Complete Guide to Bali Pass Trek .

Price

• Trek Cost: ₹18,999
• Add-ons:
  • Insurance: ₹280
  • Transport: ₹1,600
  • Offload: ₹4,800

  Bali Pass Trek

  A remote, high-altitude crossing linking Har Ki Dun valley to Yamunotri through pristine meadows, alpine lakes, and the mighty Bali Pass.

  

  Quick Facts

  • Difficulty: Difficult
  • Duration: 8 days (plus 1 buffer day)
  • Highest Altitude: 16,207 ft
  • Total Distance: 55 km
  • Basecamp: Kotgaon / Sankri
  • Accommodation: Tents (2 per tent)
  • Pickup Point: Prince Chowk Near Railway Station Dehradun
  • Pickup Time: 6:30 AM
  • Dropoff Time: 8:00 PM

  Itinerary Overview

  Day	Route	Distance	Duration	Altitude Change
  1	Dehradun → Sankri / Kotgaon (Drive)	200 km	10-11 hrs	Drive Only
  2	Sankri / Kotgaon → Taluka (Drive) → Chilurgad (Trek)	12 km drive + 11 km trek	1 hr drive + 7-8 hrs trek	6,520 ft → 8,160 ft
  3	Chilurgad → Devsu Thach	6 km	4-5 hrs	8,160 ft → 9,795 ft
  4	Devsu Thach → Ruinsara Tal	10 km	4-5 hrs	9,795 ft → 11,715 ft
  5	Ruinsara Tal → Thanga	3 km	3 hrs	11,715 ft → 13,080 ft
  6	Thanga → Advanced Base Camp (via Odari)	5 km	5-6 hrs	13,080 ft → 15,100 ft
  7	Advanced Base Camp → Lower Damini (via Bali Pass)	14 km	9-10 hrs	15,100 ft → 10,080 ft (via 16,207 ft)
  8	Lower Damini → Janakichatti (Trek) → Dehradun (Drive)	6 km trek + 169 km drive	1 hr trek + 8 hrs drive	10,080 ft → 8,270 ft
  9*	Buffer Day (if needed)	--	As required	--

  *Buffer day subject to weather conditions. Additional fee: ₹2,100 + 5% GST (collected by trek leader if used).

  Detailed Day-wise Itinerary

  Day 1: Drive from Dehradun to Kotgaon

  • Distance: 200 km
  • Duration: 10-11 hours
  • Pick-up Point: Grand Legacy Hotel, near Laal Pul, Dehradun (or Library Chowk, Mussoorie)
  • Cost: ₹1,100 + 5% GST per trekker (one-way)
  • Basecamp: Kotgaon (altitude 6,520 ft)

  Kotgaon is a quaint Garhwali village with around 250 homes, local dhabas, and shops. In peak season, it buzzes with trekkers heading to Kedarkantha, Har Ki Dun, Bali Pass, and Borasu Pass. Enjoy views of Swargarohini peaks as the sun sets behind the Himalayas.

  Route: Dehradun → Nainbagh → Naugaon → Purola → Jarmola → Mori Naitwar → Kotgaon.

  

  Day 2: Kotgaon to Chilurgad

  • Drive: Kotgaon to Taluka (12 km | 1 hour)
  • Trek: Taluka to Chilurgad (11 km | 7-8 hours)
  • Altitude: 6,520 ft → 8,160 ft

  Begin with a scenic drive along the Tons River before trekking through pine forests to Chilurgad, a panoramic ridge overlooking the Ruinsara Valley.

  

  Day 3: Chilurgad to Devsu Thach

  • Trek: 6 km | 4-5 hours
  • Altitude: 8,160 ft → 9,795 ft

  Traverse open meadows and gentle slopes to reach Devsu Thach, a highland pasture with sweeping views of surrounding peaks.

  Day 4: Devsu Thach to Ruinsara Tal

  • Trek: 10 km | 4-5 hours
  • Altitude: 9,795 ft → 11,715 ft

  Follow the meandering Ruinsara stream through rhododendron forests until you reach Ruinsara Tal, a pristine alpine lake nestled amidst towering ridges.

  Day 5: Ruinsara Tal to Thanga

  • Trek: 3 km | 3 hours
  • Altitude: 11,715 ft → 13,080 ft

  A short but steep ascent brings you to Thanga, where Himalayan herbs and wildflowers carpet the valleys in spring.

  Day 6: Thanga to Advanced Base Camp (via Odari)

  • Trek: 5 km | 5-6 hours
  • Altitude: 13,080 ft → 15,100 ft

  Make your way to the Advanced Base Camp near Odari, the staging area for the Bali Pass summit push.

  Day 7: Advanced Base Camp to Lower Damini via Bali Pass

  • Trek: 14 km | 9-10 hours
  • Altitude: 15,100 ft → 10,080 ft (via 16,207 ft)

  A long, exhilarating day crossing the snowbound Bali Pass at 16,207 ft before descending to the forested Lower Damini valley.

  Day 8: Lower Damini to Janakichatti and Drive to Dehradun

  • Trek: 6 km | 1 hour
  • Drive: Janakichatti to Dehradun (169 km | 8 hours)
  • Altitude: 10,080 ft → 8,270 ft

  Descend through mixed forests to Janakichatti, then drive back to Dehradun, arriving by evening.

  Day 9: Buffer Day (Optional)

  This day is reserved for contingency in case of delays due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. An extra charge of ₹2,100 + 5% GST applies if used.

  Important Points

  • Carry a copy of your photo ID, medical certificate, and signed disclaimer at all times.
  • No storage or cloakroom facility at basecamp; plan to carry all your essentials.
  • Accommodation at Kotgaon is in a simple lodge; on trek, tents are shared (2 per tent).
  • All distances and altitudes may vary by ±100 meters/feet depending on weather and route conditions.