A crossing that changes character every single day — hanging villages, a waterfall you climb beside, a snow gully, and out into Kinnaur on the far side.
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Rupin Pass, planned for you
Day-by-day timings, the route, what each part costs, where to sleep and eat, and a checklist. One PDF that works offline: print it, or send it to everyone going.
- Day 1 Rupin Pass: the trek
- TravelBase: Dhaula, via Dehradun
- PermitPermits and entry
- On the trailHard trek to 4,650 m₹16,000
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The route
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On the map
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The climb
How to reach the start
Train to Dehradun, then a long shared taxi to Dhaula.
Step 3 of 6Next: Permits↓Permits and rules
Rules change. Check the park office or official booking system before you travel.
Step 4 of 6Next: Gear↓What to carry
Altitude safety
Rupin Pass reaches 4,650 m, high enough for acute mountain sickness (AMS). Climb slowly, drink water, and tell your guide about headache, nausea, dizziness or breathlessness. If symptoms get worse, go down: descent is the treatment. Take travel insurance that covers trekking at this altitude and rescue.
What it costs
Ballpark ranges, not live quotes. Prices last updated 6 October 2026. Prices move with season and demand, so check live fares before you book. Spot a wrong price? Tell us and we fix it.
Covers local transport, permits or entry, a guide where needed and food on the trail. Getting to Dhaula is extra.
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Questions people ask
How hard is the Rupin Pass trek?
Hard grade. It takes 8 days and climbs to about 4,650 m. A crossing that changes character every single day — hanging villages, a waterfall you climb beside, a snow gully, and out into Kinnaur on the far side.
Do I need a permit for Rupin Pass?
Forest permits at both ends of the crossing.
How do I reach the Rupin Pass trek?
Train to Dehradun, then a long shared taxi to Dhaula. Base: Dhaula, via Dehradun.
What is the best season for Rupin Pass?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
How much does the Rupin Pass trek cost?
From about ₹16,000 per person from the base, covering local transport, permits or entry, a guide where required and food. The journey to the base is extra.
What should I carry?
Snow gear in May: gaiters, microspikes, ice axe on some years.
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Costs are indicative ballparks for doing it yourself and change with season and demand. Always check live fares, rates and opening rules before you book. Trip Under is not a travel agency: we don't sell packages or bookings, we take no commission, and we link to maps and official sites, never to booking sites. Every guide is free; our only paid products are optional downloadable trip plans and itineraries. Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences; see credits.
By Gokul · Updated 6 October 2026 · Photo: Fossegrimx · CC0 · source · Photo: Nlp2016 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · Photo: Nikitaparwani · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
