Pin Parvati Pass Trek, Himachal Pradesh
Discovered as an alternate passage to the Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh, Pin Parvati Trek is counted amongst the most thrilling and challenging trails in the country. The maximum altitude en route is 5319 meters above sea level. The trek is carried out from July to September and requires sound trekking knowledge and skills as well. The trek is a mixed bag of high gradients, gradual ascents, picturesque mountains, and beautiful passes. The trail is about 100 km and thus requires high trekking skills to carry out the trek in 16 days. Moreover, the trek takes the trekkers through some of the soaring peaks. For this reason, acclimatization becomes the primary necessity in the completion of the trek as well. The trek starts from the scenic location of Manali and encompasses visiting destinations like Manikaran, Barsheni, Tunda Bhuj, Thakur Kuan, Odi Thach, Mantalai, etc.