Pin Parvati Trek

Trek from Barshaini to Kheerganga

Altitude: 9100 ft

Duration : 4 to 5 hrs

• The trek's starting point, Barshaini, is about a 45-minute drive away.

• After a 3–4 hour walk through the forests, you'll arrive at the stunning meadows of Kheerganga, where your adventure will begin.

• Take a swim in the hot water spring after arriving at your location for the day to wash the weariness of the journey away.

• As you take in the stunning nature all around you, enjoy delicious meals at the local Dhabas.

Clothing

• Woolen clothing

• Waterproof Tracksuit bottoms and jackets

• Waterproof gloves and windproof coats.

• Head cover such as a cap or balaclava to protect your head during the trek

Footwear

• 1 pair of waterproof, high-ankle trekking shoes with good grip

• 4 pairs of cotton socks

• 1 pair of floaters or flip-flops (optional)

• 3 pairs of woolen socks

Backpack- A robust waterproof bag with a capacity of 60 to 70 litres. The pack must have a liner or be made of plastic.

A trekking pole- Your body is dependent on the trekking pole after your shoes. It helps you lift your body higher as you ascend the mountain while supporting your body while you wait.

Bottled water- During the trip, there won't be water accessible everywhere, thus bringing an own water bottle is advised.

There are several life-saving measures you may take in the event that you ever find yourself trekking alone or with a group at a high altitude.

• If you don’t want to carry your bag and want to offload it, you'll be charged an extra fee. Note that the bag cannot be heavier than 9 kilograms.

• Wear well fitted hiking boots to stay warm and prevent frostbite from the cold.

• Get your medical checkup done to ensure fitness before you go on a trek.

• You must always have some form of identification on you.

• Do not bring junk food or snacks.

• Useless plastic water bottles and plastic-wrapped goods should be avoided.

• Always have a few pairs of warm underwear on hand.

• Make sure you stay hydrated the whole walk and eat every meal.

• Carry some basic medicine for fever and cold; carry bandaid and ointment as well

• Do not get distracted while trekking, which might result in losing your foothold and spraining your legs.