The trail commences from the centre of Kasol towards the first campsite- Grahan village. The pathway you cross in between goes through the forests, followed by meadows and Garahan nalah. The trail is a very relaxed one and is very easy to navigate as it's often used by the villagers.

Once you cross the green fields of Grahan Nalah, the trail becomes abruptly steep and rocky as the ascent gets steeper. After a while, the rocky pathways open up to scenic fields full of colourful tarpaulins. At this spot, there are a few vendors and stalls selling refreshments like water bottles, biscuits, omelettes, juices and even rhododendron syrup. Grahan Nalah has a surplus of rhododendron growth, a local bright red flower known as buras. These flowers grow in the forests that receive a generous amount of snowfall and bloom in a large number during spring and are collected by the villagers to make syrup. There are many health benefits of the petals of this flower and are consumed by the villagers in a large amount here.

After a steep and rocky one hour climb, you will see a small cluster of houses situated on the top of a hill. This is the village of Grahan, your camp base for the first night. Some of the mobile networks do have signal till this point, otherwise one can use their satellite phone as well. There are accommodation options in the villages in the home stays and guest houses or if you want to sleep under a sky full of stars, there's a camping ground after crossing the village as well.

After spending a night at Grahan, which is almost at a height of 2350 mts, start climbing up gently towards the north early in the morning after finishing your breakfast. After walking for about half an hour, this trail opens up to a grazing land. From this point, you can spot Min Thatch, Nagaru and even Sar Top on the adjacent mountain. The trail gradually leads into the woods and the way becomes steeper and vertical.

Once you have crossed this range, a thick canopy of trees will take over you and the sunlight will almost diminish as you will enter the dense forest. As the light decreases, the navigation of the trail becomes confusing at some places. After slogging for 2-3 hours in the forest, the canopy opens up to a grassy area on a ridge. In a local dialect of Grahan, 'Thatch' basically means meadows and that is how the name of this place has originated. The total distance covered from Grahan to this spot is about 7kms.

As you stand here and take a panoramic view, you will witness the stretch of Chanderkhani and various other ranges towards your North West direction across the horizon. Walk towards the ridgeline and continue towards the east, you will be able to spot a snow-covered cliff where resides your next campsite- Nagaru. The south-east side will be covered with forests and after finding a clear space, pitch your tents. Some of the seasonal vendors open their stalls here to sell coffee, tea, eggs and other essentials. Make sure you purchase the required amount of drinking water here itself, as from this point onwards drinking water might not be available till the summit.

While pitching the tent, keep in mind to dig trenches around the tents to let the water drain naturally in the event of rainfall or hailstorms. Don't rest immediately inside the tents as you reach the site. Try and walk around the campsite to help your body acclimatize.

Be prepared to have an early start from Min Thatch towards Nagaru. The locals and the trekkers suggest covering this stretch in the first half of the day itself as the climate may fluctuate and change very abruptly and drastically post afternoon. Also, the route till Nagaru commences with a downhill trail first and then goes upwards towards the cliff and into the woods. As the chances of the snowfall or hailstorms are very high at this altitude of 3400m, reaching the next campsite before the afternoon is a must, to avoid passing the trail during the period of snow melting as it makes the pathway extremely slippery and tedious to cross.

As you keep walking in during the dawn, you will proceed towards another rocky ridgeline which ultimately opens up to a lush grassy meadow after a while. The initial stretch of the ridge is very steep and well-marked till a hundred meters, however after the marking ends, the trail of tree line ends and the grassy patch begins.

The trekkers need to be very careful while crossing this patch as the melted slow makes the track very slippery. One should have appropriate shoes and proper technique to cover this part of the trail because one mistake and the slope falls directly into the valley below. At times, the snow makes the trail marking invisible too. Adhere to your guide's instruction very well here. He will chisel away the ice through an ice axe and will pave your way in the deep snow. Don't take long steps here, make sure you dig you one foot into the snow, get a good grip and then put the next foot ahead in the same manner.

The snow-covered peaks look extremely enchanting from a distance but walking on the snow is definitely no cake walk. After a few hours, a section of flat land on the top of the hill will welcome you with its arms widespread. This is your next pit stop- Nagaru. As you catch your breath after the sturdy trek, the panoramic view of majestic mountains will leave you spellbound. As you stand here inhaling all the beauty that the world has to offer you at this moment, you will witness the peaks of mountains spread across Parvati valley towards your north and few traces of Manikaran will also be visible. When you turn a bit towards the North West, an awestruck clear view of Chanderkhani and various ranges of Beas valley will take over your sight. Finally, as you look towards the south, a massive stretch of snow-covered hills will be seen and toward this direction, lies your final destination- Sar Pass. From this point, the summit point will still not be visible.

Some traces of mobile networks may be available at some points here. It is advisable to put down your tents as soon as you reach the campsite because in the height of 3800m the wind tends to get extremely strong and the temperature drops drastically post the sunset.

Since the next day is your summit day, have an early dinner and retire inside your tents as soon as possible to avoid the nail-biting winds. The upcoming day is going to begin way before the sunrise.

The previous day's exhilarating trek will make you physically acclimatized to the temperature by now. Wake up before dawn breaks and start your final trail towards the Sar pass by following the ridgeline in the direction of the south. Don't go all out with your pace initially because of the altitude and the cold wind will cause fatigue and sickness instantly if you push your body limits. Take small steps and continue to breathe as much as you can. Having a slow but steady pace at the start will save your energy for the rest of the way.

Even though it's going to be difficult, the mesmerizing mountains surrounding you will keep your spirits motivated. Once you've climbed that first hill you spotted from Nagaru point, one-third distance from the summit is covered by now. As you go ahead, after some time you will be able to spot the splendid escapade of Sar Pass from this point. The views end up opening eastward and as the clouds pass by, the high points of tosh valley covered in snow will be visible from here as well.

The next patch goes towards the south-east direction passing the numerous contours of the hill. With a deep valley on both your side, you need to be very careful as you walk here. After you have successfully survived the deadly patch. The colourful flag tied to a Trishul at the top will be visible from this point. From where you stand, it's going to look easy and approachable. However, the last patch is the most difficult one to cover as the slope is almost vertical, very steep and buried deep in the snow. Your guide will help you to climb the pass here with the assistance of a rope.

The last few moments of approaching towards the victory makes your adrenaline rush beyond the charts. As you reach the summit, the piercing drop of a hundred feet will unfold the surreal beauty of the valley ahead. The rush of being on the zenith is impossible to define in words. Once the views will soak in your system, all the exhaustion of the climb will start fading away into nirvana.

Take your quality time here and rejuvenate yourself with each piece of visuals that nature offers and once you are through with it, next comes the best part of this pass- the Descend! One needs to descend down a hundred feet by sliding only. This slide is absolutely harmless, filled with fun and takes away all the fatigue of the climb. Just keep in mind to keep your important belongings inside the bag, put your legs stuck to each other tightly and your elbows firmly by the side in order to push back into the snow.

You will reach a point where you will stop automatically, get up slowly and cover the rest of the way on foot till you reach another slope. As you slide down for about a kilometre or more, you will pass through the valley that keeps narrowing down as you go past the stunning meadows. Finally, after crossing a few streams, you will reach your next campsite- Biskeri Thatch.

Welcoming you with a pristine view of untouched peaks and sublime stretch of pine forests followed by grasslands, the next stop at 3500m of altitude will give you the leisure that you deserve after having an adventurous first half of the day. The mobile network and drinking water are available at this point.

Hereafter, descent towards civilization begins. Follow the left of the stream and keep walking across the fencing. The trail is not marked here as it leads into the dense forest, one needs to find the trail by themselves. Always take the words of your guide when it comes to navigating trails as every trail seems the right one. Going downwards from here is the tricky part as you need to crawl down 20ft of rock using the rope. After crossing the running stream, climb towards the village of Pulga on the left side and as you go ahead, the extravagant grassland will make you feel at ease.

The route ahead includes clearings in the forests and opens up to a lumber yard owned by the forest department. Walking ahead you will reach the village of Pulga and Tulga. These twin villages are separated from each other by a stream and as you cross a bridge from tulga, you will reach the village of Barsheni which is the last village of Parvati valley. Your wonderful trail ends here. The total distance you will cover from Bishkeri to Barsheni will be around 10 km in approximately 4-5 hours.

You can either stay a day here to lay back and relax or take a bus/taxi to Kasol from here. We are sure that these 6 days of Sar Pass trek will give you an experience of your lifetime and memories that will not only lie on your walls but also in your hearts.

As they say, mountains have the capability to change you as a person. Unwind the trail of Sar Pass trek with us and achieve the greater heights. After all, the peak of one mountain is the base of another mountain.