11-Day Private Trek Pin Parvati and Spiti Valley Jeep Safari, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India
The Pin Parvati Trek takes us from the Parvati valley in Kullu to the Pin Valley in Spiti via the 5319 meters high Pin Parvati Pass.
You have to be extremely fit and well prepared, as there is no settlement or village along the tour. Only shepherds with their herds can be met or maybe a bear or snow leopard?
If someone wants to do a trek in the Indian Himalayas, they should choose this trip. The Spiti Valley is one of the most spectacular valleys in the Himalayas: wild, rough and high! With its Buddhist culture, it offers a great insight into the traditional life, both of the villagers and the monks in their monasteries.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India
The Pin Parvati Trek takes us from the Parvati valley in Kullu to the Pin Valley in Spiti via the 5319 meters high Pin Parvati Pass.
You have to be extremely fit and well prepared, as there is no settlement or village along the tour. Only shepherds with their herds can be met or maybe a bear or snow leopard?
If someone wants to do a trek in the Indian Himalayas, they should choose this trip. The Spiti Valley is one of the most spectacular valleys in the Himalayas: wild, rough and high! With its Buddhist culture, it offers a great insight into the traditional life, both of the villagers and the monks in their monasteries.
Itinerary
Day 1: Trekking Day 1
Pass By: Khir Ganga, Khir Ganga, Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh
Day 1 Manali to Barsheni (2400 m) 4 hours drive 100 km/ Trek to Khir Ganga (2960 m) 4 hours
Today we start early by car from Manali to Barsheni. From here our four-hour trek to Khir Ganga starts. A peaceful place with hot sulfur springs that invite you for a bath. The route is only slightly ascending. The last section is a long ascent through pine forests. Here we have a great view of a waterfall. (Overnight in the tent) -/L/D
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: We stay in tents
Day 2: Trekking Day 2
Pass By: Parvati Valley, India
Day 2 Khir Ganga to Tundabhuj (3285 m) 5-6 hours
Our path leads us through fields of wild flowers. The campsite is beautiful, with lovely waterfalls and deep gorges on one side and steep cliffs and streams on the other. (Overnight in a tent) B/L/D
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: We stay in tents
Day 3: Trekking Day 3
Pass By: Parvati Valley, India
Day 3 Tundabhuj to Thakurkuan (3560 m) 5- 6 hours
We walk along the Parvati River, which we have to cross over a shaky bridge. It continues over pastures and flower meadows. The climb is not steep. Only gradually we gain altitude until it goes down again to the river. Now it gets exciting: With the help of a small cable car we reach the other shore. We reach our camp via small streams and partly dense bushes. (Overnight in a tent) B/L/D
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: We stay in tents
Day 4: Trekking Day 4
Pass By: Parvati Valley, India
Day 4 Thakurkuan to Udi Tach (3800 m) 5 hours
The trekking route is still relatively easy. Further, it continues leisurely along the valley, whereby the scenery with snow-capped mountains on all sides becomes more and more impressive. We pass shepherd’s huts before crossing the raging river over a bridge of rocks. There is a bit of climbing to be done. It takes some time for each participant to be on the other side of the river. Now comes a short steep section and we can now clearly feel the decreasing oxygen content of the air. Afterwards we go on a flat track to our camp, which is surrounded by large boulders. (Overnight in a tent) B/L/D
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: We stay in tents
Day 5: Trekking Day 5
Pass By: Parvati Valley, India
Day 5 Udi Tach to Lake Mantalai (4116 m) 5 – 6 hours
Today, the daily stage is slightly longer than the previous ones. At first, still on a flat track, we have to cross many river arms and streams. The flower meadows give us great pleasure and we meet a lot of shepherds with their herds of sheep and goats. It always goes in the direction of the moraine, which we climb up on the left until we get to the shore of Lake Mantalei.
The lake is sacred and the local guides and porters will use the place for a prayer for the success of the trek. Then we continue to the other side of the lake. (Overnight in a tent) B/L/D
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: We stay in tents
Day 6: Trekking Day 6
Pass By: Parvati Valley, India
Day 6 Mantalai to Camp 1 (4700 m) 7 hours
We leave the beautiful campsite and first have to cross a wide river barefoot. After all shoes are put on again, we have a steep, long march to cope with. It goes up on the right side of the valley and every few minutes we have to take a break to calm our breath. We enjoy the great view of countless glaciers. Then we continue over boulders and through another river until we reach the stony camp at the glacier. (Overnight in a tent) B/L/D
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: We stay in tents
Day 7: Trekking Day 7 crossing of The Pin Parvati Pass
Pass By: Pin Valley National Park, India
Day 7 Camp 1 to Camp 2 (4750 m) over Pin Parvati Pass (5319 m) 7 hours
Today we have a long day ahead of us, which is why we start early. The path leads over the glacier and it can get a little slippery and we have to pay attention to glacial crevices. If we are lucky and the sky is clear, we can enjoy the unique mountain panorama throughout the ascent. The descent becomes a bit arduous. Now the clear change of landscape from the green Parvati valley to the dry Pin valley is clearly visible. (Overnight in a tent) B/L/D
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: We stay in tents
Day 8: Trekking Day 8
Pass By: Pin Valley National Park, India
Day 8 Camp 2 to Chinapatta Maidan (3900 m) 5 hours
Again, the path is difficult to see, but we stay on the left side of the river. We meet shepherds and camp on a flat place with a magnificent view. (Overnight in a tent) B/L/D
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: We stay in tents
Day 9: Trekking Day 9
Pass By: Pin Valley National Park, India
Day 9 Chinapatta Maidan to Mud (3600 m) 6 – 7 hours
The last day of our trek! It goes relatively flat on a wide path to the last village in the Pintal: You can see the village of Mud from a far distance, but it takes some time until we are finally there. Arriving in the suburb, we visit the traditional small village and rest a little. We camp a little outside of the village, next to a green pea field. (Overnight in a tent) B/L/D
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: We stay in tents
Day 10: Jeep Safari Day 1
Pass By: Spiti Valley, 172114 India
Day 10 drive to Ki Monastery and Kibber village (4200 m), then to the camp near Kunzum Pass (130 km)
Today we visit the famous Ki Monastery. It is the largest monastery in Spiti and it is worth taking part in the daily morning prayer and tasting the butter tea! Kibber was for a long time the highest permanent village, which had electricity and was connected by road. On the way we stop briefly in Kaza, the district capital of Spiti. We camp near Kunzum Pass. (Overnight in a tent) B/L/D
Stop At: Key Monastery, 172114 India
We will visit the 1000 year Old Monastery while driving through Soiti Valley. Here we are able to observe the monks during their ceremonies.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kibber Village, Kibber, Kaza India
One of the highest villages connected to a road and with electricity. Here yu can observe the traditional life of the villagers of Spit
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: We stay in tents
Day 11: Jeep Safari Day 2
Pass By: Manali, Manali, Manali Tehsil, Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh
Day 11 Drive to Manali 135 km
First we drive up the 45451 m high Kunzum Pass. We drive along the raging Chandra River and enjoy the view of the Shigri Glacier, the largest here in the area. It goes up the Rothang Pass (3950), the gate to Spiti, Lahaul and Kullu. The green Kullu valley stretches out in front of our eyes. We reach Manali. (B/L/-)
Pass By: Kunzum Pass, Dhar Thachakarpo India
Today we cross the 4550 m high Kunzum Pass
Pass By: Rohtang La, Himachal Pradesh
We also cross 3980 m Rothang Pass
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Duration: 11 days
Starts: Manali, India
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
