Detailed Route
Sin La Pass Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
10-day epic traverse from Darma to Byans via the formidable Sin La pass.
Standard RouteThis is the standard mountain pacing for this trek. Specific operators may add an acclimatization day or alter the starting point. Check individual operator schedules for their exact logistics.
Duration
10 Days
Total Distance
61 KM
Max Altitude
18,000 FT
Trek Type
linear
Altitude Profile
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Points show end-of-day camp altitude. Summit days show peak altitude reached.
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive: Kathgodam to Dharchula
Long 11-hour drive to the border town.
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Drive & Trek: Dharchula to Urthing / Baaling
Processing ILP permits. Treacherous 4x4 drive to the roadhead.
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Staying At
Trek: Baaling to Duktu
Acclimatization walk with views of Panchachuli massive.
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Trek: Duktu to Bidang
Landscape turns barren. Bidang is a windy ITBP stronghold.
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Acclimatization: Rest Day at Bidang
Mandatory rest for 18,000ft push. Short hike to Dawe.
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Trek: Bidang to Sin La Base Camp
Positioning beneath the pass. Pure rock and ice terrain.
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Pass Crossing: Base Camp to Jolingkong via Sin La
Crux day. 2 AM start. Steep glaciated ascent to 18,028ft.
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Trek: Jolingkong to Gunji
Descending the Byans valley. Merging with Kailash Mansarovar route.
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Drive: Gunji to Dharchula
Dangerous descent via Lipulekh border road.
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Drive: Dharchula to Kathgodam
Final drive back to railhead.
Camp-by-Camp Details
Dharchula
Start Town
Bidang
High Camp
Jolingkong
High Camp
Navigation & Route Data
GPX Track Available
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Key Waypoints
Critical Navigation Notes
Pass is notoriously difficult to locate in whiteout; always keep a compass bearing to Jolingkong.
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This encyclopedia entry for Sin La Pass Expedition is curated from a mix of public survey records, first-hand climber accounts, and official permit logs. However, mountains are dynamic. If you have been on this route recently and noticed a change in terrain, water availability, or local regulations, we want to hear from you.
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Last Verified: May 2026
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