• 6 hours Homestay.
• Maximum Altitude: 7,878 ft.
• Distance from Shimla: 205 km.
• Reporting time at Shimla Bus Stand: 9:00 AM.
• The drive from Shimla to Kafu takes about 6 hours.
• Get settle at our camp for the rest of the day.
• Unwind and take in the environs.
• Walk around and initiate the process of acclimatization in the Himalayas.

Today we explore the area and go for hikes to acclimatize ourselves.

• Maximum Altitude: 10,637 ft
• Trek Distance: 11.3 km
• Trek gradient: Moderate

The trek starts from Kafnu and can be a challenging day. We will continue to walk for almost 3 km on a motorable road. After crossing over to the left bank of River Bhabha, we will take the narrow route going up from the road. Continue to walk along this route for 4.4 km. Here the flora is very thick and rich in silver birch, oak and pine trees. A flat 1 km walk from here, will lead to a green clearing. After walking for about 7 km, we will reach a campsite called Champoria, which is at an altitude of 9,491 ft. From here, we will cross over to the right bank of River Bhabha using a log bridge. We will walk along the river bank and spot a tributary of River Bhabha. From here, pace yourself for the ascent and we will reach Jhandi top which is at an altitude of 10,640 ft. Take a short break here and soak in the sights. The Mulling hut and campsite is visible from here. A short hike of about a kilo meter will get us to the campsite. This is a beautiful spot to camp over night.

• 5 hours Camping
• Maximum Altitude: 11,653 ft
• Trek Distance: 6 km
• Trek gradient: Moderate

Starts with a gradual ascent through a rocky terrain. it is recommended to carry water. After a trek of about 1 km, there is a gradual ascent of about 2 km to witness a unique geographical phenomenon called a “subterranean river”. You will hear a river flowing but can’t see it. The river flows underneath the surface here. From this section, it’s a 1.5 km steep ascent to the top to reach a lush green meadow full of flowers. After crossing the meadow and walking for another kilometre, we will reach the campsite near a water stream. There is a beautiful lake nearby and we can set up camp at Karah.

• 4 hours Camping
• Maximum Altitude: 13,474 ft
• Trek Distance: 4.91 km
• Trek gradient: Moderate

Today we will trek just 4.91 km and it is the shortest day of the entire trek but involves a steep ascent. After crossing the tributary of River Bhabha, we will climb the steep slope. The terrain here is a combination of mud a loose stone and it recommended to tread slowly and carefully. The trail has many streams and humps that need to be traversed. After climbing for about 4 km, we will reach a campsite set up near lower Phustirang. From here, continue the upward climb for another 700 meters and you will reach Phustirang. From Phustirang, you can clearly view 3 mountain passes: Nimish Khango (16,185 feet), Tari Khango (17,318 feet) and Pin Bhaba Pass a.k.a Wang Khango (16,105 feet). We will camp here overnight

• 24 hours Camping
• Maximum Altitude: 13,474 ft
• Acclimatization and rest day at this beautiful location

• 9 hours Camping
• Maximum Altitude: 16,105 ft
• Trek Distance: 10.9 km
• Trek gradient: Difficult.

Today, we will ascent steep slopes and cross high passes connecting the Pin and Bhabha Valley. Lush green grasslands of Bhabha valley give way to desert mountain valleys of Pin. The combination of scree, moraine and glacier make the descent steep and tricky to traverse. It is advised to descend with great caution and care. After descending for about 2 km, River Pin can be clearly seen. After crossing the river to the right, it is a gradual descent but embedded with moraine and scree. There is a mountain stream nearby and the beautiful mountains of Spiti offer a sight to behold, with the River Pin in view.

• 7 hours Camping
• Maximum Altitude: 13,674 ft
• Trek Distance; 16.29 km
• Trek gradient: Moderate – difficult

It is a long 16.29 km stretch to Mudh that we will trek today, so an early start is advised. We will ascend from Mangrungse on to the trail and continue walking on it. Mangrungse and Bara Boulder are separated by a distance of 4 km and the gradual descent is full of moraine. The tributary of Pin River is about 300 mts from Bara Boulder. We will cross this stream using a log bridge. The trail from here is flat and is predominantly made up of red stones and red soil. A short walk from Bara Boulder will take us to the banks of a mountain stream. After crossing the stream using a log bridge, we will reach a flat stretch of land from where Mudh village is visible. We will have to cross River Pin using a suspension bridge to reach Mudh. After crossing the river, it is a short ascent to the village. This is also the starting point of the trek to Pin Parvati Pass. Trekkers who are going to join us for the Pin Parvati Pass will meet us at Mudh.

Mudh is picture perfect village with terraced fields of peas and barley. You can camp and relax here and take in the beauty of Mudh. Or, you can choose to visit Kaza, Ki and Kibber, for which cabs can be arranged (on prior notice and additional cost) to ensure your timely return to Mudh.

• 3 hours Camping
• Maximum Altitude: 12,795 ft
• Trek gradient: Moderate

We will leave for Tia early in the morning which will take about 2 to 3 hours. It’s a gradual ascent on scree and shale (granite rocks) surrounded by barren mountains of Spiti. The trail is quite well defined. We will trek upstream the River Pin. The trail is at a higher level than the river. However, to set up camp at Tia, we will have to descend to the river bed. There is a scarcity of level ground to set up camp. Mangrungse is on the other side of the river now.

• 6 hours Camping
• Maximum Altitude: 14,763 ft
• Trek gradient: Difficult.

On the trail today, we will have to cross many glacial streams so an early start is recommended. The trail on the left bank of the River Pin is full of loose sedimentary rocks. Then, we will descend to the river and after crossing it, ascend from here. After trekking for some time, Pin glacier is visible, looming high up. Shia is a shepherds’ campsite with not enough space of camping. Camping spots can be found between rocks and shale. We will have to be careful as it is a land slide prone area.

• 6 hours Camping
• Maximum Altitude: 15,780 ft
• Trek gradient: Difficult.

We will cross the River Pin and start the steep ascent to Pin Base Camp. It is a steep ascent of 1,700 ft. We will rope up and cross a stream which comes from the Pin glacier. We will camp at the Pin Base Camp which is rocky and is below the Pin glacier and 1,000 ft below the pass. The campsite is very windy with rugged mountains on all sides.

• 12 hours Camping
• Maximum Altitude: 17,457 ft
• Trek gradient: Difficult.

Ideally, any high altitude mountain pass should be crossed early in the day and before noon as the weather can be tricky. The ascent to the Pass is tough as we will gain altitude and the glacier is at an inclination. We will not come across any crevasses on Pin side of the pass. The older and the original Pass is visible on the left side of the ridge while the Pass used these days is at a higher plane. The view from Pin Parvati Pass is breath taking and will be with you forever. We will be able to clearly see Parvati South Ridge, Snow Peak, Ridge Peak, Pyramid Peak, Kullu Makalu, Bara Shigri, Kinner Kailash and Shrikhand Mahadev, if we are lucky. The views of Kinnaur, Kullu and Spiti valley at once can be almost overwhelming. Mantalai campsite can also be spotted far below from the Pass. The descent to Parvati glacier is sharp and full of crevasses and needs to traversed with care. Always descend in a single file on the route cleared by the trek leader for maximum safety. The glacier tapers off and becomes wetter and muddier, transforming into a scree laden plateau. Parvati Base Camp and Pin Base Camp are quite similar. It can get very cold here as the wind chill factor is high. The descent to Mantalai is steep and full of moraine and can have snow. The flora here is very rich and we will be able to spot “Losars” and “Brahmakamals”. After crossing 3 mountain slopes and following the shephard’s trail we will reach Mantalai. After crossing the river at Mantalai, which is the source of River Parvati, we will move along it. The banks of the lake are marshy. Here is where we can spot the first signs of vegetation. Pyramid Peak and many unnamed peaks are clearly visible from here. It is certainly the most beautiful campsite that we will camp at on this trek.

• Camping
• Rest and chill at one of the most beautiful campsites ever.

• 4 hours Camping
• Maximum Altitude: 13,440 ft
• Trek gradient: Moderate.

Today, we will trek a scenic downhill to the beautiful meadows of Odi Thach. The route towards Odi Thach meanders towards the left side of the valley. We will see slopes full of red, purple and blue flowers. The swamp land opens to a plateau and then goes through boulders till we reach the level meadows of Odi Thach. A little ahead of Odi Thach is Jwari Thach where we will camp

• 8 hours Camping
• Maximum Altitude: 12,517 ft
• Trek gradient: Difficult.

The trail starts from the meadows of Odi Thach and goes lower to the River Parvati. There are many waterfalls to the right and the River Parvati to the left. Mt Kullu Eiger is clearly visible in front of you to your left along with some un-named peaks and glaciers surrounding the valley. Then, we will descend down to Pandu Pul which is a natural bridge over the river formed by large, misshapen boulders. Arrive at Tunda Bhuj campsite, surrounded by cliff faces, higher up from the river. There are many waterfalls on these cliff faces. Pin Parvati is an experience that gets better and better after each campsite as the views get incredible and greener all the while running along the River Parvati.

• 4 hours Camping
• Maximum Altitude: 10,499 ft
• Trek gradient: Moderate..

The trek starts with crossing the bridge over a tributary of Parvati River. The trail unwinds downhill, out of the expanses of Parvati Valley to an open pasture land. Watch your step as it can get slippery with all the mud. After some time, you will enter pastures again. On your right, you will see local shepherds. Ahead is a bridge that we will cross. After about 25 minutes of hike from here, the trail curves towards the left. This is the first of many dhabas you will find near Kheerganga. From the pasture land, there is a meandering descent down to forest for 30 minutes that exits into another small open pasture land. From here, you descend down to the stream and crossover the last tributary over a makeshift bridge. The trail ascends from the stream for about 45-50 minutes followed by a series of gradual incline and decline towards Kheerganga. You will reach Kheerganga by afternoon and this is, frankly, one of the shorter days of the trek. Kheerganga is your last campsite and it feels like the end of the trek. There are many cafes in Kheerganga and we will pitch our tents here. You can also take a bath in the hot springs of Kheerganga, which is a five star sauna experience at the end of long, tough trek. It is quite a luxury after a strenuous and a double passing trek like Bhabha Pass and Pin Parvati Pass!

• 5 hours 3 Star Hotel at Zahir Cottages or like
• Maximum Altitude: 9,120 ft
• Time taken: 3 hours walk and 2 hours drive
• Trek gradient: Moderate.

We will now trek for 7 km from Kheerganga to Barshaini. The trail from Kheerganga meanders through thick forests and is muddy. Caution needs to be practiced on this descent. There are many dhabas on the trail. We will cross a makeshift bridge over River Parvati, which is ferocious now. After crossing the bridge, we will reach Rudranag. There is a Shiva temple here. After walking uphill and downhill for about an hour, we will reach Nakthan village. After a steep descent from here, we will finally reach an open meadow called Swagani Maidan. The trek will end at Barshaini. From here, transport will be arranged to drive the trekkers to Manali, where we will check into a luxury cottage hotel. Today’s highlight is going to be some great food enroute, in Kasol, the ‘little Amsterdam’ of India.

Today we will celebrate the successful completion of our expedition. We’ll go out for a celebratory lunch in one of the best restaurants in Manali. In the evening we’ll drop you to the bus stand for your onward journey or in case you have a flight we’ll drop you to the airport in the morning.