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.
Choose Your Package Tier
Basecamp Tier (Sankri)
Ex-Sankri: All-inclusive trek, alpine tents, nutritious meals, permits, NIM/WFR guide & medical kit.
- ✓ Reporting at Sankri Basecamp
- ✓ 4-Season alpine tents & sleeping bags
- ✓ All hot vegetarian mountain meals
- ✓ Forest permits, oxygen & oximeter checks
With Transit (Dehradun to Yamunotri Return)
Most PopularIncludes round-trip basecamp transport (Dehradun to Yamunotri Return) plus all trek inclusions, permits & gear.
- ✓ Round-trip shared SUV/Tempo (Dehradun to Yamunotri Return)
- ✓ Basecamp homestay/hotel night included
- ✓ 4-Season alpine tents & sleeping bags
- ✓ Forest permits, oxygen & NIM/WFR guide
Upcoming Fixed Departures
Live Strapi Inventory| Departure Dates | Batch Status | Base Price / Climber | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 2027 – 8 Jun 2027 | Only 5 seats left | ₹19,500 | |
| 20 Sept 2027 – 27 Sept 2027 | Available (7 seats) | ₹19,500 |
Day-by-Day Trail Itinerary
Day 1 Dehradun to Sankri
1,950 m · 197 km trek
Dehradun to Sankri
Drive along the Tons river gorge to Sankri base village.
Day 2 Sankri to Seema via Taluka
2,560 m · 12 km trek
Sankri to Seema via Taluka
Trek along Supin river past wooden houses in Osla.
Day 3 Seema to Rainbasera
3,086 m · 10 km trek
Seema to Rainbasera
Scenic trek into the uninhabited Ruinsara valley.
Day 4 Rainbasera to Ruinsara Tal
3,500 m · 8 km trek
Rainbasera to Ruinsara Tal
Camp beside the sacred alpine glacial lake of Ruinsara.
Day 5 Ruinsara Tal to Odari
4,000 m · 4 km trek
Ruinsara Tal to Odari
Steep rocky climb to the natural rock shelter of Odari.
Day 6 Odari to Bali Pass Basecamp
4,600 m · 3 km trek
Odari to Bali Pass Basecamp
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
Summit Pass Crossing & descent to Lower Dhamni
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
Lower Dhamni to Janki Chatti & drive to Dehradun
Reach roadhead and drive back to Dehradun.
Camp-to-Camp Elevation Profile
Altitude Gradient & Waypoint Profile
Himalayan Weather & Micro-Climate Index
Typical seasonal ranges from basecamp field logs — not a live sensor feed.
Feels like 11°C (Clear Alpine Sky)
North-Westerly Breeze
Mild acclimatization required
Cat 3/4 Polarized Lenses Required
5-Day Seasonal Outlook
High-Altitude Physiology & Acclimatization Lab
Barometric telemetry and Lake Louise AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) clinical screener.
Relative to Sea Level
Standard 1013 hPa
Minimum Required
Affects Digestion & Heat
Lake Louise AMS Clinical Screener (2018 Consensus)
Self-evaluate altitude symptom severity before or during high moraine crossings.
Zero significant acute mountain symptoms recorded. Maintain hydration pace of 4+ liters/day and proceed with standard ascent schedule.
Included in Package
- ✓ 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
Exclusions
- × Transport from Dehradun to Sankri (can be arranged)
- × Backpack offloading
- × Personal climbing equipment
How to Reach Basecamp & FAQs
Basecamp Reporting: Sankri, Uttarakhand
Daily morning shared transport leaves Dehradun Railway Station at 6:30 AM direct to Sankri.