Overview
Bali Pass links two sacred valleys with a hard, high crossing. Expect fixed ropes on descent day, a serious summit push, and rewards only very few Uttarakhand trekkers ever see.
- 16,000 ft pass crossing
- Rope-assisted descent
- Ruinsara Tal camp
- End at Yamunotri temple
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
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Day 2
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Day 3
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Day 4
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Day 5
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Elevation profile
Peaks at 16,207 ftIndicative profile — actual daily gain depends on weather and acclimatization pace.
What's included
- Technical gear including ropes/harness
- Certified mountaineering leader
- All camps & meals
- Permits
Not included
- 5% GST
- Transport
- Insurance (mandatory)
- Porter for personal load (₹4,500)
How to reach Sankri
Your base for this trek. Common pickup on Day 1 morning; drop-off on the last day evening.
- Airport — Jolly Grant (DED)
- Railhead — Dehradun (DDN)
- Road — 10 hr / 210 km from Dehradun. Shared Tempo Traveller included in the trek price.
Things to carry
The honest list — 8 kg on your back is plenty for this trek. Layers still matter — nights drop below 5 °C.
- Ankle-length waterproof trekking boots (worn in)
- Down or synthetic jacket rated to −10 °C
- Waterproof-breathable shell jacket
- Two full sets of thermal base layers
- Three pairs of merino or synthetic socks
- Insulated + liner gloves, wool cap, sun cap
- Category 3 UV sunglasses (Category 4 on snow above 4,000 m)
- One-litre insulated flask + one reusable water bottle
- Headlamp with fresh batteries
- Personal medication + basic strip (paracetamol, ORS, band-aids)
- Government photo ID (original)
- · Tents, sleeping bags and mats rated to trek altitude
- · Micro-spikes and gaiters on snow sections
- · Full medical kit with pulse oximeter and portable oxygen
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Questions about Bali Pass
The ones our trek leads get asked most.
- Only trekkers with at least two prior high-altitude treks (one above 14,000 ft). The pass day gains 900 m on snow and requires fixed-rope descent on the far side.