Pin Parvati Pass- Kaza to Kasol
At an altitude of 5319 Meters, Pin Parvati Pass is a great trek for seasoned trekkers. The Best season for trek is in the month of July to September. We will start our trek from the most beautiful region i.e. Pin Valley in Spiti. The stunning views of the Pin Parvati Pass is full of adventure and thrills as we cross over to the flourishing green Parvati Valley and beautiful landscapes of Kullu. The Snow Laden Trek gives an alpine feeling and experience of a lifetime. It’s a risky and difficult pass because of its high altitude, lengthy crossing area and heavy snowfall for most part of the year. The name is derived as it’s link Parvati Valley and Pin Valley of Spiti. The trek ends at Barsheni Village near Manikaran Gurudwara and hippie town of Kasol via beautiful campsite of Kheerganga and famous sulphur hot springs for rejuvenation and warm bath after a much long trek in snow and cold. It’s one of the rare pass of Himachal which was not discovered by shepherds. While Pin Valley is famous for its amazing views and incredible hues with the sunrise, Kasol and Parvati Valley are famous for its hot springs, ample greenery and breath-taking views of the gushing Parvati River and Manikaran Gurudwara thus making a favorite destination for pilgrims and backpackers alike.
Day 1 – Manali-Kaza
We begin our journey through an adventurous ride from Manali to Kaza. The road is treacherous, filled with mountains of snow and flowing Nallahs and water crossings on road which sometime overflow in the afternoon. Thus it’s advisable to leave early morning at 5 AM so that we can cover the 200 Km long stretch before afternoon. You will also get a chance to cross two high altitude passes namely Rohtang La (3980 Meters) and Kunzum La (4551 Meters). From the dense forested hills of Manali to rocky barren planes and peaks around Chatru to the sweeping snow covered peaks and mountains over Kunzum Pass, it’s a visual treat you will never be bored of. We will cross Losar (4000 Meters) and then finally reach Kaza (3800 Meters), the main town and administrative center in Spiti Valley. Visit to Ki Monastery, the largest monastery in Spiti Valley built around 11th Century. This centuries old gompa is a labyrinth of rooms and corridors and at one time also acted as a fort. It houses valuable Thangkas and offers a panoramic view of the area. Also visit Dhankar and Kibber Village if time allows. Kaza is famous for its pure wool shawls, Carpets and Woolen Clothes as well as ceramic items and jewellery. Enjoy your evening stay in guest house and enjoy local cuisine and culture exchange.
Day 2 – Kaza to Mud
We visit the famous Dhankar Gompa today, perched high on a barren rocky mountain. later we cross the bridge on the Spiti river and enter Pin valley. Pin valley is famous for its wild life namely: Snow Leopards, Marmots, Bharal and Ibex. We’ll drive through more small villages and finally settle in the rest house at Mud. It’s the last village in the valley. Views in the entire Pin Valley including Mud village are majestic, mostly virgin, serene, barren and beautiful. Pin valley is the base for Pin Valley National Park which is the natural habitat of the Snow Leopard and Himalayan Ibex. Mud Village in Pin Valley, over the years have become the base for tourist, travelers and backpackers. The very reason that you find many guest houses present at Mud Village and some under development for the coming year. The major reason being Mud village also acts as the base for trekking route towards or from Pin-Parvati Pass or Bhabha Valley.
Day 3- Mud- Base Camp I
We start early today as we will be doing a tiring and long journey from Mud – Base Camp I of the Pass at 4500 Meters. Arriving at the campsite, enjoy the amazing views of the Dibibokri & Kulu Makalu ranges and retire for the day. The trek would be difficult and would require negotiating steep and tricky crossings over the gushing Pin River.
Day 4- Base Camp 1- Manatalai over Pin Parvati Pass
Today will be a tough day as we will be crossing a lot of journey over boulders, loose scree, moraines and in the end negotiate through crevasse infested and snow laden area, we will be using Ice Axe, Shoe Grips, Roaps and Crampons wherever necessary. The climb will be steep and tiring. It’s advisable to walk at your own pace and stay with the team.The pass is marked by Trishuls the bird’s-eye view of the Parvati and Pin valley is fantastic. The exhilaration of traversing a 17,457 ft pass is an experience of a lifetime. The views of Pyramid Peak and White Snow Peak are also outstanding. On our descend we will be encountering and equally steep and snow laden area with hidden crevasses. We will also see many endangered species of plants and flowers, especially “Losars” and the “Bramhakamals”. The area is prone to Ice Fall and Slides to be careful, stay together and listen to your guide at all times. We will also enjoy the thrill of crossing the Icy Cold waters of the river as we head towards Manatalai. Manatalai Lake is the source of the wonderful Parvati River, which has given beauty to the entire valley. We camp here tonight.
We begin our journey through an adventurous ride from Manali to Kaza. The road is treacherous, filled with mountains of snow and flowing Nallahs and water crossings on road which sometime overflow in the afternoon. Thus it’s advisable to leave early morning at 5 AM so that we can cover the 200 Km long stretch before afternoon. You will also get a chance to cross two high altitude passes namely Rohtang La (3980 Meters) and Kunzum La (4551 Meters). From the dense forested hills of Manali to rocky barren planes and peaks around Chatru to the sweeping snow covered peaks and mountains over Kunzum Pass, it’s a visual treat you will never be bored of. We will cross Losar (4000 Meters) and then finally reach Kaza (3800 Meters), the main town and administrative center in Spiti Valley. Visit to Ki Monastery, the largest monastery in Spiti Valley built around 11th Century. This centuries old gompa is a labyrinth of rooms and corridors and at one time also acted as a fort. It houses valuable Thangkas and offers a panoramic view of the area. Also visit Dhankar and Kibber Village if time allows. Kaza is famous for its pure wool shawls, Carpets and Woolen Clothes as well as ceramic items and jewellery. Enjoy your evening stay in guest house and enjoy local cuisine and culture exchange.
Day 2 – Kaza to Mud
We visit the famous Dhankar Gompa today, perched high on a barren rocky mountain. later we cross the bridge on the Spiti river and enter Pin valley. Pin valley is famous for its wild life namely: Snow Leopards, Marmots, Bharal and Ibex. We’ll drive through more small villages and finally settle in the rest house at Mud. It’s the last village in the valley. Views in the entire Pin Valley including Mud village are majestic, mostly virgin, serene, barren and beautiful. Pin valley is the base for Pin Valley National Park which is the natural habitat of the Snow Leopard and Himalayan Ibex. Mud Village in Pin Valley, over the years have become the base for tourist, travelers and backpackers. The very reason that you find many guest houses present at Mud Village and some under development for the coming year. The major reason being Mud village also acts as the base for trekking route towards or from Pin-Parvati Pass or Bhabha Valley.
Day 3- Mud- Base Camp I
We start early today as we will be doing a tiring and long journey from Mud – Base Camp I of the Pass at 4500 Meters. Arriving at the campsite, enjoy the amazing views of the Dibibokri & Kulu Makalu ranges and retire for the day. The trek would be difficult and would require negotiating steep and tricky crossings over the gushing Pin River.
Day 4- Base Camp 1- Manatalai over Pin Parvati Pass
Today will be a tough day as we will be crossing a lot of journey over boulders, loose scree, moraines and in the end negotiate through crevasse infested and snow laden area, we will be using Ice Axe, Shoe Grips, Roaps and Crampons wherever necessary. The climb will be steep and tiring. It’s advisable to walk at your own pace and stay with the team.The pass is marked by Trishuls the bird’s-eye view of the Parvati and Pin valley is fantastic. The exhilaration of traversing a 17,457 ft pass is an experience of a lifetime. The views of Pyramid Peak and White Snow Peak are also outstanding. On our descend we will be encountering and equally steep and snow laden area with hidden crevasses. We will also see many endangered species of plants and flowers, especially “Losars” and the “Bramhakamals”. The area is prone to Ice Fall and Slides to be careful, stay together and listen to your guide at all times. We will also enjoy the thrill of crossing the Icy Cold waters of the river as we head towards Manatalai. Manatalai Lake is the source of the wonderful Parvati River, which has given beauty to the entire valley. We camp here tonight.
Day 5- Manatalai-Thakur Kuan
Today’s trek is a gradual walk through boulders, culminating in a plateau with large array of muddy swamp land next to Parvati River. There are huge scattered boulders which need to be climbed and moraines need to be crossed. Multiple streams are coming down from mountains connecting to Parvati River. We will take the trail ahead going through a meadow of flowers till we reach the river crossing section. The last 10 minutes to this spot has a series of rock fall sections so we tread carefully over the loose sand. We will reach tricky and slippery rock section over a tributary which is acting as a bridge. Similarly there will be another rock section acting as a bridge from here which is famously called Pandu Pul as it was created by Pandavas of Mahabharata while in exile. Now that the difficult part is taken care off we will climb to reach the level ground leading to Odi-Thach. Mt. Kullu Eiger (5664 Meters) in front of us at the right side along with some un-named peaks and glaciers surrounding the valley. You will also see a series of waterfalls on your left. As we keep walking straight ahead crossing the boulders and the water streams we will reach a level meadow which is Thakur Kuan close to the Parvati River. We camp
Day 6- Rest Day
Day 7 -Thakur Kuan – Kheerganga
We retrace our steps back towards Kheerganga via Thakur Kuan and camp here tonight. Take a warm bath in the pool made up of hot water springs (separate enclosed pool for ladies) and feel the magnificence of nature as you feel blessed. The view from Kheerganga is breath-taking. It's a beautiful meadow with pristine environment and beautiful scenery with some restaurants and guest houses. The feeling of being immersed in warm water with snow covered mountains around is outwardly and suck the tiredness out of you in a jiffy.
Today’s trek is a gradual walk through boulders, culminating in a plateau with large array of muddy swamp land next to Parvati River. There are huge scattered boulders which need to be climbed and moraines need to be crossed. Multiple streams are coming down from mountains connecting to Parvati River. We will take the trail ahead going through a meadow of flowers till we reach the river crossing section. The last 10 minutes to this spot has a series of rock fall sections so we tread carefully over the loose sand. We will reach tricky and slippery rock section over a tributary which is acting as a bridge. Similarly there will be another rock section acting as a bridge from here which is famously called Pandu Pul as it was created by Pandavas of Mahabharata while in exile. Now that the difficult part is taken care off we will climb to reach the level ground leading to Odi-Thach. Mt. Kullu Eiger (5664 Meters) in front of us at the right side along with some un-named peaks and glaciers surrounding the valley. You will also see a series of waterfalls on your left. As we keep walking straight ahead crossing the boulders and the water streams we will reach a level meadow which is Thakur Kuan close to the Parvati River. We camp
Day 6- Rest Day
Day 7 -Thakur Kuan – Kheerganga
We retrace our steps back towards Kheerganga via Thakur Kuan and camp here tonight. Take a warm bath in the pool made up of hot water springs (separate enclosed pool for ladies) and feel the magnificence of nature as you feel blessed. The view from Kheerganga is breath-taking. It's a beautiful meadow with pristine environment and beautiful scenery with some restaurants and guest houses. The feeling of being immersed in warm water with snow covered mountains around is outwardly and suck the tiredness out of you in a jiffy.
Day 8- Kheerganga-Barsheni-Kasol
From here our beautiful trek to Barsheni starts with beautiful scenery some eatery shops, guest houses will come along the way as we pass through gushing Parvati River and roaring Rudranag Waterfall. This Waterfall is considered to be sacred, it's the first halt for rest. From here our trek takes a mild descent after crossing a bridge over the river towards Barsheni. Our Cabs will be waiting for you at Barsheni to transport you to Kasol via Manikaran. Stretched along the lovely Parvati River and with mountain views to the northeast, Kasol is the main traveller hang-out in the valley. It’s a small village located at 42 kilometers from Kullu at the height of 1640 meters. Almost overrun with reggae bars, bakeries and cheap guesthouses catering to a largely hippie/Israeli crowd. It's also a summertime venue for trance parties transplanted from Goa, and at any time an easy base for exploring the forested valley or just chilling out. The village is divided into Old Kasol on the Bhuntar side of its bridge, and New Kasol on the Manikaran Gurudwara side. There are many beautiful places near Kasol like Tosh Village, Rasol, Challal and Malana.Overnight stay in Guest house at Kasol.
Day 9- Drop at Bhuntar
We can spend another day in Kasol and extend our stay exploring beautiful villages of Tosh and Challal or Malana and then head back to Bhuntar after being rejuvenated from the beautiful yet adventurous trek with loads of happy memories.
From here our beautiful trek to Barsheni starts with beautiful scenery some eatery shops, guest houses will come along the way as we pass through gushing Parvati River and roaring Rudranag Waterfall. This Waterfall is considered to be sacred, it's the first halt for rest. From here our trek takes a mild descent after crossing a bridge over the river towards Barsheni. Our Cabs will be waiting for you at Barsheni to transport you to Kasol via Manikaran. Stretched along the lovely Parvati River and with mountain views to the northeast, Kasol is the main traveller hang-out in the valley. It’s a small village located at 42 kilometers from Kullu at the height of 1640 meters. Almost overrun with reggae bars, bakeries and cheap guesthouses catering to a largely hippie/Israeli crowd. It's also a summertime venue for trance parties transplanted from Goa, and at any time an easy base for exploring the forested valley or just chilling out. The village is divided into Old Kasol on the Bhuntar side of its bridge, and New Kasol on the Manikaran Gurudwara side. There are many beautiful places near Kasol like Tosh Village, Rasol, Challal and Malana.Overnight stay in Guest house at Kasol.
Day 9- Drop at Bhuntar
We can spend another day in Kasol and extend our stay exploring beautiful villages of Tosh and Challal or Malana and then head back to Bhuntar after being rejuvenated from the beautiful yet adventurous trek with loads of happy memories.
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We will provide trained Hindi and English speaking guide and proper backup and safety along with great food and camping. Please inquire and fill the form below to book.
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We will provide trained Hindi and English speaking guide and proper backup and safety along with great food and camping. Please inquire and fill the form below to book.
- All necessary paper works and permits.
- Healthy and Tasty Meals including Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Soups and Snacks
- Bonfire
- Porters and Mules
- Travel & Rescue arrangements
- Medical Kits
- All government and local taxes if necessary.
- World Class Equipment
- Best Quality Tents, Sleeping Bags, Camping Equipment, Ropes, Ice Axe, Crampons (Where required).
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