Pin Parvati Pass
The wild crossover — lush Parvati to stark Spiti at 17,457 ft
Why this trek is special
- ✦A true expedition-grade crossover at 17,457 ft
- ✦From Parvati's rain-fed jungles to Spiti's cold desert
- ✦Camp at the sacred Mantalai lake, source of the Parvati
- ✦Glacier travel, roped sections & total wilderness
Difficulty: Difficult
Rated 5/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.
Drive up the Parvati gorge past Kasol and Manikaran to Barshaini, then walk the classic pilgrim trail through Nakthan to Kheerganga. Evening soak in the hot springs — the last luxury for many days.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals on trek
- ✓ Expedition tents, -15°C sleeping bags & mats
- ✓ Ropes, ice axes, crampons & glacier gear
- ✓ Trek leader + certified technical guide team
- ✓ High-altitude porters for common equipment
- ✓ Forest permits & camping charges
- ✓ Oxygen backup & twice-daily health checks
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport Manali → Barshaini / Kaza → Manali (shareable cab)
- ✗ Backpack offloading
- ✗ Personal expenses & insurance
Permits & paperwork
Kullu forest division, Pin Valley National Park and Lahaul-Spiti district permits are arranged by us and included. Prior high-altitude experience is mandatory — our team verifies every trekker before confirming.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Cancellation policy
When to do Pin Parvati Pass? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.
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