Pin Bhaba Pass Trek

Enter into the challenging adventure of Pin Bhaba Pass Trek. This is one of the most beautiful treks of North India in the lush green mountains of Himachal Pradesh at an elevation of 16,043 ft.

The adventurous journey to Bhaba pass leads to Pin Valley of Spiti. It gives your eyes the pleasure of viewing the different shades of pink and changing landscapes of deserted mountains of Spiti.

Kafnu Altitude: 7,874 ft

Distance: 205 km

Meet at Shimla bus stand at 7:00 am for a 7-8 hours long journey to Kafnu, a small quaint village in Kinnaur district 205 km away from Shimla. In the way you will also get a view of India’s first underground Hydel project on Bhaba River, located in the middle of green lake. After reaching Kafnu, the trekkers are going to stay in local guest house and the trek will begin next day.

Note: If anyone wants to reach Kafnu by their own vehicle then they are allowed to do so. Just be on time at Kafnu. If you want, we can arrange sharing cab with another group members. You need to select addon Rs. 1500 per person.

Mulling Altitude: 10,777 ft

Kara Altitude: 11,744 ft

Distance: 5 km

After taking a rest for a night continue the trekking from mulling Valley while enjoying the scenic beauty of the surrounding mountains that will give calm you like never before. After going beyond the pasture, you will enter into the boulder field and then into the sparse forest. You will notice that the valley gets narrower near the junction of the Yuchdiun River and you will cross it through a step-sided gully via a boulder bridge which is at an altitude of 11,056 ft.

Before transversing towards the alpine valley you have to climb steeply for about 200 m. In these beautiful surroundings, you can set up your camp according to your wish near the lake and can even enjoy some goat milk and meat available with the local shepherds.

Pushtirang Altitude: 13,664 ft

Mangrungse Altitude: 13,800 ft

Distance: 12 Km

After having a look at the splendid view of nature you will start your trekking from pushtirang to mangrungse via Bhaba Pass. The trail will take you towards the center of pass approach valley through a scree-covered spur. After climbing about 350 m the trail crosses a meltwater stream and goes through the steeper ground for about next 150 m to reach a plateau at 15,190 ft, a palatable place used by many groups for high camping.

To reach another rocky moraine hillock that is the lowest point, you have to cross the basin and climb directly upwards. Here you will mark the entry into the Spiti region through the beautiful landscape and arid beauty. Depending upon the situation of snow and avalanche, you will be transverse towards a less steep route and will reach to the flat bottomed valley in less than an hour.

From here you will reach to a confluence of three rivers at Tiyaand, a trail junction and the team can camp around it at Mangrungse.

From here its your choice that you want to move ahead to Manali as on your special request we can arrange a transport to Manali but you have to register for that in advance. Else you can enjoy shopping and can have a visit to the local monasteries and other tourist places of the spiti valley.

Even if you want to go back home you can take a leave, just inform the trek leader about it.