Sar Pass is a moderate trek in the Parvati valley, Himachal Pradesh, crossing a pass at about 4,200 m (13,800 ft). It covers around 50 km over 5–6 days from Kasol via Grahan village, and is best done in May and June when the pass is still under snow.
About the Sar Pass trek
The trek leaves Kasol through pine forest to Grahan, one of the more remote villages of the Parvati valley, then climbs through meadows to the snowfields below the pass.
When to go
Best months: May, Jun
- Jannot recommended
- Febnot recommended
- Marnot recommended
- Aprnot recommended
- Mayrecommended
- Junrecommended
- Julnot recommended
- Augnot recommended
- Sepnot recommended
- Octnot recommended
- Novnot recommended
- Decnot recommended
May and June are the snow season on the pass. April–June is the wider window quoted by operators.
How difficult is it?
- Easy
- Easy–Moderate
- Moderate
- Moderate–Difficult
- Difficult
Most of the route is forest and meadow, but the pass day involves long walking on snow, and the descent on the far side is steep. Some operators grade it easy-to-moderate; good fitness is still needed.
How to reach
- Nearest city
- Kasol / Bhuntar
- Nearest airport
- Bhuntar Airport, Kullu
Common questions
How high is Sar Pass?
About 4,200 m (around 13,800 ft).
Where does the Sar Pass trek start?
From Kasol in the Parvati valley, via Grahan village.