12 vital things every tourist should know about Borasu Pass trek

Know everything about Borasu Pass:

Borasu Pass is one of the high mountains pass which is encompassed by the lovely and majestic Himalayan peak and Dense Forests with enchanted wildlife. The Borasu pass trek starts with Har ki doon Ganga and ends with Baspa river. It is located at an altitude of 5450 meters. It is said that in ancient times this was the trade route between Har ki doon and Kinnaur Valley. This is one of the less explored regions in Himalayas.

Borasu Pass Trek:

Borasu Pass Trek is one of the least explored treks in Uttarakhand. Starting from Har ki doon Ganga it ends with Baspa River. Borasu Pass trek provides a panoramic view of snow-capped mountains and is one of the best ways to explore the beauty of Garhwal region with breath taking and mesmerizing view. The trekking distance is approx. 33 kilometres from Sankri.

Mythology about Borasu Pass:

According to the local people of Sankri, the Borasu Pass is considered as sacred and is valley of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. According to some other mythological facts it is also believed that the Pandavas went to swarg i.e., Heaven through this valley only.

Main highlights of Borasu Pass:

Altitude Range- 3300 meters

Location- border of Himachal and Uttarakhand

Trek duration- 8 days

Trek grade- difficult

Best time- June to October

Weather- cold nights and pleasant during season

Temperature- 20-degree max / 8-degree min

Nearest Airport- Dehradun(240kms)

Nearest Railway station- Dehradun(230kms)

Famous for- Trek, camping, high altitude pass and expedition

Pin code- 172106

How to reach Borasu Pass:

The base camp for this pass is Sankri village of Uttarkashi region. Below are some few ways to reach Sankri through different modes of transportation-

By Air: The nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun which is approx. 240kms far from Sankri, the base camp. After landing at Dehradun further journey is done by roadways.

By Train: Dehradun is the closest railways (Nandadevi Express, Dehradun Express etc) to this trek and further distance is covered by roadways.

By Road: Direct Bus can be catched to Sankri from Mussoorie, Dehradun or directly book a taxi to Sankri Village.

Borasu Pass Trek route:

The trek route of the famous lake is as follows

Day 1 Pickup from Dehradun/ Chandigarh to Sankri village and stay in Sankri Hotel (185 kms)

Day 2 Starting from Sankri Village to Taluka Seema and overnight stay in tents or at Poani Gharat (5-6 hrs)

Day 3 Starting trek from Taluka Seema to Har ki Dun and overnight stay in tents (4-5 hrs)

Day 4 Starting from Har ki dun to Ratha Tho and overnight stay in tents (4-5 hrs)

Day 5 Starting from Ratho Tho to Borasu Pass base camp and overnight stay in tents (3-4 hrs)

Day 6 Starting from Borasu Pass base camp to Bonga (7-8 hrs).

Day 7 Travelling from Bonga to Chitkul (7-8 hrs)

The last day of the Borasu pass trek starts with an easy downhill walk and overnight stay in hotel in Sankri Village.

Borasu pass map:

Best hotels near Borasu pass:

Accommodation is available at low cost with best quality and delicious food. These are some best hotels situated-

Hotel Alpine View
Hotel Rupeen River View
Samaa Resorts
Final Destination Resort
Zostel
Sattva Pine Resort
Hotel Uttarayan
Banjara Rest House etc

Baraadsar Lake is famous for:

Baraadsar Lake is famous among the tourist for Trekking, camping, wildlife, adventure, glacier trek, waterfalls, Himalayan Peak View, mythological facts and many other interesting activities. It is one the most recommended destination and challenging trek not only for tourist but also for foreigners.

Things to do in Baraadsar Lake Trek:

Here’s the list of things to do near the lake:

Trekking- This place is one of the famous places for trekking the hill station through various forests and high Himalayan Peak and is also known as a challenging Trek in Uttarakhand
Camping- If you are fond of camping than this is the best place for camping through dense forests and Himalayan Pass.
Nature- The beauty of nature attracts many tourists to this place. Not only this but also wildlife.

Essential items that are required for Borasu Pas Trek:

These are some essential items that are required for the trek such as

Trekking shoes,
Backpacks- includes raincoat (if it rains), torch, water bottles
Clothing- includes warm clothes and caps
Toiletries- must include small towel, toilet paper, soaps, toothbrush, toothpaste etc
Other- camera and medicine and first aid kit

Famous places to visit near Borasu Pass:

Besides this trek there are many other places which tourist can visit near the pass which provides the best sightseeing view. These must visit places include –