SAR PASS- Trekking at its Best

Here, we again came up with “Sar Pass” a new address in the list of adventurous places. Sar pass is the most adventurous trek situated in the arms of Himalayan’s Shivalik Range, surrounded with the scenic beauty of Parvati valley. As per the local accent, Sar means a lake and while trekking, across the route from Tila Lotni to Biskeri Ridge, adventure lovers have to cross a small frozen lake known as Sar. Hence this destination named Sar Pass.

Sar Pass abounds you in its natural beauty with snow-covered peaks, perennial runnel and waterfalls, picturesque meadows in the center of thick forests of Devdhar and Fir trees. All these natural beauties invite and hold the enthusiasts to come and experience the serene and calm atmosphere of Sar Pass.

To hit the main trekking route, enthusiasts have to reach the Base camp Kasol, first. Kasol is well-connected by road from Kullu and Bhunter, where the trekkers can enjoy rappelling and rock climbing. The base camp is located beside the stupendous Parvati river, with a fence of dense and tall old pine trees. One can spot various species of birds and butterfly here.

Following are the main stoppage during the trek route.

Guna Pani is the first stoppage in the way towards Bhandak Thatch, the final destination of this trekking journey. Guna Pani is 10 km from Kasol and trekkers can come by bus also via Shila village. This camp place is encircled from snow-covered peaks and mountains with grassy fields. Here, one can witness the snow-clad peaks, which simply looks like molten gold at the time of sunrise and sunset.

In the chain of this trekking trip, the coming stoppage is Fual Paani, where the enthusiasts can reach after about 8 km trekking from Guna Pani. The location for this camp is ringed with dense forest, where sun rays hardly come to wish good morning.  However, a miniature waterfall alongside the place gives music to the ears and is a feast to the eyes.

Zirmi Thatch is the next stoppage towards the destination. After crossing the 8 km long and tough cuts and curves between Fual Panni to Zirmi Thatch, one can get relief in the arms of magnificent natural beauties like Rudra Naag top, Toah Nullah, etc.

Tialotni is the next camp after crossing Zirmi Thatch and trekking for about 10 km. This camp gives the real feeling of snow-trekking to the enthusiast. One can witness the breath-taking views from Zirmi Thatch as this is the highest camp in the trek route. The suggested time for moving from this camp towards the main destination, Sar Pass, is before sun rays start melting the snow as trekking become very difficult on melted snow with loosening grip.

And now, here comes the Sar Pass. After trekking on snow with heavy breathes due to rarified atmosphere with lesser content of oxygen the trekkers finally filled up with the joy of crossing the milestone. This place is full of lives. One can easily notice the streams coming out from under the snow. Melted snow is giving birth to new vegetation like Tubers etc.

After covering the longest trek of 12 km from Sar Pass, the enthusiast starts moving down towards Biskeri Thatch. This is the first camp getting back towards civilization. This place is sometimes called the Switzerland of India due to its greenery, snow-covered mountain peaks and beautiful birds.

And finally, the trekkers reach their last camp Bhandak Thaatch, after 10 km downhill journey from Biskeri Thatch. As this is the last camp, trekkers do ceremonial camp-fires and all. From here, trekkers get back to Barsheni and then to Manikaran by busses. One can also enjoy the world-famous hot springs of Manikaran, visit Gurudwara and the temple. And finally moves towards the base camp at Kasol.

BEST TIME TO BE THERE

One can go and enjoy the sports man spirit from 1^st May to 2^nd June.

THINGS TO CARRY ALONG

On this trekking camp, you need to carry along following things with you:

Rucksacks (if you have one), cotton shirts, cotton pants, woolen jersey of jacket, woolen muffler or monkey cap, light raincoat, DMS or hunter shoes, 2 pairs socks, water bottle, lunch box, enameled or steel mug or tumbler, plate, spoon, water purifying tablets, pen-knifs, needle, thread, spare buttons goggles (other than blue glasses), and medicines, if you are taking some.

HOW TO REACH

To reach the base camp, Kasol one can choose traveling by Air, Train or simply by road.

BY AIR

The nearest airport to reach Sarpass is Bhuntar. From there, one can easily reach by road as Deluxe, semi deluxe and ordinary night/day buses are available Buntar to Kullu for the base camp, Kasol.

BY TRAIN

The nearest railway stations are Joginder Nagar, Pathankot and Chandigarh. From there direct buses are available to Manikaran.

BY ROAD

Direct busses are available for Kullu/Bhuntar from all Delhi, Chandigarh and other parts of Punjab.

The ultimate journey between the first base camp Kasol to the last camp Bhandak Thaatch, lets the enthusiasts experience the adventures sports and trekking at the best. The whole trek is encircled with superlative natural beauties. In short, this journey offers the complete package to enjoy the exquisite beauty of nature and adventure all together. Apart from breath taki9ng adventures and fun, Sar Pass gives you memories for a life time. And to capture those wonderful and long lasting memories, all you need to pack you rucksacks and move on.

Wish you a Happy and Safe Journey!!!!