Dream of The Holy Himalayas Mautar Basecamp · Uttarakhand
Pin Parvati Pass Trek
Expeditions / Himachal Himalayas / difficult

Pin Parvati Pass Trek

The ultimate trans-Himalayan crossover from the lush Parvati Valley into the barren cold desert of Spiti.

Max Altitude 5,319m (17,451 ft)
Duration 11D / 10N
Total Trail 110 km
Basecamp Barshaini / Bhuntar
Batch Ceiling Max 12–15
Package From ₹28,500

Expedition Overview

One of India's most legendary and demanding expeditions. Trekkers journey through lush pine forests, hot springs, glacial crossings, and negotiate the 17,450 ft snowy col into the moonscapes of Spiti Valley.

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Basecamp Tier (Barshaini)

₹28,500 / climber

Ex-Barshaini: All-inclusive trek, alpine tents, nutritious meals, permits, NIM/WFR guide & medical kit.

  • ✓ Reporting at Barshaini Basecamp
  • ✓ 4-Season alpine tents & sleeping bags
  • ✓ All hot vegetarian mountain meals
  • ✓ Forest permits, oxygen & oximeter checks

With Transit (Kasol to Kaza Spiti SUV)

Most Popular
₹32,500 / climber

Includes round-trip basecamp transport (Kasol to Kaza Spiti SUV) plus all trek inclusions, permits & gear.

  • ✓ Round-trip shared SUV/Tempo (Kasol to Kaza Spiti SUV)
  • ✓ Basecamp homestay/hotel night included
  • ✓ 4-Season alpine tents & sleeping bags
  • ✓ Forest permits, oxygen & NIM/WFR guide

Upcoming Fixed Departures

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Departure Dates Batch Status Base Price / Climber Action
10 Jul 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Only 3 seats left ₹28,500
1 Aug 2027 – 11 Aug 2027
Full ₹28,500

Day-by-Day Trail Itinerary

Day 1

Bhuntar to Barshaini and trek to Kheerganga

2,800 m · 12 km trek

Drive to Barshaini and trek through oak glades to the natural hot springs.

Day 2

Kheerganga to Tunda Bhuj

3,285 m · 14 km trek

Trek through birch forests into the remote Parvati gorge.

Day 3

Tunda Bhuj to Thakur Kuan

3,560 m · 12 km trek

Cross the Parvati river via the thrilling puli rope bridge.

Day 4

Thakur Kuan to Odi Thatch

3,800 m · 9 km trek

Traverse the colossal natural rock bridges of Pandu Pul.

Day 5

Odi Thatch to Mantalai Lake

4,100 m · 12 km trek

Reach the sacred source of the Parvati river.

Day 6

Mantalai to Parvati Side Basecamp

4,800 m · 7 km trek

Steep moraine ascent to the base of the glacier.

Day 7

Cross Pin Parvati Pass into Pin Valley

5,319 m · 14 km trek

Traverse the crevassed glacier, cross the 17,450 ft pass, and enter Spiti.

Day 8

Pin Basecamp to Tiya

3,900 m · 12 km trek

Trek across the dramatic multicolored scree slopes of Pin Valley.

Day 9

Tiya to Mudh Village

3,740 m · 12 km trek

Arrive at the remote, whitewashed Buddhist village of Mudh.

Day 10

Mudh to Kaza

3,800 m · 50 km trek

Drive across Spiti Valley to the town of Kaza.

Day 11

Kaza to Manali via Kunzum Pass

2,050 m · 200 km trek

Drive back over Kunzum and Atal Tunnel to Manali.

Camp-to-Camp Elevation Profile

Hypsometric Telemetry

Altitude Gradient & Waypoint Profile

Total Dist: 110 km
Peak: 5,319 m (17,451 ft)
Active Waypoint Barshaini
Elevation 2,195 m (7,201 ft)
Trail Progress 0 km (0%)
Effective O2 Level 77% of Sea Level
2445m 3732m 5219m 2195m Barshaini 2800m Kheerganga 4100m Mantalai Lake 5319m Pin Parvati Pass 3740m Mudh Village (Spiti) 3800m Kaza
Seasonal Reference

Himalayan Weather & Micro-Climate Index

Typical seasonal ranges from basecamp field logs — not a live sensor feed.

Current Temp 1,950 m
14°C

Feels like 11°C (Clear Alpine Sky)

-4°C Night Ridge
Wind Velocity Ridge Gusts
12 km/h

North-Westerly Breeze

Safe Traverse Window
Effective Oxygen O₂ Ratio
82% vs Sea Level

Mild acclimatization required

Hydration Buffer: 3.5L/day
UV Radiation Glare Index
8.4 Very High

Cat 3/4 Polarized Lenses Required

SPF 50+ Zinc Mandatory

5-Day Seasonal Outlook

Today 14° / 2° Bluebird
Tomorrow 12° / -1° Partly Sun
Day 3 6° / -6° Light Snow
Day 4 4° / -8° Powder
Day 5 10° / -3° Clear Ridge
Himalayan Medical Protocol

High-Altitude Physiology & Acclimatization Lab

Barometric telemetry and Lake Louise AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) clinical screener.

Target: Pin Parvati Pass Trek Summit
5,319m (17,451 ft)
1,500m (Valley) 1,950m (Mautar HQ) 3,800m (Kedarkantha) 4,940m (Bali Pass) 5,319m (Pin Parvati)
Effective Oxygen
63.8%

Relative to Sea Level

Air Pressure
646 hPa

Standard 1013 hPa

Daily Hydration
4.2 L

Minimum Required

Boiling Point
87.5°C

Affects Digestion & Heat

Lake Louise AMS Clinical Screener (2018 Consensus)

Self-evaluate altitude symptom severity before or during high moraine crossings.

AMS Clinical Score: 0 / 12 (Safe)
Clinical Triage: Optimal Physiology

Zero significant acute mountain symptoms recorded. Maintain hydration pace of 4+ liters/day and proceed with standard ascent schedule.

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Included in Package

  • ✓ Expedition dome tents, insulation mats & sub-zero sleeping bags
  • ✓ Full expedition kitchen with hot meals and high-altitude rations
  • ✓ Technical climbing equipment (ropes, harnesses, carabiners, crampons)
  • ✓ Certified mountaineering guides & rescue support team

Exclusions

  • × Transport from Kaza to Manali (can be arranged)
  • × Backpack offloading service
  • × Personal insurance and climbing gear

How to Reach Basecamp & FAQs

Basecamp Reporting: Barshaini / Bhuntar, Himachal Pradesh

Nearest Airport
Kullu Bhuntar Airport (45 km)
Nearest Railway Station
Chandigarh Railway Station (290 km)

Buses and private cabs run regularly from Delhi/Chandigarh to Bhuntar and Kasol.

How difficult is Pin Parvati Pass?
It is rated extremely difficult due to its 11-day duration, sustained altitudes over 4,000m, and glaciated terrain.
Is previous high-altitude experience mandatory?
Yes, proof of previous 14,000+ ft trekking experience is strictly required.
Backpack Load Optimizer

Gear & Weight Checklist

Total Pack Weight
6.4 KG / 10 KG Max

Clothing & Thermal Layers ~ 3.2 kg

Footwear & Snow Gear ~ 2.1 kg

Medical & Hydration ~ 1.1 kg

Holy Himalayas Pro Tip: Keep your total offloaded rucksack under 9kg for maximum agility on high-pass climbs.
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