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Bali pass trek difficulty is based on the following factors - the pass has a maximum height (altitude) of 16,080 feet or 4,900 meters. The trek has a distance of 66 KM in total, starting from Taluka to the end point at Janki Chatti. It takes 6 to 7 days to complete the trek on foot. Thus we will walk around 10 KM on average everyday. The altitude of Taluka, where the trek starts from, is 6,825 feet (2080 meters). We thus have a net altitude gain of 9,250 feet (2,820 meters) over a duration of 5 days, thus climbing average of 550 meters a day or 1800 feet. That is a considerable altitude gain. The distance, altitude gain and finally the technical pass crossing make Bali Pass fall in the category of a Difficult trek. It requires physical preparation and regular exercises that must be started at least 1 month prior to trekking to the Bali Pass
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Bali Pass trek has a lot to offer apart from its virgin trails and a challenging pass climb. We are surrounded either by the mighty Swargarohini or Bandarpunch ranges at almost all times. We get to see Kalanag (Black Peak) & Swargarohini Peak up close. At 6,387 meters, the Kalanag peak is highest in this region. We spend a day beside the Ruinsara Lake. The walk across the two meadows of Devsu Thatch and Thanga is breathtaking. While the trail to Bali pass turns southward towards Yamunotri ahead of Ruinsara Lake, the eastward route continues to the challenging Dhumdhar Kandi. Its a daunting pass sharing its base camp with Black Peak and goes to Harsil. The Bali pass unlike a conventional pass, which means a saddle like opening between neighboring rising ridge, rises like a peak and gives a summit like adventure when you reach the top. The same can be visually seen in the summit stretch picture of Bali pass below. Towards the end of the Bali Pass trek, we see the Bandarpunch Glacier & Saptrishi Kund. We also get an opportunity to visit the holy temple of Yamunotri. All in all, Bali Pass is a wholesome adventure that provides trekkers with every element of a Himalayan trek.
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9 Days Bali Pass Trek
Bali Pass trek 5th to 12th Oct
Guest House and Alpine Tent: Trekkers will be provided with a 1-night stay in a guest house on triple sharing, and 6 nights in a tent twin-sharing basis. Trekking & Camping: It's a long-day hiking program that passes through Bali Pass (16,200 ft) in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India. Outdoor Services: Guide, Cook, Support Staff. Equipment- Sleeping Tent, Sleeping Bag, Dining Tent, Toilet Tent, Gaiters, Microspikes. Duration: 8 days: The trip starts from Dehradun with a drive to Sankri base on 5th and trek starts on 6th Oct, and continues till 12th of Oct. North Indian Food Menu: Package includes meals starting from 5th Oct dinner till the 12th Oct breakfast. Total 7 B + 6 L + 6 T-Snacks + 7 D. Long Walking Trek: On 5th Oct it's only a drive, the hike starts on the 6th and continues till 12th Oct, on last day it includes a drive also. Tempo Traveler/ Bolero: Transportation to reach Sankri base from Dehradun city and for getting back from end point of trek, Janki Chatti to Dehradun.
What‘s Included
Porter and mule support to carry camping equipment and NOT personal luggage
Dining tent
Aaccommodation throughout the trek on double/triple sharing basis from first day to second last day
Forest entry charges for Indian nationals
8 X Tea & Snacks
7 X Lunch
8 X Breakfast
Professional guide
Clean sleeping bags and mats
Camping stools
Kitchen tent
Good quality ‘A’ shaped or dome tents
Cook and support staff
Gaiters and Micro Spikes
8 X Dinner
Buffer day if used will be an additional cost of INR 2,000/- per person
Personal Baggage Offload Charges at INR 450 per bag per day weighing upto 12 KG
Any cost arising due to unforeseen events like bad weather, roadblocks, etc.
Breakfast + Lunch on Day 1 & Luch + Dinner on Day 9
Forest entry charges for non Indian nationals INR 1000.00
Fees for Insurance, Rishikesh
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Himalaya Shelter ROCKS..
Venture61825749894,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0027th May 2026.. date saved as Bali Pass Summit with HIMALAYA SHELTER. It was our 04th trek with Himalaya Shelter & as experienced earlier, everything was just superb viz camps, foods, trek management, guide.. SONU (the Trek Leader/Guide), with his experience & acumen, made the trek even more enjoyable & doable. He pushed & motivated us all throughout the trek. Overall an excellent experience with Himalaya Shelter team. Will suggest everyone to go with Himalaya Shelter and see it themselves. All thanks to HIMALAYA SHELTER.
Bali Pass trek from Sankri to Yamunotri!
N562YTmariap,Oct 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The journey began for the Bali Pass with this wonderful group, led by Rana, who understood our needs and executed everything in detail with an exceptional quality of sensitivity and at the same time with a strong ability and flexibility that made us feel comfortable and safe. The landscape at Bali Pass and the entire route we followed from Sankri to its end at Yamunotri is of indescribable beauty! The majestic Himalayan mountains with their regal sturdiness, the river that starts calmly and grows wilder as you climb in altitude, the ever-changing nature throughout the journey—everything spoke to your heart and soul! It was so moving to be immersed in the purest form of nature and to share it with the companions you love, living it with the care and respect we received from these remarkable people! Om Namah Shivaya! 🪷🤍
Great experience
692supratimg,Oct 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just completed 7 days Bali pass trek with Himalayan Shelter. It is really a challenging trek, but with the help of staffs of Himalayan Shelter it became a fun. Our guide was Suresh Chauhan, a very professional and well trained guide. All other staffs are well behaved and helpful. They helped us beyond their scope. I being a himalayan trekker of more than 27 years felt the same old Garhwali warmness hospitality with the group which I was habituate with. Thanks Mr. Bachan Rana to form a company with people who are rejuvenating the same old memories. Over to that we had a great trek mates. We became friends forever. Thanks a lot everyone.
Bali Pass Trek
G0G0IR,Oct 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bali Pass Trek.Fantastic Experience. Suresh is superb Trek Lead. Ustad Vijay (chef) is simply wow. All support staff, helper, porter all were Superb. Fantastic. From Pick up to Drop everything was perfect. Thanks 🙏
Bali Pass review by NB
950nehab,Sep 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is my second trek with Bachan Rana and I cant stop to get impressed by his eye for detailing and customer service. He believes in the no one rule “customer is king” and does everything to deliver on it. I want to give a BIG shout out to the entire team for planning & executing my trip to perfection. If you want to gain local insights, enjoy some delicious food including some grown in the wild, sleep in top quality tents but most importantly stay safe and have a time of your life then don’t even bother looking elsewhere, just close your eyes and book with Himalaya Shelter.
One of the Best..
774abhishekd,Jun 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Being one of their old customers, i must say they do everything to provide you with the best of services. Be it food or Equipments or personal attention. I went to Bali pass on 10th june 2023.and want to thank their team & specially Subodh(team leader) who went extra mile to make the bali pass trek happen, when most groups have not dared to complete it due to excess snow..the food was as usual tasty and nutritious.overall they ensured that i have a wonderful trekking experience..looking forward to do many more treks with you... Abhishek Dixit
Bali pass trek
Seaside03992665826,Jun 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00That was my first Himalayan trek and the experience that I got with Himalayan shelter was amazing. A small authentic and warm Hearted company. Our local trek guides Surendra and Sumit were really kind and made the trek too a incredible experience and cherish time . Food service was very delicious. Well organized and a wonderful staff crew, which made a great job. Highly recommend for trekking in the Indian Himalayas.
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