The most renowned Trans-Himalayan Pass in the Parvati Valley!!!

If you are a seasoned trekker who loves to experience the beauty of extremes, then you must go for the Pin Parvati Pass trek. Why it is called Beauty of Extremes, because this is the only trek that takes you to a 5000m+ pass and reaches a maximum altitude of 5300 m/17,457 ft and also takes you to two distinct landscapes that are completely in contrast with each other.

Pin Parvati Trek begins with the vibrant and lush green valleys of the Kullu Valley and gradually takes you to the barren, cold desert landscapes of the Spiti Valley. And the icing on the cake is that along with two stark different landscapes, it also has snow-capped Himalayan peaks surrounding all over the trail, some breathtaking waterfalls, walking through scintillating icefields that look like Moonland landscapes, and also the lifetime experience of crossing a 5000m+ Himalayan pass. What better could a trek be when both Parvati Valley and the Pin Valley are connected in a single trek?

This entire trek is nothing short of a massive dose of adventure that will definitely give you a lifetime of experience. Imagine a magical trek in Himachal Pradesh that begins from the fairytale place of Tosh in the Parvati Valley with its lush green forests and vibrant green meadows. And then ends in the remote Buddhist villages in the Trans-Himalayan region of the Spiti. Spiti region and the Parvati Valley are both the jewels of Himachal Pradesh, so you can understand what a magnificent trek will it be that connects both of these regions.

On one side there is the rich biodiversity of the Parvati Valley that is full of flora and fauna and on the other side, there is the cold mountain desert of the Spiti region. But there is a lot more to offer apart from breathtaking landscapes. This pass was first discovered and crossed by Sir Louis Dane in August 1884 as he was searching for an alternative route for reaching the Spiti Valley. However, this route was commercialized for the trekkers in the year 1993 by the state government of Himachal Pradesh. Now this is the most sought-after trek for experienced trekkers. This route was also quite popular among the shepherds from the Spiti region to gaze at their sheep.

Apart from its rich history, Pin Parvati Pass is also neck deep in mythology. According to the inhabitants of the valley, this region is considered to be the land of Lord Shiva, hence it is very pious and sacred. Even the hot springs that are located in the Kheerganga village are located at the place where Lord Shiva used to meditate. Therefore to date, the devotees who visit Kheerganga do not forget to take a dip in these hot springs as they consider it very sacred. Apart from this, the Pass is also known to be the Pandav bridge as till now there is a rock formation on the Parvati river which is believed to have been built by the Pandavas when they were passing from this place to their journey to heaven. Even the name Parvati came from Goddess Parvati as she rested in Manikaran while Lord Shiva was in deep meditation.

When you are at the top of the Pin Parvati Pass, the bird’s eye view of the Pin and the Parvati Valley will forever be etched in your heart, that’s the guarantee from us. The trek is in the Great Himalayan National Park which is the home of Snow Leopards and some rare Himalayan birds. So who knows you might be lucky to get a glimpse of them. Apart from astounding landscapes, you will also get a panoramic view of the Great Himalayan Peaks – Parvati South, Parvati North, Pinnacle, Kullu Eiger, Kullu Makalu, Kangla Tarbo, Kinner Kailash, Pyramid Peak, and West Horn.

But keep one thing in mind before going for this trek, Pin Parvati Pass is definitely not for the faint-hearted as the trail is quite challenging. This steep high-altitude trail is actually 110 km long which should be taken very seriously.