DifficultyHard
Duration9 Days
Max Altitude15,906 ft (4,850m)
Starting Price₹24,999/person
Best SeasonJune – October
RegionUttarkashi District, Uttarakhand
Trek Highlights
- Ruinsara Lake — a pristine glaciated alpine lake at 3,900m
- Bali Pass at 4,850m — technical glacier crossing with crampon sections
- Connects Har Ki Dun (Uttarkashi) to Yamunotri (origin of Yamuna river)
- Rarely done by commercial groups — true wilderness experience
- Views of Bandarpunch, Kala Nag, and Jaundhar Glacier
- Expert-only — requires previous multi-day Himalayan trek experience
Itinerary
Day 1–2
Mumbai → Dehradun → Sankri → Osla
Day 3
Osla → Har Ki Dun → Ruinsara Lake approach
Day 4
Ruinsara Lake camp (glacial lake, stunning isolation)
Day 5
Ruinsara → Bali Pass Base camp (4,200m)
Day 6
Summit Day — Bali Pass (4,850m) technical glacier crossing
Day 7
Descent to Yamunotri side (Janki Chatti)
Day 8
Janki Chatti → Hanuman Chatti → Barkot
Day 9
Barkot → Dehradun → Mumbai
What's Included
Included ✓
- Full transport
- Expert high-altitude guide + assistant
- Crampons, ice axe
- All meals (16 meals)
- Camping equipment
- Emergency communication device
Not Included ✗
- Flights
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Personal gear
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a technical climb?
The Bali Pass crossing involves glacier travel and may require crampons. Our guides assess conditions and provide full equipment.
How remote is this?
Very — there are no villages or facilities between Ruinsara Lake and the Yamunotri side. Genuine wilderness self-sufficiency is required.