OVERVIEW

Region :- Uttarakhand
Duration :- 8 Days
Grade :- Easy To Moderate
Max Altitude :- 7053 feet to 8530 feet
Approx Trekking Km :- 14-15 km .

About the trek

Borasu Pass or Bara-su is a high mountain pass that is located on the border of Uttaranchal and Himachal Pradesh along the border with Tibet. It was an ancient trade route between Har ki Dun valley and Kinnaur valley. It is no longer used by the locals and is an escapade for trekkers and mountaineers.
The trek starts from Taluka and passes through the lush green Har ki Dun valley. Har ki Dun is a hanging valley in the Garhwal Himalayas, surrounded by magnificent Himalayan peaks and dense forests flocked with colourful birds and wild life. The trek starts by following the boisterous Har ki Dun Ganga and ends with the colossal Baspa River. One can stay in the Forest Rest House in leisure or camp near Har ki Dun Ganga. Also, one can camp near the beautiful glacial lake at Maninda Tal a few km from Har ki Dun.
The trail passes through glacier moraine, steep narrow ridges, sheer vertical snow slopes and boulder fields. All in all, it is a nerve-wracking trek – a stunning mix of backwoods and vast meadows, packed with spurting rivers and widespread glaciers, with a view of snow-capped peaks and massive boulders.

General Information

Har ki Dun is connected to Baspa Valley by the Borasu Pass. You have several passes that connect Uttaranchal to Himachal. Towards the north is the Lamkhaga Pass and towards the south are Kimalay or the Kimloga pass (no longer used), Singha and Rupin Pass, all of which lead to the Sangla valley. This valley is snow-covered from October to March.
The trek starts from Taluka, passing through dense forests consisting of chestnut, walnut, willow and chinar trees. The trek from Osla to Har ki Dun is through terraced mountain fields, lush green grassy patches and thick coniferous forests. As Har Ki Dun falls within the Govind Pashu Vihar wildlife sanctuary, chances of seeing wildlife are high. In the sanctuary, you will find trees of Bhojpatra, the rare Brahmakamal, and colourful flora and fauna. You can see various bids like Rosefinch, Redstart, Tit, Warbler, Babbler, Thrush and many more. One can see Kalanag, Bandarpoonch, Ruinsara peaks and the majestic Swargarohini even before he reaches the pass.

History

Har ki Doon is a valley of Gods (‘Har’ means Lord Shiva and ‘Dun’ means Valley) and according to the local folklore, this is the place where fairies congregate. It is also mentioned in our religious stories (epics) that Pandavas went to swarg (heaven) through this valley by climbing the Swargarohini peak. Duryodhana was once worshipped as a God by a few colonies here, and one can get to see the Duryodhana Temple in Osla. However it is now called Someshwar temple and calling it Duryodhana temple is taken as an offence. Though it is believed that once, the people of this region boasted of carrying Duryodhana blood in their veins. The area also acts as a base for approaching the Swargarohini peaks. We can also see the Bandarpoonch mountains, Ata peak, Kalanag or the Black peak and Bonga Peak.

Short Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Sankri
Day 2: Sankri- Taluka (12 Kms by Road ), Taluka- Seema (12 kms trek)
Day 3: Seema-Har ki Dun (14 kms trek)
Day 4: Harkidun to Moninda Lake (5-6 kms)
Day 5: Rest Day
Day 6: Moninda Lake – Borasu Pass –Camp 1
Day 7: Camp 1 – Doaria Camp Ground
Day 8: Doaria Camp - Chitkul.
Day 9: Ahead Chitkul

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Sankri
Report in Sankri by 3 PM. Sankri is 185 Kms away from Dehradun. You can get a shared taxi or public transport for Sankri early in the morning from Dehradun bus stand. It will take 7-9 hours for you to reach Sankri from Dehradun. Night stay in Hotel / Guest house.

Day 2 -Sankri- Taluka (12 Kms by Road ), Taluka- Seema (12 kms trek)
Early morning drive from Sankri to Taluka in a Taxi .Taluka is the starting point of our trek.After Breakfast in Taluka, we will Start trekking with packed lunch to Seema (2260m)on an even surface through thick forests of chestnuts, walnuts, willows, chinars and a variety of conifer trees, with a few waterfalls on the way.You could either opt for the steep climb of Dhaatmeer village, or just trek along the Karmanasha stream. Both the routes meet at Gangaar village.Reach Seema Camps by late afternoon.Overnight stay in tents.

Day 3 -Seema- Har ki Dun (14 kms trek)
The trail from Seema initially continues on the true left of the valley, goes past fields followed by crossing a anging bridge over river Rupin, to the true right of the valley. The trail now ascends, go past through fields and pastures with huts. The coniferous flora on the opposite side of the valley is awesome and much adorable. The trail climbs to the ridge locally named as Kalkatti Dhar, from where the trail traverses to give you awesome view of Har Ki Dun. From here initially the trail climbs gradually and later gets steep in times go past through beautiful meadows to the campsite at Har Ki Dun. The campsite is by the small stream, with peaks of Har Ki Dun and Swargarohini towering above. Overnight in the tents.

Day 4 - Harkidun to Moninda Lake (5-6 kms)
Cross the wooden bride near Har ki Dun Forest Rest House and take the mud trail towards right leading to a lush green valley. Hata peak (just behind forest rest house ) and Swargarohini Peak are prominently seen from here. Continue on the trail which then passes through huge boulders. When the tree line ends, you see a huge valley with a stream coming from Morinda Tal. Walk up the Tal and camp by its side. Soak in the views of marvellous snow capped peaks and lush green meadows.

Day 5 - Rest Day
Rest and acclimatization day before the climb to pass. A learning session will be imparted on the use of basic technical equipment and ascending descending techniques. This day can also be utilized to make up for any time loss during the Itinerary.

Day 6 - Moninda Lake – Borasu Pass –Camp 1
Today we cross the pass. Since the trek will be hard, we will start early in the morning to have the advantage of time at hand. In the morning the peaks turn golden as the first rays of sun fall on them. Borasu glacier and Saunbhera campsite can be seen down below. Start walking on the gradual snow slope in the direction of the pass.We trek about 8 Kms to reach the pass. The final ascent to the pass is is boulder and scree strewn.After crossing we descend to the other side. Camp overnight.

Day 7 -Camp 1 – Doaria Camp Ground
The trek is easy through the valley and views today will keep your cameras busy . we trek 10 km to arrive at Doaria camping grounds. The trek is initially to the Baspa river bed and then crossing it we reach the camping grounds. Overnight in camp.

Day 8 - Doaria Camp - Chitkul
After a week of living in wilderness today we will see the civilization . Today’s trek is of 10 kms which takes about 8-9 hrs. This is one of the best walks of this trek. Walk is under the shade with gentle gradient. Overnight in Chitkul Village. Trek ends here. You may plan your return on the next day.
Day 9 - Ahead Chitkul
This day is not included in the fee. In case you book your transportation from Chitkul to Shimla with us, the taxi will pick you up from the guest house in the morning.

Risk & Respond

High Altitude Treks?: Risk and Response A high altitude trek calls for an adventurous attitude, but embarking on an adventurous trip without calculating the risks is utter stupidity. That’s why we have listed a few risks and the response planned by Apex To Himalays to minimise or address the risks in the best possible way.
Risk: Altitude Before you start the trek, it is important to understand the implications of high altitude on your body. Be aware of symptoms of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) like mild headache, nausea and general discomfort.
Response: If you feel any of these symptoms, inform the trek leader on priority and follow his instructions. Every campsite has as stretcher, fully equipped first aid kit, oxygen cylinders to address the situation.
Risk: Weather Weather is unpredictable in the Himalayas. Though we are always observant about the changing weather, no one can guarantee a snowfall, rain or Sun. Do understand that your security is of utmost importance to us and we will not proceed any further from the campsite if the weather is not favourable.
Response: The decision of the Trek Leaders and Guides to proceed or wait for the weather to get better will be final.
Risk: Injuries Often, while trekking over difficult terrains, you might have minor injuries like leg sprain, bruises etc. Serious injuries like fractures or major cuts are very rare.
Response: All our Trek Leaders are Certified Wilderness First Aid responders. They are trained to handle emergencies and can tackle minor injuries with a well-equipped first aid kit. In case of serious injuries, the patient is carried on a stretcher to the nearest road-head and is led to nearest medical centre.
Risk: Lack of communication devices In the remote areas of the Himalayas, mobile networks do not reach. On a trek, one is cut off from the world of calls, SMSs or watsapps.
Response: We rely on walkie-talkies and runners to communicate between the campsites and the base camps.

What's Included

• Transport: Dehradun to Sankri and Return.
• Meals while on trek (Veg. + Egg).
• All necessary entry fees and permits.
• Accommodation:- Guest house, Home stay, camping during Trek.
• Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook and Support staff.
• First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
• Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required).
• Apex To Himalays Staff Insurance.
• Porters/mules to carry central equipment.



Excluded :-

• Any kind of personal expenses.
• Food during the transit.
• Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
• Insurance.
• Any kind of emergency evacuation charges 6. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.

How to Reach

By Air :-
Jolly Grant Airport is the airport serving Dehradun, located about 25 km from the city. There is a daily flight from Delhi to Dehradun. Come one day early if planning to come by flight.

By Train :-
Take the overnight train to Dehradun from Delhi

• Nandadevi Express - Train no: 12205 (Departure 11:50pm; Arrival - 5:40am)
• Dehradun Express - Train no: 12687 (Departure - 9:10pm; Arrival - 5:00am)

By Bus:-
There is a direct bus from Dehradun to Sankri. It leaves at 6 am from Dehradun Railway station. Be there by 5.40 am to get a seat.
If you are reaching Dehradun late, you can take a bus to Purola/Naugaon and then a connecting bus to Sankri. The last bus leaves from Dehradun Railway Station at 12 noon. If you reach Purola late, you can stay there overnight. the route is pretty straightforward. First, head to Mussoorie, then move down to Yamuna Bridge, via Kempty falls. Then follow the Yamuna on your left until you reach Damta and further on to Naugaon. Cross the Yamuna at Naugaon and head towards Purola. The route immediately turns scenic, with pine trees overlooking the road.
At Purola break for lunch. From Purola, the route gets more mesmerising with the road climbing up and descending through thick pine forests until you get to Mori along the Tons River. (5 km out of Purola try to locate the south face of the Kedarkantha peak on your left. The highest peak, it is not difficult to spot.) From Mori, follow the Tons to Naitwar, again through some breathtaking mountain scenery. At Naitwar, the road branches off to the right along the Supin, until you get to Sankri an hour later.

6C. Dunkles Bock

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