Sar Pass
The classic Parvati snow crossing — with a 100 m snow slide
Why this trek is special
- ✦The legendary snow-slide descent off the pass
- ✦Grahan — a village a day's walk from the nearest road
- ✦Ridge camps at Min Thach & Nagaru above a sea of clouds
- ✦Spring snowfields with the Parvati valley far below
Difficulty: Moderate
Rated 3/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.
Follow the Grahan nallah through rhododendron and deodar to a village frozen happily in time — wooden homes, slate roofs, no road in sight.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals on trek
- ✓ Alpine tents, -10°C sleeping bags & mats
- ✓ Micro-spikes & gaiters for snow sections
- ✓ Trek leader + local guides
- ✓ Forest permits & camping charges
- ✓ Twice-daily health checks
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport to/from Kasol
- ✗ Backpack offloading
- ✗ Personal expenses & tips
Permits & paperwork
Kasol forest range permits (GHNP ecozone) are arranged by us and included. Carry a govt. photo ID and 2 passport photos.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Cancellation policy
When to do Sar Pass? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.