You are thinking about going on a very easy, yet breathtaking trek in the Himalayas.
Starting from Jalori pass near the Tirthan valley could be a very nice option, especially with Himalayan Ecotourism, as we are so good in taking you into the wild Himalayas with ease, comfort and safety.
The place has a lot to offer. Day hikes, 2 to 4 day treks, easy camping in the wild. All these for the first-timers, bird-watchers, stargazers, or those who simply want to enjoy snow and other mountain pleasures.
Tell us about your plans, your physical fitness, your previous experience if any, and we will let you know what is best for you.
In this page you will find itineraries for treks to Serolsar lake and Bajah peak. Those you want to hike for a single day or those who wants to camp near Jalori pass you can follow these links : Day hikes and Camping in the wild around the Jalori pass.
Around Jalori pass
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Jalori pass treks features
Altitudes of your trek
Min : Minimum altitude of your trek.
Max : Maximum altitude of your trek.
Ascent : The difference of altitude between the trek starting point and the highest point of the trek.
Descent : The difference of altitude between the highest point of the trek and the trek ending point.
Difficulty of your trek
Stamina : The physical effort involved during your trek. Rated from 0 (easiest) to 100 (most strenuous). If you have an average fitness you can consider all the treks up to 50. See here for more details
Technical : Difficulty of your trek in terms of exposure to danger and required experience.
0 to 20 : No difficulties,
20 to 40 : Walking on good mountain trails,
40 to 60 : Some walking on difficult mountain trails (steep slopes, rocks, etc.),
60 to 80: You are exposed to some dangers (void, snow, falling rocks, etc.),
80 to 100 : Experience required (please inquire).
Overall : Average between Stamina and Technical rating.
Serolsar lake
Bajah top
Jalori pass trek map
Trekking trails around the Jalori pass
Located above 3000 m elevation, the Jalori pass allows you to enjoy high altitude scenery and ecosystems.
Jalori pass - camping and easy hikes
You have only a day or even half a day ? Try one of the day hike that we offer from Jalori pass :
Follow this link for more information.
You are interested in camping in the Himalayas leisurely ? Try our Easy camping in the wild.
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Follow this link for more information.
You are interested in camping in the Himalayas leisurely ? Try our Easy camping in the wild.
Follow this link for more information.
Jalori pass - Trek itineraries
Serolsar lake and peak in 2 days
Although you can go to the Serolsar lake in one day, you may prefer to camp near the lake to have plenty of time to enjoy this unique place. |
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| Day 1 | Jalori (3140 m) to Serolsar (3200 m) The trek starts from Jalori pass that you can easily reach with a car from the Tirthan valley. Initially, the path is jeepable and is almost flat. Thereafter the trail gets narrower and it starts going slightly down through a beautifull forest of Golden oaks. Then it continues going upward but gently up to the Serolsar lake. You have several options for camping near the lake. Ask your guide to advise you. Spend your evening by the bonfire under a stary sky. |
| Day 2 | Serolsar to Jalori or to Sajwar (2600m) After your breakfast you can either enjoy the surroundings or you can decide to go for a short hike to the Serolsar peak (2 - 3 hours return trip). The peak offers a amazing view of the Great Himalayan National Park. Come back to the lake where you can have your lunch. You reach Jalori pass in two hours. Alternatively you can go down toward the Sajwar village up to the road (2600 m). The timing is similar compared to the Jalori pass option. |
Bajah top in 3 days
An appealing mountain objective in only 3 days. Much more challenging than the easy Serolsar lake, but you could target the quite easy Serolsar top. |
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| Day 1 |
Jalori (3140 m) to Serolsar (3200m) The trek starts from Jalori pass that you can easily reach with a car from the Tirthan valley. Initially, the path is jeepable and is almost flat. Thereafter the trail gets narrower and it starts going slightly down through a beautifull forest of Golden oaks. Then it continues going upward but gently up to the Serolsar lake. You have several options for camping near the lake. Ask your guide to advise you. Spend your evening by the bonfire under a stary sky. |
| Day 2 |
Serolsar to Bajah (3590 m) and back Have a good breakfast before you start the long way to Bajah. You need to reach the Serolsar top first (3450 m) which is a great destination in itself if you don't feel like going further today. Continue on the flat ridge northeastward. Suddenly you need to descent a steep slope. It stops descending at the foot of the climb to the Bajah peak. Follow the path that goes to the Lambri top until it leaves to ridge leading to the summit. The forest on your right ends ? It is time to continue straight to the summit, without any path expect the natural ridge of the mountain, like an adventurer ! Enjoy reaching the summmit ! Get back to the camp before darkness. |
| Day 3 |
Serolsar to Jalori or to Sajwar (2600m) After your breakfast you can take time to enjoy the surroundings. You reach Jalori pass in two hours. Alternatively you can go down toward the Sajwar village up to the road (2600 m). The timing is similar compared to the Jalori pass option. |
Bajah top in 4 days
Same program than the one in 3 days with an extra night near a small mountain river to refresh yourself ! A great mix of trekking and relaxing holidays. |
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| Day 1 |
Jalori (3140 m) to Serolsar (3200m) The trek starts from Jalori pass that you can easily reach with a car from the Tirthan valley. Initially, the path is jeepable and is almost flat. Thereafter the trail gets narrower and it starts going slightly down through a beautifull forest of Golden oaks. Then it continues going upward but gently up to the Serolsar lake. You have several options for camping near the lake. Ask your guide to advise you. Spend your evening by the bonfire under a stary sky. |
| Day 2 |
Serolsar to Bajah (3590 m) and back Have a good breakfast before you start the long way to Bajah. You need to reach the Serolsar top first (3450 m) which is a great destination in itself if you don't feel like going further today. Continue on the flat ridge northeastward. Suddenly you need to descent a steep slope. It stops descending at the foot of the climb to the Bajah peak. Follow the path that goes to the Lambri top until it leaves to ridge leading to the summit. The forest on your right ends ? It is time to continue straight to the summit, without any path expect the natural ridge of the mountain, like an adventurer ! Enjoy reaching the summmit ! Get back to the camp before darkness. |
| Day 3 |
Serolsar to a campsite near Sajwar (2600m) It is a short day hike today. You start whenever you feel like This day is to literally chill out. The campsite that we have selected for you this evening is very comfortable and has a small river in which you can have bath. Enjoy the evening with your staff for the last night of this trek. |
| Day 4 |
Campsite to Sajwar (2650 m) Decide with your guide what you want to do this morning : enjoy the river? visit the Sajwar village? to see a local temple? After the lunch, our vehicle comes to deliver you from the wild Himalayas !. |
Jalori pass - photos
Serolsar lake
A massive boulder overlooking the Serolsar lake
Mountain peace
You need only one hour walking to find this peacefull spot
Near Serolsar
A large group camping near the lake with Himalayan Ecotourism
Serolsar temple
The temple for the holi lake with Bajah top in the background
Serolsar top
The climb between the Serolsar lake and Serolsar top
Camping
The classic camping site near Serolsar lake
Bajah top
The Bajah top with the Great Himalayan National Park in the background
From Serolsar top
Reaching Serolsar top is only an easy step on the way to Bajah
Trekkers
The group is enjoying the trek in this very nice autumn season
The climb
The climb toward Bajah just before leaving the path going to Lambri
The summit
Contemplating the Himalayan range near the summit of Bajah
Meet yourself
Trek to Bajah and come back completely transformed
Jalori pass video
Jalori pass
Easy hike from the Jalori pass to a very scenic spot. Ask us to take you there.
Jalori pass - Best time to go
Like for the Tirthan valley or for the Great Himalayan National Park, the best time to visit the Jalori pass is summer season (from April to June) and autumn season (October and November).
The monsoon is not really recommended because the road to the pass may become dangerous due to heavy rains, and the pass could be blocked because of landslides. Moreover you won't be able to enjoy the incredible views of the Himalayas because of the cloudy weather.
Jalori pass connects the Tirthan valley and the Satluj valley with a road. Or you could say that it is a shortcut way between Kullu and Shimla. For this reason the pass has some strategic importance and hence it is kept open whenever possible.
Nevertheless, the pass being above 3000 m height, the snow blocks it every winter.
If you like going for a day hike on snow, winter could be a great time to go. A vehicle can take you up to the pass or up to where the road is blocked depending on the snow conditions. Then you continue on foot. Have a good pair of boots and some extra layers ! Don't do that on your own, we will ask one of our guide to go with you. Read here about our easy hikes around Jalori.
Jalori pass - Hotels
There is no accommodation facilities at the Jalori pass.
Some people have started offering camping facilities near the pass, but their location is not really good.
So, either you would like to experience camping in the wilderness. In that case we recommend you that we organize the camp with our equipment and our staff, as if you were going for a real trek ! You can read about our services in this regards here.
Or you want to sleep in a real bed ! And so you need to leave the pass area and go a close village with stay facilities : Sojha, Ghiyagi or Jibhi.
Jibhi to Jalori pass
Staying in or near Jibhi is a good option if you wish to visit Jalori pass on the next day, especially if you want to go for a trek or a day hike from the pass.
The distance between Jibhi and Jalori pass is 12 km and it will take you around 40 minutes to reach.
Be aware that Jalori pass being 1100 m higher than Jibhi the drop of temperature will be very much noticeable : around 10 degrees !
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Recognition of Himalayan Ecotourism
Our awards
Himalayan Ecotourism is the winner of the To Do award 2022 in the field of "Socially Responsible Tourism".
We are also the Overall Winner of the Indian Responsible Tourism Award 2019 and the Gold winner in the Best Adventure Operator category.
We have been declared winner of the Sustainable Tourism Award 2019 by Skal International and Biosphere.
Our cooperative-based model of social enterprise and our efforts to conserve the Himalayas are the main reasons for winning these awards.
Thank you to all our cooperative members, our customers, our friends and well-wishers !
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