Pin Parvati Pass Trek

Crossing the high pass which opens up the gateway from Manali to the dessert landscape of Spiti Valley

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Duration
10 days 10 nights
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Altitude:
5300m
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Grade:
Strenuous
how we grade
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Best Time:
mid Jun, Sep
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Temperatures:
-5 to 12 degrees in higher camps. Lower camps temperature can range between 10 - 22 degrees.
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Starts From:
Manali
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Airport:
Bhuntar Airport (KUU), Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
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Railway:
Chandigarh

Key Geographical Highlights

5 Popular Peaks:

Kinner Kailash ( 6050m ), Parvati Parvat ( 6633m ), Kullu Eiger ( 5665m ), Pyramid Peak ( 6036m ), Parvati South ( 6127m )

1 High Passes:

Pin Parvati Pass ( 5300m )

5 Glaciers:

Parvati Glacier, Parvati Valley Glacier 1, Parvati Valley Glacier 2, Parvati Valley Glacier 3, Parvati Valley Glacier 4

2 Rivers:

Parvati River, Pin River

3 Villages:

Bursheni, Kaza, Mud

1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:

Pin Valley National Park

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Daywise Itinerary For Pin Parvati Pass Trek

(click to read detailed route briefing, elevation graph, altitude time info and photos from the day)

▼ Day 1Arrival DayKasol 1600m
Arrive In Kasol
Overnight In: Kasol (1600m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
Where and How To Reach Manali
Arrive in Kasol and reach by afternoon. We can provide support for travel if required.
Day 1
220 - Delhi
Day 1
1600 - Kasol
530Km, 11hrs.
▼ Day 2Trekking DayKhirganga 3000m
From Kasol (1600m ) To Khirganga (3000m ), Via - Barsheni (2150m ) - 4 - 5 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Khirganga (3000m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Start the day with a drive to Barsheni from where we start our trek to Khirganga, a gentle and gradual climb that moderately steepens as we are about to reach Khirganga. After reaching, rest out the rest of the day in the lush green meadows of Kheerganga. Consider taking bath in the hot spring, if desired.
Day 2
1600 - Kasol
Day 2
2150 - Barsheni
Day 2
3000 - Khirganga
12Km, 4 - 5hrs.
▼ Day 3Trekking DayTunda Bhuj 3300m
From Khirganga (3000m ) To Tunda Bhuj (3300m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Tunda Bhuj (3300m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Some good ascends mixed with few descends and crossing of rivers bridges through the forest brings you to the campsite beside the river.
Day 3
3000 - Khirganga
Day 3
3300 - Tunda Bhuj
12Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 4Trekking DayThakur Kaun 3500m
From Tunda Bhuj (3300m ) To Thakur Kaun (3500m ) - 4 - 5 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Thakur Kaun (3500m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
The most interesting part of today's trek will be crossing the pulley bridge over Parvati River. The trek is otherwise a mix of gradual and few sections of steep climbs beside the Parvati river. We camp over lush meadow
Day 4
3300 - Tunda Bhuj
Day 4
3500 - Thakur Kaun
10Km, 4 - 5hrs.
▼ Day 5Trekking DayMantalai Lake 4200m
From Thakur Kaun (3500m ) To Mantalai Lake (4200m ), Via - Odi Thach (3600m ) - 3 - 4 Hrs. 6 Kms
Overnight In: Mantalai Lake (4200m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
The most interesting part of today's trek will be crossing 2 natural Rock Bridges over Parvati River. After crossing the bridge, you need to negotiate a steep climb over scree zone to reach your campsite - a fine meadow with the beautiful peak of Kullu Eiger hovering over it.

Following the Parvati River uphill, we walk a long distance today. Flat walk followed by negotiating a steeper ridge brings us to our campsite, beautified by Parvati South peak and the Mantalai lake. A small Lord Shiva temple adds a religious spirits to the site.
Day 5
3500 - Thakur Kaun
Day 5
3600 - Odi Thach
Day 5
4200 - Mantalai Lake
6Km, 3 - 4hrs.
▼ Day 6Rest DayMantalai 4200m
- 3 Hrs.
Overnight In: Mantalai (4200m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Rest Day before the important pass day
Day 6
4200 - Mantalai
Day 6
4200 - Mantalai
3hrs.
▼ Day 7Trekking DayPin Parvati BC (Parvati Side) 4600m
From Mantalai Lake (4200m ) To Pin Parvati BC (Parvati Side) (4600m ) - 6 - 7 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Pin Parvati BC (Parvati Side) (4600m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
A tough day !! Be prepared for continuous steep climbs over moraine at altitude beyond 4200 meters. Few scrambles over boulders, which might be icy at times and slippery. A good effort for some 5 hours brings you to a platue where we camp for the night. Enjoy the lavish Parvati Valley with Parvati South peak and Pyramid Peak straight in front of you.
Day 7
4200 - Mantalai Lake
Day 7
4600 - Pin Parvati BC (Parvati Side)
12Km, 6 - 7hrs.
▼ Day 8Pass Crossing DayPin Parvati BC ( Pin Valley) 4800m
Cross Pin Parvati Pass And Reach Pin Parvati BC ( Pin Valley) - 6 - 7 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Pin Parvati BC ( Pin Valley) (4800m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
A tough and most important day, as we cross the Pin Parvati Pass today !! A good effort and careful steps for some 6 odd hours makes this possible. The top of the pass is glorified with grand views of the surrounding valleys. One we trekked was green, while the other side is barren. The Bara Shigri group of peaks, Manirang, Kinner Kailash, Srikhand Mahadev hovers around with glory.

Careful steps on the other side through scree will get you down to a flat land to camp for the night.
Day 8
4600 - Pin Parvati BC (Parvati Side)
Day 8
5300 - Pin Parvati Pass
Day 8
4800 - Pin Parvati BC ( Pin Valley)
12Km, 6 - 7hrs.
▼ Day 9Trekking DayWichkurung Thatch 3850m
From Pin Parvati BC ( Pin Valley) (4800m ) To Wichkurung Thatch (3850m ) - 5 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Wichkurung Thatch (3850m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Descend descend descend to the pasture land of Wichkurung Thatch.
Day 9
4800 - Pin Parvati BC ( Pin Valley)
Day 9
3850 - Wichkurung Thatch
10Km, 5hrs.
▼ Day 10Trekking DayKaza 3600m
From Wichkurung Thatch (3850m ) To Kaza (3600m ), Via - Mudh (3650m ) - 2 Hrs. 5 Kms
Overnight In: Kaza (3600m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Descend down to Mudh through the colorful trail. Drive to Kaza and party hard overnight. The trek is over and you have completed one of the challenging treks in Himachal.
Day 10
3850 - Wichkurung Thatch
Day 10
3650 - Mudh
Day 10
3600 - Kaza
5Km, 2hrs.
▼ Day 11Departure DayManali 2100m
Departure From Kaza
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Morning tea, Breakfast
Cost Of Transport Included: YES
Drive from Kaza to manali
Day 11
3600 - Kaza
Day 11
2100 - Manali
200Km, 10hrs.

How We Grade Our Treks and Expeditions

Easy

Usual daily walks of 4 - 5 hours in altitude below 4000 meters. The sleeping altitude on these treks are below 4000 meter and the trails are gradual involving no steep ascent or descent. Sometimes, the trail may be longer, but on level trails. The duration of trek may be a week or lesser than it. The trek is not too remote and evacuation might be possible from almost any point of the trek

Moderate

The trek duration each day may span from 4 - 5 hours, but on some days, it may push up to 8 - 9 days. The trail might involve steep ascents or descents on occasions This kind of treks demand good fitness, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude are below 4000 meters or little above it, but the trail might go as high as 4500 - 5000 meters. The trek is bit remote and evacuation might be possible from almost all, but not all campsites

Moderate+

This type of treks are bit more demanding than the moderate ones. It might involve few days of very long walks at higher altitude, or serious gradients, exposures, more remote or involves sleeping at higher altitudes for more days.

Strenuous

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Good fitness are demand of these treks, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude may go above 4000 meters or little above it on couple of days, but not more than that. The trail might go as high as 4500 - 5200 meters. These trek are remote and evacuation might not be possible from all the campsites

Challenging

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Crossing a glacier or a scree zone might be a feature of these treks. You might on some occasions, require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high or remote or both. The trek usually might be a week long.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Challenging+

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Negotiating glacial moraines, scree zones, crossing them, camping on them etc are features of these treks. You might also require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high and remote. A good technical support team and knowledgeable local guide is a must. Only experienced trekkers are advised to do these treks. The trek goes over 2 week and may be longer than that.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Page Cost Inclusions and Exclusions For The Pin Parvati Pass Trek

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Duration: 11 Days / 10 nights of the trek cost from Kasol to Manali
Accommodation In Base Villages (Kasol & Kaza): 2 nights in a local homestay in Kasol & Kaza, with emphasis on local organic food and cultural exposure.
Accommodation On Trek: Spacious, sturdy, and High-Quality Dome Tents will be provided on a twin sharing basis.
Sleeping In Tents: Thick Waterproof Mattress complemented with Sub Zero Sleeping bags supported with Warm Fleece Sleeping Bag Inners For Extra Hygiene and Warmth will be provided by us
Dining On Trek: We will provide Dining and Kitchen Tents with camping stools and tables for extra hygiene and comfort.
Toilet On Treks: Dry eco-toilet will be set up with a toilet tent and toilet seat.
Meals: All meals starting lunch on Day 1 till Breakfast on Day 11. 3 meals (B,L,D) suited for high altitude with evening snacks, soup, hot drinks, and extra energizers/juice for summit days
Trail Safety: Gaiters, Anti Slip Crampons, and Ice Axe depending upon snow conditions.
Communication: For efficient management of the trek, the team will be communicating with each other and trek base with the help of long-range wireless sets.
Medical Safety: Oxygen cylinder, Pulse Oximeter, Thermal temperature scanner, and Emergency Medical Kit accompanied by a trek leader knowledgeable on high altitude medicine and physiology
Trek Leader and Guide: Experienced and Well Equipped English/ Hindi Speaking Trek Leader maintaining guide to trekker ratio of 1:6. That is 1 guide for every 6 trekkers.
Local Support Staffs: Expert and Knowledgeable local guide with cooks, helpers, porters, mules, etc with travel and food allowances throughout the duration of the trek.
Permits: All required forest entry permits and camping fees as per the rules of the state
Transfers: Kasol to Barsheni, Mudh to Kaza, Kaza to Manali
Max Team Size: Small group of not more than 12 members.

Add Ons: Make A Comfortable Trek

Single Tent Supplement: Rs 10000
Personal Baggage Porterage: Rs. 7000, up to 11 Kgs

Add Ons: Personal Equipment On Rent

High Ankle Waterproof Trekking Shoes (Quechua): Rs 1000
-20 degrees Down Jackets: Rs. 1200
Windproof/Waterproof Jackets: Rs. 500
Windproof/Waterproof pants: Rs. 500
Headlamps: 200
Poncho: 200
Trek Pole: 200
Rucksack: 200
Waterproof Gloves: 200

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Porter For Personal Bags ( optional at extra cost )
Single Tent Supplement ( optional at extra cost )
Personal Travel Insurance
Personal Purchases
Food Purchased Outside Our Menu
Bottled Water or any other beverages
Personal Gears
Anything not mentioned in the inclusion list

Cost Terms For The Pin Parvati Pass Trek

Cost Terms

The above-mentioned cost is in the range of minimum to maximum per-person cost for this trek as per 1 - 12 people team.PackageInclusions as per this cost can be read below.
5% GST (goods and service tax) is applicable for all our purchases.
We follow dynamic pricing as per the actual team size on the trek. Going by our standardized service, appropriate safety measures, quality equipment, and ecologically sustainable - small group commitment, a higher team size will lower the cost whereas a lower team size will significantly increase the cost.
Group segmented pricing if not provided here, please write to us using the contact page or text us on Whatsapp number +918017216725.
You may choose to keep the trek open or make it private depending upon your requirements or choice. The actual per-person cost of the trek is subject to the actual team size joining the trek. If you make any customizations that drastically change the itinerary and cost as mentioned here, then it will mandatorily have to be a private group only.
If we have dates listed on our website on Our Upcoming Treks and it is not marked as private, it means other people have booked this trek for that date and have opened it up for other members to join to lower the cost. If your dates and choices match, you may join these treks
You may join an existing open group listed on our website or create your own group as per your convenient dates and choose to either keep it private or open it up to lower the cost if other members join the trek.
At any point, the team size cannot be more than 12 members ( 10 for challenging treks) unless there is a unique exception requested or agreed upon by all the team members.

International Guests

Trek cost for foreigners is slightly higher than the cost for our Indian guests, mainly due to the higher permit fee applicable for admission to National Parks or protected forest areas. Sometimes, it may be higher due to higher local crew wages and other specific arrangements we make to ensure a safe, comfortable and enriching travel experience in India. However, we absolutely DO NOT 'hyper-charge' our International Guests ever and at the same time, ensure that we meet all the standards for highly qualified trek leaders and guides, safety, medical preparation, evacuation strategy, rescue arrangements, eco-sensitive travel, high-value knowledge sharing about the area and customs of the locals.

Extra Cost For International Trekkers Rs. 2000 per person.

Booking Process

Booking can only be done after multiple communication via email / Whatsapp / Calls. After connecting with us and discussing your needs, we finalize the trek and its requirements. After finalization, partial booking fees can be paid online or through direct bank transfers after which we trigger our preparations and arrangements for your trek. International Trekkers can pay the partial booking fees using PayPal, Wise, Western Union or Direct Wire Transfer.

Customized Private Group For Pin Parvati Pass Trek

Trekking is a very personal activity and is perhaps one of the very few activities that give you enough time to indulge with yourself or your beloved people, a group of special friends, or close family members. It helps you transform personal bonds to the next level as it brings out everyone's best and truest self. Trekking is most enjoyed when it is done in a small private group, personalized to serve your specific needs. The Himalayas are best experienced when there is silence and solitude around and when you are surrounded only by your best people. Your trek is most enjoyable when all the pain of arranging a smooth trek is taken care of by us, and you focus just on your trek and yourself. Most importantly, a small private trekking group is very flexible, personalized, and more enjoyable, is the safest, and follows the principles of Sustainable and Responsible Tourism. Most trekkers book us for arranging personalized private treks catering to their specific and unique requirements - Customize This Trek

Frequently Asked Questions

How Is The Covid19 Situation In Pin Parvati Pass Trek?

The local administration has allowed doing this trek after containment of the second wave of Covid19 without any restrictions. However, appropriate Covid19 behaviour is expected from all of the trekkers exploring this region.

Which Is The Best Time To Do The Pin Parvati Pass Trek?

Best time to do this trek is in the month of July or from late August till the first week of October. This pass is treacherous and bad snowfall can result in getting stranded or mid-way return without crossing over successfully.

How Are The Accommodations And Toilet Facility On The Pin Parvati Pass Trek?

This is completely a remote trek and accommodation throughout the trek will be on camps. Toilet arrangements will be on the camping toilet by digging a pit in the ground and surrounding it with a camping toilet tent. Camping toilet seats will be provided. However, no water can be used in these kinds of toilets. Wet tissue paper or toilet rolls need to be brought by the trekkers.

What Are The Fitness Requirement Of The Pin Parvati Pass Trek?

This is a highly demanding trek on physical fitness and stamina. The more the better. Prior experience on any high-altitude Himalayan treks help.

Can Novice Trekkers Do The Pin Parvati Pass Trek?

Strong and fit candidates can do this trek under the supervision and guidance of a good support team. Special attention needs to be given to pre-trek preparation, fitness regime, packing, and most importantly acclimatization.

How Safe Is The Pin Parvati Pass Trek?

Untill we cross Mantlai, this trek is easy for working out by rescue, but after that it becomes difficult. The altitude is high and the threat of AMS hovers every day until we cross over the pass successfully. The route after Mantalai is very treacherous and requires an experienced route guide and support team to make a successful cross-over of this pass.

Which Is The Nearest ATMs and Cash Points On The Pin Parvati Pass Trek?

Many ATMs are available in Manali to withdraw money from. ATMs are even available in Kaza for money withdrawal. However, it is better not to bank on ATMs in Kaza.

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We work exclusively on Personalized Private Groups – its perfect for solo climbers, couples, families, friends or teams.

We keep it small for low ecological footprint, better experience, flexible itinerary, highest safety standards and superior success rate on the summits. Team size: 1 to 10 max.

Enquire for detailed pricing based on your preferences and group size.

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