Bashleo Pass Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route

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Bashleo Pass Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps

The Bashleo Pass Trek is a 4-day journey starting from Bathaad (Tirthan Valley), peaking on Day 3 at the highest camp.

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

4 Days

Total Distance

18 KM

Max Altitude

10,800 FT

Trek Type

linear

Permits Required Before You Go

Permit Cost

150

Where to Get

Forest office in Sai Ropa or Banjar

Documents

Aadhar Card / Passport

Foreign Nationals

Slightly higher permit fee (approx ₹400).

Foreigner Process

No special permits needed, standard registration at GHNP checkpoints.

Nearest Embassy Hub

New Delhi

Day by Day Breakdown

Day 1
3 Hrs
40 KM
drive

Camp Alt

6,500 ft

Day Gain

+3,500 ft

Drive to Bathaad

AutBathaad

Drive deep into the Tirthan Valley alongside the trout-filled river.

Key Landmarks

GushainiTirthan River Confluence

Staying At

Bathaad Homestay

The drive ascends from the Tirthan valley gorge to the Bathaad settlement.

Day 2
5 Hrs
8 KM
trek

Camp Alt

9,000 ft

Day Gain

+2,500 ft

Reach Bashleo Base Camp

BathaadPass Base Camp

A beautiful, steady uphill climb through the silent eco-zone forests. Pitch tents in a high clearing.

Key Landmarks

Dense Deodar canopyShepherd huts

Staying At

Base Camp Tents

The Bathaad settlement leads into a dense forested ascent toward Bashleo Pass.

Trail
Day 3
8 Hrs
12 KM
trek

Camp Alt

6,800 ft

Day Gain

-2,200 ft

Today's Objective

🏔 Cross Cross Bashleo Pass

Base CampKullu Sarahan

Climb through the final oak patches to reach the grassy saddle at 10,750 ft. Walk down the other side directly into the historic village of Kullu Sarahan.

Key Landmarks

Bashleo Pass SaddleKullu Sarahan village temple

Staying At

Kullu Sarahan Homestay

Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.

Trail
Day 4
5 Hrs
120 KM
drive

Camp Alt

3,000 ft

Day Gain

-3,800 ft

Drive to Shimla / Aut

Kullu SarahanAut/Shimla

From the Shimla district side, you can either drive towards Shimla or loop back around to the Kullu highway.

Key Landmarks

Rampur highway connection

The motorable road navigates deeper into the Beas river corridor, where the landscape transitions from lower foothills into the steep, lush deodar forests.

Trek Extensions & Add-ons

Tirthan River Trout Fishing

+1 Day

Before starting the trek, spend a day in Gushaini acquiring a permit to angle for the famous Himalayan Brown Trout.

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