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Baraadsar Lake Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
8 days. Ridge walk between Rupin and Supin valleys.
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
8 Days
Total Distance
58.0 KM
Max Altitude
14,400 FT
Trek Type
circuit
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Netwar
Documents
ID
Foreign Nationals
Standard NP fee applies.
Foreigner Process
NP fee.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
6,500 ft
Day Gain
+4,400 ft
Drive Dehradun to Khanyasni Camp via Sankri
Drive past Sankri into the Rupin valley to reach the base camp at Khanyasni.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The journey follows the mountain river corridor, transitioning from the broader plains into the steep-sided topography approaching the high country.
Camp Alt
9,800 ft
Day Gain
+3,300 ft
Reach Saru Tal
A steep ascent through dense pine and oak forests, arriving at the small meadow and pond of Sarutal.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The route moves through forested zones. The environment transitions into open alpine meadows.
Camp Alt
11,800 ft
Day Gain
+2,000 ft
Reach Badang
You break the tree line today. The trail opens up into the massive alpine meadows of Badang, located on the ridge separating the Rupin and Supin valleys.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The environment transitions into open alpine meadows. The route ascends to an exposed ridge line.
Camp Alt
13,100 ft
Day Gain
+1,300 ft
Cross Vijay Top & Reach Devbasa
An incredible ridge walk. You ascend to Vijay Top, offering 360-degree views, then traverse the highly exposed, rocky ridge to the barren, rocky camp of Devbasa.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Tree line disappears as the valley broadens into a spectacular high-altitude alpine meadow basin, replacing the dense forests with expansive grazing pastures.
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
13,100 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Cross Trek Devbasa To Baraadsar Lake
The summit day. A grueling climb up steep scree and boulders to the 14,400 ft ridge, before dropping slightly into the glacial bowl holding the sacred Baraadsar Lake. After spending time at the lake, return to Devbasa.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
Field Notes
Stow Poles
Requires hands-on rock scrambling. Stow trekking poles to free up your hands.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
8,500 ft
Day Gain
-4,600 ft
Reach Rala / Kasla
A massive descent day. You drop off the high ridge, plunging back into the dense forests of the Supin valley until you reach the traditional village of Kasla.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The route moves through forested zones. The route ascends to an exposed ridge line.
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
6,400 ft
Day Gain
-2,100 ft
Trek to Sankri
A short, beautiful walk along the Supin river to a roadhead, followed by a short drive back to Sankri.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The high alpine meadows narrow into forested river terraces as tree line vegetation reappears in the lower mountain river corridor.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRiver Crossings
Plan to cross early in the day before snowmelt swells the water levels. Unclip backpack waist belts before crossing.
Camp Alt
2,100 ft
Day Gain
-4,300 ft
Drive Sankri to Dehradun
Drive back to Dehradun, concluding the expedition.
Key Landmarks
The mountain valley topography transitions back into the lower foothill river plains.
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