TREKS · 7-DAY · HARD · MAX 4650M
Rupin Pass Trek.
Rupin Pass Trek
Rupin Pass Trek is a hard 7-day, 52 km trek, topping out at 4,650 m. The route takes in Hanging glacier at pass; Dramatic landscape shift; Village-to-village trail. Best months: May–June and September–October. Watch points: 4650m altitude; technical snow sections; remote no evacuation. Fitness level: high, not recommended for children under 14. Nearest hospital: PHC Jiskun area (seasonal). CHC Rohru 50km (Shimla side). CHC Sangla 12km (Kinnaur side). Serious cases: IGMC Shimla 150km. Network coverage: BSNL at Dhaula and Sewa (weak). No signal from Jiskun to Ronti Gad. Jio/Airtel at Sangla. Zero coverage on pass.
Warnings
⚠4650m altitude
⚠Technical snow sections
⚠Remote no evacuation
Campsites
Sewa
2,600mVillage camp near river, flat ground, basic facilities
Jiskun
2,900mCamp near waterfall viewpoint, flat ground, stream
Saruwas Thatch
3,500mAlpine meadow, flat ground, campfire, no facilities
Upper Waterfall Camp
4,050mRocky camp above waterfall, limited flat ground, cold and exposed
Ronti Gad
3,800mKinnaur side camp, stream, flat ground, no facilities
Cost Estimate
Budget = own gear, homestays Rs 300-500. Guide Rs 1500/day (essential - river crossings). Operators include Shimla transport both sides, all camping, meals, guide, safety equipment.
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