Sar Pass Trek

At high altitude as the air gets thinner oxygen becomes less abundant.The percentage saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen determines the content of oxygen in our blood. After the human body reaches around 2,100 m (7,000 feet) above sea level, the level of oxygen in our hemoglobin begins to plummet. However, the human body has both short-term and long-term adaptations to altitude that allow it to partially compensate for the lack of oxygen.The Sar Pass Trek is an easy trek suitable for first time trekker with basic fitness Trekking Experience: Ideal trek for a beginner. Fitness Required: The Sar Pass Trek falls in the category of easy treks. Most of the trek is a pretty much marked trails and has very steep ascends & descends. But still if you are thinking of your first big Himalayan trekking experience its better to be prepared. Here is the training schedule to prepare for the trek. Our treks are generally planned in a way that on an average you have to cover around 9 Kms in 6 hours although there may be variation depending on the terrain. This works out to roughly 1.5km per hour which is equivalent to walking in the plains at 6km per hour. You can train yourself to run 5 kms in 30 minutes as per the schedule given below. Remember always start your training program with stretching and warm up exercises. Follow this training schedule for trekking fitness required. Week 1: Start with 10 minute of brisk walk and then jog for 10 minutes and finally 10minutes of easy walk. Week 2: 5 minutes of brisk walk 15 minutes of jog 5 minutes of easy walk Week 3: 5 minutes of brisk walk 15 minutes of jog 5 minutes of easy walk Week 4: 5 minutes of brisk walk and jog for 25 min and cool down your body

Backpack (Min 55 Ltrs): A good quality backpack from reputed brand and try it before buying. Floaters or Sandals: When you are at the camp they help to move freely. Trekking Shoes: Always invest in a good quality trekking shoes, we recommend Forclaz 500 by Quechua. They are light weight, good grip, sturdy and easily available throughout India. 2 Quick Dry Tees 2 Track Pants 3 Pair of Cotton Socks 1 Pair of Woolen Socks 1 Poncho 1 Full Sleeve Sweater or Fleece Jacket 1 Heavy Jacket 1 Pair of Thermal Wind Proof Jacket Woolen Cap Gloves Sun Cap 1 Scarf Light towel Lip Balm Cold Cream & Sun Screen (SPF 40+) Water Bottle 1 Lt Headlamp or torch with fresh pair of batteries Personal Toilet Kit and toilet paper Personal Medicine Kit Dark Sunglasses Trekking Pole and CAMERA with huge memory card and fully charged with extra batteries !!

Sar Pass is a Trek considered as an easy high altitude trek done primarily during Early Spring and Post Monsoon, the trek is situated in the Parvati Valley of District of Kullu Himalayan Region in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh situated in Western Himalayas.

The Valley is opened for visitors from April till May end and From September till Mid October, can also be done in Monsoons but heavy rains makes it tough however the best time to visit the valley is from Mid-April till Late May.

Sar Pass Trek is considered by comparison an easy to moderate high altitude trek. But you need to have good physical fitness to complete this trek. Doing cardio vascular exercises is very helpful for preparing for this trek.

During the Sar Pass Trek temperatures vary between 0-20 degree Celsius. There will be considerable variation between night and day and in the direct sun and shade, so it is important to plan accordingly. However night time temperature may be in single digit.

Normally our trek are designed in such a way that we reach our camp by lunch time and on an average trekking distance is roughly 08 - 14 Kms each day and it takes around 6 to 8 hours by an average trekker to cover that distance.

Below is a list of basic medicines you should carry for a high altitude trek. Crepe bandage – 3 to 5 meters Band aid – 10 stripsGauze cloth – 1 small role Leukoplast – 1 small roll Cotton – 1 small roll ORS – 5 packets Betadine cream Moov spray Tablets: Crocin – 5 tablets Avomine – 4 tablets Avil 25mg – 4 tablets Combiflam – 5 tablets Disprin – 10 tablets Norflox – 10 tablets Digene – 10 tablets Diamox – 10 tablets

Acetozolamide help in acclimatization but we do not advise it please consult your Doctor before taking it.

If we have to extend the trek because of the reasons which are beyond our control then additional charge may apply.

All our treks are led by certified & Experienced Trek Leaders/Guides. We believe in sustainable adventure eco-tourism which in effect means that our teams are locally sourced. Other than a Trek lead we in our team we will have local Guides, Cook, Helpers and Porters.

We make it a point not to have more than 15 people in a trekking group as we believe that the best way to enjoy adventure is in small sustainable groups.

Our Fixed departures are guaranteed and a promise to our customer that even if there is a Single trekker we will proceed with the trek at a loss.

We generally have a ratio of Male:Female of about 2:1. Mountains on the whole are much safer than the plains. Lots of solo female trekkers join us and we make it a point that only female trekkers share the tent with other female trekkers.

You can follow the list at things to carry

When you are in the mountains you should be self-sufficient and you should carry your own backpack. The charges to offload a backpack of roughly 9 kg or less starts at around ₹250/- per day this price may vary.

Good trekking shoes are a must for the Sar Pass Trek. Should be high Ankle Quechua has a good range of affordable trekking shoes, A shoe with good grip and high ankle are always preferred shoe for this purpose.

We generally have 3-man tents we accommodate anywhere between 2-3 people.

Good physical fitness as well as mental fitness is required for the Sar Pass Trek. This is an ideal trek for a beginner who wants to familiarize him/herself with high altitude treks. To get into optimum level of fitness you can go through our article How to prepare for a high altitude trek.

We server wholesome and nutritious Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Evening Snacks. The food is vegetarian. Vegetarian food is preferable at high altitudes as it is easy to digest.

The advantage of trekking the Himalayas is that your trekking route is filled with fresh Himalayan streams. Your trek leader/guide will direct you to places where you can fill clean water from. We recommend this water but in case you are unsure you can carry water purifying tablets with you.

We use Sumo/Xylo/Tempo for transportation.

Our team is trained in handling high altitude emergencies. Apart from being trained mountaineers they bring a wealth of experience with dealing with high altitude illnesses. We carry First aid kits and oxygen cylinders with us and in case of other medical emergencies we rescue the trekker till the road head. If any additional cost of evacuation is incurred it is borne by the trekker. Also before the trek it’s your responsibility to get a medical fitness checkup by a doctor which certifies you are fit enough for this trek.

Organizers reserves the right to change the itinerary depending upon the weather conditions and other factors. If extra cost is incurred due to rescheduling the trekker is informed beforehand and extra cost if any is borne by the trekker. Please note that we operate treks in some of the most remote regions and harshest conditions where unforeseen events may force us to change the itinerary. In such cases, we or your trek leader will suggest the best alternative similar to your original itinerary.

Yes Sar Pass Trek can be customised, if you would like to travel independently, you are invited to choose any of the trips at your convenient time for any number of people. The Cost for private customized trip is fixed on the basis of group size, trek area, duration and trek style.

All the arrangements for the tour are pre-planned and prepaid. We will offer you alternate trek options of similar value depending upon the weather conditions if a trek is cancelled due to ‘force majeure’. In case of non-completion of the tour due to any reason whatsoever there will not be any refund for any unutilized services.

Up to 24 Days :- 95% of Trek/Tour cost will be refunded. Between 14-24 Day :- 70% of Trek/Tour cost will be refunded. Between 14-08 Days :- 50% of Trek/Tour cost will be refunded. Less than 7 Days :- No refund

We will reschedule your trek without any extra charge if this is conveyed to us in writing ateast 1 month before the trek starting date. Between 07-24 Days before start of the trek :- 30% of Trek/Tour cost will be charged for rescheduling. Less than 7 days:- 100% of Trek/Tour cost will be charged for rescheduling