You will evoke the mesmerizing feelings in the days that you will be spending at Saurkundi Pass. It is quite a popular hiking route in the district of Kullu, Himachal Pradesh with this 5-day long trekking trip of Saurkundi Pass.
Saurkundi Pass is a solidarity location lying in the green valleys in the Dhauladhar range of Western Himalayas at a height of 14000 feet.
On this tour, you will also see a holy lake Saurkundi that is believed to be dedicated to Maharishi Shandilya. People have a belief that it is divine to take a dip in the water of this lake and life will be a better one.
Saurkundi Pass yhai offers unforgettable 360-degree views of the vivid nature, untamed by humans so much. Towards the west, there is Kalihani Pass at an elevation of 16000 feet and in the east, it is Mountain Indrasan at 6221 meters. Mountain Deo Tibba lies in the north along with the peaks like Shikar Beh, Hanuman Tibba etc.
Once you reach Manali in the morning on the first day, you will board a vehicle to travel to the base camp site. From there, you begin your trekking trip.
Kullu and its exquisite villages hushed by the peaceful surrounding will be the best of the sights from the top of Saurkundi Pass, never fading away from your heart and mind.
Location and how to reach
The Saurkundi Pass trek will begin at Old Manali, Himachal Pradesh and will end at Manali.
Closest Airport: Bhuntur Airport
If you want to enjoy the Saurkundi pass trek most prefered option will be travelling to Delhi by air/train. From Delhi, you can take a Volvo bus.
Best season
Saurkundi pass trek is preferred in the months of April to November.
Itinerary
Day 01
On the reporting day, you will be picked up from Manali, from there you will drive to a small village Baror, the base camp for this trek. After breakfast at Baror, you will begin your journey to Saurkundi pass. The first camp will be Dugh. Dugh is grazing land situated at an altitude of 8000ft from sea level. You will pass through apple gardens & thick forest of Deodar, after crossing the forest area you will see a big open green land that will be your first campsite of Saurkundi Pass trek.
Day 02
Longa thatch is the most fine-looking campsite on the Saurkundi trek. From here you can see Manali in the shape of the map of India. View at night of Manali city from here is amazing. From Dugh, it will take around 4-5 hrs to reach longa thatch camp. The climb is steep till the camp and you will pass through grazing pastures & silver oak and birch forest.
Day 03
This day will be a comparatively shortest day of the Saurkundi trek because of low oxygen pressure. It takes 3-4 hrs to reach lakeside campSThe climb is through open meadows and rocks. Following the trek, you will see snow-capped mountains and ranges around you after climbing part walk step by step to lakeside camp.
Day 04
Today you will be hiked up to highest altitude of the Saurkundi pass trek which is Khanpari Tibba 14000ft. From lakeside camp, you can see khanpari Tibba. Climbing from lakeside camp to khanpari tibba is steep and tiresome. After khanpari tibba rest of the part of today’s trek is total descend till last camp lama Dugh.
Day 05
Post breakfast you will head toward your final destination Manali and it will bring an end to this amazing trek of Saurkundi Pass. After 1-2 hrs descend you will reach famous tourist destination of Manali Hadimba Temple. Here you will spend some moments and then will continue the walk to Manali.
Accommodation
The campsite will have accommodation facility. If you willing to take accommodation of your own you can book various guest houses and rooms in nearby stations of Saurkundi Pass. The trekkers and the guests are welcomed to stay with compliments at the base in Saurkundi Pass, near Manali in rooms which are also available on sharing basis. Stay and meals cost as applicable if you are staying there.
Weather
The Saurkundi pass is a trekking expedition whose weather varies extremely depending upon the month in which you have planned your trekking trip. During the months of may and June, the weather is warm with a clear blue sky. But as the time passes weather also changes around September and it becomes little cold and snowy.
Difficulty level
Saurkundi pass trek is categorised as moderate trek. Although at some points of Saurkundi pass the hike becomes little difficult and steeper. But on whole Saurkundi pass trek can be easily hiked by beginners in trekking expedition.
Meal
Delicious and freshly prepared meals will be served at the campsite. During trails of Saurkundi pass, you will be given packed food. One can also bring their own food items if they want.
Inclusion
1. The trek to Saurkundi trek yhai includes a two-night stay at Base Camp located in an orchard in Haripur, Manali.
2. The cost of Saurkundi pass trek includes pick up and drop from Patlikuhl bus stand, Manali. Any further travelling will not be entertained and you to arrange on own.
3. Accommodation is provided for and stay includes tents during trek of Saurkundi Pass yhai.
4. All meals during the trek (nutritious freshly cooked vegetarian) are provided to trekkers for a smoother and healthier journey.
5. Trekkers will also be provided with the services of experienced MOI/ BMC qualified lead guide and qualified assistant guide throughout the trek.
6. The Saurkundi trek cost also includes all transportation as per itinerary in local cars and jeeps for various sightseeing.
Exclusions
1. The cost of Saurkundi trek package does not include any travel to and from Manali from your city.
2. Your belongings are your own responsibility. Do not expect any form of insurance for whatever losses which include personal/Baggage/Medical etc during the whole journey of Saurkundi trek.
3. Any expenses of purely personal nature like laundry, phone/Fax calls, tips to drivers, guides, any beverages is your own will and own choice during the whole trek of Saurkundi Pass.
4. Any expenses that arise due to change in itinerary and increase in no. of days because of natural forces like landslides, weather, roadblocks, flight cancellations, sickness in Saurkundi Pass is not included in the cost.
5. Cost of other optional activity that is offered in Saurkundi Pass like paragliding, angling, rafting etc is in different category. You have to pay separately to avail them.
ATM/ connectivity
You will have to find ATM in working conditions once you reach Manali. But once you continue trek of Saurkundi Pass the services will be found too difficult. So better keep money with yourself. Some of the shops offer PayTm services but internet and connectivity are not so good in higher altitudes of Saurkundi Pass. Therefore it is advised to make important calls before starting Saurkundi Pass Trek.
Permits/Passes/Permissions
Although it is not important to have any special permits except that of medical certificate and consent letter, still if you’re going on a trekking expedition, having a trekking permit from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) will help to go of the expedition of Saurkundi Pass trek smoothly. The IMF is an organization that helps to the needs of mountaineers and trekkers, and also offers grooming exercises and permits for various expeditions.
