Rupin Pass vs Kheerganga: the numbers
| Rupin Pass | Kheerganga | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 4,650 m | 2,960 m |
| Days on trail | 8 days | 1 day |
| Difficulty | Moderate–hard | Easy–moderate |
| Region | Uttarkashi–Kinnaur, Himachal | Kullu, Himachal |
| Best months | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | – | Mar, Jul–Aug, Nov |
| Peaks in view | Kinnaur Kailash | Parbati Parbat, Deo Tibba |
| 3D route | Fly the Rupin Pass trail → | Fly the Kheerganga trail → |
Rupin Pass goes 1,690 m higher (4,650 m against 2,960 m). Rupin Pass takes 7 more days on the trail. Kheerganga is the easier of the two (Easy–moderate against Moderate–hard). Both are at their best in May–Jun, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 104 km apart in a straight line.
