Our tour will start as soon as we arrive at the agreed-upon meeting location in Dehradun and set off on our way to Dhaula, a hidden treasure in the Uttarkashi area. To avoid being caught in traffic or any other roadblocks that may cause us to be late for our destination, we start early in the morning. Given how many visitors these hill villages draw, we will drive via Mussoorie and the well-known Kempty Falls, so be prepared for heavy traffic. We'll stop for breakfast a few times along the road, and our last rest stop will be in Purola for lunch. Remember that we won't have access to a cell network beyond Purola, so it's wise to phone your loved ones to let them know you'll be calling them again from Ronti Gad after you've through the pass. Early in the evening, when we reach Dhaula, the trip leader will give us a briefing on the hike's specifics and assign us our tents. Stay the night at Dhaula.

Soon after breakfast, the first day of our walk will start. For two reasons, we'll aim to go as soon as we can. One, it's quite hot to hike in the sun, and two, it happens often in the mountains that the weather changes in the late afternoon and there's a chance of rain. We travel on a mud road for the first portion of the journey, which is a gradual one. We quickly leave the settlement and begin hiking along mountain routes that take us through rhododendron and pine woods. The scent of the woods really lifts your spirits. We will stop in between to eat lunch and refuel for the remainder of the day's hike. The majority of today's path takes us through thick woods on gentle inclines until we arrive at Sewa. The majestic wooden temple, whose doors are only opened once a year, is one of the village's distinctive architectural features. At Sewa, we unwind while listening to the Rupin River.

Today marks our departure from Uttarakhand and arrival in Himachal Pradesh. We have breakfast in Sewa, then set off for the hanging village of Jhaka while carrying our lunch with us. To begin, we will descend to the banks of the Rupin River and hike along them for an hour. We would have reached Himachal Pradesh at this point. After a brief ascent through a sparsely vegetated area of the mountain, we reach a dirt road that is still being built. We shall walk along this unpaved route while admiring the natural beauty around us. On the mountain slopes, where farmlands and tiny communities surround the beautiful green valley, one may see the simple way of life of the locals. We'll even pass a few waterfalls along the way that will reflect the sun's rays and create rainbows. To get to the settlement of Jiskoon, the route must zigzag along a dirt road in its last section. After another half-hour of hiking, we arrive at Jhaka. Stay the night in Jhaka.

We leave the hamlet of Jhaka behind and continue climbing through woods and agricultural areas on our adventure across Himachal Pradesh. The terrain becomes extremely steep as we go into the forest, necessitating a few breaks as we continue to ascend. The forest's seductive atmosphere is truly enticing. When we ascend out of the woodland and onto another farm area, the steep terrain somewhat improves. Many residents come to the hamlet to live in thatched huts and engage in farming during the growing season even if they own agricultural areas apart from their homes. It's time to descend back towards the river and cross it after travelling along the Rupin river and through the mountains. The path through the forest is difficult, and there are often fallen trees on the track as well as steep drop portions with slick mud. We gently descend to the river and use a wooden bridge to cross it. Now that we've ascended to a respectable height, we can make out little areas of grasslands with tiny flowers that are a variety of hues, including white, pink, purple, yellow, and orange. The distance to the campground from here is about an hour, and the power of the river is strong and enormous, screaming within our ears. After arriving at Buransh Kandi, we unwind after our journey today with some tea and food. Stay the night in Buransh Kandi.

Rhododendron is referred to as Buransh in the local language, and the region around Buransh Kandi is covered with rhododendron trees of all hues. As we awaken to this stunning scene of the many hues around the valley and the Rupin river running directly through it. We will be provided with microspikes and gaiters before leaving our campground, which you will require later on throughout the walk. The valley widens as we leave this lovely rhododendron woodland, displaying the Rupin waterfalls in the distance. We wind our way through the valley, which is divided between meadows and snow-covered areas by little lakes the Rupin river has created. A steeply inclining, narrow goat route makes up the last ascent to Dhanderas. You can't help but be in awe of the splendour once you arrive at Dhanderas. vast meadow with a profusion of flowers and a stunning view of the two Rupin waterfalls. After arriving at the campground in this breathtaking setting, we enjoy our lunch. To aid our body in better acclimatising, we take a little hike in the evening. Stay the night in Dhanderas Thach.

Our journey today is quite short, yet it is still a struggle and a job. We leave our camping in Dhanderas, walk across the lovely meadow, and eventually arrive at the foot of the waterfall. Don't be hesitant; snap as many pictures as you want to bring back as memories from this beautiful place. We make our way to the right side of the waterfall and start our difficult and steep hike from there. We carefully pace ourselves as we continue our ascent to the higher cascade, taking one step after another to save as much energy as we can. The crossing we must make under the upper waterfall is extremely challenging because you must carefully balance yourself while walking on a narrow goat trail with one waterfall flowing above you and another one flowing directly beneath you. The adrenaline pumping through your body as you complete this task increases the excitement and thrill. Our next hurdle will be a difficult climb up a 60-degree slope close to the waterfall when we get beyond this challenging stretch. We can easily see our campground after the gruesomely steep climb is finally completed. Before we reach our campground, we must traverse a little area of land, which will take us around 15 to 20 minutes to complete. The trek leader will give the team a briefing on how to approach Rupin Pass and how the team will travel through the pass after a nighttime acclimatisation hike. As the Pass day will begin before the crack of dawn, eat meals early and get as much rest as you can. Camping at Upper Waterfall for the night.

Since the beginning of our voyage, we have been anticipating this day to cross the pass as the day of reckoning. As early as three in the morning, we rise up with a lot of excitement and energy to be ready for the challenging trip we will be on today. Prepare yourself before arriving to breakfast by donning appropriate warm gear to stave off the cold, using gaiters and mocrospikes as directed by the trip leader. This will depend on how deep the snow is and when we have to put on our gear. Water is not available for a significant portion of the hike, so be sure to take enough. At precisely five in the morning, we will start our journey up Rupin Pass. Our trek begins with a difficult incline and leads us to the mythical region of Ratapheri. According to locals, this location is inhabited by ghosts, and if you camp here at night, you could even experience their presence. As soon as we arrive at Ratapheri, the whole valley expands into a dome-shaped formation that is encircled by formidable mountains on three sides. We ascend from one mound to the next, pass Ratapheri, and arrive at the Rupin Pass base. We trek over the Rupin Pass's confined and treacherous gulley for a little more than an hour before reaching the summit, but that hour seems like a lifetime since it is difficult to breathe at that height. The vista is truly breathtaking at the top of the pass. Ratapheri, the valley you just traversed, is on one side, and on the other, you can see Sangla Valley and Kinner Kailash, which is just in front of us. We start our descent after taking pictures from the top of the pass since we still have a ways to go. We'll even get the chance to slide down the snow slopes on the opposite side of the pass to save time. We start to notice better grasslands as we approach Ronti Gad. We successfully arrive in Ronti Gad and set our tent there for the evening.

Finally, the last day of the walk has come. After breakfast, we pack up our bags and say our last goodbyes to the local staff members who have looked after us during the walk. Today's route is all downhill and passes through Ronti Gad's picturesque farmlands and meadows before continuing on to Sangla Kanda. Wide areas of apple orchards can be seen as we move closer to Sangla. These apple orchards are a distinguishing feature of the Kinnaur Region, and the apples from this valley are well-known worldwide. After many hours of hiking, we eventually reach the road and enter Sangla. You will board your cars in Sangla and be driven to Shimla.