One of the most rewarding solo trips I've done. Sar Pass – 5 days, 4 nights.
The route:
Kasol → Grahan Village → Min Thach → Nagaru → Sar Pass Summit (13,800 ft) → descent back.
Dense pine forests, open meadows, snow‑covered ridgelines and tiny Himachali villages shrouded in fog and rain.
Day 1 – climb to Grahan Village (brutal, sweaty and sunny).
Day 2 – climb to Min Thach (brutal again, but the pine forest feels good; saw dense fog climbing up the forest and rain all over the mountain).
Day 3 – reach Nagaru where the snow starts and never stops. The summit at 13,800 ft is indescribable – you just stand there and stare.
Camped at Grahan, Min Thach and Nagaru. Sleeping in a tent at that altitude with the silence around you hits differently.
Solo experience:Met people on the trail – a solid mix of solo travellers, small groups and foreign backpackers.
Budget (Delhi round‑trip):- Bus Delhi to Kasol (both ways): 1,800
- Trek package (5D4N, all meals + tent + guide): 5,000
- Food/misc in Kasol: 1,000‑1,500
- Total: ~8,000‑9,000
Tips:- Best months: May‑June (snow still there) and September‑October (clear skies).
- Carry layers, it gets cold fast above Nagaru.
- Kasol has great food – spend an evening there before the trek starts.
Would 100% do it again. If you're on the fence about solo trekking, this is the one to start with.
Happy to answer any questions on budget, logistics or the trail.
What gear do I need for this trek? How did you get yours? Are there rentals at the base camp?
Sar Pass is definitely one of the best treks in India. I had an amazing time.