Pin Bhaba Pass Trek

The journey starts from Shimla, where you will meet your trekking team. You will then drive to Kafnu, a small village in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It will take around 10-11 hours to reach Kafnu, and you will pass through some beautiful landscapes on the way. Overnight stay at Kafnu.

After breakfast, you will start your trek to Mulling. The trail will take you through thick forests of oak and pine trees. You will cross several streams and meadows on the way. It is a moderate trek, and it will take around 6-7 hours to reach Mulling. Overnight stay in tents.

The trail from Mulling to Karah is a steep climb, and it takes around 5-6 hours to reach Karah. You will cross a few streams and walk through a rocky terrain. The view of the surrounding mountains from Karah is stunning. Overnight stay in tents.

Today's trek will take you through some of the most picturesque landscapes of the Pin Bhaba valley. You will cross a high mountain pass called the Pin Bhaba Pass (4,620 m), which offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. It takes around 7-8 hours to reach Phustirang. Overnight stay in tents.

Acclimatization at Phutsirang

The trek from Phustirang to Pin Bhaba Pass is a steep ascent, and you will need to cross some snow patches. The pass offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks and the Pin Bhaba Glacier. After crossing the pass, you will descend to Mangrungse, where you will set up your camp and spend the night

The trek from Mangrungse to Mudh is a gradual descent through beautiful meadows and pastures. You will pass through several small villages and see some beautiful waterfalls on the way. After reaching Mudh, you will stay in a guesthouse and rest for the night.

The trek ends with a drive back to Manali, which takes around 10-11 hours. You will reach Manali by late evening, and the trek comes to an end.

Ans: 1 The weather at Bhabha Pass is moderately colder and you may find snow at the end trail near the pass. The day temperature will be varying from 13 to 18 degrees Celsius and the night one will be from 0 to 7 degrees Celsius from June to October mid. Rain will be there at times and it is unpredictable.

Ans: 2 The fitter you are the more you'll take away from the experience. Take as much time as you can for cardio exercise and strength training, including core strength. This will make it far easier for you to trek and explore the terrain with your guide. Moreover, exercises aid in acclimatization for the trip. Experience of walking for long distances with heavy weights (at least 15 Kg) will be a useful preparation.

Ans: 3 Pin Bhaba pass is a high altitude mountain pass (approximately 4,850 meters), located in Himachal Pradesh. The pass connects the Bhaba valley in Kinnaur district of Himachal to Pin Valley in Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.

Ans: 4 Trekkers will be staying in tents throughout the duration of the trek. The tents used for accommodation are typically high-altitude alpine tents that are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. These tents are usually spacious and can accommodate 2-3 people. In addition to sleeping tents, there will also be a separate dining tent where meals are served and a kitchen tent where the food is prepared. The campsites are usually set up at scenic locations along the trek route, providing trekkers with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. Each campsite is chosen to keep in mind the availability of water sources and flat ground for setting up the tents.