Sar Pass Trek

On way to Sar Pass- colours of the morning

Sar Pass Top as seen from Sar Pass in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, India

The Sar Pass is in Parvati Valley of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, a state of India. This trek is being organised every year by Youth Hostels Association of India. One batch of 40 to 50 persons starts everyday from 1 May to 31 May. This is one of the most challenging and difficult treks offered by Youth Hostels of India over the years.

Sar, in local dialect, means a lake. While trekking, across the path from Tila Lotni to Biskeri Ridge, one has to pass by a small, (normally) frozen lake (Sar) and hence Sar Pass.

History

Earlier this trek used to be conducted by youth hostels for a long time with Grahan (7,700 ft) being the first camp after Kasol, followed by Padri (8,900 ft), Ratapani (10,700 ft), Nagaru (12,500 ft), Biskeri Thatch (11,000 ft), and Bhandak Thatch (8,000 ft). Only since 2007, this route has been changed. Camps were made on the ridge, which could be seen from naked eyes even starting from Grahan. It generally used to be covered in snow with frequent snowfalls even during May.

External links

• Birds of Sar Pass Trek & Saurkundi Pass Trek
• Butterflies of Sar Pass Trek & Saurkundi Pass Trek
• Landscapes of Sar Pass Trek

See also

• Saurkundi Pass Trek

References