Bali Pass vs Phulara Ridge: the numbers
| Bali Pass | Phulara Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 4,950 m | 3,700 m |
| Days on trail | 8 days | 6 days |
| Difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Region | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | May–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | – | – |
| Peaks in view | Swargarohini, Bandarpunch, Bandarpunch II, Kalanag | Swargarohini, Kalanag, Bandarpunch, Bandarpunch II, Kedarkantha |
| 3D route | Fly the Bali Pass trail → | Fly the Phulara Ridge trail → |
Bali Pass goes 1,250 m higher (4,950 m against 3,700 m). Bali Pass takes 2 more days on the trail. Phulara Ridge is the easier of the two (Easy against Hard). Both are at their best in May–Jun, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 13 km apart in a straight line.
