Pin parwati pass
About Pin parwati pass/#Map
‘High Himalayan pass, high altitude Mantalailake, dry cold dessert of Spiti valley, Himalayan wildlife. The trek over Pin Parvati Pass is one of the most difficult and adventurous trek. It requires lot of physical stamina and mental strength to complete such a trek. This trans-himalayan trek connects the lush green kullu valley with the dry dessert of Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh. You will also notice a change in the culture and religion of the two places-Kullu area is mainly dominated by the hindus and spiti is a Buddhist dominant are with many ancients Buddhist monasteries in the region.
Short Itinerary
1st Day: On Manali- Manikaran – Barsaini – Khirganga (2960M) 2 hours drive and 6 hours walk
2nd Day: Khirganga – TundaBhuj (3500 M) 5 hours walk
3rd Day: TundaBhuj to Thakur Kuan(3570 M), 3 hours walk
4th Day: Thakur Kuan to Odi Thatch (3620 M)
5th Day: Odi Thatch to Mantalai (3700M) 6 to 7 Hours walk.
6th Day: Mantalai to Base of Pin Parvati Pass (4300 M)
7th Day: Base- Pin Parvati Pass (5200 M) – Base II
8th Day: Base II to Wichurang Thatch (3600 M)
9th Day: Wichurang Thatch to Mud village (3500M)
10th Day: Mud Village to Kaza 4hours drive
11th Day: Kaza – to Manali : 7Hours drive
Detailed Itinerary
1st Day: On Manali- 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.
2nd Day: Khirganga – TundaBhuj (3500 M) 5 hours walk
A beautiful walkthough the forest and green meadows takes us to TundaBhuj, the beautiful camping place.
3rd Day: TundaBhuj 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 Parvatiriver starts to appear. Camp for overnight stay.
4th Day: Thakur Kuan to Odi Thatch (3620 M)
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.
5th Day: Odi Thatch to Mantalai (3700M) 6 to 7 Hours walk.
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.
6th Day: 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.
7th Day: Base- Pin Parvati Pass (5200 M) – Base II
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. There 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 hards. Walk down to the other side of the pass to camp at the base.
8th Day: Base II to Wichurang Thatch (3600 M)
6 to 7 Hours walk to get down to the area where we will start to see some signs of Human habitation.
9th Day: 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.Trek Ends Here.
10th Day: Mud Village to Kaza 4hours drive
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.
11th Day: Kaza – to Manali : 7Hours drive
This day you enter from Spiti to Kinnaur valley. From Kalpa we have the beautiful view of the holy KinnerKailash Mountain.
Inclusive / Exclusion
Inclusions
• Accommodation. (Guest house, Home stay, Camping).
• All Meals while on trek & transits (Veg.) (Egg).
• Trek equipments.
• Permits.
• First aid medical kit.
• Qualified & experienced trek Leader, Guide and Support staff.
• All transportation during the trek program.
Exclusion
• Any kind of personal expenses.
• Insurance.
• Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
• Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Price Includes”.
Cancellation Policy:
Up to 30 Days :- 90% of Trek/adventure program cost will be refund.
Between 21 – 30 Days: – 60% of Trek/Adventure/Tour/Travel/Hotel program cost will be refund.
Between 20 – 11 Days: – 30% of Trek/Adventure/Tour/Travel/Hotel program cost will be refunded.
Less than 10 Days: – No refund. – See more at: http://gohimalayas.com/refund-policy/
Things to carry for Trekking:
1. Backpack of 50 -60 ltrs and Daypack of 20 ltrs.
2. Good Quality Trekking Shoes with extra pair of shoes
3. Sunglasses, Cap/Hat, towel etc.
4. Slippers
5. Undergarments
6. Full sleeve Sweater
7. Track pants
8. Water Bottle
9. Full sleeve warm Jacket
10. Rain coat lightweight
11. Warm Gloves
12. Camera, Memory Card,Batteries, Power bank
13. Head Light or torch
14. Personal toiletries & Sun lotion, vaslene etc.
15. Personal Medication if any
16. Sleek(light-weight) blanket