Pin Parvati Trek in Himachal

Season: June to October
Duration: 2 days drive / 8 days trek
Grade: Moderate to Sterinous

This is one of the most spectacular treks in the region that takes one from the lush green Parvati valley in Kullu to the stark and barren Pin valley in Spiti. On the way is the high-altitude Maltalai lake and the Pin Parvati Pass.

Day 01: Arrival in New- Delhi
Meeting upon at International airport. Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Delhi- Manali (2040 mtrs)
Drive 16/17 hrs. by luxury coach or fly Delhi - Bhunter (Kullu) 3 hrs.

Day 03: At Manali
Day at leisure, visit near by places of intrest ( hadimba temple, Vashisht, Manu temple). In the evening explore local market of manali on your own. Back to hotel for dinner. Overnight in hotel.

Day 04: Drive to Manikaran and trek - Barsheni - Khirganga (3020m)
Khirganga is a hot spring where Lord Shiva is said to have meditated. The difference between the spring here and in Manikaran is that after a bath in Khirganga, your skin will feel clammy and greasy whereas after a bath in the spring at Manikaran, your skin will feel dry

Day 05: Khirganga - Tunda Bhuj (3285m) 5 hours
The trek commences through dense forests and flower-strewn meadows. The progress is gradual and slow as it's a steep climb to Tunda Bhuj.

Day 06: Tunda Bhuj - Thakur Kuan (3620m) 6 hours
The trail continues through a landscape strewn with waterfalls, lakes and meadows till Thakur Kuan.

Day 07: Thakur Kuan - Odi Thach (3800m) 5 hours
It's another day of steep climb to reach the high altitude meadow of Odi Thach

Day 08: Odi Thach - Mantalai Lake (4115m) 9 hours
The trek up to Mantalai lake is a gradual climb. Once at the lake, you can see the Mantalai Glacier, which is the source of the river Parvati. On the path, you will see the Pandu Bridge, which is made of a single rock on the river Parvati. It is said to made by the Pandavas during their exile in the Himalayas.

Day 09: Mantalai - Base of Pin Parvati Pass (4300m) 7 hours
Ascend to the base camp of Mount Parvati which also serves as the base of the pass

Day 10: Base of Pin Pass - Campsite over Pin Pass (4110m) 8 hours
A steep climb takes you to Pin Pass (5300m). At the top of a large snow filled, crevassed hollow leads to the broad rocky saddle of the pass. At the top, one can see a splendid view of the snowy mountains of Hampta region on one side and the Pin valley of Spiti on the other.

Day 11: Campsite over Pin Pass - Tiai (3700m) 5 hours
Trek along the Pin river in to the Pin Valley National park. Look out for the elusive snow leopards, musk deer and ibex.

Day 12: Tiai - Mud (3650m) 5 hours
Trek through the barren, stark landscape of Spiti to Mud, a pretty village perched on a hillside

Day 14: Mud - Gulling 6 hours
Walk through the rough road up to Gulling with a grand view of the local villages and a barren land of the "middle country". A jeep will be awaiting at Gulling and drive same day to Kaza. Overnight in Kaza.

Day 15: Monastic sightseeing in and around Kaza. 6 / 7 hours
Visit the Ki monastery, Kibber village, Dhankar monastery and Tabo monastery. Return to Kaza for the night.

Day 16: Kaza - Manali 8 hours
Drive to the Kunzum Pass, which provides the main approach to Lahaul from Spiti. From there head to Manali via Keylong, Koksar and Rohtang Pass.

Day 17: Manali- Bhunter- Delhi.
In the morning transfer to Airport to take flight to Delhi. PM.Sightseeing.O/N Hotel