11-Day Pin Parvati Pass Trek through Spiti and Kinnaur from Manali

11 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Experience the amazing scenic views of the icy Himalayan mountain ranges on this 11-day trek to Pin Parvati Pass. Visit Himachali villages and forests, explore...

Duration: 11 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Manali, Manikaran, Kaza, Spiti Valley, Kinnaur · Languages: English, Hindi

Know before you go: The itinerary can be altered or changed in case of any natural calamity or anything beyond human control.; Average temperature: daytime 16°C-20°C and nighttime 0°C-4°C at higher camps.

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What's Included

Accommodation (guesthouse, homestay, and camping)
Meals while on trek (vegetarian)
Transport to the roadhead and العودة
Trek equipment: sleeping bag, tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, mattress, and crampon
One-night accommodation in Kaza on Day 10 (as per itinerary) on a twin/triple-sharing basis
Qualified and experienced Indian trek leader, guide, and support staff
First aid medical kit
Permit

Not Included

Personal expenses
Porter to carry personal luggage
Insurance

Itinerary

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Day 01

Manali to Kheerganga via Manikaran and Barsaini

Meet your tour guide and then take a short drive to Barsaini above Manikaran. Meet your tour guide and then take a short drive to Barsaini above Manikaran. Start walking towards Tosh Nala. After Nagthan Village, the walk continues along the Parvati River and then through dense forests to Kheerganga, set amidst the forest. Start walking towards Tosh Nala. After Nagthan Village, the walk continues along the Parvati River and then through dense forests to Kheerganga, set amidst the forest. Take a bath in the natural hot spring to wash away your fatigue. Take a bath in the natural hot spring to wash away your fatigue. Camp at Kheerganga and enjoy a wonderful sunset in the evening. Camp at Kheerganga and enjoy a wonderful sunset in the evening.
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Day 02

Forest and Meadow Walk to Tunda Bhuj

Take a beautiful walk through the forest and green meadows. Take a beautiful walk through the forest and green meadows. Reach Tunda Bhuj, a beautiful camping place. Reach Tunda Bhuj, a beautiful camping place.
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Day 03

Acclimatization Trek to Thakur Kuan

Get acclimatized before moving to a higher elevation on the trek. Today, you will see the glacier that eventually feeds the Parvati River. Get acclimatized before moving to a higher elevation on the trek. Today, you will see the glacier that eventually feeds the Parvati River. Camp here for an overnight stay.
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Day 04

Into the High Mountains at Odi Thach

See the landscape change from lush green forest and meadows as you enter the mountains, glaciers, and moraines. See the landscape change from lush green forest and meadows as you enter the mountains, glaciers, and moraines. Camp here for a night stay and enjoy a beautiful view of the high mountain peaks. Camp here for a night stay and enjoy a beautiful view of the high mountain peaks.
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Day 05

Ascent to Mantalai Lake

Take a gradual ascent to the vast glacial moraine of Mantalai Lake, which is the source of the Parvati River. Take a gradual ascent to the vast glacial moraine of Mantalai Lake, which is the source of the Parvati River. Enjoy a beautiful view of the high Himalayan peaks. Enjoy a beautiful view of the high Himalayan peaks.
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Day 06

Climb to the Base of Pin Parvati Pass

Take a steep ascent and reach the base of Pin Parvati Pass. Take a steep ascent and reach the base of Pin Parvati Pass. Camp here for an overnight stay and enjoy a beautiful view of the Himalayan peaks and the Parvati Glacier. Camp here for an overnight stay and enjoy a beautiful view of the Himalayan peaks and the Parvati Glacier.
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Day 07

Cross Pin Parvati Pass into Spiti Valley

Take a steep ascent and walk over the glacier to reach the top of the pass. Take a steep ascent and walk over the glacier to reach the top of the pass. Cross the pass and enter Spiti Valley. Cross the pass and enter Spiti Valley. See a dramatic change in the landscape - the green side of the Kullu Valley is suddenly replaced by the dry desert of Spiti Valley. This region is rich in wildlife and has been declared a National Park, with habitat for the snow leopard, musk deer, and ibex. See a dramatic change in the landscape - the green side of the Kullu Valley is suddenly replaced by the dry desert of Spiti Valley. This region is rich in wildlife and has been declared a National Park, with habitat for the snow leopard, musk deer, and ibex. Walk down to the other side of the pass to camp at the base. Walk down to the other side of the pass to camp at the base.
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Day 08

Descent to Wichurang Thatch

Descend to the area where you will begin to see signs of human habitation. Descend to the area where you will begin to see signs of human habitation. Duration: 6-7 hours.
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Day 09

Reach Mud Village in Spiti

See an oasis in the middle of the desert and reach Mud, the first village in Spiti Valley. See an oasis in the middle of the desert and reach Mud, the first village in Spiti Valley. Camp here for an overnight stay. Duration: 4-5 hours.
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Day 10

Drive to Kaza with Key Monastery and Kibber

Drive to Kaza and check in to the hotel. Drive to Kaza and check in to the hotel. Visit Key Monastery in the afternoon, located a few kilometres above Kaza. Visit Key Monastery in the afternoon, located a few kilometres above Kaza. Proceed to Kibber, one of the highest permanently inhabited villages in the world. Proceed to Kibber, one of the highest permanently inhabited villages in the world. Overnight stay in a hotel in Kaza.
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Day 11

From Spiti to Kinnaur Valley

Enter from Spiti into Kinnaur Valley. Enter from Spiti into Kinnaur Valley. Enjoy beautiful views of the holy Kinner Kailash mountain from Kalpa. Enjoy beautiful views of the holy Kinner Kailash mountain from Kalpa.