Pass crossings
Treks that cross a high pass from one valley into another — usually the hardest single day in the Himalaya.
10 treks (1 Easy, 5 Moderate, 4 Difficult), from 2 to 8 days, topping out between 4,031 m and 5,302 m.
Operator prices captured so far start at ₹4,499 per person and reach ₹28,500 for the most expensive route — every price is dated and links to the operator's own page.
At a glance
Sorted from easiest up. Tap a trek for the full page.
| Trek | State | Grade | Days | Max alt | From | Best months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pin Parvati Pass | Himachal Pradesh | Difficult 77.8 | 7 | 5,302 m | ₹25,700 | May–Jun and Sep–Oct |
| Lamkhaga Pass | Himachal Pradesh | Difficult 70.4 | 6 | 5,279 m | ₹28,500 | May–Jun and Sep–Oct |
| Bali Pass | Uttarakhand | Difficult 71.4 | 8 | 4,950 m | ₹17,000 | May–Jun and Sep–Oct |
| Pin Bhaba Pass | Himachal Pradesh | Difficult 69.1 | 8 | 4,865 m | ₹15,999 | Jun and Sep |
| Rupin Pass | Uttarakhand | Moderate 59.4 | 4 | 4,669 m | ₹13,490 | May–Jun and Sep–Oct |
| Buran Ghati | Himachal Pradesh | Moderate 60.4 | 4 | 4,577 m | ₹13,900 | May–Jun and Sep–Oct |
| Indrahar Pass | Himachal Pradesh | Moderate 58.4 | 2 | 4,333 m | ₹5,500 | May–Jun and Sep–Oct |
| Hampta Pass | Himachal Pradesh | Moderate 52.2 | 5 | 4,270 m | ₹4,499 | Jun and Sep |
| Sar Pass | Himachal Pradesh | Moderate 48.3 | 3 | 4,096 m | ₹4,999 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Kuari Pass | Uttarakhand | Easy 37 | 2 | 4,031 m | ₹5,499 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
The treks
DifficultHimachal PradeshPin Parvati Pass
Kullu / Spiti
7 days↑ 5,302 mfrom ₹25,700May–Jun and Sep–Oct
DifficultHimachal PradeshLamkhaga Pass
Kinnaur / Garhwal
6 days↑ 5,279 mfrom ₹28,500May–Jun and Sep–Oct
DifficultUttarakhandBali Pass
Govind Pashu Vihar → Yamunotri, Uttarkashi
8 days↑ 4,950 mfrom ₹17,000May–Jun and Sep–Oct
DifficultHimachal PradeshPin Bhaba Pass
Kinnaur → Spiti (Rupi Bhaba WLS / Pin Valley NP)
8 days↑ 4,865 mfrom ₹15,999Jun and Sep
ModerateUttarakhandRupin Pass
Garhwal
4 days↑ 4,669 mfrom ₹13,490May–Jun and Sep–Oct
ModerateHimachal PradeshBuran Ghati
Shimla
4 days↑ 4,577 mfrom ₹13,900May–Jun and Sep–Oct
ModerateHimachal PradeshIndrahar Pass
Dhauladhar, Kangra
2 days↑ 4,333 mfrom ₹5,500May–Jun and Sep–Oct
ModerateHimachal PradeshHampta Pass
Kullu / Lahaul
5 days↑ 4,270 mfrom ₹4,499Jun and Sep
ModerateHimachal PradeshSar Pass
Parvati Valley, Kullu
3 days↑ 4,096 mfrom ₹4,999Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov
EasyUttarakhandKuari Pass
Garhwal
2 days↑ 4,031 mfrom ₹5,499Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov