Rupin Pass Trek 8N/9D
from Thiruvananthapuram
3 hrs by air · 42 hrs by train · All-inclusive from ₹16,500/person · 8 Nights / 9 Days
📲 Get Thiruvananthapuram Trek Quote on WhatsApp✨ Thiruvananthapuram's Nair and Brahmin communities follow a rich pilgrimage culture spanning Sabarimala, Guruvayur, and beyond — Char Dham represents the ultimate northern pilgrimage completing a pan-India sacred circuit.
How to Reach from Thiruvananthapuram
Your trek starts at Haridwar/Rishikesh. Here's how to get there from Thiruvananthapuram.
| Route | Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) → Dehradun (DED) |
| Duration | 3 hrs via Hyderabad or Mumbai |
| Airlines | IndiGo, Air India |
| Fare | ₹6,000–₹12,000 |
| +Transfer | 54 km · 1 hr from Dehradun airport |
| Train | Kerala Express / Thiruvananthapuram–Haridwar Express |
| From → To | Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) → Haridwar (HW) |
| Duration | 42–44 hrs |
| +Transfer | 54 km · 1 hr from Dehradun airport |
| Distance | 2,700 km |
| Drive time | ~50 hrs |
| Via | NH-58 / NH-334 |
💡 Pro tip: We arrange airport / station pick-up from Haridwar or Dehradun and get you to the trek base village in time.
Our Rupin Pass Trek 8N/9D Package from Thiruvananthapuram
Rupin Pass Trek 8N/9D
<p>The <strong>Rupin Pass Trek</strong> is considered by many Himalayan trekking experts to be one of the most dramatic and visually stunning treks in India. This 9-day crossing starts in the gorges of <strong>Uttarakhand</strong> (Dhaula, in Uttarkashi district) and ends in the high-altitude apple orchards of <strong>Sangla Valley, Himachal Pradesh</strong> — a genuine multi-state crossing through utterly different landscapes.</p><p>What sets Rupin apart is its signature feature: the massive <strong>snow bridges</strong> in May and June. As the Rupin gorge narrows above the Upper Waterfall Camp, centuries of accumulated snow form enormous natural bridges spanning the river — some 20–30 metres high — that trekkers walk beneath and over. The scale is extraordinary. Later in the season (September–October), the snow bridges have melted, but the trail is drier and the landscape equally spectacular.</p><p>The route passes through remote Himalayan villages — <strong>Sewa, Jhaka, Dhanderas Thatch</strong> — that see few outsiders. The locals are predominantly from the Kinnauri and Garhwali communities, and the hospitality is genuine and warm. The final descent into <strong>Sangla Valley</strong> — famous for its apple orchards, ancient Kamru Fort, and the turquoise Baspa River — is a spectacular reward after 8 days on trail.</p><p>Junegiri Yatra manages the full logistics including transport from Haridwar to Dhaula, all camping, certified guides with Rupin Pass experience, and the return from Sangla to Chandigarh or Haridwar. This trek requires a reasonable level of fitness and prior multi-day trekking experience. The <strong>snow bridge section</strong> between Dhanderas Thatch and the Upper Waterfall Camp requires microspikes and trekking poles and is guided carefully by our experienced team.</p>
- ✓ Private transport: Haridwar → Dhaula and Sangla → Chandigarh/Haridwar
- ✓ All camping accommodation: 8 nights in quality dome tents
- ✓ Sleeping bags rated to -15°C
- ✓ All meals on trek: breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner (Days 1–8)
- ✓ Certified and experienced Rupin Pass trek guide
- ✓ Microspikes for snow section (provided on loan)
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Rupin Pass Trek 8N/9D from Thiruvananthapuram — FAQs
Fly from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) via Hyderabad or Mumbai to Dehradun (DED) — about 3 hrs total flying time — then drive 54 km to Haridwar (1 hr). The train (Kerala Express) takes 42–44 hrs — for budget-conscious pilgrims.
Package: ₹19,800/person. Return flights from Trivandrum to Dehradun: ₹6,000–₹12,000. Total: ₹27,000–₹35,000 per person. Group bookings (6+ pilgrims) get 10% off the package.
IndiGo and Air India with connections via Hyderabad or Mumbai. Book 6–8 weeks ahead for May–June Yatra season. Flying on weekdays (Tuesday–Thursday) often yields better fares.
Sabarimala season (Nov–Jan) and Char Dham season (May–Nov) overlap only briefly. Many Kerala families complete Sabarimala in December–January and plan Char Dham for the following May–June.
North Indian vegetarian food (dal, rice, roti, sabzi) is served throughout. We note Kerala pilgrims' dietary preferences at booking and wherever possible arrange rice-based meals. Our Haridwar base accommodation includes South Indian breakfast options.
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