Pin Parvati Pass
Pin Parvati Pass Trek
Pin Parvati Pass Trek
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10 Aug → 19 Aug 2026 10D₹12,999Past
Base: ₹12,999
Pin Parvati Pass Trek
The Pin Parvati Pass Trek in Himachal Pradesh is described as a challenging high-altitude trek known for long trekking days, difficult terrain, glacier sections, river crossings, steep ascents and descents, and the transition between very different Himalayan landscapes. The route connects the lush Parvati Valley on the Kullu side with the stark Pin Valley in Spiti.
The trek takes around 11 days and covers approximately 110 km. The highest point is Pin Parvati Pass at around 17,400 ft, which is approximately 5,304 metres.
Difficulty
This trek is graded as Challenging and is not recommended for beginners. The source states that it requires good physical fitness and prior high-altitude trekking experience. It also mentions the possibility of altitude mountain sickness due to the high elevation.
Best season
The best time mentioned for the trek is mid July to mid August, during the monsoon period when the snow at higher altitudes begins to melt and the pass becomes more accessible.
Route highlights
- Dramatic change in scenery from green forests and meadows to barren high-altitude desert
- Crossing Pin Parvati Pass, the highest point of the trek
- Kheerganga hot springs
- Glacier walks, river crossings, boulder sections, and long trekking hours
- Travel through Parvati Valley and Pin Valley
Access and stay
The trek starts from Barshaini near Kasol in Himachal Pradesh, reached by road from Manali. The source describes stays in a homestay at Kalga on the first day and tents on subsequent trekking days, with a guesthouse stay after the trek.
Itinerary
- Manali to Barshaini and trek to Kalga
- Kalga to Kheerganga
- Kheerganga to Tunda Bhuj
- Tunda Bhuj to Thakur Kuan
- Thakur Kuan to Odi Thach
- Odi Thach to Mantalai Lake
- Mantalai Lake to Summit Camp
- Summit Camp to Pin Parvati Pass to Pin Base/Bedu Thatch
- Pin Base to Tiya
- Tiya to Mud, drive to Kaza
- Kaza to Manali
Itinerary
Drive from Manali to Barshaini, the last motorable point on the route, and begin the trek to Kalga. Overnight stay is at a homestay in Kalga.
- Barshaini
- Kalga
- Parvati Valley
Trek from Kalga to Kheerganga and camp for the night.
- Kheerganga
- Natural hot springs
Continue trekking from Kheerganga to Tunda Bhuj and camp overnight.
- Tunda Bhuj
Trek from Tunda Bhuj to Thakur Kuan and stay at camp.
- Thakur Kuan
Trek from Thakur Kuan to Odi Thach and camp overnight.
- Odi Thach
Trek from Odi Thach to Mantalai Lake and camp near the lake.
- Mantalai Lake
Trek from Mantalai Lake to Summit Camp and stay overnight at camp in preparation for the pass crossing.
- Summit Camp
Cross Pin Parvati Pass from Summit Camp and descend to Pin Base or Bedu Thatch for the night. This is the highest point of the trek and involves glacier sections, rocky terrain, and a demanding descent.
- Pin Parvati Pass
- Pin Base
- Bedu Thatch
- Glacier sections
- Rocky terrain
Descend from Pin Base to Tiya and camp overnight.
- Tiya
- Pin Valley
Trek from Tiya to Mud, then continue by road to Kaza. Overnight stay is after the trek ends at a guesthouse.
- Mud
- Kaza
- Pin Valley
Drive from Kaza back to Manali to complete the journey.
- Kaza
- Manali
What's included
11 days / 10 nights- Flights
- Hotel stay
- Transport
- Tour guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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