Pin Parvati Pass Trek

Pin Parvati pass connects the Parvati valley (Kullu) in the west and the Pin valley (Spiti) in the east. The high mountain pass is located at a height of 5,319 metres (17,450 feet). The trail begins in Parvati Valley at a relatively low elevation, allowing for easier acclimatization before crossing 5319 m. You arrive at the huge flat valley floor at Mantalai, where the moraines of the Parvati glacier come to a stop, after passing by the expansive alpine meadows of Tunda Bhuj. steep path to base camp on the left as you leave the valley.

A long glacier crossing leads to a small pass with a panoramic view of the Great Himalayan range peaks Parvati South, Parvati North, Pinnacle, and Kullu Eiger, all of which are over 6,000 metres high. downhill slope leading to Pin River. An easy walk leads to Mudh (3820m), the final settlement in the Pin valley, along the Pin River’s left bank. Pin valley is significantly more rocky and arid than Parvati valley due to the stark change in climate.

Planned Itinerary

• Day 1:  Manali to Barsheni (2200 m/7217 ft) drive 97 km. Trek Khir Ganga (2850 m / 9350 ft). 9 km.
• Day 2:  Trek Tunda Bhuj (3360 m/11023 ft). 12 km.
• Day 3:  Trek Thakur Kuan (3600 m/11811 ft). 6 km.
• Day 4:  Trek Odi Thach (3820 m/12532 ft). 10 km.
• Day 5:  Trek Mantalai (4130 m/13549 ft). 9 km.
• Day 6:  Trek Parvati Base camp (4940 m/16207 ft). 10 km.
• Day 7:  Trek Pin Parvati pass (5300 m/17400 ft) – Base camp Pin side  (4400 m / 14435 ft), 9 km.
• Day 8:  Trek Wichkurung Thach / Tiya (4000 m/13123 ft) 13 km.
• Day 9:  Trek Mudh (3850 m/12631 ft ) 10 km, Drive to Kaza (3700 m / 12139 ft), drive 50 km.
• Day 10:  Kaza – Kunzum la (4551m/14931 ft) – Atal Tunnel – Manali. drive 185 km.

What’s Included

• All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary.
• 1-night hotel /Guest house / Homestay accommodation at Mudh.
• Accommodation on twin share in 3 men 4 season tents,  sleeping bags/liners, foam mattresses, mess tent, stool, chairs, toilet tent. Single tent available on request.
• All meal during trek – starts with bed tea to breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea /coffee, snacks. from Indian, Tibetan, Chinese to continental cuisine.
• Support staff: Qualified English speaking Ladakhi or local trekking guide, cook & camp crew.
• Trekking porters for porterage of your luggage and trekking gear.
• Camping fee,  climbing permits.
• GST (Goods and services tax) as applicable.
•  First aid medical kit.

What’s Not Included

• Domestic flight Delhi – Kullu Manali
• Delhi – Chandigarh – Manali OR  Manali – Chandigarh – Delhi transfer. (Booking of a private car on request)
• Hotel in Manali or Kaza.
• Travel insurance.
• Soft or hard drinks.
• Entrance fee at monasteries
• Personal tipping to staff: Guide, cook, helper, horseman, driver.
• Any unforeseen cost arises by natural hazards rain, snow, road block which cost extra lodging & boarding beyond trip Schedule.