Few high passages across the main Himalayas spine provide the variety and rewards of the high-level trek as does the Pin Parvati, connecting the tributary of the Beas which it joins near the Bhunter and the Pin which flows into Spiti. With the extreme differences in climate, Pin valley is much more rugged and barren than Parvati valley. This cold desert valley with its snowy crags, cliff and crevasses, jagged rocks, and other fossils makes Pin valley a unique geological lab. Winter plays havoc here as ferocious blizzards and snowstorms send the glaciers cracking, ravaging the valley's rugged moonscape. But its long rain-free summer is a prime time for the adventurers to see Spiti wildlife in motion when the predatory snow leopard, red fox, marten, weasel, Himalayan Pika, bearded vulture, golden eagle, lynx, and Tibetan wolf roam in the park (the area is conserved as a national park 1987.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 1: Manali – Atal Tunnel - Kunzum la (4551m)– Rangrik camp (Kaza)
Day 2: Rangrik camp - Kaza -Mud (3600m)– drive 2 hrs, trek to Tiya (3900m), 4/5 hrs. (Camp)
Day 3: Tiya – Gaddi camp (4500m), 5/6 hrs. (Camp)
Day 4: Gaddi camp – base camp (4810m), 5/6 hrs. (Camp)
Day 5: Base camp –Pin Parvati pass (5319m) - high pass camp (4550m), 7-8 hrs. (Camp)
Day 6: High camp – Mantalai Lake (4000m), 5-6hrs. (Camp)
Day 7: Mantalai – Odi thach or Pandu Bridge (3500m), 6-7hrs. (Camp)
Day 8: Odi thach or Pandu Bridge – Tunda Bhuj (3200m), 6-7hrs. (Camp)
Day 9: Tunda Bhuj – Khir Ganga (2850m), 4-5 hrs. (Camp)
Day 10: Khir Ganga – Pulga (2100m) trek 3-4 hrs, Drive to Manikaran – Kasol - Bhunter or Kullu.
What is included in 10 days trip
ü All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary.
ü 1 night of hotel accommodation on CP plan at Kullu or Bhunter.
ü 9 nights camp with all camping facilities. 3 men spacious 4 season tents for 2, sleeping bags, foam mattresses, dining tent, trekking poles & safety gears.
ü All meal during trek - starts with bed tea to breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea /coffee, snacks. from Indian, Tibetan, Chinese to continental cuisine.
ü Support staff: trekking guide, cook & camp crew.
ü Trekking porters for porterage of your luggage and trekking gear.
ü Camping fee, trekking permits.
ü Goods and services tax.
ü First aid medical kit.
TRIP DOSSIER
Day 1: Manali – Atal Tunnel - Kunzum la (4551m)–Rangrik (Kaza) (Camp)
Today an early departure from Manali, we drive to Atal Tunnel Rohtang, which is now a new gateway to Lahoul & Spiti, Pangi, and Zanskar. A dusty and rugged path leads towards Batal. Along the left for 17km to Chatru then on the right bank of Chandra River to Batal. Now road climbs to Kunzum la pass and enters Spiti valley. We arrive at Losar the most picturesque village in Spiti valley at an altitude of 4000m. We pass many villages along the route Kiato, Pangmo, Hal, Rangrik. Arrive finally at the beautiful campsite of Rangrik at the Shore of Spiti River. Upon arrival snacks and later drive to visit Kee and Kibber. 
Day 2: Rangrik – Kaza- Mud (3600m) drive– Trek to Tiya (3900m), 4/5 hrs. (Camp)
Exploring these high villages we descend to Rangrik Bridge and take the main route to Kaza. Continue along the Spiti River to Attargo, where Pin River meets Spiti River. A 20 km road will take us to the pin valley, known also as the land of Ibex and Snow Leopard; Arriving at Pin valley we pass Gulling at first, then drive a short distance to Kungri. Visiting Kungri we cross the bridge to Sagnum village and continue to Mud village, our starting point of the trek. Leaving Mud trail goes on the left banks of Pin River.
Day 3: Tiya – Gaddi camp (4500m), 5/6 hrs. (Camp)
Today we ascend slowly along the left banks of Pin River, walking on the loose rocks and many small streams to cross. Pin valley is a national park known as the land of Ibex and Snow Leopard. The most interesting to see is Chamurti horses, which are popularly called the camel of the cold desert. The lifeline of this difficult terrain, Spiti, and Chamurti are among the six recognized finest breeds of horses in India. Pin valley is a protected area, with Rupi Bhaba wildlife sanctuary to its south and Great Himalayan National Park to its southwest. Lastly to the camp called Gaddi camp (locally means – Shepherds camp)
Day 4: Gaddi camp – base camp (4810m), 5/6 hrs. (Camp)
Leaving camp we climb gradually through boulders and scree out of the main valley. Arriving at the snout of the glacier we cross the glacier melted stream and soon after a steep climb to the base camp of Pin Parvati pass. Magnificent view all around from camp.
Day 5: Base camp –Pin Parvati pass (5319m) - high pass camp (4550m), 7-8 hrs. (Camp)
Today steep ascends over boulders to a large snowfield below the pass. Then trail steps up to the Pin Parvati pass over a snowfield. The pass provides magnificent views of snow-capped ranges. Descent from the pass is gradual over a snowfield initially; it becomes steep in many places. 
Day 6: High camp – Mantalai Lake (4000m), 5-6hrs. (Camp)
Today leaving high camp we descend to the Mantalai area, descend could make our legs tiring as slowly descending we arrive at river bed up to the campsite. Wonderful campsite.
Day 7: Mantalai – Odi thach or Pandu Bridge (3500m), 6-7hrs. (Camp)
Just after Mantalai, 200m. descend over the boulders field to abroad plateau, then the trail descends gradually through a series of flowered meadows intercepted with boulder field brought down by many side streams. Our campsite is just below the Kullu Eiger.
Day 8: Odi Thach or Pandu Bridge – Tunda Bhuj (3200m), 6-7hrs. (Camp)
The trail crosses several delightful pastures supporting a variety of wildflowers in the summer and also through several Gaddi encampments before crossing a side river a natural rock bridge. Just above this natural rock bridge called Pandu Bridge. According to Hindu mythology, the bridge commemorates the retreat of the Pandavas brothers to the Spiti and Tibet. Arriving at Thakur Kuan we cross the river by cable car and gentle climb on dense vegetation trail and then the trail descends to the riverbank where we cross it again by a wooden bridge and through thick birch grooves, rocks and finally to camp. Camp at Tunda Bhuj there are fine alpine views down the valley and waterfalls tumbling down the cliffs on the opposite side of the valley
Day 9: Tunda Bhuj – Khir Ganga (2850m), 4-5 hrs. (Camp)
Today leaving Tunda Bhuj again trail goes through thick birch grooves, rocks, and dense vegetation and at some distance opening of small and beautiful meadows nourish with numbers of wildflowers. Finally, we arrive at Khirganga, where a hot bath must be to relax after this number of days without a shower. 
Day 10: Khir Ganga – Pulga (2100m) trek 3-4 hrs, Drive to visit Manikaran – Kasol - Bhunter or Kullu. Hotel
Leaving Khir Ganga trail descend through pine forest and reaches narrow gorge where Parvati River gushes through, crossing by wooden bridge villages appears insight. Now easy walks passing through a couple of villages we arrive at Barshaini where our vehicle will be waiting for us to drive to Manikaran and further to Bhunter or Kullu. 
Today
an early departure from Manali, we drive 3 hours to Rohtang pass (3,978mt.)
Which is get way to Lahoul & Spiti, Pangi and Zanskar.16km down to foot of
the pass a small place called Gramphu. A dusty and rugged path leads towards
Batal. Along the left for 17km to Chatru then on the right bank of Chandra
River to Batal. Now road climbs to Kunzom la pass and enters in Spiti valley.
We arrive at Losar the most picturesque village in Spiti valley at an altitude
of 4000m. We pass many villages along the route Kiato, Pangmo, Hal, Rangrik.
Arrive finally to the beautiful campsite of Rangrik at the Shore of Spiri
River.
Exploring
these high villages we descend to Rangrik Bridge and take main route to Kaza.
Continue along the Spiti River to Attargo, where Pin River meets Spiti River. A
20 km.unmatteled road will take us to the pin valley, known also the land of
Ibex and snow Leopard; Arriving at Pin valley we pass Gulling at first, than
drive short distance to Kungri. Visiting Kungri we cross the bridge to Sagnum
village and continue to Mud village, our starting point of trek. Leaving Mud
trail goes on the left banks of Pin River.
Today
we ascend slowly along the left banks of Pin River, walking on the loose rocks
and many small streams to cross. Pin valley is a national park known as land of
Ibex and Snow Leopard. The most interesting to see is Chamurti horses, which
are popularly called the camel of cold desert. The lifeline of this difficult
terrain, Spiti and Chamurti are among the six recognized finest breeds of
horses in India. Pin valley is protected area, with Rupi Bhaba wild life
sanctuary to its south and Great Himalayan National Park to its southwest.
Lastly to the camp called Gaddi camp (locally means – Shepherds camp)
Leaving
camp we climb gradually through boulders and scree out of main valley. Arriving
at the snout of glacier we cross the glacier melted stream and soon after steep
climb to base camp of Pin Parvati pass. Magnificent view all around from camp.
Today
steep ascend over boulders to a large snowfield below the pass. Then trail step
up to the Pin Parvati pass over snowfield. The pass provides magnificent view
snow-capped ranges. Descent from the pass is a gradual over a snowfield
initially; it becomes steep in many places.
Today
leaving high camp we descend to Mantalai area, descend could makes our legs
tiring as slowly descending we arrive at river bed up to campsite. Wonderful
campsite.
Just
after Mantalai, 200m. descend over the boulders field to abroad plateau, then
the trail descends gradually through a series of flowered meadows intercepted
with boulder field brought down by many side streams. Our campsite is at just
below the Kullu Eiger.
Trail
crosses several delightful pastures supporting a variety of wild flowers in the
summer and also through several Gaddi encampments before crossing a side river
a natural rock bridge. Just above this natural rock bridge called Pandu Bridge.
According to Hindu mythology the bridge commemorates the retreat of the Pandva
brothers to the Spiti and Tibet. Arriving at Thakur Kuan we cross the river by
cable car and gentle climb on dense vegetation trail and then trail descends to
riverbank where we cross it again by wooden bridge and through thick birch
grooves, rocks and finally to camp. Camp at Tunda Bhuj there are fine alpine
views down the valley and waterfalls tumbling down the cliffs on the opposite
side of the valley camp
Today
leaving Tunda Bhuj again trail goes through thick birch grooves, rocks and
dense vegetation and at some distance opening of small and beautiful meadows
nourish with numbers of wild flowers. Finally we arrive at Khirganga, where hot
bath must to relax after these numbers of days of without shower.
Leaving Khir Ganga trail descend through pine forest and reaches at narrow gorge where Parvati River gushes through, crossing by wooden bridge villages appears in sight. Now easy walks passing through couples of village we arrive at Barshaini where our vehicle will be waiting for us to drive to Manikaran and further to Bhunter or Kullu.
Day +: Bhunter - Delhi flight or private deluxe bus or private taxi.
What is included in 10 days trip
ü All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary.
ü 1 nights of hotel accommodation on CP plan at Kullu or Bhunter.
ü 9 nights camp with all camping facilities. 3 men spacious 4 season tents for 2, sleeping bags, foam mattresses, dining tent, trekking poles & safety gears.
ü All meal during trek - starts with bed tea to breakfast, lunch, 3 course dinner, tea /coffee, snacks. from Indian, Tibetan, Chinese to continental cuisine.
ü Support staff: trekking guide, cook & camp crew.
ü Trekking porters for porterage of your luggage and trekking gear.
ü Camping fee, trekking permits.
ü Goods and services tax.
ü First aid medical kit.
What is not included
× Domestic flight.
× Delhi Manali transfer.
× Hotel in Manali.
× Travel insurance.
× Soft or hard drinks.
× Entrance fee at monasteries
× Personal tipping to staff: Guide, cook, camp crew, horsemen, porters, driver.
× Any unforeseen cost arises by natural hazards rain, snow, road block which cost extra lodging & boarding beyond trip Schedule.
Spiti: Pin Parvati 9 nights 10 days Ex Manali to Manali
“About Potala organization:
- Easy
to coordinate over email and phone.
- Well-coordinated
trek.
- Very
helpful team, lending their support in every way possible.
- Great
food cooked by Chunni lal ji.
- Great
patience showed by Pritamji. ”
Mr Shail D, Shaival D, G Ruparel, Rohit R, K. Cyclewala -
(Group of 5) Mumbai - 15 July - 24
July
Spiti Valley tour and Pin Parvati trek
“We spent a total of 3 days in the
Spiti Valley touring the monastries and 10 days on the Pin Parvati trek. The
team were fantastic, in particular our cook who prepared varied and delicious
food for us every evening, not to mention the little surprises we found in our
lunch boxes, and a stream of tea and biscuits, and other little treats. While
we were worried about food hygiene in other parts of India, we had absolutely
no concerns on our tour (and rightly so)! This is a beautiful trek, crossing
from the barren Spiti Valley into the beautiful green Parvati Valley on which
we saw no-one bar a few shepherds for days on end. All the equipment was modern
and good, and we were very happy with the organization of the tour”.
Mr. Jochen V. and Anne E, Germany, 28 Aug - 12 Sept.
Ladakh Lamayuru - Darcha trek 21 days & Pin Parvati trek / 10 days
(Combined 31 days trekking)
" From 16th July
till 5th of August we did great Zanskar trek organize by Potala Adventures. Not
only the trek was amazing, the crew cook, guide and horseman were brilliant and
absolutely professional. whole 3 weeks through Zanskar was an
unforgettable adventure".
" Our second step from Spiti valley to Manikaran, Pin Parvati trek was
same perfect organized as 1st part ( Lamayuru - Darcha ). Porters, cook and
guide did their work absolutely professional. Thanks to Potala Adventures
especially Mr. Tenzin Ningbo head organizer Potala
Adventures ".
Mr. Michael & Mr Edelbacher, Austria - 14 July to 15 August - 33
days
TRIP FACTS
Activity - Trekking & hiking
Region: Spiti - Kullu, Himachal
Difficulty level - Moderate
Max Altitude - 5319 meters
Max sleeping altitude - 4800 meters
Lowest trek altitude - 2100 meters
Trip Length - 14 days Delhi to Delhi
10 days Manali to Manali
9 days trekking
9 nights camping
Best time - June end to mid Oct
Trekkers says
Ladakh Lamayuru - Darcha trek 21 days &
Pin Parvati trek 10 days
(Combined 31 days trekking)
" From 16th July till 5th of August we did great Zanskar trek organize by Potala Adventures. Not only the trek was amazing, the crew cook, guide and horseman were brilliant and absolutely professional. whole 3 weeks through Zanskar was an unforgettable adventure".
" Our second step from Spiti valley to Manikaran, Pin Parvati trek was same perfect organized as 1st part ( Lamayuru - Darcha ). Porters, cook and guide did their work absolutely professional. Thanks to Potala Adventures especially Mr. Tenzin Ningbo head organizer Potala Adventures ".
Mr. Michael & Mr Edelbacher, Austria - 14 July to 15 August - 33 days
Spiti: Pin Parvati 9 nights 10 days Ex Manali to Manali
“About Potala organization:
- Easy to coordinate over email and phone.
- Well-coordinated trek.
- Very helpful team, lending their support in every way possible.
- Great food cooked by Chunni lal ji.
- Great patience showed by Pritamji. ”
Mr Shail D, Shaival D, G Ruparel, Rohit R, K. Cyclewala - (Group of 5) Mumbai - 15 July - 24 July
