TREKS · 11-DAY · HARD · MAX 5319M
Pin Parvati Pass.
Pin Parvati Pass
Pin Parvati Pass is a hard 11-day, 110 km trek, topping out at 5,319 m. The route takes in 5319m pass crossing; Two valleys one trek; Glacier walking. Best months: July–September. Watch points: Glacier crossings; aMS severe at pass; weather can trap you. Fitness level: very high, not recommended for children under 16. Nearest hospital: PHC Jari 15km from Barsheni (Parvati side). Zero medical facilities for 7 days. Mudh has no medical facility. Kaza has PHC. Serious cases: Kullu 50km or Keylong 80km. Helicopter evacuation extremely difficult in upper valley. Network coverage: Jio at Barsheni. Zero signal from Kheerganga to Mudh (9 days of complete isolation). This is one of India's most remote crossings. Satellite phone MANDATORY.
Warnings
⚠Glacier crossings
⚠AMS severe at pass
⚠Weather can trap you
Campsites
Kheerganga
2,960mMultiple camps, tents, hot springs, food, basic toilets
Tunda Bhuj
3,560mForest camp under large tree, flat ground, basic, no facilities
Thakur Kuan
3,980mRocky camp near spring, flat spots, no facilities, last reliable water
Odi Thatch
4,200mRocky camp below moraine, limited flat ground, cold, no facilities
Mantalai Lake
4,700mSacred lake camp, rocky ground, extremely cold, no facilities
Pin Parvati Base
5,000mGlacier base camp, ice/rock, minimal flat ground, extreme conditions
Cost Estimate
Budget not recommended - this trek requires experienced mountaineering guide with glacier equipment. Guide with equipment Rs 2500/day. Porter Rs 1000/day (need multiple for 11-day food). Operators include both-side transport, all camping, meals, technical equipment, certified guide.
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