Pin Bhaba Pass Trek

Experience a scenic drive through the valleys of Himachal Pradesh, following the Sutlej river for approximately 6-7 hours and covering a distance of 203 km. You’ll have the opportunity to visit one of the most remote villages in the region.

Enjoy an easy walk along a motor road, followed by a challenging 4.5 km ascent. After a level 1 km walk, the trail continues to ascend to Mulling. Along the way, you will pass through a variety of forests.

The trek starts with a rocky ascent for 1.6 km, leading to a meadow and waterfall. Another 1.7 km of gradual ascent brings you to a subterranean river, where the water flows beneath the surface. From there, it’s a 1.5 km steep ascent to a meadow with flowers. The campsite is another 1.2 km away, near a stream. There is a lake 200 meters from the campsite, which offers stunning reflections on sunny days. You can set up camp at Karah and have the afternoon to rest.

Today is a shorter trek with only 5 km to cover. The route includes crossing a mountain stream and steep ascent, with a combination of rocky and muddy terrain. Take breaks as needed, as the trek includes several stream crossings and inclines. After 4.20 km, you’ll reach a campsite for lower Phutsirang. Continue climbing for another 700 meters to reach Phutsirang, where you can see three mountain passes: Nimish Khango, Tari Khango, and Pin Bhaba Pass.

Today is a rest day for you to acclimatize. Take a walk through Phutsirang and explore the Tia Valley, which is known for its green landscapes. You will find many beautiful sights to see in this area.”

Hike up a steep incline for approximately 3 km to reach the mountain pass. The pass sits at an altitude of more than 16,000 ft and offers stunning views. After crossing the pass, the trail descends steeply for the first 2 km before reaching a river. From there, the trail becomes more gradual as it winds through moraine and scree, eventually leading to the campsite. The entire journey is an exhilarating experience that tests your endurance and determination.

The trail starts out easy with a 4 km hike, but then becomes more challenging as you descend and walk through the moraine. Along the way, you’ll be treated to a stunning display of changing colors, from lush green to brownish pink.

Drive from Manali back to Mudh, taking approximately 7-8 hours and covering a distance of 232 km. Along the way, be sure to visit the following must-see destinations on our list of side excursions from Spiti Valley.

This depends completely on the circumstances on the trek regarding weather conditions, and other factors which could hamper the itinerary of the trek. Our Outdoor Leader will collect INR 2,500/- in case we use the buffer day. This cost will be inclusive of 5% GST.

The total distance of the Pin Bhaba Pass trek is around 50 km. The trek requires 8-9 days, including travel to and from the base camp. 

Pin Bhaba is a challenging trek. As Pin Bhaba is a difficult pass trek, we recommend the trek to people with prior high-altitude experience. However, if your physical fitness meets the requirements, you can book the trek after consulting our Outdoor Leader.

Pin Bhaba is a difficult trek. The trek is 9 days long and traverses some taxing climbs, tricky patches, and a high pass.  It starts at 8,275 ft from its base camp, Kafnu, and climbs to the highest elevation of 16,100ft at Pin Bhaba Pass. 

Pin Bhaba Pass temperature ranges between 14°C and 20°C in summer. The night experiences colder temperatures than the day. 

Read more about Pin Bhaba Pass temperature and weather here. 

The best time to visit Pin Bhaba Trek is from July to September. The trek offers diverse landscapes during these months. 

Read more about the Pin Bhaba Pass trek best time here. 

The Pin Bhaba batches start in July and continue till September. The snow melts by summer. So, there is a grim chance of fresh snow on the trek. However, you are likely to find remains of winter snow at higher altitudes in early summer. 

The Pin Bhaba trek cost is Rs. 18,500/- 

The trek cost covers your experience from basecamp to basecamp. 

Pin Bhaba Pass trek is in Himachal Pradesh.  

The trek starts from a village called Kafnu, around 6-7 hrs drive from Shimla. 

Pin Bhaba Pass Trek is a 9-day long, including a buffer day. 

Pin Bhaba Pass trek is at an altitude of 16,100ft. The trek starts from Kanu, located at an altitude of 8200ft. 

Pin Bhaba Pass is a challenging trek. It is essential to conduct thorough research before finalising your guides if you are planning to go solo. Hiring a local guide well acquainted with the trail is suggested to avoid unforeseen situations. 

The most important thing to do on a trek to avoid AMS is to drink water, more than your daily intake. Water is an excellent way to avoid AMS. Along with this, you should also have all the nutritious meals we provide on the trek. If you still are sceptical about getting AMS, we would advise you to carry Diamox tablets with you. However, according to the situation your Outdoor leader will advise whether or not you should take it.

We encourage everyone to trek, even if or not they have a medical condition. We have an in-house doctor at OWLS with whom you can discuss your medical condition and accordingly, we can help you better prepare you for the trek.

Please keep the following documents ready before filling out this form

1. ID proof
2. Health form (for all participants of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh treks) and (for all participants <15 and > 60 years of age)
3. RTPCR for children <15 years/Vaccination certificate for adults (for Nepal treks)

Although we provide filling breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with morning tea and evening snacks, you can carry some light snacks for munching on the trail. You can carry protein bars, dry fruits, and homemade snacks like Shakkarpara to help you give that extra energy on the trek. 

All our Outdoor Leaders are trained and experienced leaders. They have completed basic Mountaineering Course, and are equipped with basic first-aid knowledge. Our leaders are certified Wilderness First Responder course

You don’t need to carry your medical kit. If you have your prescribed medications, you need to carry them on the trek

The accommodation will be on twin sharing basis. One tent will be shared by two trekkers. 

Yes. Communicate your requirement to the trek leaders beforehand, as it will be difficult to arrange to offload at the last minute. The offloading charges will be Rs 350 per bag, and your bag should not weigh more than 9 kg. 

Note: At OWLs, we suggest our participants carry their backpacks and avoid offloading. However, in case of pressing circumstances, you can opt for offloading.

Yes, you can leave the extra luggage at the base camp. However, do not leave valuables like laptops, jewellery, or any other expensive items in the base camp. 

The OWLS team will set up a toilet tent near the campsites. The toilets will be dry toilets and you will have to use toilet paper. There will be a pit dug by the team and you will have to cover your nature’s call with dry soil. Avoid using wet wipes, as they are not biodegradable. At OWLS, we thrive to leave no trace in the mountains. 

At the base camp, you will have regular concrete toilets.

The food offered will be as per the nutritional requirements. As you will be walking every day for 4-6 hours, you will be burning a good amount of calories. The team makes sure that the food you will be offered is healthy and helps you sustain through the day. The regular meal comprises eggs, locally grown vegetables, rice, roti, and pulses. The menu changes from day to day. 

The mobile networks become scanty once you leave the base camp, Kafnu. We suggest you make calls from Kafnu or Shimla. There will be no signals throughout the trek. There will be no access to charging points on the Pin Bhaba Pass trek. The network will be available once you cross over to Kaza’s side. 

At OWLs, we prioritize the safety of our participants above everything else. Our team of Outdoor Leaders is certified to lead trekkers on a trek like Pin Bhaba. They are NOLS First Responders approved Outdoor Leaders. 

Our team is equipped with the medical assistance required for our participants. Up in the mountains, the trekkers often fall prey to Acute Mountain Sickness. AMS can hit anyone, irrespective of their trek experience. Our Leaders are well-trained to handle the situation and ensure the safety of our trekkers. We engage in the Health Assessment of our trekkers right at the base camp. It helps us respond in case of any untoward situation.