Pin Parvati Pass Trek | Himalayan Trekking Expedition in India

• Driving Time: Manali to Barshaini: 4–5 hrs (approx. 90 km)
• Trekking Time: 3 to 4 hr
• Max Altitude: 2,300 m (7,600 ft) — Kheer ganga
• Altitude Gain: +250 m (from Manali)
  After a scenic drive through apple orchards and pine forests, arrive at Barshaini and begin the short, welcoming trek to Kheer ganga. The trail winds along the Parvati River, passing waterfalls, wooden bridges, and small hamlets. Kheer ganga is famous for its natural hot springs an ideal place to soothe muscles after travel and the drive’s bumpy roads. This short first day is about settling into trail rhythm, enjoying the valley scent of cedar and wildflower meadows, and listening to your guide explain the terrain and acclimatisation plan for the days ahead.

• Trekking Time: 7–8 hrs (approx. 13 km)
• Max Altitude: 3,350 m (11,000 ft)  Tunda Bhuj
• Altitude Gain: +1,050 m (from Kheer ganga)
  Today’s full trekking day is your first major altitude gain and introduces the austere, open landscapes that define the upper Parvati Valley. The trail climbs progressively through rhododendron and birch zones before opening into high alpine meadows. You’ll cross cascade-fed streams and rocky sections; the changing vegetation signals increasing altitude. Tunda Bhuj’s expansive pasturelands offer dramatic panoramic views and an opportunity for careful, deliberate pacing. Guides emphasize consistent hydration and walking rhythm today, and the campsite’s broad vistas at sunset reward your effort with an unforgettable Himalayan panorama.

• Trekking Time: 6–7 hrs (approx. 11 km)
• Max Altitude: 3,550 m (11,650 ft)  Thakur Kuan
• Altitude Gain: +200 m (from Tunda Bhuj)
  This day blends varied terrain scree, meadow, and stream crossings as the trail winds toward Thakur Kuan. You’ll pass seasonal grazing zones, stone cairns, and small shepherd camps, which reveal the area’s pastoral life. The path demands attention on boulder sections and wooden bridges, but offers generous views of surrounding ridgelines. At Thakur Kuan, the campsite provides shelter and time to practice breathing techniques and basic altitude coping strategies taught by guides. Cultural notes on local Parvati Valley life and environmental stewardship are shared during camp briefings.

• Trekking Time: 5–6 hrs (approx. 9 km)
• Max Altitude: 3,800 m (12,400 ft) Odi Thach
• Altitude Gain: +250 m (from Thakur Kuan)
  Today’s route continues through classic Parvati highlands, offering gentler walking interspersed with short climbs. The valley widens and you’ll notice the tree line thinning as alpine grasses and rocky outcrops dominate. Odi Thach is known for its quiet expanses and stellar views of snow-sheathed ridges. This day is ideal for consolidating acclimatisation: steady pace, regular snack breaks, and group check-ins. Guides will review rope and glacier-safety basics in preparation for higher, more technical sections, while evening conversation centres on local mountain lore and the significance of Mantalai Lake ahead.

• Trekking Time: 7–8 hrs (approx. 12 km)
• Max Altitude: 4,150 m (13,600 ft) Mantalai Lake
• Altitude Gain: +350 m (from Odi Thach)
  The climb to Mantalai Lake is a step into a high glacial basin the landscape becomes rockier and the air perceptibly thinner. Approaching the lake, vegetation gives way to scree and exposed ridgelines. Mantalai is not only scenically spectacular but culturally revered as the Parvati River’s source; pilgrims sometimes perform rituals here. The campsite beside the lake offers profound stillness and excellent sunrise/sunset light for photographers. Guides emphasize rest, checking for mild altitude symptoms, and ensuring everyone is comfortable with the final summit push’s technical demands.

• Trekking Time: 7–8 hrs (approx. 11 km)
• Max Altitude: 4,950 m (16,300 ft) Summit Camp
• Altitude Gain: +800 m (from Mantalai)
  This is a difficult and technical day as you leave lake environs for steeper moraine fields and glacier-approach terrain. The gradient increases and you will move across varied surfaces — loose scree, snow patches, and rocky steps. Summit Camp is positioned to give the best possible acclimatisation before the pass attempt; its exposure to weather underlines the importance of preparedness. Guides review crampon use, roped travel, and high-altitude safety. Evenings are deliberately calm and early, focusing on calorie-rich meals and adequate sleep to prime the body for the pass crossing.

• Trekking Time: 10–12 hrs (approx. 15 km including ascent & long descent)
• Max Altitude: 5,319 m (17,451 ft) — Pin Parvati Pass; Pin Base 4,450 m (14,600 ft)
• Altitude Gain/Loss: Gain +369 m (Summit Camp to Pass), Loss −869 m (Pass to  Pin Base)
  The pass day is the trek’s pinnacle: a demanding early-morning ascent to the Pin Parvati Pass, followed by a long descent into Pin Valley. Expect steep snow slopes, wind-exposed ridgelines, and technical sections requiring teamwork, fixed lines, or rope support depending on conditions. The summit rewards you with astonishing 360° panoramas where lush Kullu meets Spiti’s barren plains. The descent is long and tests knees and focus; approach to Pin Base reveals the stark beauty of the trans-Himalaya and signals the dramatic ecological shift you’ve earned by crossing the pass.

• Trekking Time: 5–6 hrs (approx. 12 km)
• Max Altitude: 3,950 m (13,000 ft) Tiya
• Altitude Gain/Loss: −500 m 
  After the pass the landscape opens into Pin Valley National Park — a protected area known for rare fauna such as snow leopards and Bharal (blue sheep). Today’s descent is gentler and offers panoramic views of layered mountains and multicoloured strata. Enjoy a calmer walking rhythm and observe how vegetation and human settlement patterns change with the rain shadow effect. Tiya’s meadows and clear light provide a restful campsite where the team can debrief the crossing, care for feet and gear, and prepare for the last trail segment to Mud village.

• Trekking Time: 4–5 hrs (approx. 12 km)
• Max Altitude: 3,810 m (12,500 ft) Mud
• Altitude Gain/Loss: −140 m
  This concluding trekking day is a rewarding blend of cultural interaction and relaxing trail time. The route descends to Mud a small, traditional Spitian village where terraced fields, whitewashed homes, and Buddhist prayer flags greet trekkers. Arriving in Mud feels like a milestone: you’ve completed a dramatic trans Himalayan crossing. Engage with local villagers to learn about their mountain agriculture and customs, and enjoy the comfort of a village-style campsite or homestay. This day offers lovely photographic opportunities and time to feel the accomplishment of the entire expedition.

• Driving Time: 6–7 hrs (approx. 210 km)
• Max Altitude: 2,050 m (6,726 ft) Manali
• Altitude Gain/Loss: −1,760 m
  Trade walking boots for a scenic drive back toward Manali. The route traces high mountain roads through Kaza and dramatic gorges, offering last views of Spiti’s desert plateaus and isolated monasteries. Expect long but visually rewarding driving; the contrast between Spiti and Kullu is remarkable and reinforces the trans-Himalayan nature of the trek. On arrival in Manali you’ll have time for hot showers, laundry, and a celebratory meal. The evening is for packing, sharing photos and reflections, and beginning the logistics to return to Delhi.

• Driving Time: Manali to Chandigarh 5-6 hrs (approx. 310 km)
•  Flight to Delhi Flying time: 1h:15 Min
• Max Altitude: 216 m (709 ft) Delhi arrival
• Altitude Gain/Loss: −1,834 m
  Drive to Chandigarh for your scheduled flight to Delhi (or direct transfers as arranged). This final travel day provides time to decompress, exchange contact details, and complete any outstanding admin. Our team assists with transfers and ensures your onward travel is smooth. Reflect on the crossing and the friendships formed; this day acts as a gentle reintroduction to the plains. On arrival to Delhi you will be transferred to your hotel.

• Driving Time: Hotel to Airport (variable: 15-25 minutes depending on location)
• Max Altitude: 216 m (709 ft) Delhi
• Altitude Gain/Loss: Minimal
  Today marks the conclusion of your Pin Parvati Pass Trek – Himalayan Trekking in India adventure. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your international or domestic flight home. Our team ensures a smooth check-out and timely arrival at the airport so your departure is stress-free. This is a day to reflect on the incredible landscapes you’ve crossed from Parvati’s deep forests to the high Himalayan pass and the remote villages of Spiti. You return home carrying memories, personal achievements, and the deep satisfaction of completing one of India’s most iconic high altitude trek.

Altitude: 3550 m / 11,646 ft.
The Tabo Gompa – founded in 966 AD – has exquisite frescoes and statues; oftenly called the Ajanta of the Himalayas. Dhankar, the ancient capital of the Spiti King , has the most incredibly situated Gompa; perched high on the barren rocky mountain slopes. Later in the day we will continue to Kaza, which is the Spiti divisional headquarters. Overnight in the camp.

Altitude: 4200 m / 13,779 ft.
We will leave to visit the famous Kye Gompa that is perched high on a pyramid-like mountain, which belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Kibber, one of the highest permanent inhabited villages, is located in a semi bowl-shaped landscape. We will visit a small Gompa before returning to the camp near Kaza.

Travelling Distance: 190 km
As we drive through several villages of Spiti, passing over the Kunzum Pass (4700 m / 15,419 ft.) you will experience the magnificent views of the Himalayan Peaks. We will then drive through Chandra Valley, then uphill to Rohtang Pass (3950 m / 12,959 ft.) which provides the main gate way of Lahaul-Spiti and Kullu. We will then descend to Manali. Overnight stay in hotel.

Travelling Distance: 570 km
Travelling Time: 16 hours
Free visit in Manali. You will be able to spend the rest of the day freely within the town until 3pm, when you will depart for the bus station. Overnight journey in comfortable bus.

You will be given the opportunity to explore around Delhi as you will have a full day free, before being transferred to the Indira Gandhi International Airport where you will depart to your onward destination.