Pin Parvati Trek (Ibex Himanchal-Tough Trek)

Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

On arrival check into Hotel Nalagarh Fort. The Nalagarh Fort is situated near the Shivalik Hills near the base of the Himalayas. It was built by the rulers of Nalagarh, who were deeply interested in art and architecture. The present ruling family continues to stay at the heritage resort, which adds to its regal ambience. Nalagarh, a seven-hour drive from Delhi, is considered to be the gateway to Himachal Pradesh. Nalagarh Fort offers sweeping views of the Himalayan ranges. Overnight at Nalagarh Fort.

Activities : Heritage

Morning drive to Manikaran. Manikaran is popular for honeymoon destination and trailhead for numerous treks as well as a great countryside ideal for adventure sport lovers. On arrival Manikaran transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Activities : Heritage

Day at leisure to relax and explore the surroundings. Overnight at Hotel.

Activities : Heritage

Manikaran - Pulga Village (2,791 m) Trek along the River Parvati to reach Pulga - a small settlement of the 'Gaddi' shepherds. Overnight in Tent.

Activities : Heritage

Pulga Village - Khir Ganga (3,050 m) The trek through the forest to Khir Ganga is a pleasant walk except for one short steep climb in between. Khir Ganga is a holy place with a hot water spring, small temple of Lord Shiva and a bathing tank. This is the last chance to take a hot water bath on the trek. Overnight in Tent.

Activities : Heritage

Khir Ganga - Tundah Bhuj (3, 205 m) Steady ascend to the gorge. Valley then widens and trail crosses several beautiful pastures supporting many types of wildflowers. There are some Gujjar/Gaddi shepherd encampments and this will be last human settlement you will be watching. Overnight in Tent.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Tundah Bhuj - Thakur Kuan (3, 400 m) Crossing through rocks and dense vegitation. The trail is steep and hard in some sections close to Thakur Kuan (3400 Mts.). Overnight in tent.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Thakur Kuan - Mantalai Lake (4, 074 m) First you will cross a natural bridge and is known as Pandu Bridge. After that trail makes some ups and downs and then goes through flowered meadows. Overnight in Tent.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

The trekking is challenging, over a glacier and loose scree slopes. There is a beautiful grassy camp (4500 Mts. approx.) at the base of the Pass. Overnight in Tent.

Activities : Trekking

The approach to the Pass is over a crevassed snowfield and all precaution is necessary on this section. After the pass descend over a steep slope to reach the first camp site in the Pin Valley (4700 Mts). Overnight in Tent.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Gradual desceding towards valley floor to village Mud. Overnight at Tent.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Mud - Sangam - Kaza Trek from Mud to Sangam, the largest village in the Pin Valley. From Sangam you will be picked up by motor transport and driven to Kaza. Spend the night at a hotel in Kaza.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Kaza Free day in Kaza to visit the Monasteries. Overnight Kaza.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Drive from Kaza to Manali over the Kunzum La (4550 Mts.).

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Drive from Manali to Nalagarh. Upon arrival at Nalagarh, transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Depart Delhi for onward destination.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys