Bali Pass FAQs

Bali Pass is a remote high altitude pass and comes under Govind Ballabh Pant National Park, this region is vastly accessible only on foot hence no network coverage is in the region

Here’s a glimpse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRZxyWz0aR8&t=3s 

You can use your phone for photographs, videos & flashlight by keeping them on flight mode for saving battery. Headlamps will still be highly recommended.

There is Osla Village slightly off the trail where there used to be a satellite phone, but its no longer operational

You can start the course of Diamox after you reach Rishikesh. Make sure to consult a doctor regarding this medicine if you are really concerned about the altitude gain.

Bagini Glacier Trek is a moderate-level trek that needs 60 km trekking trails. Rapid changes in weather may pose some challenges but once the sky gets clear and peaks reveal themselves, the views will be rewarding. It is a good trek to upgrade to if you’ve done a couple of treks in the Himalayan range.

Bali Pass located in Uttarkashi district and comes under Govind Ballabh Pant Wildlife Sanctuary.

Yes, the experience of at least 02 week long treks ranging from 3500-4500mts would come in handy to do a trek like Bali Pass.

Here is a guide to prepare you for the trek.

Beginners trekking guide for high altitude treks

Bali Pass Trek offers the most scenic views of the Bandarpoonch, Kalanag, and Swargarohini peaks. The beauty and adventurous experience on the Bali Pass trek is unmatched.

May-June, September-October are the best months to visit Bali Pass Trek.

The minimum age limit is 16 years and the age of 16 to 17 should be accompanied by their parents or guardians. And there are no maximum age limits. But If you are above the age of 60, kindly carry a medical certificate from your doctor that shows you are fit for adventure activities like trekking.

During the daytime, the temperature will range from 10-20 degrees Celsius and as you gain altitude the temperature will start dipping, especially at night. The lowest temperature will be from sub-zero to -10 degrees Celsius. 

May and June will have snow at Bali Pass and its Base Camp region, all the way to Odari will be covered in snow. There will be no snow in September but by October, fresh snowfall starts accumulating due to cold weather and remains on some stretches until October end (the last safe window to do the crossing).

Treks are safe for woman traveling solo. We either provide them room / tent on sharing basis with other woman trekkers. We will provide you a tent on Single Occupancy at no extra cost if you are the only woman in the group. 

So as per this trekking trail, we start from one region (Sankri Village) and end at other (JankiChatti) other part of Uttarakhand. Hence we can either book a cab from Sankri to get our luggage from Sankri to JankiChatti on last day.

We serve a mix of Indian, continental meals during the trek and at our Homestay in Sankri. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Packed Lunch / Hot Lunch, Evening Tea, Soup with a light / heavy snack.

Yes, sleeping mats are included, toilet paper, toilet tent, dining tent & stools are also included along with kitchen tent for staff. Our sleeping bags can withstand around -10 to -12 degree celcius. It also comes with a fleece liner. Our Mattresses are 8mm thick. 

Meraki Triangle Homestay
Details of Property: https://www.euttaranchal.com/hotels/meraki-sankri.php
Meraki Homestay Reviews: http://bit.ly/2HmjA3L

Meraki Homestay Videos - Art House in Sankri
Meraki Sankri: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsReQeoGFXk
Art House in the Himalayas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP4eSLBSZEU
Making of Meraki Homestay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gmlxIktiF0

Yes, to begin with the hike you can fill your bottles and hydration pack up, the guide will intimate you about the water filling points while on trek, and we will be camping around water sources.