Bali Pass High-Altitude Crossing
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Bali Pass High-Altitude Crossing

Alt: 4,940 m Distance: 64 km Garhwal Himalayas Grade: difficult

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NIM & WFR Certified

Micro Expeditions

Strict Max 12-15 Trekkers

All Permits Managed

Forest & Wildlife Clearance

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Expedition Telemetry

Hypsometric Telemetry

Altitude Gradient & Waypoint Profile

Total Dist: 64 km
Peak: 4,940 m (16,207 ft)
Active Waypoint Sankri
Elevation 1,950 m (6,398 ft)
Trail Progress 0 km (0%)
Effective O2 Level 79% of Sea Level
2200m 3420m 4840m 1950m Sankri 2560m Seema 3500m Ruinsara Tal 4600m Bali Pass Base 4940m Bali Pass Summit 2500m Yamunotri Valley
Live Barometric Telemetry

Himalayan Weather & Micro-Climate Index

Current Temp 1,950 m
14°C

Feels like 11°C (Clear Alpine Sky)

-4°C Night Ridge
Wind Velocity Ridge Gusts
12 km/h

North-Westerly Breeze

Safe Traverse Window
Effective Oxygen O₂ Ratio
82% vs Sea Level

Mild acclimatization required

Hydration Buffer: 3.5L/day
UV Radiation Glare Index
8.4 Very High

Cat 3/4 Polarized Lenses Required

SPF 50+ Zinc Mandatory

5-Day High-Altitude Outlook

Today 14° / 2° Bluebird
Tomorrow 12° / -1° Partly Sun
Day 3 6° / -6° Light Snow
Day 4 4° / -8° Powder
Day 5 10° / -3° Clear Ridge

Safety Protocol 4B Active

High altitude moraine crossing requires twice-daily pulse oximeter monitoring. Effective O2 saturation drops significantly above 14,000 ft.

Himalayan Medical Protocol

High-Altitude Physiology & Acclimatization Lab

Interactive barometric telemetry and Lake Louise AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) clinical screener.

Target: Bali Pass High-Altitude Crossing
4,940m (16,207 ft)
1,500m (Valley) 1,950m (Mautar HQ) 3,800m (Kedarkantha) 4,940m (Bali Pass) 5,319m (Pin Parvati)
Effective Oxygen
63.8%

Relative to Sea Level

Air Pressure
646 hPa

Standard 1013 hPa

Daily Hydration
4.2 L

Minimum Required

Boiling Point
87.5°C

Affects Digestion & Heat

Lake Louise AMS Clinical Screener (2018 Consensus)

Self-evaluate altitude symptom severity before or during high moraine crossings.

AMS Clinical Score: 0 / 12 (Safe)
Clinical Triage: Optimal Physiology

Zero significant acute mountain symptoms recorded. Maintain hydration pace of 4+ liters/day and proceed with standard ascent schedule.

Uttarkashi Emergency Rescue Chain SDRF Uttarakhand · Matli Helipad IAF Evacuation · ITBP 12th Bn Liaison
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Expedition Overview

One of the most thrilling crossover treks in Garhwal. Trekkers traverse the Govind National Park, explore the pristine Ruinsara Tal lake, and cross the knife-edge Bali Pass at 16,207 ft down to Yamunotri shrine.

Best Seasons // MayJunSepOct

Fixed Departures

Dates Availability Price / Person Action
1 Jun 2027 - 8 Jun 2027
Only 5 seats left ₹19,500
20 Sept 2027 - 27 Sept 2027
Available (7 seats) ₹19,500

Daily Itinerary Log

Day 1

Dehradun to Sankri

1,950 m · 197 km trek

Drive along the Tons river gorge to Sankri base village.

Day 2

Sankri to Seema via Taluka

2,560 m · 12 km trek

Trek along Supin river past wooden houses in Osla.

Day 3

Seema to Rainbasera

3,086 m · 10 km trek

Scenic trek into the uninhabited Ruinsara valley.

Day 4

Rainbasera to Ruinsara Tal

3,500 m · 8 km trek

Camp beside the sacred alpine glacial lake of Ruinsara.

Day 5

Ruinsara Tal to Odari

4,000 m · 4 km trek

Steep rocky climb to the natural rock shelter of Odari.

Day 6

Odari to Bali Pass Basecamp

4,600 m · 3 km trek

Ascent over snow ridges and moraines to the summit base.

Day 7

Summit Pass Crossing & descent to Lower Dhamni

4,940 m · 14 km trek

Cross the 16,207 ft knife-edge ridge with ropes and descent to Yamunotri valley.

Day 8

Lower Dhamni to Janki Chatti & drive to Dehradun

2,500 m · 5 km trek

Reach roadhead and drive back to Dehradun.

Included

  • High-altitude mountain tents & sub-zero sleeping bags
  • Technical gear (ropes, microspikes, ice axes) and specialized safety team
  • All meals and energy snacks during the trek
  • Wildlife and forest permits for Govind National Park

Excluded

  • Transport from Dehradun to Sankri (can be arranged)
  • Backpack offloading
  • Personal climbing equipment

Logistics & FAQs

Basecamp Routing: Sankri, Uttarakhand

Nearest Airport

Dehradun Jolly Grant (210 km)

Nearest Railway

Dehradun Railway Station (195 km)

Daily morning shared transport leaves Dehradun Railway Station at 6:30 AM direct to Sankri.

Is Bali Pass suitable for beginners?
No, Bali Pass is a challenging crossover expedition meant for trekkers with prior high-altitude endurance.
Is technical gear required?
Yes, microspikes, gaiters, and safety ropes are deployed during the pass traverse.
Backpack Load Optimizer

Interactive Gear & Weight Checklist

Total Pack Weight
6.4 KG / 10 KG Max

Clothing & Thermal Layers ~ 3.2 kg

Footwear & Snow Gear ~ 2.1 kg

Medical & Hydration ~ 1.1 kg

Holy Himalayas Pro Tip: Keep your total offloaded rucksack under 9kg for maximum agility on high-pass climbs.
Starts From ₹19,500
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Tier: ₹19,500 per climber / All permits included

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