Pin Parvati Pass Trek

Get down at Patlikuhal which lies 20 KMS before Manali. You can take a jeep ride to Rumsu Village which is about 10 KMS from that place. After breakfast, complete the registration process of the trek. Post lunch take an acclimatization walk around the area and admire the beauty of Himachal Pradesh. Stay overnight at Rumsu base Camp.

Start trekking to Kheerganga early morning to reach there by afternoon. Hike uphill through forests of pines, firs and deodars, and pass by numerous scenic waterfalls. Reach Kheerganga after completing the ascent, and set up camps for an overnight stay.

Begin the scenic stretch of this Pin Parvati trek by climbing out of the Parvati River gorge. Walk upstream along the right bank of the rivulet, and then enter a forest of silver birches. The path, bringing a series of short ascents and descents, leads to a rocky river. Cross it via a wooden bridge and follow the trail uphill to reach a small meadow. From here, the trail goes through a coniferous forest and after approximately 30 minutes, it opens up into grassland.

Turn right from the meadow and post hiking for about 20 minutes, reach another wooden stream crossing. Reach the other side of this stream and after treading further for around 10 minutes, notice the track going inside a jungle. Negotiate a gruelling climb to reach yet another pasture land, followed by an ascent to the top of a hill. From atop it, the path comes swirling down its slopes till you reach the third rivulet. Cross it to reach Tunda Bhuj and enjoy an incredible overnight stay in tent.

This stretch of the trek to Pin Parvati Pass is as scenic as others on the journey. Enjoy an easy and level walk for about half-an-hour and at the end of it cross a babbling stream via a wooden bridge. Beyond the crossing, the trail climbs rapidly for around 15 minutes, and thereafter an hour-long easy ascent has to be made. At the end of this climb through rocky landscape, the splendid Parvati River is seen. The slopes here are laden with lush grass, wild flowers and rocks.

Post making the descent towards the floor of the river, cross it by the means of a makeshift cable car. On reaching the other side of the stream, keep walking in a straight line on relatively flatter land. After approximately 30 minutes of easy treading, reach Thakur Kuan to stay overnight in tent.

Keep walking through big rocks along the right edge of the valley. Ascend a high mountain ridge and after descending from it, turn left. Further ahead on the expedition, climb another ridge, behind which lies Mantalai – your camping ground for the night. Keep on the trail that goes along the left side of the Parvati Valley and later climb the third ridge.

The huge boulders that cover the path need to be climbed, making the hike demanding and adventurous. Descend from the ridge once this rocky land is passed, and follow the stream upstream to reach Mantalai Lake. On arriving here, look around, explore the area more, click photographs and finally set up camps to rest at night.

What ensues is the demanding section of the Pin Parvati Pass trek, so prepare yourself before commencing it. Start strolling ahead along the river and after a while, cross it by walking on it. After hiking for around 30 minutes, reach the foot of a high mountain, which has to be ascended. The climb is easy and gradual for up to an hour, and then it gets steeper ad tougher. Keep hiking uphill on a glacial moraine to reach a site with a narrow stream flowing through. On reaching the place, which is the base camp of the mountain pass, transfer to the tent to rest at night.

Begin this stretch of the trek to Pin Parvati Pass by making a treacherous climb through fields of ice, dotted with rocks and lined with crevices. Follow the glacier by treading along its left bank to reach a plateau. Cross this feature to arrive at a flat piece of land, covered entirely with snow. Ascend to the top of the mountain that lies in front to finally reach Pin Parvati Pass.

After resting here for a while, begin descending to reach the floor of the Pin River. Upon arriving here, set up tents for an overnight stay

In this leg of the Pin Parvati trek, keep to the left of the brook and follow it downstream, descending slowly. Walk through a rocky patch and across many narrow rivulets to reach a plateau. Commence the penultimate section of this Pin Parvati Pass trekking expedition by treading downhill towards the village of Mud. Overnight stay at Mud.

In the morning, board the vehicles and drive towards the town of Kaza. On the way, pass through the villages of Dhankar, Mikkim, Sagnam, Lalung and Kungri. Drive past Kaza to reach the impressive Ki Monastery – built along the contours of a barren hill. Post this visit, head to Kibber. Later, drive back to Kaza for a night stay at a hotel.

Your amazing adventure trek comes to an end today! Ride towards Manali and continue your onwards journey.