Pin Parvati Trek

Trek from Kheerganga to Tund Bhuj

Altitude : 10900 ft

Duration : 6 to 7 hr

• A 15-kilometer trek begins at Kheerganga and passes through lush pine trees and pastures.

• Since Tunda Bhuj sits at the top of a steep hill, the progress is slow and sluggish.

• When everything is nearly up, sit beneath the stars, gaze up at the sky, and unwind by making up your own tales by connecting the lines.

• This neighbourhood will set the bars high as it offers the foremost stunning vicinity with a starry evening of the entire trip.

• End your day by resting in the tent.

Trek from Tunda Bhuj to Thakur Kuwan

Altitude : 11593 ft

Duration : 3 to 4 hr

• Get up in the morning and breakfast will be served to you at the tent.

• Get ready for the hike which will take around 6 hours from Tunda Gujarat to Thakur Kuwana.

• Till Thakur Kuan, the trekking trail lets you traverse through a landscape dotted with lakes, waterfalls, and meadows.

Trek from Thakur Kuwan - Ody Thach

Altitude: : 12,400 ft

Duration : 4 to 5 hr

• Your destination for the 4th day of your trek will be Ody Thach.

• There will be some perilous river crossings like Pandu Pul which will make this trek more fascinating.

• These enormous boulder "puls" or bridges have a stairway made of stone on one side.

• It is necessary to maneuver there with extreme caution, besides guides are available to help.

• After the bridge, the path goes straight towards Ody Thach, which is a stunning meadow with the magnificent Kullu Eiger peak towering above it.

Trek from Ody Thach - Mantalai

Altitude : 13,547 ft

• The trip will become more and more delightful as you follow and walk along the Parvati River.

• With the exception of a lateral moraine rise near the trail's highest point, which can be challenging, the landscape is otherwise level.

• Spend some time after the climb observing the numerous little rivulets that are spread across a vast area of level ground.

• The Mantalai Lake serves as the river Parvati's source. Expand your exploration of the earth, take pictures, and find campgrounds where you may spend the night.

Trek from Mantalai to Basecamp of Pin Parvati Pass

Altitude : 16,188 ft

Duration: approx 3 hr

• Get up very early in the morning and be ready for an adventurous day ahead.
• Depart from the tent at the crack of dawn and fill yourself with energy for the trek ahead.
• The adventure starts by wading across a few tributaries and climbing a steep and poorly designated route.

Trek from Pin Parvati Pass Basecamp to Pin Parvati Pass (17,400 ft) and Bedu Tanch (14,360 ft)

Duration : 8 to 9 hr

• The 7th of your trek is going to be the longest day as you have to trek for almost 8 to 9 hours.

• Leave the camp between 5 am - 6 am after checking with the weather conditions. You will be moving entirely on snow probably and that too covered with fissures and boulders.

• You will reach a col after a difficult ascent, where you will practise snowfields. After an arduous rise that lasts nearly an hour, you will eventually reach the pass.

• Congratulate yourself on making it to 17,000 feet, as it is a tremendous accomplishment!

• After a brief stay at the pass, be ready to begin your descent via snowfields and moraine areas in order to reach the Pin river in the Spiti valley.

• After another river crossing, you'll arrive at the campground. Unwind, chat with the other hikers, and have a comfortable night's sleep in your tent.

Trek from BeduTanch to Tiya

Altitude : 13,125 ft

Duration: 7 to 8 hr

• The journey on day 8 is going to be more familiar, as it is extremely easy.

• Enjoy Spiti's breathtaking scenery, including the Pin River flowing by, the multicolored mountains, and the big, open meadows.

• As you trek, you'll pass past a few shepherd camps and cross a few creeks.

Trek from Tiya-Mudh and occupy Kaza

Altitude : 12,500 feet

• You'll get the chance to see Mudh village, which is located at the base of a mountain and has barley fields, while you go.

• Learn about the local traditions and customs by spending some time in the village.

Leave Kaza

• Check out of the hotel after getting up in the morning

• After that, you can continue on your journey to your desired location or to your residence.

Mandatory Documents

• Medical Certificate

• Original as well as photocopy of any government photo identity card such as Driving License, Aadhar Card, Voters ID, etc.

• Passport and Visa need to be provided by International Travelers.

Other necessities

• Keep moisturizers on hand to prevent skin damage. Keep chapstick on hand to prevent your lips from splitting and popping.

• The torch is yet another crucial tool.

• Personal medical kit with items such as prescribed medicines and common ones for altitude sickness, pain relief, headache, fever, stomach problem, motion sickness, allergies, diarrhea, etc. Also an antiseptic cream, a pain relief spray, bandage and cotton for cuts.

• Mosquito repellent.

• Personal items such as toilet papers, sanitary napkins, toothpaste and brush, sanitisers.

• The majority of people normally board a bus in Delhi to travel to the starting point of the base camp.

• Around 510 kilometres separate Delhi from Manali, and it takes between 11 and 12 hours to drive from Delhi to the base camp. From the base camp, the hike begins. The trekking group spends a day in Kheerganga preparing for the journey the next day.

• The journey to Mudh village takes the first several hours of the next day. The group travels for roughly two to three hours from Mudh Village to Tiya.

• The journey from Tiya to Shia then comes next. The entire walk takes about 5 to 6 hours to complete.

• The following stage involves a 5–6 hour walk between Shia towards the Pin camp site. The hiking party then makes their way to Mantalai through Pin Parvati Pass from the pin camp site. In about 12 and 13 hours, one will reach Bedu Tanch.

• The walk continues from the the next day to Tiya.

By Air The Kullu-based Bhuntar Airport is the nearest airport towards the Parvati Pin Pass. The Chattisgarh Airport Terminal is the other airport that is suitable in terms of proximity from the location. From the airport, you will have to take a bus or book a cab to reach the starting point of the trek, Barshaini.

By Rail The next best option to reach the location is by train which requires you to reach the Joginder Nagar Rail Station, which is the nearest railway station to Spiti Valley.

By Road: If you are someone who wants to take in the breathtaking stunning scenery of the valley, then you can reach the location by road from Shimla and Manali. You can either take the Himachal Pradesh government provided buses or book a cab/taxi to Spiti Valley.

Monsoon - June to September

The best season to enjoy the Pin Parvati trek is between June and September, as the snowmelt and the weather become conducive for the journey. Although it might rain in some of the areas, at higher altitude, there is always a bit of warmness and snowfall seen, which eventually amplifies the experience.