Maximum altitude: 16200 ft
Grade: Difficult
Duration: 9 Days/ 8 Nights
Trekking distance: The Entire Trek covers a distance of 61 kilometers
Trail type: A cross-over trail through passes
Railhead: The nearest Railhead is Dehradun
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Snow Season: The snow season occurs from December to June
Service from: Dehradun to Dehradun | Included Transport
Base camp: Sankri
Best season: Summer Treks (April, May, June) and Autumn Treks (September, October, November)
Region: Uttarakhand, India
Who can participate: Above 15 years, Have at least one experience of trekking in high altitudes above 13,000 ft
Dehradun to Sankri via Mussoorie and Purola
Drive: 8 hours
The trekking journey begins from Dehradun, making it a good criterion for people looking for treks near Delhi.
Driving near the Tons river, and going past small country towns in Uttarakhand like Damta, Purola, Mori, and Netwar, you will arrive at the base camp Sankri.
There is no network in this small country town, letting you take in the view of the sun strikingly setting over the nearby Greater Himalayan peaks without any distractions.
You can stay in hotels or homestays here.
Bali Pass Trek needs strong, solidly made trekking shoes, that have good grip, and ankle support, and can handle snow.
You need a 50-60 liter personal bag. Make certain your bag has good hip support, shoulder support, and quick way in pockets.
Wearing levels is the special power in the mountains. Levels give you the greatest protection from all parts.
You will need 1 pair of inner thermals, 2 light wool levels, 1 light sweater, and 1 soft padded jacket.
An outer padded jacket will keep the wind and cold out. Make certain that your padded jacket has a hood as well.
One to two pairs of trek pants should be enough for this long, hard journey.
Trekking the Bali Pass is no easy feat - but it is worth it. The views from the top are incredible, and the sense of accomplishment you will feel is unparalleled. That being said, there are a few things you should keep in mind before embarking on this journey.
First and foremost, make sure you are properly hydrated. It is easy to forget to drink water when you are focused on the trek, but it is important to keep your body fueled. Dehydration can lead to headaches, dizziness, and fatigue - all of which will make the trek that much harder.
Secondly, be sure to pack plenty of snacks. Granola bars, nuts, and fruit are all great options. Not only will they give you energy, but they will also help to keep your blood sugar levels stable.
Third, dress in layers. The temperature can change quickly at high altitudes, so it is important to be prepared.
Bali Pass is at a height close to 5000 meters, so, it will be better if you have a trekking experience.
It is better to train yourself for two-three months before taking part in the trek.
If possible, reach a day or two, before you begin your trek to get used to the high-altitude climate and weather conditions.
Hire a guide who is experienced in trekking to go with you on this trek. These guides have much knowledge and are an expert on the route of the trek.
Most of the trail for the Bali Pass Trek is like that of Har Ki Dun.
However, for Har Ki Dun, the maximum time you are walking is either on the left side of the Ruinsara-Tons river or the right side of Bali Pass. These 2 trails have a meeting point.
After this, beyond Boslo's village in the direction of Rain Basera, you face a slope running sharply through the thick, deep forest.
As Bali Pass is full of experience of adventure in its truest sense, the right techniques, and guiding processes are needed to go down the narrow footway here.
However, on this footway, you see something unnatural, rather magical.
Sunlight takes on different colors and forms. The reason for this is the different kinds of canopies formed by the different trees here.
The spruce trees, for example, with their needle-like branches and leaves, break the sunlight into what seems like numerous spotlights falling on land.
If you look up from under the golden-colored 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 site is beyond perfection and mesmerizing to watch.