Sir Louis Dane an English first discovered this high pass trek in 1884 as entry point to Spiti from Kullu valley. It is 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. Beside it can not be located easily . Experienced guide is needed on this trek.
This pass links Parvati Valley in Kullu with Pin Valley of Spiti. Hence it derives the name Pin Parvati Pass. In Himachal Pradesh that was not discovered by enterprising local shepherds . Manikaran (1700mts.) a popular tourist place is the first destination on the trail. Manikaran is famous for the hot water springs and a gurudwara, People believe that Shiva and Parvati spent eleven years at Manikaran. Guru Nanak Dev Ji The first Guru of the Sikh had also visited the Manikaran. Now the road is extended up to Bersheni due to construction of Parvati Hydro- electric Project.
Trip Highlight
- Trip Cost : On Request
- Duration : 9 Days | 8 Nights
- Best season : Jun-Oct
- Level : Difficult
- Weather : The nights can be cold, day temperatures are pleasant during the season
Itinary
- Day 01 : Kasol to Khirganga
- Day 02 : Khirganga to Thakur Kuwan
- Day 03 : Thakur Kuwan to Ody Thatch
- Day 04 : Ody Thatch to Mantalai
- Day 05 : Mantalai Rest
- Day 06 : Mantalai to Pin Parvati Pass base camp
- Day 07 : Pin Parvati Pass base camp – Pass – Pin base camp
- Day 08 : Pin Base camp-Mudh-Kaza
- Day 09 : Kaza to Manali
