Sar Pass

Sar Pass is a beautiful Himalayan Trek situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh and starts from the lovely village of Kasol. This trek allows you to witness part of the Himalayas, which is covered in lush green and pristine white. The trek begins with a beautiful start from Kasol, which is a picturesque village situated at an altitude of 5,184 ft in Parvati Valley.

The trek takes you through the lush green forests of Pine, Deodar, and Rhododendrons, you will also pass through Grahan, which is another beautiful village in the Parvati Valley, and from here you can gaze at a beautiful night sky full of a million stars. Camping under a sky full of stars is a life-altering experience.

An interesting thing about this trek is that it starts with lush green vegetation and later is completely whitewashed as you move toward the pass. You will cross different terrains like grasslands, woodlands, and snow patches in this short yet beautiful trek. The simple grade of the trek makes it suitable for beginners and anyone who wish to experience a Himalayan trek. All in all Sar Pass is a wonderful adventure that is a must-do for everyone.

Sar Pass Trek Informative Video
About The Trek
Sar Pass is situated at an altitude of 13,799 ft and the trek is an easy to moderate grade trek. This 50 km trek passes through Himachal Pradesh starting from Kasol and ending at Barshaini crossing through pine forests, meadows, snow-capped mountains, and various captivating landscapes.

The trek starts from the small settlement of Kasol in Parvati Valley where you will trek to Grahan Village. Both villages are the two most beautiful villages in Himachal Pradesh. From Grahan, we will move on to Min Thach a meadow patch followed by a trek to Nagaru, and then the next day you will trek to another grassland Biskeri Thach.

From Nagaru, we head to Sar Pass, where the landscape is completely whitewashed, and then to Biskeri Thach. On day 5, we will trek from Biskeri Thach to Barshaini and then drive back to Kasol.

What Can You Expect At The Trek?

Since Sar Pass is an easy-grade trek, it is suitable for all levels of trekkers and families as well. On average, you will walk about 7 km to 9 km daily with an average duration of 7 hrs. The temperature at Sar Pass Trek can be as high as 22°C and can fall to -5°C during the nighttime. The changes in temperature at a high altitude can affect your body, so dress in appropriate layers of clothing and follow your trek leader’s instructions to make the most of the journey.

The best time to do Sar Pass Trek is from May to October as the skies are usually clear and you will get to see the amazing panoramic views. During the trek, you can enjoy the hospitality and the friendliness of the people in the Himalayan villages and get a peek into their everyday lifestyle. You will also spot the rich biodiversity of the place. Because of the altitude variations of the place you can spot many diverse plant species.  You can see different varieties of Pine, Deodar, Spruce, Fir, and medicinal plants like Brahma Kamal and Hatha Panja. You may also be able to spot wildlife species like Himalayan Tahr, Brown Bears, and bird species like Monal pheasant and Western Tragopan.

This trek is best for those who love adventure and want to see varied mountain landscapes and high snowy mountains. This trek is sure to give an adrenaline rush and thrilling experience!