The Bali Pass Trek covers heritage villages like Osla, Gangaad, and Taluka, as well as the beautiful Ruinsara Lake. The route includes waterfalls and spans 66 kilometers from Taluka to Janki Chatti, with the Bali Pass reaching an altitude of 5,000 meters. The trek is noted for its high altitude, challenging terrain, and long walking days with sharp ascents and descents.
Highlights of the Bali Pass Trek:
1. Govind Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park vibes!
Deodar cedar, Chir pine, Oak, and cool conifers like Spruce, Blue pine, and Silver fir all around. And now, for the wildlife magic – we've got the Himalayan snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, Brown bear, Monal pheasant, Bearded vulture, Golden eagle, Western tragopan, Steppe eagle, and Black eagle. It's like a nature story straight out of our textbooks, but happening for real in Govind Wildlife Sanctuary.
2. High Altitude:
Get ready for a trek that's way up high at 16,240 feet (4,950 meters)! At the start, the path to Bali Pass isn't super steep till you reach Ruinsara Lake, but you'll be walking a good 10-12 kilometers almost every day. Then, as you head to the base camp, the altitude shoots up by about 3,000 feet in one day and another 1,000 feet the next. Coming down from Bali Pass to Yamunotri is pretty steep, and you'll be losing around 8,000 feet in just two days. That's the real deal!
3. Ruinsara Lake-
Imagine camping by the beautiful Ruinsara Lake, which sits at 11,483 feet (3,500 meters). It's a must-visit spot on the way to Bali Pass, showing off the stunning Govind National Park. You'll stroll along the Tons River, passing through lovely villages like Gangad, Seema, and Osla. Spending a day at Ruinsara Lake lets you check out the nearby Banderpoonch glacier and the base camp of Black Peak.
4. Saprishi kund-
You'll witness the magnificent Bandarpunch Glacier and Saptrishi Kund, marking the true beginning of the Yamuna River. Resting at a height of 4,421 meters, Saptrishi Kund is a high-altitude lake and the main source of the Yamuna. Created by the imposing Bandarpunch Mountain, this lake is surrounded by rocky glaciers, adding to the beauty of the scenery.
5. Yamunotri Dham-
Descending from Lower Dhamini to Yamunotri, you'll discover the revered Yamunotri temple, part of Uttarakhand's Chota Char Dham. Located in the Himalayas, it holds significance for both pilgrims and trekkers. The serene environment offers a peaceful getaway, with an atmosphere of reverence and calmness that embraces everyone who visits.
So grab the amazing paradise of Bali pass for your summer adventure destination.
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