Pin Parvati Pass Trek

The Pin Parvati Pass Trek is a challenging and scenic trek located in the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The trek takes you through beautiful alpine meadows, dense forests, and high altitude passes, offering stunning views of the surrounding Himalayan ranges. The Pin Parvati Pass trek is one of India's most captivating and difficult trekking routes, serving as a second path to the Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh.

The trek is considered to be one of the most challenging treks in India, with steep ascents and descents, unpredictable weather, and difficult terrain. It requires a high level of physical fitness, experience in high altitude trekking, and proper acclimatisation.

Overall, the Pin Parvati Pass Trek is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for adventure enthusiasts who are looking for a challenging trek with stunning scenery and breathtaking views.

Region: Parvati valley
Start Point of the Trek: Barshaini
End Point of the Trek: Kaza
Duration: 10D/9N
Pin Parvati Pass Trek Height: 17,400 ft
Pin Parvati Pass Trek Distance: 110km
Pin Parvati Pass Difficulty Level: Difficult
Best Time to do Pin Parvati Pass Trek: July to September

Program ( 10 days )

Day 1

Drive from Manali to Barshaini and trek to Kheerganga

Today you will start trek from barsheni village it takes 3–4 hours to camp through the woods of pine, oak, Himalayan maple and Himalayan horse shoe nut , you'll arrive at the stunning meadows of Kheerganga, where your adventure will begin. As you take in the stunning nature all around you, enjoy delicious food at the local Dhabas and trekking camp.
Day 2

Kheerganga to Tunda Bhuj

Today trek begins from Kheerganga and passes through lush pine trees and pastures. Tunda Bhuj located at the top of a steep hill just above the river. Once you reach at the campsite and sometime you meet with shepherd in this valley and find some Dhabas there like small hotels.
Day 3

Tunda Bhuj to Thakur Kuan

Start the trek from Tunda Bhuj and head to Thakur Kuan. It takes roughly 6 hours to trek from Tunda Bhuj to Thakur Kuan. Some of the patches till Thakur Kuan are very scary and risky where we need to pay extra safety and attention the trail continues through a scenery dotted with waterfalls, and meadows.
Day 4

Thakur Kuan to Ody Thach.

A few of perilous Pandu Pul river crossings may be what makes this section fascinating. These enormous boulder "puls" or bridges have a stairway made of stone on one side.It is necessary to maneuver with extreme caution, and guides are available to help. After the bridge, the path goes straight till Ody Thach, which is a stunning meadow with the magnificent campsite.
Day 5

Ody Thach to Mantalai

The trek grows increasingly enjoyable as you follow the Parvati River. Due to the shallow flow of the river, a marshy area extends for about a kilometer. The region is known as Chhota Mantalai. After this move onto the glacial moraine and debris after leaving behind the vegetation. The glacier's snout can easily be seen. The Mantalai Lake serves as the river Parvati's source. Expand your exploration of the earth, take pictures, and locate camps where you can spend the night.
Day 6

Mantalai to Pin Parvati Pass Base Camp

Prepare yourself for a difficult day as we depart from the camp early in the morning. The adventure starts by wading through a few streams and climbing a steep, poorly designated on the trail. We must make one more ascent up a rough slope before we reach the glacier's entrance. This glacier originates from Parvati Pass drainage.
Day 7

Pin Parvati Pass Base Camp to Pin Parvati Pass (17,400) to Bedu Tanch

Leave camp today very early in the morning depending on weather and trail conditions. You'll probably be moving entirely on snow that is covered in fissures/crevasses and boulders. You will reach a crest after a difficult ascent, and then you will practice snowfields. After difficult steep rise that lasts nearly an hour, you will finally reach the pass. Congratulate yourself on making it to 17,400 feet, as it is a tremendous accomplishment! After another river crossing, you'll arrive at the campsite. Unwind, interact with the other outdoor enthusiasts, and have a comfortable night's sleep in your tent.
Day 8

Bedu Tanch to Tiya

Trek back to Jagatsukh from where you will be picked up and drop at Haripur.
Overnight at Haripur.
Day 9

Tiya to Mudh and drive to Kaza

You'll endure the chance to see Mudh village, which is located at the base of a mountain and has barley fields, while you move. Learn about the local traditions and customs by spending some time in the village. Spend the night in Kaza village as your trek comes to an end the next day.
Day 10

Kaza to Manali

You can stay in the hotel and can do camp at Kaza ground next day waking up in the morning. Afterwards, you will drive to Manali via Kunzum pass and then be free to carry on your journey.