Due to the southern edge of the main Himalayan range, during summer monsoons often at the foothills determine the weather, which brings rain and snow around the pass. Mudslides at Pin valley can cause unpleasant surprises during monsoon, which brings the Pin valley cut off from the main Spiti valley. The best time to go for this trek remains is from mid-June to mid-July and from the third week of August to the end of September. But be careful after the third week of September, when a frozen monsoon tail can bring huge snowfall at the main Himalayan range.
The picturesque village of Mudh, where the trek ends are surrounded by barley fields. From here, a jeep safari into the Spiti valley offers opportunities to visit the sights of Spiti i.e., Kungri, Tabo, Dhankar, Lalung, Langza, Comik, and Kee – Kibber, before returning to Manali.
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Car, Jeep, Bus
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5,300 meters
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Tent, Hotel
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Strenuous
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Manali
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June, July, Aug, Sept.
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Eco Tour/Hiking
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English, Hindi
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All meals during the trek
Overview
Pin Parvati pass at an altitude of 5,300 m / 17,400 feet connects the Parvati valley (Kullu) in the west and Pin valley (Spiti) in the east. Pin Parvati can be cross without any technical difficulties.
In Parvati valley, the trail begins at a relatively low altitude, which makes for better acclimatization before crossing 5319m. After the large alpine meadows of Tunda Bhuj, you reach the large flat valley floor at Mantalai, where the moraines of the Parvati glacier come to an end. Leaving the valley, a steep path to the left to base camp. A long stretch of a glacier crossing, the trail runs through steep scree to the small pass, which provides a panoramic view of Great Himalayan range peaks, Parvati South, Parvati North, Pinnacle, Kullu Eiger all above 6`000 m. A steep descent to Pin River. An easy trail along the left banks of Pin River to Mudh (3820m), the last village in the Pin valley. 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, jagged rocks, and other fossils makes Pin valley a unique geological lab. Pin Valley National Park is home to snow leopard, red fox, marten, weasel, Himalayan Royle Pika, bearded vulture, golden eagle, lynx, and Tibetan wolf. The Pin area is conserved as a national park since 1987. The main attraction of Pin Valley is the Chamurthi pony, known for its fast, sure-footed mountain terrain, moving safely on ice, and being well adapted to cost and harsh environment.
