Bashleo Pass Trek
Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
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3,277 mhighest point- Max altitude
- 3,277 m
- Days
- 2 days
- Distance
- 25 km
- Difficulty
- Moderate
The old village route climbs about 1,250 m from Bathad (about 2,040 m) to the pass at about 3,277 m through thick forest, with one steep stretch below the pass on the Sarahan side; Outlook Traveller calls the walk leisurely apart from that climb, while The Hosteller rates it moderate to challenging.
The route
Day by day
Day 1
Bathad → Meadow camp below Bashleo Pass
2,040 m → 2,900 m
Day 2 · highest point
Meadow camp below Bashleo Pass → Sarahan (Kullu)
2,900 m → 3,277 m → 2,150 m
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Bathad
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High point · Bashleo Pass
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Bathad (nearest town: Banjar)
- Nearest railway
- Joginder Nagar (narrow gauge); Chandigarh for broad-gauge trains
- Nearest airport
- Bhuntar Airport (Kullu)
- By road
- Banjar (short drive up the Palachan valley to Bathad); Aut on the Chandigarh-Manali highway (via Banjar); Shimla (via Narkanda and Anni to Sarahan, the other end of the trek); Delhi (overnight bus to Aut or Banjar)
- Drive
- About 13 h from Delhi
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹2,500–6,000
With an operator
₹9,000–16,000
Per person, ex-Banjar. No operator publishes a rupee price for this crossing in October 2026: Bikat Adventures quotes its 5-day version 'on request + 5% GST' and Make My Himachal Trip lists it inside a 7-day package without a price. The guided range is our estimate, set against Himalaya Shelter's published ₹15,000 + GST for a 5-day Tirthan valley trek. Self-guided is an estimate for a local guide or porter, food, rented tent and the return jeep from Sarahan.
Gear
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Nights near 3,277 m can drop close to freezing even in summer. Pack one more warm layer than you think.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Signal in Bathad and Banjar; expect little or none on the forest climb and at the pass (not confirmed by a source).
- Last ATM
- Banjar
- Nearest hospital
- Banjar for first care; Kullu (Regional Hospital) for serious cases
- Water
- Forest streams on both sides of the pass (Travelsetu mentions stream crossings); carry at least 2 litres and treat stream water.
Highlights
- An old village crossing between the Tirthan side of Kullu (Banjar, Bathad) and the Outer Saraj side (Sarahan, Anni), listed by Himachal Tourism among Kullu's treks
- Thick deodar, oak and pine forest and high meadows below the pass
- Views from the pass at about 3,277 m over the Tirthan valley and the snow ranges beyond
- Bathad, a small village where the Palachan stream meets the road, and homestays at both ends
Risks
- Heavy snow in winter (about December to March) makes the pass hard or impossible to cross; Travelsetu says winter makes the trek difficult.
- July-August monsoon rain brings landslides on the roads to Bathad and Sarahan and slippery forest trail; sources say to avoid these months.
- There is no shelter at the pass; you must carry a tent or go with a local guide or operator who camps below it.
- The trail is little used and paths branch near villages; a local guide is recommended.
- Camping and forest rules can change; ask the Forest Department or police at Banjar about current camping permission before going.
Know before you go
Questions
How high is Bashleo Pass?
About 3,277 m, the figure given by Outlook Traveller, Make My Himachal Trip and Travelsetu; satellite terrain data at the OpenStreetMap pass point reads about 3,283 m. Bikat Adventures quotes 3,800 m, which is far above the terrain at the pass.
Where does the Bashleo Pass trek start?
The classic crossing runs between Bathad in the Banjar (Tirthan) area and Sarahan in the Anni area of Kullu district. The Hosteller and Travelsetu give Bathad as the starting point; Outlook Traveller and Make My Himachal Trip walk it the other way, from Sarahan to Bathad.
When is the best time to do it?
April to June and September to October (Bikat Adventures); Travelsetu says May-June and September-October. Avoid the July-August monsoon, and expect snow in winter.
How difficult is the trek?
Moderate. Outlook Traveller calls it leisurely apart from the climb between Sarahan and the pass; The Hosteller rates it moderate to challenging. Fit beginners can do it with a guide.
Do I need a permit?
No official source lists a permit or fee for this crossing. Operators include forest camping charges in their packages, so check with the Forest Department in Banjar before camping.
In an emergency
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- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: KulluHimachal Pradesh
- Nearest hospital
- Banjar for first care; Kullu (Regional Hospital) for serious cases
- Last ATM
- Banjar
- Phone network
- Signal in Bathad and Banjar; expect little or none on the forest climb and at the pass (not confirmed by a source).
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Adventure - Trekking — Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department (official)
- 5 scenic treks in the Himalayas — Outlook Traveller
- Bashleo Pass Trek — Make My Himachal Trip (via Tour Travel World)
- Tirthan valley trekking trails: A complete guide to scenic hikes and routes — The Hosteller
- Bashleo Pass FAQs — Travelsetu
- Bashleo Pass Trek - Himachal Pradesh — Bikat Adventures
Photos: Ramwik, CC BY-SA 3.0
