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  The Rupin Pass Trek has slowly made its way into the bucket list of almost every serious trekker and has managed to build up a considerable mystique in the trekking community. Marketed as one of India’s quintessential alpine journeys laden with green alpine meadows, snow capped peaks and cascading waterfalls, The Rupin Pass Trek for many fails to live up to the expectations. There is no doubt that Rupin Pass has it’s charm there are beautiful vistas and solitude to find on this trail, but the filtered packaging of the trek leaves out the bad and keeps the good. Come let us dissect why Rupin Trek does not live up to marketing and fanfare for many trekkers. Expectations Vs. Reality Many trekkers when they leave the crowded and polluted cityscape, expect to be part of an adventure that will change their lives, they are egar to camp at post card perfect campsites, sit next to crystal–clear Rupin River flows and wake up to look at the snowcapped mountains shinning against the clear b...

What Is the Best Time for Gaumukh Trek and Why a Guide Helps

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  The Gaumukh Trek – a trail that twists, turns and climbs, starting from the famous Gangotri Temple taking you to the mouth from where the glacial stream that goes on to become the holy River Ganges begins its journey. The drops of water trickling down from the Gangotri Glacier soon take the shape of a stream flowing with sound and froth, the stream then is joined by thousands of others like it until it grows big enough to merge into the Bay of Bengal.  Trekking to the Gaumukh is to see the beginning of a story that has irrigated a civilisation for centuries, a river that has helped in shaping customs, mythology, culture and even religions. To walk the  Gaumukh Tapovan Trek trek is to feel the cold breeze coming from the river flowing below as you climb up this trail that takes you through the pine trees and into the rugged terrains covered in meadows. Each season brings out a new color of the trek, the Summers bring clear skies and perfect vibrant landscapes, the Monsoo...

Why Rupin Pass Trek May Not Be Suitable for Beginners

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  High up in the remote Himalayas of India is a crossover trek, there is a trail that takes you from one world to another, from the peaceful solitude of the Kinnaur Kailash range to the lively fertile region of Baspa Valley. This is The Rupin Pass Trek.  Rupin Pass Trek is on the list of almost every trekker who wants to explore the wild corners of the Himalayas.The dramatic landscapes, hanging villages, roaring waterfalls and high-altitude snowfields make Rupin Pass route one of the most picturesque and thrilling treks in India. But before you lace up your boots, here's the reality: the Rupin Trek is not ideal for beginners. In fact, attempting this route without sufficient experience can lead to serious challenges and safety concerns. In this blog, we’ll break down exactly why Rupin Pass Trekking requires prior experience—and what to consider before adding it to your bucket list. High Altitude Difficulty Rupin Pass is at an elevation of about 15,250 ft, this is a high enoug...