Pin Parvati Trek

Trip Fact

Trip Duration 18 days
Destination Kumaon Himalaya
Trip Grade Strenuous
Season Mid Feb – June, September – Nov
Altitude 5579m

A ten days trip which involves drive to Gangotri , the ancient source of the holy river Ganga and trek to the finest high altitude Himalayan lake, Kedar tal (4912 mts) and further Patangni Dhar punctuated with breath stopping close view of Greater Himalayan peaks e.g. Thaleysagar (6904 mts), Brigupanth (6772 mts) and Jogin Group of peaks , Gangtri group , Rudugaira and others . The emerald lake with melting snow of Kedar glacier originates kedarganga, a tributary of Bhagirathi, considered as lord Shiva,’s contribution to Bhagirathi. One can encounter a good variety of high altitude fauna e.g. Bharal (blue sheep), Goral, Himalayan black bear with a great variety of birds.

Outline Day to Day Itinerary:

  • Day 01:Arrival Delhi
  • Day 02:Arriva Kathgodam & Drive To Loharkhet
  • Day 03:Loharkhet – Kharkiya ( 5 HRS BY JEEP ) & TREK TO KHATI (5 kms, 2 hrs)
  • Day 04:Khati – Dwali (2575 M/8498 FT)
  • Day 05:Dwali – Phurkta (14300 FT) TO PINDARI CAMP SITE 3660 MTS (12,000 feet).
  • Day 06:PINDARI GLACIER CAMP – DWALI
  • Day 07:Bagubassa – Roopkund (4450 mts/14600 ft) – Bedni Bugyal (7-8 hrs)
  • Day 08:Bedni Bugyal – Wan (10 km/ 3-4 hrs) – Rudraprayag
  • Day 09:Rudraprayag – Haridwar – Delhi
  • Day 10:Delhi – Departure

Detail Itinerary

  • Day 01:Arrive- DelhiOn arrival meeting and assistance at the Airport followed by the traditional welcome by garlanding and then escorted transfer to your hotel . Rest of the day at leisure . overnight at hotel.
  • Day 02:Delhi – NalagarhIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Nalagarh. Upon arrival at Nalagarh check in at the hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 03:Nalagarh – ManikaranIn the morning after breakfast checkout from the hotel, and drive towards Manikaran. Manikaran is popular for honeymoon destination and trailhead for numerous treks as well as a great countryside ideal for adventure sport lovers. On arrival at Manikaran check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 04:ManikaranFull at leisure to explore the Manikaran. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 05:Manikaran – Pulga VillageIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, Today we will start our trekking towards Parvati river to Reach Pulga Village. In the night have your dinner. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 06:Pulga Village – Khir GangaToday trekking would be very pleasant, except for one short steep climb in between. Khir Ganga is a holi place with a hot water spring, small temple of Lord Shiva and a bathing tank. This is the last chance to take a hot water bath on the trek, In the late afternoon arrive at Khirganga, we will establish our camps here. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 07:Khir Ganga – Tundah bhujIn the morning after breakfast we will start our trekking towards Tundah Bhuj with packed lunch, We will cross several beautiful pastures supporting many types of wildflowers. There are some Gujjar/Gaddi shepherd encampments and this will be last human settlement you will be watching. In the night have your dinner. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 08:Tundah bhuj – Thakur KuanToday’s trekking would be through rocks and dense vegetation. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 09:Thakur Kuan – Mantalai LakeIn the morning after breakfast we will start our trekking towards Mantalai Lake , first we have to cross a natural bridge. This bridge know as “Pandu Bridge”. After that trail goes up and down through some beautiful flowered meadow. In the late afternoon arrive at Mantalai Lake, our campsite. In the night have your dinner. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 10:Mantalai Lake – High CampToday trekking would be challenging , since we have to cross a glacier and loose scree slopes. There is a grassy camp at the base of Camp. In the night have your dinner. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 11:High Camp – Pin Parvati – Pin ValleyIn the morning after breakfast we will start our trekking towards the Pin valley, The approach to the Pass is over a crevassed snowfield and all precaution is necessary on this section. After the pass descend over a steep slope to reach the first camp site in the Pin Valley (4700 Mts). Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 12:Pin Valley – Mud VillageGradual descending towards valley floor to reach Mud village. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 13:Mud – Sangam – KazaIn the morning after breakfast we will start our trekking towards Sangam, The largest village in the Pin Valley. From Sangam we have to catch our vehicle to reach Kaza. Rest of the day at leisure at Kaza. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 14KazaWhole day is free to explore the Kaza monasteries and local markets. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 15:Kaza – ManaliIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive towards Manali over Kunzum La, upon arrival at Manali check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 16:Manali – ShimlaIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Shimla, Upon arrival at Shimla check in at the hotel, in the evening take a stroll at mall road and can shopping at the local market. In the night back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 17:Shimla – DelhiIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Delhi, Upon arrival at Delhi, check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 18:Delhi – DepartureIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and transferred towards IGI airport to catch the flight for onward destination.

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