Pin Parvati Pass Trek

Day 1 - Report at Base camp in Manali

One must take a bus to Manali that reaches before 9 am from Delhi or Chandigarh. Get off 20 km before Manali at a junction called Patli-kuhal. From here we have arranged taxi services from 7 am – 9 am to take you to the Rumsu base camp. For the participants arriving after 9 am must take a share cab to Rumsu base camp on own. Upon arrival at the base camp; you will proceed for registration and acclimatisation walk. Post which, all the participants will be distributed with Trekking bags, Trekking stick, Micro-spikes that helps you to walk on ice and Gaiters that prevent snow to enter shoes.

 

Day 2 - Rumsu to Kheer Ganga

Start the day with early breakfast and leave the base camp by 8 am for the trek. All the participants will be transferred in a jeep to Barshaini from the base camp. The first day of the trek will lead you from Barshaini to Kheer Ganga, which takes about four to five hours to complete the trek with an easy ascend. This beautiful trek will take you through a small village called Nathan, known for hot water spring. Do take a dip here before proceeding further to Kheer Ganga. Overnight in tents at Kheer Ganga

 

Day 3 - Trek from Kheerganga to Tunda Bhuj

After a good breakfast, start at 9 am from Kheer Ganga to Tunda Bhuj. This not so difficult trek takes about five to six hours with a moderate climb at the end of the trek. As you trek you will see the beautiful Parvati river gushing on the right side of the path. And once you reach Tunda Bhuj, you will come across parts of Gujjar settlement, make conversation and get to know the community.

 

Day 4 - Trek from Tunda Bhuj to Thakur Kuan

Post breakfast; you will proceed for todays’ trek from Tunda Bhuj to Thanku Kuan. The trek is quite beautiful and it is also very smooth with very less ascend. You will come across two bridges to cross and once you cross that it will take about an hour to reach the campsite in Thakur Kuan. The campsite is pretty vast and plain by the river where the tents will be set up. Overnight in tents at Thakur Kuan

Day 5 - Trek from Thakur Kuan to Odithach

After a lovely breakfast; the trek commences from Thakur Kuan to Odithach. This beautiful trek takes about four to five hours that take you through plain terrain with patches of moderate ascend. While there are two difficult bridges on the route made up of big individual boulders, it is totally worth the effort to witness the best landscape. Overnight in tents at Odithach

 

Day 6 - Trek from Rubi Thach to Mantalai

This scenic trek is also one of the sacred places where the Parvati river is in the form of lake. Witness the idols of Shiva Ganesha and Trishul  on bank of the lake. The trek from Rubi Thach via Odithach is a five hour long trek to reach Mantalai. Overnight in Mantalai

 

Day 7 - Trek from Mantalai to Parvati base camp

After breakfast; all the participants will be proceeding for the main trek from Mantalai to Parvati base camp. It is one of most spectacular treks where you will come across some fantastic landscapes. On the way you will see a big stream called Kala Khor nalla; which needs to be crossed very carefully before 10 am when the flow is not too strong. Once we cross the stream the descent to Parvati base camp commences. Up on reaching the base camp, relax and enjoy the surroundings. Overnight in tents at Parvati base camp

 

Day 8 - Trek from Parvati side base camp to Pin side base camp

Start early for the trek today. All the participants will be leaving for Pin base camp at 6 am, as we have to cross the glacier patch before the sun comes out. You will come across some of the best scenic spots and witness mighty peaks such as South Parvati and Ganesh peak just before reaching pass. As you reach the top of the pass, there is a small temple dedicated to Shiva. Descend to Pin side base camp is somewhat moderate; as there are patches where one will cross glaciers and screes. After descend we will cross a stream called Pine nala with the help of rope to reach Pin side base camp. Overnight in the tent at Pin base camp

Day 9 - Trek from Pin side base camp to Mud base camp

Today will be the last day of the trek and also will be longest trek. After breakfast; proceed from Pin side base camp to Mud base camp. It is a long plain stretch of 35 km to Mud base camp. Along the way you will see Pin Nala on the left side; enjoy the view while trekking to your destination for the day. Overnight in Mud base camp

 

Day 10 - Mud to Manali and Departure.

Start early at 6 am today as you must get back to Manali by 6 pm to catch your buses to Delhi/Chandigarh. All the participants will be transfers by jeeps to Manali from Kaza. One the way to Manali you will come across fantastic peaks, kully valley, Spiti valley and Lahaul valley, Rohtang Pass. Reach Manali by 6 pm.