Rupin Supin is one of the least explored treks and suitable for beginners. This trek is located in the North-West corner of Uttarakhand. The trek passes through some dense forests and meadows. It is a rarely traversed route with pit stops at some remote Garhwali villages. The trek starts from the valley of Rupin river and ends at the Supin river valley. Both these valleys have stunning views of the snow-clad mountain peaks in the Kinnaur Kailash range. On this trek, you will be able to see a variety of flora and fauna and also experience the local Garhwali culture.
- Experience a variety of flora and fauna along with panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges.
- Best trek for beginners and adventure enthusiasts.
- Experience breathtaking landscapes and the life in the villages of the Garhwal Himalayas.
Day 1 – Delhi to Dehradun
Reporting at New Delhi railway station at 02.00 pm and proceed to Dehradun by train. Reach Dehradun by 09.00 pm and check in at Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel near railway station in Dehradun.
Day 2 - Dehradun to Himri drive
We start the day early from Dehradun and travel to the Tons valley. The route is extremely beautiful and one winds up into the mountains via Nainbag and Damta. Purola is the last big village on the route with good network connectivity. It is a beautiful place with scenic farmlands. After Purola we cut into the Tons valley and cross Mori and Netwar. From Netwar we follow the Rupin river upwards. Himri is roughly half way between Netwar and Dhaula. We break for the day and camp by the river side. Rupin has clear blue water that rumbles down the hills.
Day 3 - Himri to Bheetri (2,500 m) to Kurla Thach (2,600 m)
We leave Himri after breakfast. Jeeps are arranged for travel to Bheetri, which is the last motorable village on our route. Bheetri stands at roughly 2,500 m altitude from sea level. It is a large village with over a hundred households. The village folks are mostly agrarian. The local deity is Sherkudeya Devta, or the Whistling God, and like in all villages of the area, a big temple stands in his honor in the center of the village courtyard. From Bheetri we start the journey on foot. We cross the village and after a short distance of 2 km, we come across Sarutal, a beautiful seasonal pond at the edge of the cliff. The lake and the cliff overlook the Rupin valley below. After a short break to catch our breath and enjoy the view, we move further. Forest cover starts soon. A 6 km trek gets us to our destination for the day – Kurla Thaach (2,600 m). A thaach is a grassy opening in the middle of the forest. These grassy meadows are home for Gujjars and their herds of cattle and equines. You can easily spot cows, buffaloes, horses and mules grazing in the grassy pastures. These animals are domestic in nature and do not pose a threat but one should refrain from getting too close to them. We spend the night at Kurla.
Day 4 - Kurla (2,600 m) to Rikatik Odi (3,520 m)
We start early next morning and begin our ascent upwards. We leave the forest behind after a couple of kilometers and reach the top of the mountain face. This spot is called Simon Tee and it offers a great view of the higher peaks in the vicinity. We continue along the mountain tops. There is a slight elevation as we move forward. We cross a ridge and reach Rikatik Odi which is the connecting point between the Rupin and Supin valley. On the Rupin side of the ridge we have the Bheetri and Dhaula villages. On the Supin side of the ridge we have Kasla and Fitadi villages. Rikatik Odi is fairly high in altitude (approximately 3,520 m) and lacks dense vegetation. There are no trees at this height, just shrubs and grasses. In the spring season, there are many flowers to be observed on the slopes. Rikatik Odi offers a few good camping sites and we settle there for the night.
Day 5 - Rikatik Odi to Phitadi village
We leave the Rupin valley behind and head towards the Supin valley. This is a lovely walk through coniferous forests. The gradient is low and once we enter the tree line the walk becomes very enjoyable. We reach Phitadi village at a leisurely pace. This is another typical village in the Garhwal Himalayas with wooden house and slate stone roofs. We can visit a home stay and spend some time with the locals.
Day 6 - Phitadi to Jakhol to Sankri
Today is the last day of our trek. We leave Phitadi village and walk towards Jakhol. The trail is again well-defined and there are many farms along the way. We reach Jakhol village which is the entrance to the Supin valley. This village has a large temple dedicated to the local deity. We spend some time in the village and leave for Sankri later. This is an hour′s drive and Sankri has many guesthouses to relax and spend the rest of the day amidst the village environs.
Day 7: Sankri to Dehradun drive
Today we leave Sankri and head for Dehradun. We reach Dehradun by early evening. Overnight stay in Dehradun.
Day 8: Time to say Good Bye and cherish unforgettable memories of trek
Departure for Delhi by 05.00 am by train and reach New Delhi railway station by approx.12.30 pm. You can book your onward journey anytime after 3.00 pm on this day.
There is an option to book flight directly from Jolly Grant Airport located near Dehradun and fly back home.
What is included in the tour
- Transportation from Delhi to Delhi.
- Stay is included from Day 1 to Day 7 (Dehradun to Dehradun). You will be staying in a Hotel/guest house at the base camp. The rest of the days will be camping when on the trek.
- Vegetarian meals along the trek route from the Base Camp to Base Camp.
- Sleeping bag, mattress, tents, kitchen tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required).
- Professional outdoor experts, guide, cook and support staff.
- All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included.
- First aid medical kit.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Personal luggage with mass not exceeding 12 kg per bag per person can be carried by porters/mules @ Rs 450 per day per bag.
- Meals during transit from Pune to base camp and back.
- Medical expenses (apart from first aid).
- Any kind of shopping, mineral water, optional sight-seeing, and any other expenses of personal nature.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses.
- Clothing of personal nature like trek shoes, kit bags, day packs, down jackets and other special clothing etc. (You can rent out from us)
- Any other item not mentioned in the cost include section.
Essential items to pack for a successful trekking adventure
Gear :
▪ Trekking Backpack with raincover (40 – 55 L).
▪ Day pack / Summit Pack (15-20 Ltrs) (Required when you offload bag)
▪ Good quality waterproof trekking shoes
▪ Trekking pole (optional)
▪ LED Torch with extra set of cells (head lamps preferable).
▪ Poncho or raincoat (if it rains)
▪Tiffin Box (For Pack lunch)
What to Wear :
▪ Trekking Pants - 2 to 3
▪ 3 Full/Half sleeve T – shirts.
▪ 2 full sleeve sweaters. A fleece jacket would be an alternative.
▪ A full sleeve thick jacket or down feather jacket.
▪ 4 pairs of undergarments.
▪ 1 pair of good quality thermal inners.
▪ 3 pairs of sports socks. 2 pairs of woolen socks.
▪ Woolen monkey cap and balaclava that cover the ear.
▪ Buff
▪ Woolen hand gloves + synthetic glove (water proof). If you don’t have synthetic gloves, get two pairs of woolen gloves.
▪ A woolen head-scarf or muffler.
▪ Light towel (should be thin, quick drying kind).
▪ Lip balm, Cold cream and sun screen lotion (SPF 40+).
▪ Minimum 1 Water bottle (1 L ). The insulated water bottles are required to store hot water(optional).
▪ Sun glasses
▪ Personal toilet kit (minimal) and toilet paper.
▪ Personal Medicines if any.
▪ Camera(optional)
▪ Notebook and Pen