Pin Bhaba Pass Trek

Move out from the lush, green valleys of Manali and take the rough and curvy roads leading towards Kaza. You'll drive through the famous Rohtang pass, a popular tourist destination near Manali. On the stretch between Gramphu and Losar, incredible views of the mountains await you. Driving past numerous river streams, you'll reach Kaza by late evening. Overnight in a hotel at Kaza.

overnight in a hotel at Kaza.

Drive from Manali to Kaza. You can visit local attractions near Kaza that include the Key monastery, the post office at Hikkim and the fossil village of Langza. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Kaza. Today's meal plan includes breakfast and dinner only.

In the morning, you'll visit the SDM office in Kaza to complete the paperwork and obtain the necessary permits required for the trek. After a lazy afternoon spent sightseeing at local attractions near Kaza, you'll travel to the village of Mudh, the last village accessible via road in the picturesque Pin valley. Overnight in a home-stay at Mudh.

Overnight in a home-stay at Mudh.

Drive from Kaza to Mudh. All transport will be in a private SUV or a Tempo Traveller, depending on the total group size. You'll be accommodated in a home-stay at Mudh. Today's meal plan includes breakfast and dinner only.

With a surge of nervous excitement, you'll finally begin the trek with a short and sweet hike to Balder. You'll cross a bridge over the Pin river and take on a series of uphill and downhill climbs until you arrive at the lush green camping grounds of Balder. Overnight in tents at Balder.

Overnight in tents at Baldar.

Trek from Mudh to Baldar. You'll be accompanied by an experienced trek leader and a support staff of helpers, cooks and porters. You'll be accommodated in tents at Baldar. Today's meal plan includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

As you progress deeper into the valley, the trail begins to get tougher with steeper climbs leading to higher altitudes. The trail is dissected by many river streams, flowing down from the melting glaciers of the Pin valley. Vantage points on the trail bring magical views of the valley, painted with bright shades of green and brown. Today's destination, Mangrungse, is a plush grassland at the base of a tall peak. Overnight in tents at Mangrungse.

Overnight in tents at Mangrungse.

Trek from Baldar to Mangrungse. You'll be accommodated in tents at Mangrungse. You'll also be issued a high-quality sleeping bag and mattress to ensure a restful night's sleep. Today's meal plan includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The most awaited day of the trip is finally here. Today, you'll make your way over the Pin Bhaba pass. En route, you'll climb uphill through a largely rocky and barren terrain with sprawling sections of snow and ice layering your route. From the top, take in the vivid views and celebrate your achievement. Soon, you'll begin descending from the other side, rapidly lose altitude till you reach Phustirang. Overnight in tents at Phustirang.

Overnight in tents at Phustirang.

Trek from Mangrungse to Phustirang. You'll be accommodated in tents at Phustirang. The support staff will also set up a common kitchen/dining tent to prepare and serve meals, plus a common dry-pit style washroom tent at all camping locations. Today's meal plan includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The trek towards the meadows of Mulling is an easy and enjoyable descent, with only one section of river crossing that requires attentive and clever footwork. Make the most of this pleasant day by spending leisure time with relaxing views of the valley. Overnight in tents at Mulling.

Overnight in tents at Mulling.

Trek from Phustirang to Mulling. You'll be accommodated in tents at Mulling. The support staff will also include porters/mules who will carry all of the common camping and technical gear with them, as well a limited weight of your personal luggage. Today's meal plan includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

On the last day of your Pin Bhaba pass trek, you'll spend a lazy morning and reach Kafnu after a short trek. The trail leads you down through rich forests of deodar and pine. Overnight in a home-stay at Kafnu.

Overnight in a home-stay at Kafnu.

Trek from Mulling to Kafnu. You'll be accommodated in a home-stay at Kafnu. Today's meal plan includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Most meals will include vegetarian dishes only since non-vegetarian items are not easily accessible everywhere.

Board a vehicle from Kafnu and travel to the charming hill-station of Shimla. You'll be dropped back by late afternoon. Your Pin Bhabha pass trek ends here.

Your trip ends before nightfall.

Drive from Kafnu to Shimla. Today's meal plan includes breakfast only. You'll reach Shimla by late afternoon. You can stop en route to Shimla at restaurants along the way to have meals at your own expense.