / Loss (ft.): ⇑ 0 ft.; ⇓ 3,190 ft.
• Walk (approx.): 4-5 hrs., 9 km.
• Accommodation: Campsite – Stay in a Tent (on triple sharing basis)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch