TREKS · 5-DAY · MODERATE · MAX 4200M
Sar Pass Trek.
Sar Pass Trek
Sar Pass Trek is a moderate 5-day, 48 km trek, topping out at 4,200 m. The route takes in Snow corridor crossing; Pine forest camping; Parvati Valley views. Best months: May–June and September. Watch points: 4200m altitude; snow sections slippery; leeches lower sections. Fitness level: moderate, not recommended for children under 12. Nearest hospital: PHC Kasol 8km from Grahan. Regional Hospital Kullu 55km. Serious cases: Kullu hospital. Network coverage: Jio/Airtel at Kasol. Patchy BSNL at Grahan. No signal from Min Thatch onwards until Barshaini.
Warnings
⚠4200m altitude
⚠Snow sections slippery
⚠Leeches lower sections
Campsites
Grahan
2,500mVillage homestays Rs 300-500, home-cooked meals, basic toilet, temple
Min Thatch
3,500mAlpine meadow, flat ground, campfire, no facilities - carry everything
Nagaru
3,900mHigh meadow, flat ground, exposed to wind, no facilities, carry everything
Biskeri Thatch
3,300mForest clearing, stream, flat ground, campfire, basic camp
Cost Estimate
Budget = own gear, Grahan homestay Rs 300-500. Guide Rs 1200/day. Operators (YHAI runs this trek) include all camping, meals, guide, transport from Kasol/Bhuntar.
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