Pin Parvati Pass Trek (5300 M)
16 Nights / 17 Days
Delhi – Kullu – Khirganga – Thakur kuan – Pin Parvati – Mud village – Kaza – Tabo – Shimla
16 Nights / 17 Days
Delhi – Kullu – Khirganga – Thakur kuan – Pin Parvati – Mud village – Kaza – Tabo – Shimla
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Pin Parvati Pass Trek – The Pin Parvati Pass Trek is a challenging and adventurous trek located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It takes you through diverse landscapes, including lush green meadows, dense forests, and barren high-altitude areas. Here are some key details about the trek:
Location:
– The trek starts from the village of Barsheni, located in the Parvati Valley, and concludes in the Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Duration:
– The trek typically takes around 10-12 days to complete, depending on the itinerary and the trekking pace.
Pin Parvati Pass Trek Difficulty Level:
– Pin Parvati Pass Trek is considered a high difficulty level trek. It involves challenging terrains, steep ascents and descents, river crossings, and varying weather conditions.
Altitude:
– The highest point of the trek is the Pin Parvati Pass itself, which is situated at an elevation of approximately 17,450 feet (5,319 meters).
Highlights:
– The trek offers stunning views of the Himalayan peaks, including the towering peaks of Parvati Valley and the Spiti Valley.
– Trekkers get to witness the Pin Parvati Glacier, a mesmerizing and challenging section of the trek.
– The trek takes you through remote and isolated regions, providing a unique and immersive experience in the lap of nature.
Best Time to Trek:
– The best time to undertake the Pin Parvati Pass Trek is during the summer months, from late June to September, when the weather is relatively mild and the snow has melted, making the trail accessible.
Pin Parvati Pass Trek Permits:
– Trekkers are required to obtain permits for the trek, and it is advisable to check the current regulations and permit requirements before planning the trek.
Pin Parvati Pass Trek Preparation:
– Due to its high difficulty level, trekkers are advised to be physically fit and mentally prepared for the challenges of the trek. Adequate acclimatization is crucial due to the high altitudes involved.
Guides and Agencies:
– Many trekking agencies offer guided expeditions for the Pin Parvati Pass Trek. Having an experienced guide can enhance safety and overall trekking experience.
– Before embarking on the Pin Parvati Pass Trek, it is recommended to gather updated information, check weather conditions, and make necessary preparations to ensure a safe and enjoyable trekking experience.
Pin Parvati Pass Trek Tour Itinerary
Pin Parvati Pass Trek (5300 M) (16 Nights / 17 Days)
You can fly to Chandigarh. On arrival at Chandigarh our driver will meet you at the airport and drive to Kullu(8Hours drive). On arrival Check in Hotel.
Rest day before you start the trek.
On Trek Kullu – Manikaran – Barsaini – Khirganga (2960M) 2 hours drive and 6 hours walk
After a short drive Barsaini above Manikaran, we start waliking towards Tosh Nullah. After the Nagthan village walk is along the river parvati and then through the dense forest to Khirganga, amidst the forest, it is a very beautiful campsite. There is a natural hot spring here, so an ideal points after whole days of trek to wash away your fatigue. Campsite offers a wonderful sunset in the evening.
Khirganga – Tunda Bhuj (3500 M) 5 hours walk
Rest day for acclimatization. Walk inside the villages. Overnight stay in Guest House.
Tunda Bhuj to Thakur Kuan(3570 M), 3 hours walk
This short stage in included in order to get acclimatize before we get to more higher elevation on the trek. Today the glacier that eventually feed Parvati river starts to appear. Camp for overnight stay.
The glaciers start to appear, the landscape begin to change-from lush green forest and meadows we now start to enter into the mountains, glaciers and moraines. Camp here for night stay. We get beautiful view of the high mountain peaks.
A gradual ascent takes us to a vast glacial moraine. Mantalai Lake, the source of river Parvati is a glaciated lake in the middle of a vast moraine. From here you have beautiful view of the high Himalayan peaks.
Mantalai to Base of Pin Parvati Pass (4300 M)
Steep ascent for 6 to 7 hours takes us to the base of Pin Parvati Pass. Camp here for overnight stay. From the camp we get beautiful view of the Himalayan peaks and Parvati glacier.
Steep ascent walking over the glacier takes us to the top of the pass. After crossing the pass we enter into the Spiti valley. Here you will notice a great change in the landscape-the green side of the Kullu valley is suddenly replaced by dry dessert of Spiti valley. The are is rich in wildlife and has been declared as a National Park with the habitat for snow leopard, musk deer and Ibex. You can see the ibex in big heards. Walk down to the other side of the pass to camp at the base.
6 to 7 Hours walk to get down to the area where we will start to see some signs of Human habitation.
Wichurang Thatch to Mud village (3500M)
After 4 to 5 hours we start to see an oasis in the middle of the dessert. This is Mud, the first village in Spiti valley. Camp here for overnight stay.
Drive to Kaza and check in Hotel. Afternoon visit Ki Monatery few kms above Kaza. Also visit Kibber, one of the most highest permanently inhabited village in the world. Overnight stay in Hotel in Kaza.
Kaza – Tabo – Kalpa 9 Hours drive
Drive to Chitkul, the last village on indo-Chinese village. Drive back to Sangla for overnight stay. Sangla-Baspa valley is one of the most hidden and beautiful valleys in Himachal Prdesh.
Mune Gompa and Bardan gompa are the two Buddhist monasteries we visit this day. We reach Padum, the capital of Zanskar in the afternoon. Night stay in camp or guest house. Trek Ends. Padum is inhabited by Muslims as well as Buddhist people and is linked by road to Leh. Check in guest house in Padum.
Keep driving on old Hindustand-Tibet road for few hours and then we take a side road to enter into the upper reaches of Shimla. Thanedar is a small village in upper shimla area. Stay in a family run beautiful guest house.
Mornign explore Thanedar and village. Later continue drive to Shimla. Check in Hotel in Shimla. Afternoon walk on the historical Mall in Shimla.
After breakfast at Hotel drive to Chandigarh(3hours drive) airport to board flight back to Delhi/Mumbai. End of the Tour.
(1). This is the itinerary for a tour which we run regularly. It can be altered, and we like to discuss plans with clients and can make suggestions about special places to visit depending on our clients’ interests, and available time. The itinerary is planned in such a way that you gain altitude gradually , you get a good and proper time to acclimatise properly while travelling through the Central Himalayas . Every day there is enough free time to make walk / or to relax your own so you could experience the people and culture from much close on the tour.
(2). In case you require accompanying tour escort / local guide with you please tell us and we will be happy to arrange local, knowledgeable guide for your tour, as per your choice.
(3). Please do not hesitate to collect any travel information from us, before working a final tour programme for yourself. We would be glad to provide you all the travel information and hotels details etc. at the time of planning your holidays with us, before you book your tour with Incredible Himachal Holidays. Being local, we can provide you with a wonderful private, personalise, tailor-made holiday tour in India at a cheaper cost than the standard package / group holiday that you might find elsewhere. We believe in delivering the service, more than- promised to our clients.
– Pick & Drop with Brand new Vehicles.
– All accommodation on double sharing using hotels with modern amenities as per your choice and budget.
– Welcome drinks on arrival at all Hotels.
– Well Appointed room in front row & upper floor. {No Back side Room, No Group Floor}
– Meal Plan: – Breakfast & Dinner at all Hotels.
– Tea/Coffee makers in The Room.
– Free upgrade to Higher room Category without any extra charges, If rooms available.
– Vehicle is sanitized & our Driver fully vaccinated.
– All sightseeing as per the tour itinerary
– All Taxes, Toll Taxes, Interstate Taxes, Parking Fuel, Driver Allowance.
{We do not use any 02* hotels / Highway hotels, are not safe for any guests.}
– Lunch.
– 4X4 Jeeps due to heavy snowfall to reach Hotel OR Sight Seeing Point.
– Rohtang Pass (need NGT permission 24 hrs before)
– Tips and porter charges.
– Any additional expenses & Any Entry tickets cost.
– Heater Charges (300 –500/- per Night direct paid to hotel if required)
– Cost of any excursions.
– Early check-in and late check-out at the hotel.
– Item of personal nature viz, tips, laundry, room service, telephone, alcoholic or non-alcoholic
– Any other services not specified above.
– Additional Costs due to Flight Cancellations, Roadblocks, and natural calamities.
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