Uttrakhand
Ralam dhura pass, the toughest trek of kumaon region. Also known as sipu pass by local people who are traveling from dharma valley to ralam valley. it is located in Uttarakhand, in pithoragarh district of kumaon region The trek starts from munsiyari which is a beautifull hillstation in pithoragarh district of uttrakhand. It is 10-12 days trek. On the way to ralam dhura pass you will cross two high altitudes and three strile snowy glaciers- kalabalan glacier, sutela glacier, yangchar glacier. You will get to see some beautiful valleys and steep ascents at some places through the journey. Ralam glacier Ralam glacier is delightful Himalayan glacier in munsiyari Tehsil of pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, located near Ralam dhura at Ralam khal in kumaon region, with an altitude of 3900 mtrs A river called Ralam river flows from ralam glacier and then merge with Gori Ganaga river. Ralam glacier is divided into 2 parts- upper ralam , lower ralam. It is 15 km from munsiyari.
• Reach munsiyari by your own vehicle
• By train: from your place to Dehradun
• By air: joly grant airport from Dehradun take a cab or by bus to munsiyari.
• Use vehicle from munsiyari to chilamdhar
• Start your trek from chilamdhar
• Paton is the village that come across the trek.
• Highest altitude 2,300 M
• Lungriani is alluring place with captivated ralam river flowing alongside it.
• Highest altitude 3290 M
• Most challenging trek
• Altitude gain of about 1000 M
• A place full of greenery and a land full of flowers
• Highest altitude 3,640 M
• During winters ralam village remain covered with snow
• Last village of trek
• Camping there can be one of the highlight of the trek
• Highest altitude- 3900 M
• Main himalyan glacier in Uttarakhand
• People also take a short version of ralam dhura pass trek by returning back from Ralam glacier
• Highest altitude 4,250 M
• Steep climbing to yankchuri base camp
• Impressive view of mountain peak of danghtal, nanda bhanar, nanda kot, kuchela dhura
• Highest altitude- 5,250 M
• You have to cross yankchur dhurra pass to reach ralam dhura base camp
• Descent towards Yankchuri glacier
• From top of the pass, mountain peakl of Nanda devi, Nandakot, Burphu dhura looks so gripping
• After lot of ascents and descents you will reach ralam dhura base camp
• Highest altitude- 5,630 M
• Start 10 km descent to Nipakchung valley
• Camp at Nipakchung meadow
• Highest altitude- 3,440 M
• Return journey by descending to Dantu village
• Dantu is a beautiful small village with panchachuli peak in background
• Night stay in Dantu village.
• Reach Dharchula by road
• Food as per menu on the trek (Lunch on Day 2 till Lunch on Day 7)
• Forest Permits/Camping Charges, if any (upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
• Tents, Sleeping bags, Sleeping mats
• Micro-spikes, Gaiters, and Helmets as required
• Experienced Trek guide, cook, helpers, and porters for carrying common supplies
• Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader with First Aid certification
• Guesthouse/Hotel accommodation (twin/triple sharing) in Joshimath on Day 1 and Day 7
• Guesthouse/Hotel accommodation (twin/triple sharing) in Badrinath on Day 2