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General

Should I need to carry Diamox for Borasu Pass trek?

Borasu Pass is a difficult high altitude trek and not advised for beginners. But if you have done a few high altitude treks and understand how AMS works then you'd know that gradual acclimatization is better than having Diamox. However, you should definitely keep it in your first aid kit. Ideally the course of diamox needs to be done from the base itself so that our body adjusts with it. If you feel the symptoms of AMS or Acute Mountain Sickness like headache, nausea, vomiting then do contact to your guide or trek leader first.

Did you have any suggestions of where to put the rest of our belongings while we hike?

You can leave your luggage behind at our Homestay in Sankri, but this will be a practical decision if you are willing to drive back from Chitkul to Sankri again after finishing the trek. Or else, we recommend you carrying all the luggage with you, maybe offload extra rucksack on porter.

We are wondering about the food, do you have examples of the dishes? How many meals do we have during the day?

We serve a mix of Indian and continental meals during the trek and at our Homestay in Sankri.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Packed Lunch / Hot Lunch, Evening Tea OR Soup with a light snack. We also serve dessert on relaxed days.

What exactly is included in the equipment you provide? Are sleeping mats included? Pillow? Toilet paper? What is the comfort temperature of the sleeping bags? Are they 3-season sleeping bags or 2 or 5? What is the R-value for the sleeping mats?

Yes, we include all essential equipment needed for the trek like Tent, toilet tent, toilet paper, dining tent & stools are also included along with kitchen tent for staff.

Our sleeping bags can withstand around -10 to -12 degrees Celcius. During winter treks we provide it with a fleece liner. Our Mattresses are 8mm thick. We also provide gaiters and micro-spikes if the trek involves walking on snow.

I believe a walking stick is good to have, to spare our knees and gain balance. Should we go with Bamboo Stick or Trekking Pole?

You can either buy a bamboo stick or get a hiking pole on rent. You can also buy one online or from any outdoor gear store.

How does Bag Offloading work?

We provide Bag Offloading as an add-on service where your rucksack/backpack will be transferred on a mule or by the porter. That way you can travel light with just your day pack with essentials like a rain jacket, water bottle, camera, packed lunch, etc.

Bag Offloading on Mule costs Rs. 300 per bag per day
Bag Offloading on Porter costs Rs. 400-500 per bag per day (depending upon the severity of the trail)

Can you customize a trip?

Yes, if you would like to travel independently, you are invited to choose any of the trips at your convenient time frame for any number of people. Cost for private trip is fixed on the basis of group size, trek area, duration and trek style. You can check out some Borasu Pass Trekking Tour Packages here:-

Where is Borasu pass trek?

Borasu Pass trek is situated in Uttarkashi district of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand state.

Is Borasu Pass trek safe?

Borasu Pass is a high-altitude pass with a daunting approach and certainly not meant for first-time trekkers or for the faint-hearted. While the route is moderate for the most part, the final incline to the pass and the descent to Ranikanda camp in Chitkul valley makes it a difficult pass crossing. Staying attentive while trekking ensures safety. However, euttaranchal.com always provides its trekkers with professional guidance and supervision. Your safety is our utmost priority.

What is the base of Borasu Pass Trek?

Sankri is the base of Borasu Pass Trek. Chitkul remains as end point of the trek.

What is the altitude of Borasu Pass Trek?

Borasu Pass trek is situated at an altitude of 5,480 mts above the sea level.

Why is Borasu Pass famous?

Borasu Pass is famous for trekking expedition on the western borderlands of Uttarakhand. You can reach Chitkul from Sankri via this traditional route through high mountains. This is not so frequented hiking route with stunning views of Swargarohini Group of Peaks and higher ranges of Chitkul Valley.

How difficult is the Borasu Pass trek?

Borasu Pass trek is a tough grade trek in Uttarakhand.

Which type of shoes should I buy?

Good trekking shoes are the most important part of the trek, so you have to be very careful before buying it. You can go through our Article “Things to carry for trekking” to get an idea of important things to carry for trekking.

How to get safe drinking water on the trek?

Himalayan water is consider as a clean and mineral water but for safe side use boil water / chlorine tablet, during the trek ask once to trek leader or guide from where to fill water bottles.

Do you think I should bring some medicines with me?

Yes, it is always advisable that in any trek carry your own medication weather organizers carrying it or not.

How do we prepare for such a Trek?

Here is a guide to prepare you for the trek.

Beginners guide for high altitude treks

What is the important equipment to carry for Borasu Pass Trek?

You can check all the important things to carry for trekking.

Check out the list:- Important equipments to carry for trekking

How to Reach

How far is Sankri or Taluka from nearest Railway station or Airport?

Sankri & Taluka are the base camp of Borasu Pass trek. Sankri is about 200kms far from Dehradun where Railway station & Jolly Grant airport is situated around 228kms away. You can book taxi from Dehradun or simply travel by using public transport cause direct bus service from Dehradun railway station to Sankri is available and it leaves at 8am every morning. Taluka is another 12kms drive from Sankri and only local jeeps run on this route.

Hotels and Accommodations

Do you use Dome or Alpine tents? How are the tents divided? What brands do you use?

We provide Dome Tents on Double or Triple Occupancy. Single Occupancy tent can be provided on request. We use tents like Marmot Catalyst, Quechua Quickhiker, The North Face, Foxhunter, etc.

Borasu Pass overview

Starts from Sankri / Taluka
Trek grade Tough
Trek duration 7 days days
Altitude range 1900 - 5450 mts
Located in Uttarkashi, Garhwal
Famous for Trekking, Expedition, High Altitude Trek, Camping, Garhwal Trekking, High Altitude Pass

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