BALI Pass Trek – Uttarakhand

🏔️ BALI PASS TREK – UTTARAKHAND

Region: Sankri → Seema → Ruinsara Tal → Odari → Bali Pass → Yamunotri

Difficulty: Difficult

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights

Max Altitude: ~4,900m

Price From: ₹14,000

⭐ Short Overview

Bali Pass is one of Uttarakhand’s most challenging high-altitude crossover treks, connecting the Har Ki Dun–Ruinsara Valley to Yamunotri. It features steep climbs, exposed ridges, snow slopes, and an adventurous summit push to nearly 4,900m. The trek rewards you with views of Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, Kalanag, and the entire Yamunotri valley.

This trek is recommended only for experienced and fit trekkers.

1. Difficulty Breakdown

Overall Difficulty: Difficult

Requires endurance, experience, and good fitness.

Why It’s Difficult

• Steep ascent to 4,900m

• Snow slopes early season

• Long summit day (8–10 hrs)

• Exposed ridge sections

Trail Type

• Forest trails

• Meadows

• Alpine moraine

• Snow/ice near pass

• Steep descent into Yamunotri valley

Daily Distance

• 6–12 km per day

Fitness Requirements

• Ability to trek 7–8 hours/day

• Strong leg strength

• Prior high-altitude trek experience recommended

2. Day-Wise Full Itinerary

DAY 1 — Dehradun → Sankri

• 7–8 hr drive

• Overnight in Sankri

• Trek briefing

DAY 2 — Sankri → Taluka (Drive) → Seema (Trek)

• Drive to Taluka roadhead

• Trek along Supin River through forests

• Campsite near Seema

• Trek: 5–6 hrs

DAY 3 — Seema → Ruinsara Tal

• Meadows, forests, and alpine streams

• Reach Ruinsara Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in Uttarakhand

• Trek: 6–7 hrs

DAY 4 — Ruinsara → Odari (Base Camp)

• Steep ascent to Odari ridge

• First visible look at Bali Pass

• Campsite at high altitude

• Trek: 4–5 hrs

DAY 5 — Odari → Bali Pass (~4,900m) → Lower Dhamini

Summit Day Highlights:

• Very early start (2–4 AM)

• Steep snow/scree climb

• Ridge walk to Bali Pass summit

• Grand views of Bandarpoonch & Yamunotri valley

• Long descent to Lower Dhamini

• Trek: 8–10 hrs

DAY 6 — Lower Dhamini → Yamunotri → Janki Chatti → Dehradun

• Forest descent to Yamunotri Temple

• Visit the shrine

• Drive to Janki Chatti → Dehradun

• Trek ends

3. Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Tents + sleeping bags + mats

• All meals during trek

• Certified trek leader

• Technical team & snow safety gear

• Permits & camping fees

Exclusions

• Transport to/from Dehradun

• Porter/mule services

• Gear rental

• Personal expenses

4. How to Reach

Base Hub: Dehradun

Route:
Dehradun → Sankri → Seema → Ruinsara → Odari → Bali Pass → Yamunotri → Janki Chatti → Dehradun

Transport Options:

• Taxi

• Shared cabs

• Bus to Sankri (limited)

5. Stay & Food

Stay

• Sankri: Guesthouse

• Trek days: Campsites

Food

• Hot vegetarian meals

• Tea/snacks

• Packed lunch for summit day

6. Weather & Safety

Weather

• May–June: Snow at pass, colder

• Sep–Oct: Clear skies, best summit conditions

Safety

• Technical guidance required on summit day

• Snow sections require microspikes/axe support

• Proper acclimatization essential

7. Best Time

• May–June

• September–October

Avoid monsoon due to landslides.

8. Packing List

Mandatory

• Trekking shoes

• Down/padded jacket

• 3–4 warm layers

• Waterproof gloves

• Trekking poles

• Sunglasses

• Headlamp

Optional

• Gaiters

• Power bank

• Microspikes (provided by operator if needed)

9. FAQs

Q. Is Bali Pass suitable for beginners?
No — this is a technical & demanding trek.

Q. What makes the trek challenging?
Steep ascent to 4,900m, snow slopes, long summit day.

Q. Network availability?
None after Sankri.

Q. Is rope used?
Yes, depending on snow conditions.

Ready for one of the toughest and most rewarding treks in Uttarakhand?