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Sar Pass Trek is a 5-day easy–moderate trek in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, reaching 4,200 m (13,800 ft). It covers about 49 km on foot and starts at Kasol and ends at Barshaini. Best time: May to June and September to October. Trekkaro price: ₹10,150 per person + 5% GST, with Free Trekking Gear (Decathlon shoes, -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes; ₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing). Next batch: 23 Oct 2026 (13 upcoming batches).
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District: Kullu
Duration: 5 Days
Difficulty Level: Easy–Moderate
Highest Altitude: 4,200 m / 13,800 ft
Trekking Distance: 49 Km
Temperature: Summer (May-Jun): Day 5°C to 20°C, Night -5°C to 5°C | Autumn (Sep-Oct): Day 5°C to 15°C, Night -8°C to 2°C
Five days, one high snow pass and a slide down the other side that grown adults still talk about years later. The Sar Pass trek climbs out of Kasol through pine and rhododendron forest, past a village of old wooden houses, onto open ridges above the tree line and finally across a snowfield at 4,200 m (13,800 ft). Then, instead of walking down, you sit in the snow and let the mountain carry you.
The Sar Pass trek lies in the Parvati valley of Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, in the side valley of the Grahan nala above Kasol. It starts on foot from Kasol at 1,700 m (5,577 ft), spends its first night at Grahan village at 2,350 m (7,710 ft) and then climbs to two high camps, Min Thach at 3,400 m (11,155 ft) and Nagaru at 3,800 m (12,467 ft). From Nagaru you cross the pass at 4,200 m (13,800 ft) and descend to the meadow of Biskeri Thach at 3,350 m (10,991 ft), before the last walk down to the road head at Barshaini at 2,400 m (7,874 ft).
It is a 5-day trek of about 49 km, and it is a crossing rather than an out-and-back: you never walk the same stretch of trail twice. In the local dialect ‘sar’ means lake, and the pass takes its name from a small lake near the top that stays frozen through the early summer. For many trekkers in north India, Sar Pass is the first real Himalayan pass of their lives, and the trek is built for exactly that.
Snowfields and the Great Slide – What Makes the Sar Pass Trek Unmissable
The pass day is the reason people come. You leave Nagaru before dawn with a headlamp on, the snow still hard and crunching under your microspikes. The ridge camp falls away below, the sky turns from black to grey to pale blue, and the line of trekkers ahead of you winds slowly up across the white slopes. Near the top the frozen lake appears, a flat sheet of ice in a bowl of snow, and a little further on you are standing on the pass itself, with the Parvati valley on one side and new country on the other.
Then comes the descent. On the far side of Sar Pass, long snow slopes run down from the pass, and in May and June the trek team guides you through them on natural slides, one trekker at a time, seated in the snow with the trek leader and staff positioned below. It is a few minutes of pure laughter after a hard morning, and it takes you down height that would otherwise cost an hour of careful walking. By afternoon you are on soft grass at Biskeri Thach, the hardest day of the trek behind you.
The rest of the trek is the slow build-up to that moment. Grahan is one of the most traditional villages in the Parvati valley, with wooden houses, stone paths and fields around it. Min Thach is a clearing at the edge of the forest with long views back over the valley you climbed out of. Nagaru is wild and open, a windy camp on a ridge with snow all around in early summer. Each day takes you into a higher, quieter world than the one before.
The Trail Itself
For a 49 km trek, Sar Pass packs in a lot of change. The first day follows the Grahan nala out of Kasol through pine forest, crossing small streams on the way up to Grahan. From Grahan the trail climbs steeply through dense rhododendron, oak and conifer forest, gaining about 1,050 m in a single day, before opening out at Min Thach. Above Min Thach the trees end, and the walk to Nagaru is short but steep on open slopes, on snow in early summer. The pass day crosses snowfields up to 4,200 m and comes down on snow and then meadow. The last day is a long, steady descent through forest towards Pulga and Barshaini, where the road and the Parvati river meet you again.
Who Is This Trek For?
The Sar Pass trek is graded easy to moderate, and we recommend it for fit beginners, solo trekkers and groups of colleagues who want their first snow pass. It sits at the harder end of that grade. The climb from Grahan to Min Thach is steep, and the hardest day is Day 4: a pre-dawn start, about 14 km and 6–8 hours on foot from Nagaru over the pass to Biskeri Thach, much of it on snow in May and June. We recommend six to eight weeks of preparation, with regular running or cycling and stair climbing with a loaded backpack. Children aged 10 and above who walk regularly can join with a parent or guardian. Above 60: a doctor’s fitness certificate is needed, and an ECG or TMT report is recommended. Season: May to June and September to October.
Key Highlights of the Sar Pass Trek
- A real snow pass – Sar Pass at 4,200 m (13,800 ft), crossed on foot over snowfields in early summer
- The snow slide – long natural slides down the far side of the pass in May and June, guided by the trek team
- The frozen lake – the small lake near the top that gives Sar Pass its name
- Grahan village – old wooden houses and stone paths in a quiet side valley of the Parvati
- Forest to alpine in five days – pine, rhododendron and oak forest, open ridges and snowfields
- The Nagaru ridge camp – the highest and wildest campsite, with wide views over the Parvati valley
- Biskeri Thach – a soft, open meadow camp after the pass, the reward at the end of the long day
- A true crossing – from Kasol to Barshaini without retracing a single step
Best Time to Do the Sar Pass Trek
The Sar Pass trek runs in two windows: May to June, before the monsoon, and September to October, after it. The pass is the same, but the two seasons give it a very different character, mainly because of the snow. July and August bring monsoon rain and slippery trails, and from November to April deep snow closes the route.
May to June – Summer (The Snow Season)
This is Sar Pass as most people picture it. Snow lies on the upper trail from Nagaru to the pass, the lake near the top is frozen, and the long slides down the far side are at their best. The forest below is green and the rhododendrons bloom in the lower forest early in the season. Days are pleasant, from 5°C at the high camps to 20°C lower down, while nights range from 5°C at Grahan to -5°C at Nagaru, where the wind makes it feel colder. Microspikes and gaiters are part of the kit on the pass day.
September to October – Autumn (After the Monsoon)
After the monsoon the air clears, the views are at their sharpest and the trail is quieter. There is little or no snow on the pass, so there is no snow slide; the descent from the pass is on grass, rock and loose ground instead, and needs careful steps. In return you get golden meadows, crisp mornings and stable weather. It is colder than summer: days range from 5°C to 15°C, and nights drop from 2°C at Grahan to -8°C at Nagaru, especially in late October. A fresh early snowfall on the pass is possible towards the end of the season.
Sar Pass Trek Cost and Booking in 2026
The Sar Pass trek costs ₹10,150 + 5% GST per person, for 5 days from Kasol to Barshaini, with Free Trekking Gear: Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes. Meals, stays, permits and a certified trek leader are included; transport from Kasol is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers. Book online on this page by choosing a batch date. Booking closes at 5 PM on the day before the trek, and you can reschedule once, free of charge, up to 8 days before departure.
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Day 1: Kasol to Grahan Village
Route Details:
Trek: Kasol → Grahan | Distance: 10 km | Duration: 4–5 hrs | Altitude: 1,700 m → 2,350 m
We meet at Kasol bus stand at 10:00 AM, where your trek leader checks your documents, your Free Trekking Gear and your health readings before the group sets off. The trek begins right from Kasol, so there is no drive on the first day. The trail leaves the village and turns into the side valley of the Grahan nala, leaving the busy Parvati valley road behind within the first half-hour.
The path follows the stream upwards through pine forest, with the sound of water close by most of the way. You cross a few small streams on wooden bridges or stepping stones, and the gradient stays gentle to moderate for the first few hours. This is a good day to find your rhythm, drink water steadily and get used to walking with your backpack. Keep a light layer handy, as the forest stays shaded and cool even on a sunny morning, and eat a little at each break to keep your energy steady.
The last section climbs more steeply, and then the first wooden houses of Grahan appear above the fields. Grahan is an old village of timber and stone houses, with narrow paths running between them and a small temple at its heart. Please dress modestly in the village and ask before taking photographs of people or houses. The camp is set up close to the village, and once your tent is ready you can rest your legs, change into dry clothes and drink something warm.
Evening is relaxed: tea and snacks, a short walk around the village, and a briefing from the trek leader on the days ahead. Dinner is early, and the first night at 2,350 m (7,710 ft) is mild compared with what comes later. Fill your bottles at camp before you sleep, keep your headlamp in an easy pocket and lay out tomorrow’s layers, as the climb to Min Thach starts soon after breakfast.
What to Expect:
- Meet at Kasol bus stand at 10:00 AM
- Gentle to moderate climb along the Grahan nala
- Pine forest and small stream crossings
- Packed lunch on the trail
- Old wooden houses of Grahan village
- Overnight: camping at Grahan village
Day 2: Grahan to Min Thach
Route Details:
Trek: Grahan → Min Thach | Distance: 7 km | Duration: 4–5 hrs | Altitude: 2,350 m → 3,400 m
Today is short in distance but steep in height: you gain about 1,050 m in 7 km. After breakfast the trail leaves Grahan and climbs straight into the forest, and there are few flat stretches until you reach the camp. Walk slowly, take short steps and stop for water every half-hour or so. The trek leader sets a pace the whole group can hold, and there is plenty of time in the day, so there is no reason to rush any section of the climb.
The forest is dense and beautiful, with rhododendron, oak and tall conifers closing in around the path. In early summer the rhododendrons may still be in flower on the lower slopes. Now and then the trees open for a moment and you see how far Grahan has dropped below you. Birdsong fills the quieter stretches, and the air turns noticeably cooler as you climb past the 3,000 m mark towards the edge of the trees.
Water sources on this stretch are limited, so fill both bottles at Grahan before you leave. The trek leader will keep the group together and stop at a few points so you can catch your breath. Packed lunch is eaten on the way, in a clearing in the forest. If you feel a mild headache or tiredness, tell the trek leader early; resting, eating and drinking well on this day sets you up for the higher camps.
Min Thach is an open clearing at the edge of the forest, with long views back over the Parvati valley and the ridges around it. As the sun drops, the temperature falls quickly, so put on your warm layers as soon as you reach camp. After dinner, the trek leader runs the daily SpO2 and pulse checks. It is a good moment to share how you feel, and a good night to sleep in your thermal layers, as Min Thach is the first properly cold camp of the trek.
What to Expect:
- Steep, steady climb of about 1,050 m
- Rhododendron, oak and conifer forest
- Limited water: fill both bottles at Grahan
- Views back over the Parvati valley from camp
- Daily SpO2 and pulse checks in the evening
- Overnight: camping at Min Thach
Day 3: Min Thach to Nagaru
Route Details:
Trek: Min Thach → Nagaru | Distance: 8 km | Duration: 4–6 hrs | Altitude: 3,400 m → 3,800 m
Above Min Thach the forest ends and the trek changes character. The trail climbs on open slopes above the tree line, and in May and June much of it is on snow. The height gain is smaller than yesterday, but the air is thinner and the slopes are steep, so the pace stays slow and steady. Looking back, Min Thach and the forest you climbed through yesterday shrink quickly below you as the views open up.
On snow, the trek team cuts steps where needed and you walk in microspikes and gaiters from your Free Trekking Gear. Keep your sunglasses on all day: the glare off fresh snow is strong even when the sky is hazy. In autumn the same stretch is on grass and rock, with frost in the early morning. Take regular short breaks, sip water even when you do not feel thirsty, and keep your sun cap or buff on, as the sun at this height is strong.
Nagaru sits on an exposed ridge at 3,800 m (12,467 ft), with wide views over the Parvati valley and the ranges around it. It is the highest and coldest camp of the trek, and the wind can pick up sharply in the afternoon. Arriving early gives you time to rest, drink plenty of water and let your body adjust to the altitude.
The evening is short and cold. After an early dinner, the trek leader briefs the group on the pass day: wake-up time, layers, microspikes, water and the order of walking. Pack your day bag before you sleep, keep your headlamp within reach and get into your sleeping bag early. Sleep in your thermals and woollen socks, and keep your water bottle inside the sleeping bag so it does not freeze before the morning start.
What to Expect:
- Above the tree line on open slopes
- Snow on the trail in May and June
- Exposed, windy ridge camp at 3,800 m
- Coldest night of the trek
- Pass-day briefing and early night
- Overnight: camping at Nagaru
Day 4: Nagaru to Sar Pass and Biskeri Thach
Route Details:
Trek: Nagaru → Sar Pass → Biskeri Thach | Distance: 14 km | Duration: 6–8 hrs | Altitude: 3,800 m → 4,200 m → 3,350 m
This is the big day. The wake-up call comes around 3:30 AM, and after a hot drink and a light breakfast the group leaves Nagaru by 4 to 5 AM with headlamps on. The early start matters: the snow is firm in the morning and grows soft and slippery by afternoon, and the weather on the pass is more stable before noon.
The climb crosses long snowfields, gaining about 400 m to the pass. The trek team leads the way, fixing ropes and cutting steps where the slope needs it. As the light comes up, the small frozen lake near the top appears, the lake that gives Sar Pass its name. A little later you reach the pass at 4,200 m (13,800 ft) and take time for photographs and a rest.
On the far side, in May and June, comes the famous part: long natural snow slides down the slopes below the pass. The trek team checks each slope first, positions staff below and sends trekkers down one at a time. In autumn there is little or no snow, and the descent is a careful walk on grass, rock and loose ground instead.
Below the snow, the trail eases onto meadow and leads to Biskeri Thach, a wide open camp at 3,350 m (10,991 ft). After the cold of Nagaru, the lower camp feels mild. The evening is one of the happiest of the trek: warm soup, dry socks and a group that has just crossed a Himalayan pass together. The trek leader runs the daily SpO2 and pulse checks after dinner, and the camp goes quiet early after the longest day of the trek.
What to Expect:
- Wake-up around 3:30 AM, start by 4 to 5 AM
- Long climb over snowfields to 4,200 m
- Frozen lake near the top of the pass
- Snow slides on the descent in May and June
- Longest day of the trek: 14 km, 6–8 hrs
- Overnight: camping at Biskeri Thach
Day 5: Biskeri Thach to Barshaini
Route Details:
Trek: Biskeri Thach → Barshaini | Distance: 10 km | Duration: 4–5 hrs | Altitude: 3,350 m → 2,400 m
The last day is all downhill. After breakfast at Biskeri Thach the trail drops off the meadow and into the forest, passing the open grazing ground of Bhandak Thach on the way. The descent is long and steady, and trekking poles make a real difference to your knees today. Take smaller steps on the steeper sections, keep your weight slightly forward and let the poles take some of the load on loose ground.
The forest is cool and shaded, and water is easier to find than on the climb. As you lose height, the first signs of village life return: cattle trails, fields and the sound of the Parvati river far below. Mobile signal comes back on this side of the pass, so a rest stop is a good chance to send the first messages home since Kasol. The walk passes quickly, with the group in high spirits after the crossing.
The trail comes down near Pulga and ends at the road head at Barshaini at 2,400 m (7,874 ft), where the trek finishes after lunch. From Barshaini the group drives down the Parvati valley to Kasol, about 18 km and 1–1.5 hrs. This cab is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers.
Expect to reach Kasol in the late afternoon or early evening, depending on the road. If you are travelling on to Delhi or Chandigarh, an overnight bus from Bhuntar or Kasol on the same evening is possible, but we recommend booking your onward journey for the next day. Kasol has plenty of guesthouses and cafes, and a night there lets you rest, return your Free Trekking Gear without hurry and travel home fresh.
What to Expect:
- Long, steady descent through forest
- Past Bhandak Thach meadow
- Mobile signal returns on this side of the pass
- Trek ends at Barshaini road head after lunch
- Shared cab to Kasol, about 18 km (not included)
- Overnight: no stay (trek ends)
How To Reach
Nearest airport: Bhuntar Airport (Kullu–Manali, KUU), about 31 km from Kasol, with limited flights from Delhi that can be cancelled in bad weather. Chandigarh Airport (IXC) has many more flights and is about 8–9 hrs from Kasol by road. Fly in the day before the trek and stay in Kasol.
From Bhuntar to Kasol: 31 km, about 1.5 hrs by local bus or taxi up the Parvati valley. The meeting point is Kasol bus stand at 10:00 AM on Day 1, and the trek starts on foot from there.
Return: The trek ends at Barshaini after lunch on Day 5. Transport is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers, to Kasol (about 18 km, 1–1.5 hrs) or on to Bhuntar; your trek coordinator will confirm the cab fare. Book your flight home for the next day.
Nearest railway station: Chandigarh (CDG) is the most practical major station, with fast trains from Delhi; Kasol is about 8–9 hrs from Chandigarh by road.
- Shatabdi and Vande Bharat trains – Delhi to Chandigarh in about 3–4 hrs.
- Onward by bus – HRTC and private buses run from Chandigarh ISBT (Sector 43) towards Manali; get off at Bhuntar. Overnight buses to Bhuntar and Kasol are the easiest way to arrive in the morning.
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From Bhuntar to Kasol: 31 km, about 1.5 hrs by local bus or taxi. Be at Kasol bus stand by 10:00 AM on Day 1; we recommend reaching Kasol the day before.
Return: From Barshaini on Day 5, a shared cab (not included; paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers) takes about 1–1.5 hrs to Kasol. Plan your train home from Chandigarh for the next day.
By bus: Overnight Volvo and ordinary buses run from Delhi ISBT Kashmere Gate towards Manali; get off at Bhuntar, about 520 km and 12–13 hrs away. Some private buses run direct to Kasol. Prefer HRTC (government) buses, and arrive in Kasol the day before, or by early morning on Day 1 at the latest.
From Bhuntar to Kasol: 31 km, about 1.5 hrs by local bus or taxi. The meeting point is Kasol bus stand at 10:00 AM on Day 1.
Return: The trek ends at Barshaini after lunch on Day 5. A shared cab to Kasol takes about 1–1.5 hrs (not included in the trek fee; your trek coordinator will confirm the cab fare), and overnight buses leave from Bhuntar and Kasol for Delhi in the evening. We recommend booking your bus for the next day in case the descent or the road runs late.
Things To Carry
Sar Pass means a pre-dawn start on snow, a long 14 km pass day and a cold, windy night at Nagaru, so pack for both bright snow glare and freezing evenings.
- Trekking shoes – Provided free with Trekkaro’s Free Trekking Gear (one refundable deposit of ₹3,000 + ₹200 washing charge covers the whole kit); your own broken-in pair with ankle support is welcome too.
- Trekking poles – Provided free with Trekkaro’s Free Trekking Gear; they save your knees on the descents.
- Microspikes and gaiters – Provided free with Trekkaro’s Free Trekking Gear, for the snow sections.
- Backpack (40–60 L) – with a rain cover.
- Day pack (20–30 L) – needed if you offload your main backpack; carries water and a warm layer.
- Two water bottles (1 L each) – an insulated one in the cold months.
- Headlamp – with spare batteries, for early starts and camp evenings.
- Lunch box – reusable, for packed lunch on the trail.
Nights on the Sar Pass trek range from 5°C to -5°C in May–June and from 2°C to -8°C in September–October; pack four warm layers for summer and five for autumn (thermal top and bottom, two fleece or woollen layers and a padded jacket).
- -10°C padded jacket – Provided free with Trekkaro’s Free Trekking Gear; your main warm layer at camp and on the high sections.
- Thermal inners (top and bottom) – 1 set, for camp and the night.
- Fleece jackets or woollen sweaters – 1 in the warmer months, 2 in the cold months.
- Rain jacket or poncho – for sudden showers or wet snow.
- Trek pants x2 – quick-dry, no jeans.
- Quick-dry collared T-shirts x2–3 – full sleeves protect from sun.
- Socks – 3–4 pairs: sports socks for walking and woollen socks for the night.
Keep these handy for the bright open sections and the cold evenings.
- Sun cap – for the open ridges and meadows.
- Woollen cap – covering the ears.
- Balaclava or buff – a balaclava in winter, a buff or scarf in other months.
- Gloves – a woollen pair plus a waterproof pair (essential in snow).
- UV sunglasses – for sun and snow glare.
- Sunscreen SPF 50+ and lip balm – for the exposed sections.
- Quick-dry towel and toiletries – small and light; no wet wipes, as they are not biodegradable.
- Plastic or ziploc bags – for wet clothes and to carry back your waste.
- Snacks – dry fruits, energy bars and chocolates for the trail.
- Power bank – there is no charging point on the trail.
- Personal medicines – and a small first-aid pouch; tell the trek leader what you carry.
- Cash in small notes – cards are not accepted on the trail.
- Original government photo ID – Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID, with a photocopy.
- Medical certificate signed by a doctor – download the format from your booking.
- Signed disclaimer form – from your booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sar Pass Trek is a 5-day easy–moderate trek in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, reaching 4,200 m (13,800 ft). It covers about 49 km on foot and starts at Kasol and ends at Barshaini. Best time: May to June and September to October. Trekkaro price: ₹10,150 per person + 5% GST, with Free Trekking Gear (Decathlon shoes, -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes; ₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing). Next batch: 23 Oct 2026 (13 upcoming batches).
The Sar Pass trek is in the Parvati valley of Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, and it starts on foot from Kasol. The route climbs the side valley of the Grahan nala to Grahan village, then to the high camps of Min Thach and Nagaru, crosses Sar Pass at 4,200 m (13,800 ft) and comes down via Biskeri Thach to the road head at Barshaini. We meet at Kasol bus stand at 10:00 AM on Day 1. From Barshaini, a shared cab takes you back to Kasol, about 18 km.
The Sar Pass trek takes 5 days from Kasol, covering about 49 km on foot.
- Day 1: Kasol to Grahan, 10 km
- Day 2: Grahan to Min Thach, 7 km
- Day 3: Min Thach to Nagaru, 8 km
- Day 4: Nagaru to Sar Pass and Biskeri Thach, 14 km
- Day 5: Biskeri Thach to Barshaini, 10 km, and drive to Kasol
Plan to reach Kasol the day before the trek, and book your onward travel for the day after Day 5.
The maximum altitude on the Sar Pass trek is 4,200 m (13,800 ft), at the top of the pass on Day 4. The trek starts at Kasol at 1,700 m (5,577 ft), and the highest camp is Nagaru at 3,800 m (12,467 ft). The itinerary gains height gradually over three days before the pass, with nights at 2,350 m, 3,400 m and 3,800 m, so your body has time to adjust. After the pass you sleep lower, at Biskeri Thach at 3,350 m (10,991 ft).
The Sar Pass trek is graded easy to moderate, at the harder end of that grade. The climb from Grahan to Min Thach gains about 1,050 m in 7 km, and the pass day is long: a pre-dawn start and about 14 km in 6–8 hours, much of it on snow in May and June. There is no technical climbing, and the trek team fixes ropes and cuts steps on steep snow. Six to eight weeks of regular running, cycling or stair climbing with a loaded backpack will prepare you well.
The best time for the Sar Pass trek is May to June for snow, and September to October for clear autumn views. In May and June the upper trail and the pass are under snow, the lake near the top is frozen and the snow slides on the descent are at their best. In September and October there is little or no snow, the skies are clear and the trail is quieter, but the nights are colder. The trek does not run in the July–August monsoon or from November to April, when deep snow closes the route.
Yes, in May and June the Sar Pass trek has snow on the upper trail from above Min Thach to the pass and down the far side. This is the season for the frozen lake near the top and the long snow slides on the descent towards Biskeri Thach. Microspikes and gaiters come with Free Trekking Gear. In September and October there is little or no snow on the pass, so there is no slide, though an early snowfall is possible towards the end of October.
On the Sar Pass trek, nights range from 5°C to -5°C in May–June and from 2°C to -8°C in September–October. Grahan is the mildest camp and Nagaru, on its windy ridge at 3,800 m, is the coldest. Days are pleasant: 5°C to 20°C in May–June and 5°C to 15°C in September–October. Pack four warm layers for summer and five for autumn, including the -10°C jacket that comes with Free Trekking Gear, plus a woollen cap, gloves and woollen socks for the night.
The minimum age for the Sar Pass trek is 10 years, for children who already walk regularly and can manage a long, cold day on snow. Trekkers under 18 must come with a parent or guardian.
There is no upper age limit. Trekkers above 60 are welcome if they are fit and in good cardiovascular health; along with the medical certificate signed by a doctor that all trekkers bring, we recommend an ECG or TMT report.
For the Sar Pass trek, reach Kasol bus stand by 10:00 AM on Day 1; we recommend arriving the day before. Overnight buses run from Delhi to Bhuntar (about 520 km), and Kasol is 31 km from Bhuntar, about 1.5 hrs by local bus or cab. The nearest airport is Bhuntar (Kullu), and the nearest major railway station is Chandigarh.
Transport is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers. This covers the drive from Barshaini back to Kasol on Day 5; your trek coordinator will confirm the cab fare.
The Sar Pass trek costs ₹10,150 + 5% GST per person, for 5 days from Kasol to Barshaini. The trek fee includes:
- Free Trekking Gear: Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes (₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing)
- Camping for 4 nights in 3-person tents, with sleeping bags and mats
- All vegetarian meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 5 lunch
- Forest permits and camping fees
- A certified trek leader, local guide, cook and support staff
Transport, backpack offloading and single tents are extra; the full list is under Terms & Conditions.
You can book the Sar Pass trek online on this page: choose a batch date, add the trekkers and any add-ons, and pay securely. Booking for a batch closes at 5 PM on the day before the trek starts.
- Price: ₹10,150 + 5% GST per person, with EMI options shown in the price box
- Pickup: Kasol bus stand at 10:00 AM
- Free Trekking Gear: shoes, -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes, with a ₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing charge
- Change of plans: one free reschedule to another batch, a booking transfer or a 100% TrekCash voucher (valid 1 year), up to 8 days before departure
After booking you get a confirmation with the batch details, the medical certificate format and the packing list.
The last ATM on the Sar Pass trek is in Kasol, and mobile signal is patchy above Grahan. Kasol has good Jio, Airtel and BSNL coverage and several ATMs. At Grahan the signal is weak and unreliable, and at Min Thach expect little or none. Nagaru has erratic signal in a few spots only. Signal returns at Biskeri Thach and on the way down to Barshaini. Carry enough cash in small notes from Kasol, and make your important calls before you leave Kasol on Day 1.
Yes, the Sar Pass trek needs forest and local permissions, and we arrange them for the group; the fees are included in the trek price. You only need to carry an original government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID) and a photocopy, along with the medical certificate signed by a doctor. Please share your ID details when you book so the permissions can be processed before the batch date. Foreign nationals should carry their passport and visa.
The Sar Pass trek is safe when the itinerary, the team and the trekker are well prepared, and we plan every step around altitude. The route gains height over three days before the pass, and the trek leader checks your SpO2 and pulse every day to catch early signs of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Trek leaders are NIM (Nehru Institute of Mountaineering) certified or equivalent, and the team carries oxygen cylinders, a first-aid kit and stretchers. On snow, the team fixes ropes, cuts steps and supervises the slides one trekker at a time. Report any headache, nausea or breathlessness at once.
Yes, a fit first-time trekker can do the Sar Pass trek, and it is one of the trails where many trekkers cross their first snow pass. You do not need any previous experience, but you do need good fitness: the climb to Min Thach is steep and the pass day is 14 km, 6–8 hours at altitude. We recommend six to eight weeks of training, building up to jogging 5 km in 35 minutes. Batches are capped at 20 trekkers, so the trek leader can give first-timers the attention they need on the snow.
For the Sar Pass trek, the main gear comes with Free Trekking Gear: Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes, for a ₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing. You bring:
- A 50–60 L backpack with rain cover, and a small day pack
- Thermal inners, two fleece or woollen layers and a rain jacket
- Woollen cap, balaclava, woollen and waterproof gloves
- UV sunglasses, sunscreen SPF 50+ and lip balm for the snow
- Headlamp, two 1 L water bottles and a lunch box
On the Sar Pass trek you stay in 3-person tents for 4 nights, at Grahan, Min Thach, Nagaru and Biskeri Thach, with sleeping bags and mats provided. Each campsite has a dining tent and a toilet tent. Food is simple, freshly cooked vegetarian meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 5 lunch: breakfast, packed or hot lunch, evening tea with snacks and dinner, with soup and hot drinks to keep you warm at the high camps. Single tents are available at extra cost.
Terms & Conditions
1. Free Trekking Gear (FTG)
- Decathlon trekking shoes
- Decathlon jacket rated to -10°C
- Trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes
- No rental fee: ₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing charge
2. Accommodation
- Day 1 to Day 4: camping in 3-person tents at Grahan, Min Thach, Nagaru and Biskeri Thach
- Sleeping bags and mats provided at each camp
3. Meals
- All meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 5 lunch
- Simple, freshly cooked vegetarian food
- Tea, coffee, soup and snacks on the trail and at camp
4. Permits & Camping Fees
- All forest permits and entry charges for the trek
5. Camping & Safety Equipment
- Tents, sleeping bags and mats for the nights at camp
- Dining tent and toilet tent at the campsite
- First-aid kit on the trek
- Pulse oximeter and blood-pressure checks during the trek
6. Trek Team
- Certified trek leader and local guide throughout the 5-day trek
- Cook, helpers and support staff
1. Transport
- Not included: Bhuntar to Kasol, and Barshaini back to Kasol or Bhuntar
- Transport is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers. Your trek coordinator will confirm the cab fare.
- Travel to and from Kasol, arranged by you
2. Food During Transit
- Meals on the drive from Barshaini to Kasol
3. Backpack Offloading (optional)
- ₹1,400 + 5% GST for the entire trek
- Maximum weight: 9 kg; no suitcases, trolleys or duffel bags
4. Single Tent Occupancy (optional)
- ₹2,000 + 5% GST per tent for the entire trek
5. Personal Equipment
- Your backpack, clothing and other personal gear (trekking shoes, jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes come with Free Trekking Gear)
6. Trek Insurance
- Travel insurance is mandatory and not included. It must cover high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation.
7. Anything Not Mentioned Under Inclusions
- Personal expenses and tips
We know that cancelling a trek can be genuinely disappointing. Plans change, life intervenes, and sometimes the mountains have to wait. That is why Trekkaro has designed one of the most trekker-friendly cancellation policies in the industry — to reduce the financial impact on you and give you real options when things do not go as planned.
Important: Bookings made on trekkaro.com are cancelled online from My Bookings. Bookings made offline with our team must be cancelled in writing by e-mail by the person who originally booked the trek. Requests over the phone, via WhatsApp, or through third parties are not accepted.
How to Cancel Your Trek
Booked online on trekkaro.com:
- Log in and open My Bookings.
- Choose Cancel Booking on the trek you want to cancel.
- Pick a refund (as per the charges below) or Get TrekCash Voucher instead — the voucher is issued instantly and appears under My TrekCash Vouchers.
Booked offline with our team:
- Compose an e-mail from the registered e-mail ID used at the time of booking.
- Attach a copy of your tax invoice to the e-mail.
- Send both to info@trekkaro.com.
- Your cancellation is effective from the date Trekkaro receives and acknowledges your e-mail.
How to Reschedule Your Trek (Free)
- Once per booking, to another batch of the same trek, free of charge. A request we decline doesn’t count.
- Up to 8 days before departure, also in the 8–14-day window when there is no cash refund. The new batch must start at least 7 days after the day you ask.
- Subject to seat availability for every trekker on the booking.
- Not available for bookings paid fully or partly with a TrekCash Voucher.
- No fee or price difference; add-ons and the number of trekkers stay as booked.
Booked online: My Bookings → Reschedule free → pick a batch. Our team confirms by e-mail and your booking moves once approved. Booked offline: e-mail info@trekkaro.com.
How to Transfer Your Booking
You can give your booking to another trekker up to 8 days before departure. E-mail info@trekkaro.com from your registered e-mail ID with your booking ID and the new trekker’s name, age, phone number and ID proof. The new trekker must meet the fitness, age and document rules of the trek. We confirm the transfer by e-mail.
Cancellation Charges
| When you cancel | Cash refund | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days or more before departure | 70% refund (30% cancellation charge) | Or instead: a 100% TrekCash Voucher (valid 1 year), a free reschedule or a transfer |
| 15 to 29 days before departure | 50% refund (50% cancellation charge) | Or instead: a 100% TrekCash Voucher (valid 1 year), a free reschedule or a transfer |
| 8 to 14 days before departure | No cash refund of the trek fee | You can take a 100% TrekCash Voucher (valid 1 year), a free reschedule (once per booking) or a transfer to another trekker |
| 7 days or less before departure, or no-show | No refund of the trek fee | None: no voucher, reschedule or transfer |
A 100% voucher instead of a refund. From the day you book until 8 days before departure, you can take a TrekCash Voucher worth 100% of the amount paid, valid for 1 year on any Trekkaro trek. This works in every slab above, including 8–14 days, when there is no cash refund. Online bookings take the voucher from My Bookings → Cancel Booking (issued instantly). Offline bookings ask for it by e-mail to info@trekkaro.com.
If you paid the FTG security deposit and the washing charge, both are refunded in full when you cancel before the trek starts, in every slab.
Cancellation of Voucher-Based Bookings
- The standard cancellation policy applies to voucher-based bookings in the same way it applies to direct bookings.
- Any remaining balance after the applicable cancellation charge has been deducted will be credited back to your Trekkaro account as a new voucher.
- If your voucher has already expired at the time of cancellation, no refund, credit, or extension will be issued under any circumstance.
- If a voucher is set to expire on a Sunday or public holiday, it must be redeemed before the expiry date.
Additional Terms
- Free Rescheduling: Switching to a different batch of the same trek is free of charge once per booking, up to 8 days before departure, subject to seat availability. Not available for bookings paid with a TrekCash Voucher. See “How to Reschedule Your Trek” above.
- Trek Transfers: You can transfer your booking to another person up to 8 days before departure, by e-mail. The new trekker must meet the fitness, age and document rules of that trek. See “How to Transfer Your Booking” above.
- No Refund Post-Commencement: Once the trek has commenced from Day 1 of your confirmed itinerary, no refunds or TrekCash Vouchers will be issued for any reason, including early exit, illness, or dissatisfaction with services.
- Policy Changes: Trekkaro reserves the right to amend or withdraw this cancellation policy at any time without prior notice. The version in effect at the time of your booking confirmation governs your booking.
Early Exit or Removal from Trek
A trekker may be required to leave the trek before completion for health concerns (AMS, hypertension, cardiac symptoms, or fitness that poses a safety risk), rule violations (alcohol or non-prescribed drugs on trail, smoking in prohibited zones, reckless behaviour, or misconduct), or by their own decision. In all cases of early exit or removal, no refund, partial refund, or TrekCash Voucher will be provided, and any additional transport or exit expenses are the trekker's responsibility. The trek leader's decision on health and safety grounds is final.
If Trekkaro Cancels Your Trek
In rare circumstances beyond our control — natural disasters (extreme snowfall, avalanche, floods, landslides, earthquakes) or unforeseen civil events (government curfews, lockdowns, political unrest) — Trekkaro will issue a TrekCash Voucher for the full trek fee paid, valid for 12 months on any trek listed on Trekkaro.com. If the new trek costs more, the difference is payable by the trekker. The voucher is sent to your registered e-mail within 10 working days and may be transferred to another person who meets Trekkaro's eligibility requirements.
Refund Processing
Refunds are processed within 10 working days of cancellation approval and credited to the original payment method only (credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI, or wallet). Your bank may take another 3–5 business days. Office hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.
The full policy is part of our Terms & Conditions (Section 09).
Oxygen, first aid, daily SpO₂ checks, trained leaders — tap to read
1. Trained Trek Leaders
- Trek leaders hold NIM (Nehru Institute of Mountaineering) certification or an equivalent qualification
- Their training covers casualty assessment, high-altitude medical response, rope work and evacuation
2. Daily Health Checks
- Blood oxygen (SpO2) and pulse are checked for every trekker every day
- A falling SpO2 reading is acted on early, before it turns into Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
- If you are not fit to continue, the trek leader will ask you to rest or descend; the trek leader’s decision on health and safety is final
3. Emergency Equipment
- Portable oxygen cylinders carried with the group
- First-aid and medical kit with the trek team
- Stretchers for emergency evacuation
- Radio communication across the trek team, as mobile signal is not reliable on the trail
4. Proper Trekking Gear
- Free Trekking Gear, with no rental fee: Decathlon trekking shoes with good grip, a jacket rated to -10°C, trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes
- No one walks in worn-out or wrong gear, the cause of many slips and cold injuries
5. Tents and Sleeping Bags
- Sleeping bags rated to -20°C, and tents shared by three trekkers, with men and women in separate tents
6. Snow and Steep Sections
- On snow, ice or exposed ground, the trek team fixes ropes and cuts steps where needed and helps you across
7. Risks on the Sar Pass Trek
- Highest point: 4,200 m (13,800 ft)
- Day 4 is long: a pre-dawn start, about 14 km and 6–8 hrs over the pass, much of it on snow in May and June
- Steep snow on both sides of the pass and the snow slides on the descent, supervised one trekker at a time
- Nagaru (3,800 m) is an exposed, windy camp with the coldest night of the trek
8. Your Part
- Build your fitness before the trek with running, cycling or swimming
- Tell the trek leader about any medical condition and the medicines you carry before Day 1
- Report a headache, nausea, dizziness or breathlessness to the trek leader at once
- Carry travel insurance that covers high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation
What a day on the trek feels like — tap to read
1. What You Can Expect From Us
- Safety first on the Sar Pass trek: daily SpO2 and pulse checks, oxygen cylinders and a stretcher with the group
- Personal attention: batches of up to 20 trekkers, so the trek leader knows each trekker’s health and pace
- NIM-certified trek leaders (Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, or an equivalent qualification), with local guides who know the Sar Pass route, its weather and its campsites
- An itinerary planned for altitude, with daily distance and height gain set so your body can adjust
- Clear pricing: everything included and excluded is listed under Terms & Conditions, with the price of each optional add-on
2. What We Expect From You
- A willing attitude: cold nights, steep climbs and sudden weather changes are part of the mountains
- Physical preparation: you do not need to be an athlete, but train before the trek so the longest day feels comfortable
- Trust in your trek leader: follow their calls on route, pace, start times and turning back, as they are made for the group’s safety
Last ATM and phone network on the route — tap to read
1. Last ATM
- Last ATM: Kasol, with more in Bhuntar and Manikaran
- There is no ATM at Grahan, on the trail or at Barshaini
- Carry small notes: cards are not accepted on the trail
2. Mobile Network
- Jio, Airtel and BSNL work well in Kasol
- Weak, unreliable signal at Grahan; little or none at Min Thach and only in a few spots at Nagaru
- Signal returns at Biskeri Thach and on the descent to Barshaini
- Make your important calls and tell your family about the limited connectivity before you leave the base
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Why Trekkaro?
Leaders in providing Free Trekking Gear for 8+ years — redefining the way everyone must trek.
World's first free trekking gear company — Decathlon trekking shoes, -10°C jacket, trekking poles, gaiters & microspikes. ₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing charge.
Up to 8 days before departure, reschedule to another batch for free or take a TrekCash Voucher worth 100% of your amount — valid for 1 year on any future trek.
Rated 4.9/5 on Facebook & 4.7/5 on Google by trekkers who trekked with us.
We keep you safe from the moment you book to the moment you head home — certified leaders, first aid & emergency support.
Well-planned itineraries balanced with the freedom to make the experience your own — no matter the trek difficulty.
Every decision we make is guided by our commitment to making trekking a force for good — for people and the planet.
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