High-Altitude Crossover • Ruinsara Valley to Yamunotri • Exposed Ridge & Snow Pass
Bali Pass is a demanding high-altitude crossover trek connecting Har Ki Dun – Ruinsara Valley to Yamunotri region, with a steep & exposed climb to the Bali Pass summit (~4,900 m).
The trek moves through remote valleys, moraine slopes, snow gullies and loose rocky sections, where footing, pacing and judgement matter. Weather shifts quickly near the pass and summit push begins before dawn to cross snow & icy sections safely.
Camps feel isolated and raw — cold winds, silence, long horizon views and a strong sense of true Himalayan wilderness. This trek is meant for trekkers who respect terrain and altitude.
The trek begins from Sankri with gradual approach into the Ruinsara valley before climbing towards the pass.
Route:
Dehradun → Sankri → Taluka → Seema → Ruinsara Tal → Odari → Bali Pass → Yamunotri → Janki Chatti
⏱ Travel Time — 8 to 9 hours from Dehradun
Day 1 — Dehradun → Sankri
Drive via Mussoorie and Purola • Team briefing • Overnight stay in homestay
Day 2 — Sankri → Taluka → Trek to Seema / Osla
Short drive to Taluka • Easy forest trail along Supin river • Village campsite
Day 3 — Seema → Devsu Bugyal
Steep climb through forest • Reach high-altitude meadow • Wide Himalayan views
Day 4 — Devsu Bugyal → Ruinsara Tal
Gradual alpine trail • Camp near the glacial lake • Acclimatization at altitude
Day 5 — Acclimatization & Rest Day at Ruinsara
Short exploration hikes • Hydration and rest for pass preparation
Day 6 — Ruinsara → Bali Pass Base Camp
Steady climb over moraine and snow sections • Early rest for summit day
Day 7 — Cross Bali Pass (4,950 m) → Descend to Lower Camp
Early start • Steep snow climb • Panoramic views of Bandarpoonch and Swargarohini • Long descent toward Yamunotri side
Day 8 — Trek to Yamunotri → Drive to Dehradun
Final descent to roadhead • Visit Yamunotri Temple • Return journey