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The journey
Experience the amazing scenic views of the icy Himalayan mountain ranges on this 11-day trek to Pin Parvati Pass. Visit Himachali villages and forests, explore the Trans-Himalayan region of Spiti Valley, and dip in the hot springs at Manikaran and Kheerganga. Enjoy the striking contrast in landscapes, from lush green Manali to the dry terrain of Spiti and Kinnaur Valley.
See a dramatic change in the landscape - the green side of the Kullu Valley is suddenly replaced by the dry desert of Spiti Valley.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Meet your tour guide and then take a short drive to Barsaini above Manikaran.
Start walking towards Tosh Nala. After Nagthan Village, the walk continues along the Parvati River and then through dense forests to Kheerganga, set amidst the forest.
Take a bath in the natural hot spring to wash away your fatigue.
Camp at Kheerganga and enjoy a wonderful sunset in the evening.
Take a beautiful walk through the forest and green meadows.
Reach Tunda Bhuj, a beautiful camping place.
Get acclimatized before moving to a higher elevation on the trek. Today, you will see the glacier that eventually feeds the Parvati River.
Camp here for an overnight stay.
See the landscape change from lush green forest and meadows as you enter the mountains, glaciers, and moraines.
Camp here for a night stay and enjoy a beautiful view of the high mountain peaks.
Take a gradual ascent to the vast glacial moraine of Mantalai Lake, which is the source of the Parvati River.
Enjoy a beautiful view of the high Himalayan peaks.
Take a steep ascent and reach the base of Pin Parvati Pass.
Camp here for an overnight stay and enjoy a beautiful view of the Himalayan peaks and the Parvati Glacier.
Take a steep ascent and walk over the glacier to reach the top of the pass.
Cross the pass and enter Spiti Valley.
See a dramatic change in the landscape - the green side of the Kullu Valley is suddenly replaced by the dry desert of Spiti Valley. This region is rich in wildlife and has been declared a National Park, with habitat for the snow leopard, musk deer, and ibex.
Walk down to the other side of the pass to camp at the base.
Descend to the area where you will begin to see signs of human habitation.
Duration: 6-7 hours.
See an oasis in the middle of the desert and reach Mud, the first village in Spiti Valley.
Camp here for an overnight stay.
Duration: 4-5 hours.
Drive to Kaza and check in to the hotel.
Visit Key Monastery in the afternoon, located a few kilometres above Kaza.
Proceed to Kibber, one of the highest permanently inhabited villages in the world.
Overnight stay in a hotel in Kaza.
Enter from Spiti into Kinnaur Valley.
Enjoy beautiful views of the holy Kinner Kailash mountain from Kalpa.
Where this trip takes you
Mantalai Lake, Pin Parvati Pass, Kheerganga hot spring, Spiti Valley
The route
The fine print
Accommodation (guesthouse, homestay, and camping)
Meals while on trek (vegetarian)
Transport to the roadhead and العودة
Trek equipment: sleeping bag, tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, mattress, and crampon
One-night accommodation in Kaza on Day 10 (as per itinerary) on a twin/triple-sharing basis
Qualified and experienced Indian trek leader, guide, and support staff
First aid medical kit
Permit
Personal expenses
Porter to carry personal luggage
Insurance
The itinerary can be altered or changed in case of any natural calamity or anything beyond human control.
Average temperature: daytime 16°C-20°C and nighttime 0°C-4°C at higher camps.
Logistics
Your 11 days finish where they began, in Manali.
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