About Borasu Pass
Borasu Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass situated at 5,450 meters on the border of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. It serves as an ancient trade route connecting the Har Ki Dun valley to the Kinnaur valley. The pass offers panoramic views of peaks like Swargarohini and Bandarpoonch, traversing through alpine meadows, glacial moraines, and rugged terrain within the Govind Pashu Vihar National Park.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a challenging high-altitude trekking experience through remote wilderness. The trail features dense forests, alpine meadows, glacial lakes like Maninda Tal, and steep snow crossings. The pass provides clear views of major Himalayan peaks and connects two distinct cultural regions, ending in the Baspa Valley.
Key highlights
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High-altitude pass at 5,450 meters
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Ancient trade route between Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
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Panoramic views of Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, and Black Peak
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Traverses Govind Pashu Vihar National Park
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Crosses glacial moraines and alpine meadows
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Connects Har Ki Dun valley to Chitkul in Kinnaur
History of Borasu Pass
Borasu Pass was an ancient trade route used by merchants and shepherds to traverse between the Har Ki Dun valley in Uttarakhand and the Kinnaur valley in Himachal Pradesh.
Culture & Context
The pass connects two distinct cultural regions, linking the Garhwal Himalayas with the Kinnaur region near the Indo-Tibetan border.
Route
| By air | Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest airport. |
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| By train |