ShirganHills
Pin Pass Trek (5380mtrs.)
One of our most challenging treks, this route into Kullu Valley via the holy hot springs of Manikaran was not discovered until the 19th century when an English explorer chanced upon the pass high above Mudh village in Pin Valley. The route passes south of the resplendent Bada Shigri Glacier, surrounded on all sides by peaks above 6000m. This trek takes you on an awe-inspiring journey from High Altitude Deserts to the lush greenery and monsoon swept southern slopes of the Himalayan foothills. There will be river crossings and may also be snow walking involved so the safety of participants is of paramount concern for us. Because of the difficulty of the route, no pack animals can join us in our trek and all food and equipment for the 12 day trek must be brought with us by porter.
Trek Overview
- Duration : 10 Night/ 11 Days
- Max. Altitude : 5380mtrs.
- Trek Grade : Difficult
- Transportation : Tata summon (Jeep)
- Accommodation : Camps
- Food : API (All Meal during trek)
- Best time to visit : August -September
Day Wise Program
Day:-1 Manali to Kheerganga 2850 m (3 to 4 hrs.)
Three hours’ drive by jeep taxi from pickup point at your hotel in Manali to Barshani village, from there you will start the trek to Kheerganga. You will camp in a lush green campsite near a spring. Kheerganga is a holy place with a hot water spring and a small temple to Lord Shiva. You will welcome the chance for a hot bath before going for 9 days of trekking!
Day: - 2 Kheerganga to Tundabhuj 3180 m (5hrs.)
The route now takes us into heavily wooded slopes covered in dense pine and birch forests. The local word for birch is bhuj (natural paper).
Day: - 3 Tundabhuj to Thakur Kuan 3400 m (5hrs.)
This is a challenging part of the trek due to the steep and difficult terrain leaving Tundabhuj. The area is part of the Kanawar wild life sanctuary and one may encounter Himalayan brown bears or even snow leopard on the higher slopes.
Day: - 4 Thakur Kuan to Pandu Pul 3700 m (5hrs.)
Pandu Pul Means Bridge in the local dialect, the name derives from the unique rock bridges found on this beginning of the journey. It is a huge rock on the Parvati River. People believe that bridge was made by the Pandavas in the ancient time of Hindu mythology.
Day:-5 Pandupul to Mantlai Lake 4074 m (5 to 6 hrs.)
Moderate ascending with the Parvati River up to Mantalai Lake. This place is known for the origin of the Parvati River. It is also a holy place belongs to Lord Shiva. Talai means small lakes.
Day: - 6 Mantalai to Base of pass 4530 m (6 to 7 hrs.)
Today we begin the steep ascent to Pin Parvati Pass base camp located at 4530 m and you walk on the moraine area which will be tough to ascend. This will be the last camp in Parvati Valley.
Day: - 7 Base Camp - Pin Parvati Pass 5380 m - Pin Valley Base Camp 4510 m (8 to 9 hrs.)
Slow and steady, we will climb steeply to cross the Pin Parvati pass. Walking on glacier packed snow and ice, and loose scree everyone will be roped together as the crevasses may not be easily visible. This will be a very difficult climb up to the pass and also the same other side of the pass. Pass Base to Pin Valley Camp across the Pass (8 to 9 hrs) over scree and moraine-covered slopes the route is in permanent snow. The pass (5380 m) is soon visible as the lowest point on the ridge. There are crevasses in this area and one must be careful. Small temple with trishuls marks the Pass. Descent on Lahaul side is also steep and is on snow. After one hour or so the snow clears and the path is on boulders. After the glacier, the path goes down along Pin and camp is established generally at an altitude of around 4000 m. Trekkers should try to go down as far as possible depending upon stamina and time available and camp at reasonably safe place.
Day: - 8 Pin Valley Base Camp to Ghurgul (3920) (4 to 5 hrs.)
Today you will descend the steep slopes and we descend moderately sloping terrain to a Ghurgul, a grassy campsite located on a meadow overlooking Pin Valley far below.
Day: - 9 Ghurgul to Mud 3530 m (4 hrs.)
Ghurgul Camp to Mud the terrain after the pass is typical of Spiti. It is generally barren. The path goes down on the left bank of Pin River to reach mud village nearly ten to twelve kilometers down. Site of a village after so many days in the wild is thrilling. Mud is the first village of the valley.
Day: - 10 Mud to Kaza 3540 m (5 to 6 hrs drive)
Today from Mud we will go to Kaza by jeep via enrooting visit to Dhankar Monastery and Tabo. Which are more than 1000 year’s old. These monasteries are one of the oldest monasteries in world. And town Kaza is also known as the highest town in the world.
Day: - 11 Kaza to Manali 1980 m (7 to 8 hrs.)
Today we will start early to Manali by jeep and on the way we will cross the two high pass, Kunzam La 4515 m and Rohtang La 3980 m. And will see high mountains over 6000 m. This is also a very good drive along with the River Chandra, which comes from Moon Lake Chandertal, Drop to Manali for further journey.
Note: Porters will be use during the trek to carry the load etc.
Cost includes:
All camping equipment’s during the trip including tent, sleeping bag & mat.
All transportations as per itinerary.
Meals in trek( vegetarian )
All entry fees & permit charges.
Services of a mountain guide and his assistant
Porters / Camping charges
All applicable taxes GST 05% (no hidden cost)
Cost Exclude:
Tips, laundry, phone calls, mineral water, cold drinks, camera fee etc.
Meals unless specified.
Any medical expenses, if incurred.
Personal and incidental expenses
Expenses incurred due to delay in the schedule for reasons beyond the control of organizers.
Please Carry:-
Back pack & rain cover.
Trek pants 2 Synthetic.
Wind & waterproof jacket.
Walking Stick (not compulsory).
Head Lamp & Sun Glass.
A small lunch box
Personal Medical kit.
Water bottle.
Energy bars, dry fruits, electoral/ors.
Costing 1 person 2 person 3 person 4 person 5 person 6 and above
Note:
Rate quoted is valid up to 30th September 2022.