Pin Parvati Trek: Complete Guide
Overview
The Pin Parvati Pass is a test for any experienced trekker. It’s a long pursuit that gives trekkers a boundless portion of the experience and a feeling of achievement. The height of Parvati pin point is 17,500 ft and trust me it is an adventure for a lifetime. Pin Parvati Pass trek gives the most thrilling crosses, from the backwoods and verdant knolls of the Parvati Valley to the Buddhist towns in the Trans-Himalayan in the district of Spiti. The pin attractions during Parvati Trek are scenes, culture, and widely varied vegetation that you will find in your journey. Within an hour, you’ll take a walk from the cold dry mountain desert area of Spiti to the rich and varied biodiversity in beautiful Parvati Valley.
Pin Parvati trek starts from the cold deserts of Spiti and there you will witness an extraordinary view of the rich wet greenery of Parvati valley. Words are not enough for describing the experience of a high temp water shower here in the wake of a hustling day of trekking. This trek will take you on a journey towards heaven and it will forgo you from coming back into your crowded and busy city life. A fountain of memories will be carved that are going to stay in your heart forever.
Pin Parvati Pass trek will cost you around 38,500 INR which will cover all the inclusions cost for a fixed the departure.
Base Camp
This incredible trekking journey begins from the town of the Manali through many charmed expanses leading to the captivate basecamp of Barsheni. It was once known as ‘Waziri Rupi’ in the early 1800’s, the area above the Barsheni was wealthy in silver before falling to high mining costs of extraction and transportation. The hydel power project spanning across River Parvati can be seen in all its huge fame from Barsheni. It was a picturesque village settlement bedazzled with incredible greenery, which unfortunately now stands grubby with a few arrays of huts. From this minute hamlet, one can catch the sight of the mountain ranges leading to the Pin Parvati Pass with its dense forests that are home to oak, silver fir and pine trees. Barsheni is the last navigable road from where the famous Parvati Valley Trek used to begin.
When and how to go to Pin Parvati
The perfect time to plan a trek to Pin Parvati Pass is in the summer season when the flare up heat gets unmanageable. Getting away to the icy winds and cool breezes of the Parvati Pass is enough incentive for any enthusiastic trekker. The months from May to September are the best time for planning a trip to the pass.
The nearby Railway Station is Pathankot from where Manali is reachable by road. The closest airport is Bhuntar which is located 52 kms far from Manali. Cabs are easily accessible from there to Manali. Manali is well-connected with Delhi by road and hence it is accessible by roads also.
Things to carry
- Torch
- Whistle
- Sunglasses
- Trekking pants
- Water bottles
- Trekking pole
- First Aid Kit
- Thermal innerwear
- Personal medication
- Thick woollen socks
Tips And Tricks for Pin Parvati Trek
- Start drinking lots of water two days before your trek to keep yourself hydrated. It is recommended you must triple your water intake to avoid dehydration.
- Choose a pair of shoes which is half a number larger than your normal shoe size. Most probably it will be uncomfortable if you will chooses a one shoe size, which is one number smaller than your real size. Most probably you will end up with sore fingers and blain at the end of the trek. To avoid blisters, you can wear double layered socks.
- In case you are carrying your camera or a mobile phone, make sure to carry enough plastic waterproof bags to keep them safe.
- Once you start trekking with your entire group, try to get a natural rhythm of walking. Never attempt or try to walk too fast or too slow as this can lead to fatigue.
It is highly advisable to carry a windcheater but it is not recommended to wear it while trekking. During trekking, our body produces much heat and to regulate that, the heated muscles of your body sweat abundantly. In a humid atmosphere with a hot and glowing situation, you should aggravate it by wearing windcheaters. All in all, it will lead to a suffocated feeling.