Sketch itinerary:
Day 1 of Pin Parvati trek: Drive from Manali and trek to Kheerganga
- Pick-up point: Manali
- Pick-up time: 08:00 am
- Distance: 8 km
- Time: 4 hours
- Overnight stay: Tents at Kheerganga
Day 2 of Pin Parvati trek: Trek from Kheerganga to Thakur Kuwan
- Start point: Kheerganga
- Endpoint: Thakur Kuwan
- Start time: 06:00 am
- Trekking distance: 14 km
- Trekking time: 7 hours
- Overnight stay: Tents at Thakur Kuwan
Day 3 of Pin Parvati trek: Fun trek from Thakur Kuwan to Ody Thach
- Start point: Thakur Kuwan
- Endpoint: Ody Thach
- Start time: 06:00 am
- Trekking distance: 8 km
- Trekking time: 4 hrs
- Overnight stay: Tents at Ody Thach
Day 4 of Pin Parvati trek: Easy trek day from Ody Thach to Mantalai Lake
- Start point: Ody Thach
- Endpoint: Mantalai
- Start time: 06:00 am
- Trekking distance: 10 km
- Trekking time: 5 hours
- Overnight stay: Tents at Mantalai
Day 5 of Pin Parvati trek: Rest and refresh day at Mantalai
- Start point: Mantalai
- Endpoint: Mantalai
- Start time: 06:00 am
- Overnight stay: Tents at Mantalai
Day 6 of Pin Parvati trek: Challenging Ascent from Mantalai to Pin Parvati base camp
- Start point: Mantalai
- Endpoint: Pin Parvati base camp
- Day start time: 06:00 AM
- Trekking distance: 6 km
- Trekking time: 3 hours
- Final altitude: 14,000 ft
- Overnight stay: Tents at Pin Parvati base camp
Day 7 of Pin Parvati trek: Summit climb to Pin Parvati Pass and descent to Base camp
- Start point: Pin Parvati base camp
- Endpoint: Pin Parvati base camp
- Start time: 02:00 am to 05:00 am
- Trekking distance: 15 km
- Trekking time: 9 hours
- Overnight stay: Tents at Pin Parvati base camp
Day 8 of Pin Parvati trek: Final trek to Mudh and drive to Tiya-Kaza
- Start point: Pin Parvati base camp
- Endpoint: Kaza
- Day start time: 06:00 AM
- Trekking distance: 15 km
- Trekking time: 8 hrs
- Overnight stay: Hotel at Kaza
Day 9 of Pin Parvati trek: Drive to Manali via Kunzum pass and Rohtang pass
- Start point: Kaza
- Endpoint: Manali
- Start time: 06:00 am
- Pin Parvati Trek ends here
Detailed itinerary:
Day 1: Drive from Manali and trek to Kheerganga
Start your day in Manali with a scenic drive to Barsheni to begin your trek towards Pin Parvati Pass. Day 1 is a relatively easy walk from Barsheni through the woods for a few hours to reach the scenic meadows of Khirganga. This will be your first campsite where you will stay in tents surrounded by quaint dhabas and sulphur springs! Rest well for the real deal begins tomorrow.
Day 2: Trek from Kheerganga to Thakur Kuwan
Day 2 takes you through more forested trails and greens challenging you with a terrain of ascents and descents. Once you manage to navigate these trails you will reach the vast meadows at Tunda Bhuj nestled amongst towering granite cliffs. An unforgettable river crossing over the mighty Parvati River via a pulley bridge locally known as Jhula Pull will be etched in your memories. You will end the night at Thakur Kuwan campsite in tents.
Day 3: Fun trek from Thakur Kuwan to Ody Thach
Today marks a fun day of river crossings over steps carved into giant boulders with a bit of help from your guides and ropes to navigate upwards. The majestic Kullu Eiger peak awaits you overlooking the Ody Thach meadows. You could meet some local shepherds on their way from the Pin Parvati Pass and get advice on the condition of the trails. You will be camping at Ody Thach in tents overnight.
Day 4: Easy trek day from Ody Thach to Mantalai Lake
Day 4 will begin with an easy walk beside the river leading to a trek up across a lateral moraine and work yourself up for a good dinner! You can find some respite at a small temple on reaching the top and then head downwards towards your campsite crossing several rivulets on your way. You will be camping in tents overnight.
Day 5: Rest and refresh day at Mantalai
You will be relieved to know today is a rest and recharge day. Post the hard work you have been doing the last few days to get here, spend your time in tranquillity and peace! Take in the majestic views of the silent snowy mountains surrounding you for tomorrow you begin the steep ascent towards the summit. Enjoy your freshly prepared hot meals and you will be camping in tents overnight
Day 6: Challenging Ascent from Mantalai to Pin Parvati base camp
Today you begin the most awaited part of the journey, your first ascent towards the summit and reach an altitude of 14,000 ft. The terrain today will vary from crossing several rivulets to climbing steep terrain and then eventually opening up to a snow-covered field as you go over ancient moraines.
This beautiful location in the midst of moraines and glaciers and snowy mountains will be your campsite for tonight. The reverberations of distant avalanches across the mountain ranges will be an experience to sleep in. If the weather is right, your campsite may be right on top of snow! While you are busy setting up camp, your guides will continue further to survey the pass crossing and the feasibility there.
Tonight will be an early sleep at night as you will need to begin your final climb towards the pass in the wee hours of the morning tomorrow. Enjoy your snowy campsite in warm tents.
Day 7: Summit climb to Pin Parvati Pass and descent to Base camp
Depending on the weather and trail conditions, today is an exciting day that starts somewhere between 2:00 am to 5:00 am. You will be starting your day with a steep ascent towards a col all the way up in the snow. Right across the col lies vast snowy fields with the Pass an hour’s climb away.
Once you have made your way through this difficult final climb, you will be rewarded with views that will make all the effort worth it. Catch your breath and congratulate yourself for successfully reaching the Pin Parvati Pass that few in the world achieve each year. Once you have relished the panoramic views you will begin your descent towards the Spiti Valley.
Crossing moraines and rocky terrain you will reach the Pin river and your next campsite where you will be thankful to find warming cups of hot tea waiting for you. Relive the summit stories with your fellow trekkers and stay overnight in camps.
Day 8: Final trek to Mudh and drive to Tiya-Kaza
Today you will begin your descent further towards Kaza as the terrain gets easier and greener right along the Pin river. The day includes views of colourful mountains and large grasslands, few streams, guided by the Pin river which are the signature views of the Spiti landscapes.
Enjoy some insightful conversations with passing shepherds with their huge flocks of herd. Vehicles will be waiting for you at Mudh to zip you up to your hotel rooms at Kaza. Hot showers, fresh rooms and celebratory summit success parties await you. If you manage to stay through the exhaustion and the party, you will find your warm and soft beds welcoming you for an early night in.
Day 9: Drive to Manali via Kunzum pass and Rohtang pass
Finally, after a hearty breakfast, vehicles will take you across the magnificent Kunzum and Rohtang passes towards Manali. After a long drive, you will end your journey of the Pin Parvati Trek at Manali by evening. It is time to head home with the surreal memories of this majestic trek experience.
Inclusions:
Transport will be provided Manali to start point and back from the endpoint as per the itinerary. Accommodation arrangements will be in hotels at Kaza. There will be 2 guides for the group of maximum 15 trekkers provided. Camping arrangements will be of high quality. All meals as specified in the itinerary.
The porter/mule charges for carrying camping equipment and rations are included. Forest entry charges, permits and camping fee (if any) are also a part of the package charges paid. First aid and medical kit will be available in case of emergencies.
Exclusions:
There will be additional porter/mule charges in case you want them to carry your personal bags (can be arranged at an extra cost of Rs.4000) Accommodation and meals in Manali are not included and will be at your personal expense. Any meals/services not mentioned in the itinerary will not be included in the costs paid.
Any charges for video cameras, still camera photography, etc. to be paid will not be included. Alcohol, soft drinks, beverages, etc. are not included. Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc. are to be borne by individuals. Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, roadblocks, bad weather, etc. will be additional. Insurance is not included.