Sar pass is one of the most popular trails in the Pir Punjal range. Sar, in local dialect, means a lake. The Sar Pass is in Parvati Valley of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. Sar valley overlooks the beautiful Parvati valley abundant in natural treasure. The valley is surrounded by snow clad mountains, perennial streams, waterfalls, and lush green forests. It is the seventh heaven for any adventurous traveler and nature lovers. It is recommended that Kasol be made the base camp for this trek. It is a lovely place, with its temperate climate and beautiful, elegant pine forests.
Sar Pass is a moderately challenging trek in the Parvati Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Situated at an altitude of 14000 ft, it can be considered as a great introduction to high altitude trekking. This trek is also very popular amongst Indian trekkers, thanks to the annual trekking program of YHAI. However, not all of us enjoy trekking with 40-50 strangers, amid all the noise and ruckus that is inevitable when such a large number of people camp together. Trekking, after all, is about the joy of solitude and silence, as much as it is about forming everlasting friendships. If you are interested in doing this trek, minus the fanfare of fixed departures, you can book with one of the local operators in the Great Wide Open Adventure Travel Network and cross the Sar Pass, with just your own friends for company. The trail is accessible between April and October every year.
Trek details are as follows -
Trek Highlights :
Region: Parvati Valley
- Total Duration – 6 Nights / 7 Days
- Maximum Altitude – 4182 m/ 13800 ft
- Grade – Moderate.
- Best Season – May to October
- Accommodation – Hotel/Guesthouse; Organized Campsite
- Food – On trek – All meals included
- Distance – 48 km.
Trek Schedule:
Day 1: Reporting Manali. (1800m)
Reporting – Orientation & Briefing of the trek – Trek Preparation & window shopping
(Sufficient time would be given for visiting market and nearby places)
Day 02: Acclimatization and Rock climbing : For any successful trek a good preparation is mandatory and Himalaya Destination team know this thing very well. Day 2 is reserved for Acclimatization and rock climbing so that every trekker came to know about nature of mountains. Night Stay in Camp.
Day 03: Manali/ Shila (Bia texi)(2600m) to Zirmi(2960m/8960ft; 6 hrs) (approx. 8-9kms)
Day 04: Zirmi – Tila Lotni (3400m/10896 ft; 6 to 7 hrs) Approx 7-8 kms
Day 05: Tila Lotni – SAR Pass (4182m/ 13800 ft.)- Bishkari (3600 m/ 12000ft; 9 – 10hrs) Approx 12 – 13 kms
Day 06: Bishkari – Bhandhak Thach (3000m. / 8900ft; 5 – 6hrs) Approx 9 – 10 kms
Day 07: Bhandak Thach – Barshani (2400m/7980 ft; 3 to 4 hrs) Approx 5-6 kms – Manali. (Via texi)