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Package Overview

About The Tour:-A 15 days/ 14 nights tour with 11 days of high altitude trekking. The trek starts from Parvati valley and crosses over The Pin Parvati Pass which lies in the Great Himalayan Range into the Spiti valley. Sir Louis Dane first discovered this pass in August 1884 as entry point to Spiti from Kullu. Its a very difficult pass not only because it lies very high and remains under heavy snow for most of the year but also because it involves very long journey beyond habitation. This pass links Parvati valley in Kullu with Pin valley of Spiti. Hence it derives the name Pin Parvati pass. Perhaps this is the only important pass in Himachal that was not discovered by enterprising local shepherds. After the trek we take a break around in Spiti valley exploring some old monasteries.

Duration of the tour : 15 days/ 14 nights with 11 days of trekking
Max Elevation : Pin Parvati Pass (5319 mts)
Best Time : July to end September
Starting Point of the Trek : Barshaini
Highlight : Scenic beauty, Nature, Flora & Fauna
Grade : Strenuous

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Manali - Manikaran - Pulga (100 kms)

  Travel by surface from Manali to Manikaran (85 kms). Manikaran is a holy place for both Sikhs and Hindus alike and also has the World's hottest Sulphur Spring. Start the trek from Manikaran to Pulga (15 kms) through the forest road. Overnight in tents at Pulga (2290 m).
• Day 2 : Pulga - Khirganga (10 kms trek)

  Day 02: Pulga - Khirganga (10 kms trek)
  Gradual ascent through villages, fields and forest. Khirganga (2960 m) is a holy place with Hot water springs. Overnight in tents.
• Day 3 : Khirganga - Tunda Bhuj (18 kms trek)

  Through forest level walking to reach Tunda Bhuj (3285 m). The trail crosses several delightful pastures supporting a variety of wildflowers in the summer. Overnight in tents.
• Day 4 : Tunda Bhuj - Thakar Kuan (16 kms trek)

  Through birch forest crossing rocks and dense vegetation. This section of valley is difficult at places as the trail frequently skirts rock faces that are difficult for laden porters. Reach Thakur Kuan (3560 m) above the cliff section. Overnight in tents.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 5 : Thakar Kuan - Pandu Bridge (12 kms trek)

  Beyond Thakar Kuan, the trail passes several Gaddi encampments before crossing a side river by a natural rock bridge. Trek for 12 kms to reach Pandu Bridge (3700 m). Overnight in tents.
• Day 6 : Pandu Bridge - Mantalai Lake (15 kms trek)

  Trek for 15 kms to reach Mantalai lake (4116 m), the source of Parbati river. There is a choice of grassy camp- sites just beyond Mantalai. Overnight in tents.
• Day 7 : Mantalai Lake - Camp I (12 kms trek)

  Walk over the glacier & moraine and cross small lakes & streams to reach Camp I on the base of Pin Parvati Pass. Overnight in tents (4573 m).
• Day 8 : Camp I - Camp II (12 kms trek)

  Cross over the Pin Parvati Pass (5319 m) and enjoy the view of several peaks of Kullu & Spiti region. The descent from the pass is gradual, over a snowfield. Camp near the confluence of Pin river with other small streams. Overnight in tents (4450 m).
• Day 9 : Camp II - Chinpatta Maidan (14 kms trek)

  Trek down the valley along the left bank of Pin River. Overnight in tents at Chinpatta Maidan (3955 m).

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 10 : Chinpatta Maidan - Mud (15 kms trek)

  From here trek down to the first village of Pin Valley, Mud (3811 m). Overnight in tents.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 11 : Mud - Sagnam (16 kms trek)

  Sagnam is a big village on the confluence of Pin and Parahio rivers. Overnight in tents in Sagnam (3650 m).
• Day 12 : Sagnam - Tabo (40 kms)

  Transfer by surface from Sagnam to Tabo enroute visiting Gungri, Lalung and Dhankar Monasteries. On arrival set up camp. Overnight in tents at Tabo.
• Day 13 : Tabo - Kaza (48 kms)

  Morning visit Tabo monastery. Later travel to Kaza. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening free to explore the tiny town of Kaza. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 14 : Kaza

  Morning visit the Ki monastery, 12 kms from Kaza. This centuries - old gompa is a labyrinth of rooms and corridors - and at one time also acted as a fort. It houses valuable Thangkas and offers a panoramic view of the area. Also visit the small gompa at Kibber, 9 kms further ahead. Kibber at 4205 m has the distinction of being the highest permanently inhabited village of the region. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 15 : Kaza - Manali (200 kms/ 10 hrs)

  Travel by surface from Kaza to Manali (2050 m). End of tour.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Transfers

(Per Person Cost) : -Rates valid till 30 Sep 2012

Package Start From

• Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Cabin no. 105, New P C Chambers, Near Jodha Niwas Parking, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India - 171001
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