Pin Bhaba Pass Trek
Days
6
Nights
5
Pickup
Kafnu
Drop
Kaza
Overview
The Pin Bhaba Pass Trek is a dramatic high-altitude adventure that traverses between two distinct Himalayan worlds: the lush, vibrant Bhaba Valley in Kinnaur and the stark, cold desert beauty of Pin Valley in Spiti. This trek, reaching a height of nearly 16,200 feet (4915 meters), is considered one of India’s most spectacular crossings.
Your journey will begin amidst dense alpine forests of pine, oak, and silver birch in the Bhaba Valley. As you ascend, the landscape transforms, revealing dramatic glaciers, snow-capped peaks, and panoramic vistas showcasing the contrasting beauty of both valleys.
The Pin Bhaba Pass Trek is an experience unlike any other, offering a challenging yet rewarding adventure for seasoned trekkers.
Highlights of the Trek:
- Dramatic Himalayan Crossing: Traverse between the verdant Bhaba Valley and the arid Pin Valley, witnessing a stunning transformation in scenery.
- High-Altitude Beauty: Reach the dramatic Pin Bhaba Pass, standing at nearly 16,200 feet, and be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
- Diverse Landscapes: Explore a variety of terrains, including alpine forests, meadows, glaciers, and rocky trails.
- Cultural Experience: Interact with local communities and gain insights into their unique way of life in the high Himalayas.
Getting There:
The nearest major railhead is Shimla. From there, you can take a taxi or jeep to Reckong Peo, the headquarters of Kinnaur district. Kafnu, the starting point of the trek, is a further journey by jeep from Reckong Peo.
Best Time to Visit:
The ideal window for the Pin Bhaba Pass Trek is from mid-May to mid-June and from September to mid-October. These windows offer clear skies, pleasant daytime temperatures, and manageable snow conditions at the pass. The monsoon season (July to August) can be treacherous with unpredictable weather and landslides.
Difficulty Level:
The Pin Bhaba Pass Trek is rated as moderate to difficult. While not technically challenging, it requires a good level of physical fitness due to the high altitude and potential for steep ascents and descents. Experience with trekking in mountainous terrain is recommended.
Included/Excluded
- Stay is included in Kafnu an Kaza hotel/lodge on sharing basis.
- You will be staying in tents during trek on sharing basis .
- Transportation from Mudh to Kaza.
- Evening snacks and dinner in Kafnu and Kaza lodge/hotel.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, soup, tea, hot drinks during trek.
- Trekking permits for trekkers.
- Guide, porters and staffs permit.
- Garbage cleaning charges.
- Campsite permit.
- First aid, medical kit, oxygen cylinders etc. will be available at all campsites to deal with emergencies.
- Ice axe, ropes, gaiters will be provided as per requirement.
- Tents, sleeping bag, mattress, toilet tent, kitchen tent/dining tent.
- Cutlery set.
- Certified trek leader from Terranova Adventure.
- Qualified guide.
- Cook, helper, porters.
- Any early return travel costs or accommodation except for the days as per the itinerary.
- Mules or porters to carry personal luggage.
- Meals during road journeys.
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- For any emergency, rescue expenses are not included.
- Anything apart from inclusions.
- In case of bad weather conditions or any emergency, if the trek has to be delayed for 1/2 days, we will not bear the cost of flooding + lodging charges in Kafnu.
Tour Plan
Drive Distance: 274 km | Duration: 6 -7 hours from Manali.
Trek Distance: 11.3 km | Duration: 8 hours
Altitude gain: 7,878 ft to 10,637 ft
Trek Distance: 6.03 km | Duration: 5 hours
Altitude gain: 10,637 ft to 11,653 ft
Trek Distance: 4.9 km | Duration: 4 hours
Altitude Gain: 11,653 ft to 13,474 ft
Trek Distance: 10.9 km | Duration: 9 hours
Altitude gain: 13,474 ft to 16,105 ft to 13,674 ft
Trek Distance: 16.29 km | Duration: 7 hours
Altitude loss: 13,674 ft to 12,283 ft
Drive Distance: 50 km | Duration: 2 hours
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