Rupin-Supin River Trail Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route

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Rupin-Supin River Trail Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps

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

7 Days

Total Distance

45 KM

Max Altitude

8,500 FT

Trek Type

linear

Altitude Profile

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10,000 ft · Caution Zone14,000 ft · High Altitude ZoneD1D2D3D4D5D6D7D8D915,200 ft6,400 ft
TREK / CAMP
ACCLIMATIZATION
VEHICLE SEGMENT
BUFFER / OPTIONAL

Points show end-of-day camp altitude. Summit days show peak altitude reached.

Day by Day Breakdown

Day 1
5 Hrs
10 KM
trek
8,200 FT
Dhaula (5,900 ft)Sewa Village

Dhaula to Sewa Village

Entry into the Rupin valley. The hanging village of Sewa appears above on the cliff.

Key Landmarks

Dhaula VillageRupin RiverSewa Hanging Village

Staying At

Sewa camp
Day 2
6 Hrs
10 KM
trek
10,200 FT
Sewa VillageUpper Waterfall Camp

Sewa to Upper Waterfall Camp

The Rupin waterfall is visible in progressive stages this day — the viewpoint above camp gives the full 900 ft cascade profile in one frame.

Key Landmarks

Lower Rupin Falls ViewUpper Waterfall ViewpointMain Waterfall Camp

Staying At

Upper Waterfall Camp
Day 3
6 Hrs
9 KM
trek
11,500 FT
Upper Waterfall CampJiskun

Waterfall to Jiskun Camp

Close-up views of the falls as you climb above. The landscape opens progressively.

Key Landmarks

Waterfall Close ViewForest Meadow TransitionJiskun Camp

Staying At

Jiskun Camp
Day 4
6 Hrs
9 KM
trek
13,000 FT
JiskunDhanderas Thatch

Jiskun to Dhanderas Thatch

Classic alpine meadow. First snow fields visible. Camp at the large thatch camping ground.

Key Landmarks

Open MeadowSnow Zone EntryDhanderas Thatch Camp

Staying At

Dhanderas Thatch
Day 5
6 Hrs
7 KM
trek
14,500 FT
Dhanderas ThatchRupin Pass High Camp

Dhanderas to High Camp

Enter the famous Rupin snow corridor. In June this is knee-deep snow with crampons. In August-September, well-compacted with morning freeze.

Key Landmarks

Snow Corridor EntryHigh Camp Shelf

Staying At

High Camp (14,500 ft)
Day 6
9 Hrs
10 KM
trek
12,000 FT
High CampRupin Pass + Supin Side Descent

Cross Rupin Pass (15,200 ft)

3am start. The iconic pass crossing — crampons and fixed rope sections in June. The col gives extraordinary Himalayan views. Descend to Supin valley.

Key Landmarks

Rupin Pass Col (15,200 ft)Kinnaur-Uttarakhand BorderSupin Valley First View

Staying At

Supin Valley Camp
Day 7
6 Hrs
14 KM
trek
10,200 FT
Supin Valley CampSupin Village

Supin Valley Camp to Supin Village

Descent from the high meadows into the upper reaches of the Supin valley. The landscape transitions from alpine to sub-alpine forests.

Key Landmarks

Supin Valley Villages

Staying At

Supin Village Camp
Day 8
6 Hrs
14 KM
trek
8,300 FT
Supin VillageBankara

Supin Village to Bankara

Continuing the descent through thick pine forests and terraced fields. The trail follows the Supin river downstream.

Key Landmarks

Bankara Camp

Staying At

Bankara Camp
Day 9
6 Hrs
14 KM
trek
6,400 FT
BankaraSankri Village Road

Bankara to Sankri Roadhead

Final pleasant descent through the valley to reach the roadhead at Sankri. End of the Rupin Supin traverse.

Key Landmarks

Sankri Road

Staying At

Sankri

Trek Extensions & Add-ons

Kinnaur Cultural Addition Pre-Trek

+2 Days

Add 2 days at Sangla valley for Chitkul village and Kinnauri cultural experience before driving to Dhaula.

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Last Verified: May 2026

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