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A high adventure trek from the barren landscapes of Ladakh to the lush valleys of Jammu & Kashmir.View the Warwan Valley trek
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TREK DIFICULTY
Difficult
TREK DURATION
8 days
HIGHEST ALTITUDE
16,207 ft
TOTAL TREK DISTANCE
55 kms
BASECAMP
Kotgaon
A Grand Pass Crossing High on Adventure
A Rare Adventure Among Big Mountains
There aren’t many treks that let one experience the raw grandeur of a Himalayan pass crossing. Connecting Har Ki Dun valley with Yamunotri, the Bali Pass is an exhilarating trail.
Almost an exploration on its own. It traverses the confluence of Tons and Ruinsara rivers, the undisturbed serenity of the Ruinsara Valley, and the lush meadows of Devsu Thach.
Soon, greenery paves the way for an alpine zone. At 16,207 ft, the Bali Pass offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the Bandarpoonch, Kalanag, and Swargarohini peaks. This reward doesn’t come easy, as this trek is difficult and only suitable for experienced trekkers.
A Rare Adventure Among Big Mountains
There aren’t many treks that let one experience the raw grandeur of a Himalayan pass crossing. Connecting Har Ki Dun valley with Yamunotri, the Bali Pass is an exhilarating trail.
Bali Pass - Complete Trek Information
We have always wanted trekkers to be well-informed before they go on a Himalayan trek. Knowledge is the difference between a safe trek and a dangerous one. It’s also the difference between a wholesome experience and a superficial experience.
Use this section to learn about the Bali Pass - Ruinsara Tal trek. It has in-depth information about each day of the trek, what to expect, and how you need to prepare for it. Many years of expertise have gone into this content. Trekkers find that extremely useful.
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About the Bali Pass Trek
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What I Like About Bali Pass Trek
What I Like About Bali Pass Trek
Trek Trivia
Spotlights and Orange Glows in the Forests of Bali Pass Trek
Most of the trail for Bali Pass is similar to that of Har ki Dun. However, for Har ki Dun, the majority of the time you are walking on the left side of the Ruinsara-Tons river and the right side of Bali Pass. These two trails meet at a point.
After this, beyond Boslo village towards Rain Basera, you face a steep descent through dense forest. As Bali Pass is filled with adventure in its truest sense, proper technique and guidance are needed to climb down the narrow path here.
However, on this path, you see something magical. Sunlight takes on different colours and forms. The reason for this is the different kinds of canopies formed by the various trees here. The spruce trees, for instance, with their needle-like branches and leaves, break the sunlight into what seems like countless small spotlights falling on the ground. If you look up from under the golden oak trees, sunlight appears like an orange bulb above you. And it is through this ‘enchanted forest’ that you get to walk in the Bali Pass trek.
The Thunderous Ice- and Rock-falls in Bali Pass Trek
Beyond the Thanga meadows in the Bali Pass trek, a narrow gorge shows you how untamed nature is. Here, you get to witness what is known as icefall and rockfall. On one of the mountains around you, you will be able to see a very rocky and steep cliff. Here, the snow that has accumulated, tumbles down the entire cliff, taking rocks along with it.
In the daylight, it is a humbling, yet, fascinating sight. During the nighttime, though, this fall is not visible in the pitch darkness. But, you can hear the heavy rumbling of the rocks creating a thundering sound effect. If you are a light sleeper, you might even get woken up by this sound!
If you get to view it in the dark, the rocks clashing with each other at times create sparks. And from afar, this gives you the illusion of a matchstick being lit.
This is when you see that nature is alive and the mountains are making their presence felt.
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