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Pin Bhaba Pass Trek
Overview
Region
Himachal Pradesh
Base Camp
Kafnu
Duration
8 days
Difficulty Level
Moderate to Difficult
Maximum Altitude
16105 Ft
Trekking Km
52 Km
Age
13 years to 55 years
Trail Type
A crossover trail through passes
Service from
Kafnu to Kaza
Best Season
Monsoon Treks – ( July , August)
Autumn Treks- ( September , October, November)
Autumn Treks- ( September , October, November)
Trek Charges: Rs. 21,499/- Per Person
Itinerary
Day 1
Drive from Shimla to Kafnu
Drive Distance: 203 km | Drive Duration: 6-7 hours
Transport will be arranged at 6.30 AM. This cost has to be borne by trekkers and paid directly to the driver. Cost of the cab – Rs. 11,500 per vehicle, shared among 5-6 trekkers & Rs 17,000 Tempo Traveler, shared among 10-12 trekkers.
Drive Distance: 203 km | Drive Duration: 6-7 hours
Transport will be arranged at 6.30 AM. This cost has to be borne by trekkers and paid directly to the driver. Cost of the cab – Rs. 11,500 per vehicle, shared among 5-6 trekkers & Rs 17,000 Tempo Traveler, shared among 10-12 trekkers.
Day 2
Trek from Kafnu to Mulling
Trek Distance: 11 km | Trek Duration: 8 hours | Altitude Gain: 8,275 ft to 10,820 ft
Moderate. Easy walk on motor road for 2.65 km followed by 4.5 km ascent. Level walk for about 1 km then ascend all the way to Mulling.
Trek Distance: 11 km | Trek Duration: 8 hours | Altitude Gain: 8,275 ft to 10,820 ft
Moderate. Easy walk on motor road for 2.65 km followed by 4.5 km ascent. Level walk for about 1 km then ascend all the way to Mulling.
Day 3
Trek from Mulling to Karah
Trek Distance: 6 km | Trek Duration: 5 hours | Altitude Gain: 10,820 ft to 11,590 ft
Moderate. Gradual ascent for 3.3 km followed by 1.5 km of steep ascent, easing off at the last 1.2 km.
Trek Distance: 6 km | Trek Duration: 5 hours | Altitude Gain: 10,820 ft to 11,590 ft
Moderate. Gradual ascent for 3.3 km followed by 1.5 km of steep ascent, easing off at the last 1.2 km.
Day 4
Trek from Karah to Phutsirang
Trek Distance: 5 km | Trek Duration: 4 hours | Altitude Gain: 11,590 ft to 13,485 ft
Moderate. Steep ascent throughout.
Trek Distance: 5 km | Trek Duration: 4 hours | Altitude Gain: 11,590 ft to 13,485 ft
Moderate. Steep ascent throughout.
Day 5
Trek from Phutsirang to Mangrungse via Pin Bhaba Pass
Trek Distance: 11 km Trek Duration: 10 hours Altitude Gain and Loss: 13,485 ft to 13,635 ft via 16,105 ft
Difficult. Steep ascent for close to 3 km to reach the pass followed by a river crossing and gradual descent through moraine and scree all the way to the campsite.
Trek Distance: 11 km Trek Duration: 10 hours Altitude Gain and Loss: 13,485 ft to 13,635 ft via 16,105 ft
Difficult. Steep ascent for close to 3 km to reach the pass followed by a river crossing and gradual descent through moraine and scree all the way to the campsite.
Day 6
Trek from Mangrungse to Mudh
Trek Distance: 17 km | Trek Duration: 7 hours | Altitude Loss: 13,635 ft to 12,420 ft
Moderate- difficult. Initial easy 4 km trail followed by gradual descent and flat walk through moraine.
Trek Distance: 17 km | Trek Duration: 7 hours | Altitude Loss: 13,635 ft to 12,420 ft
Moderate- difficult. Initial easy 4 km trail followed by gradual descent and flat walk through moraine.
Day 7
Buffer Day
It is mandatory to have this extra day as any bad weather or rain will delay your pass crossing. If buffer day is utilized, you will need to pay Rs.2,500. This amount is to be handed over to your Trek Leader.
Note: If the weather condition remains favourable throughout the trek and buffer day is not utilized henceforth the trekker completing the trek in 7 days, the cost of accomodation and fooding for the rest of the stay will be borne by the trekker.
It is mandatory to have this extra day as any bad weather or rain will delay your pass crossing. If buffer day is utilized, you will need to pay Rs.2,500. This amount is to be handed over to your Trek Leader.
Note: If the weather condition remains favourable throughout the trek and buffer day is not utilized henceforth the trekker completing the trek in 7 days, the cost of accomodation and fooding for the rest of the stay will be borne by the trekker.
Day 8
Drive back from Kaza to Manali
Drive Distance: 232 km | Drive Duration: 7-8 hours
Today is the day of our departure from Kaza for Manali and then to further respective destinations marking the end of the trek. There are Spiti bus services that travels from Kaza to Manali. You can also book shared cars from Kaza to Manali. You are likely to reach Manali by late evening hence plan your ahead journey accordingly.
The transport costs Rs 15,000 for a 6-seater and Rs.20,000 for a Tempo Traveller (12-seater). Expect to reach Manali by 7.00 PM
Drive Distance: 232 km | Drive Duration: 7-8 hours
Today is the day of our departure from Kaza for Manali and then to further respective destinations marking the end of the trek. There are Spiti bus services that travels from Kaza to Manali. You can also book shared cars from Kaza to Manali. You are likely to reach Manali by late evening hence plan your ahead journey accordingly.
The transport costs Rs 15,000 for a 6-seater and Rs.20,000 for a Tempo Traveller (12-seater). Expect to reach Manali by 7.00 PM
What's included and What's excluded
What's included
- Guesthouse accommodation in Kafnu and Kaza
- Camping accomodation during trek on sharing basis
- Tents, Mattresses, and Sleeping Bags
- Toilet Tents – Dry Pit Style
- Kitchen Tent, Equipment & All Rations
- Trek Leader & Assistant Trek Leader / Local Guide
- Portable Oxygen cylinder, Emergency medical kit, Pulse oximeter, BP apparatus, Infrared thermometer.
- All Permits
- Support team
- Cook
- Helpers
- Porters / Mules (for Equipment)
- Mountaineering Course Qualified Trek Leader
- Local Support Team for Geographical Intelligence
- Crampons / Micro-spikes for the trekkers (if required)
What's excluded
- Transportation to & from Shimla- Kafnu/Kaza
- Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.(available on additional cost)
- Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
- If anyone leaves the trek against the schedule (unable to complete or dropping out for any reason)
- Any extra demand like personal guide, personal porter, personal vehicle
- Food during transit to and from the base camp
- If the the weather condition remains favorable throughout the trek and buffer day is not utilized henceforth the trekker completing the trek in 7 days, the cost of accommodation and fooding for the rest of the stay will be borne by the trekker.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “what's included”.
IMPORTANT POINTS
- It is mandatory for trekkers to carry a copy of their photo ID for entry at forest check posts on the trek.
- If the weather condition remains favourable throughout the trek and buffer day is not utilized henceforth the trekker completing the trek in 7 days, the cost of accommodation and food for the rest of the stay will be borne by the trekker.
- Phone network of Airtel is available at Kafnu & Kaza. Although the connectivity is erratic. There won't be phone network during the trek.
- All participants are expected to have a fitness level, stamina and the ability to sustain harsh environments.
- Every trekker will have to undergo a temperature and other vitals check every day.
- Do weigh your Gears post packing. It should not exceed the range of 8-10 kg – preferably on the lighter side.
- The last reliable ATM is at Rampur Bushahr (on the way to Kafnu).
How to reach
Rail Head
Kalka is the nearest railhead to Shimla.Kalka mail is an overnight train than reaches Kalka by 4.30 am - this departs from Old Delhi Railway station at 21.25. Kalka Shatabdi leaves from New Delhi Railway station at 7.40 am and reached Kalka by 11.45 am.
By bus
Buses and private cars are available from Kalka and takes around 3hours to reach Shimla from Kalka. If one is coming from Delhi then there are direct overnight buses from Kashmere gate for Shimla which takes around 9-10 hours.
Airport
The nearest airport to Shimla is Chandigarh Airport, which is approximately 120 kilometres away. The road trip from Chandigarh to Shimla is possible. Shimla also has a smaller airport located 23 kilometres from the city, which has restricted operations depending on the season/weather conditions.
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