Quick Info:
Duration – 7 Nights 8 Days from Shimla to Mudh Manali
Base camp – Kafnu base camp
Summer Temperature – 13°C to 18°C and Night: 0°C to 7°C
Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Altitude – 4,909 m
Best Time – May – 3rd week of October
Trek Level – Moderate- Moderate or Difficult
Trek distance – On foot 60 Kms – By taxi 409 kms
Group Size – Minimum 10 peoples maximum 20 peoples.
How to Reach:
You will need to travel to Delhi whether you are coming from Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, or any other city. From Delhi, you can easily board a train or fly to Chandigarh.
By Air:
You should get at your destination within two hours whenever you travel, according to Himalayan climbers. The closest airport to Shimla is in Chandigarh. roughly 122 kilometres from the city of Shimla. There are flights from every state to Chandigarh, and you may purchase tickets online. You can do these things quickly and easily, and you'll also save time.
If the flight to Chandigarh is too expensive for you, you can come by flight to Delhi or take the bus from Delhi to Shimla, which is the easier option.
By Rail:
If you need to take a bus from Chandigarh to Shimla, you can do so by arriving to Sector 43 of the city on time and purchasing your bus ticket.
You can take a bus from Delhi to Shimla and get off at Kasmiri ISBT; it is best if you have reservations for the seats. The bus ride from Delhi to Old Bus Stand Shimla takes 10–11 hours.
About Pin Bhaba Pass Trek:
- Pin Bhaba Pass Trek will take you to a maximum altitude of 16,125 feet. The Bhaba Pass trail is a harsh desert-like environment surrounded on all sides by steep mountains. This hike takes you through large open grasslands where you may camp, lovely trees, and breathtaking scenery.
- You will encounter several adventurous situations when travelling from Mulling to Kara, such as river crossings and wildlife walks. This hiking track leads to the ethereal charms of the region's proud peaks and gorgeous river basins, which look to be created for adventure. Aside from alpine thrills, the state is known for its Himachali culture and Buddhist monasteries.
Quick Facts About Pin Bhaba Pass Trek:
- Duration: 8D/7N
- Maximum Altitude: 16,125 ft.
- Difficulty Grade: Moderate
- Total Trek Distance: 48 KM
- Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Temperature: 13┬░C to 18┬░C and Night: 0┬░C to -7┬░C
- Pin Bhaba Pass Trek best time: Mid-May to September
- Base Camp: Kafnu
- Start point: Shimla
- Endpoint: Manali
- Nearest Railway Station: Shimla Railway Station
- ATM: Rampur has the last ATM point before your trek begins.
How to Reach Kafnu:
- By Air: Chandigarh International Airport is one of the country's busiest airports. All of India's major flights, as well as international flights, are connected.
- By Rail: The railway station in Chandigarh is about 8 kilometres from the city centre. Regular trains run between the railway station and many Indian cities. It is connected to New Delhi by the Jan Shatabdi, Shatabdi, and Himalayan Queen rivers. Other notable trains that run between Chandigarh and other places include the Paschim Express, Chennai Express, Sadbhavna Express, and Kerala Sampark Kranti.
- By Road:From Chandigarh, it takes about 04:00 hours to get to Shimla. RSRTC operates buses from Chandigarh to Shimla, which are available on a regular basis.
- Shimla to Kafnu is a 6-hour trip from Shimla, and Kafnu is your trek's base camp. Cabs that can be shared are available.
Inclusions:
1. Accommodation ΓÇô You will be staying in tents for 7 nights of the trek (3 people/tent). The room/tent is separate for the male and female participants.
2. Meals ΓÇô (Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner). We provide simple, nutritious vegetarian food on all days of the trek
3. Camping charges ΓÇô All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included for Indians.
4. Trekking equipment ΓÇô High-quality tents and sleeping bags in all the camps. Sleeping bags can withstand temperatures as low as -10 ┬║C.
5. Safety equipment ΓÇô First aid kit, oxygen cylinders, oximeter, etc. will be with guide/trek leader at the campsite as well to deal with emergencies.
6. Expert trek Leaders ΓÇô All our trek leaders are at least qualified in basic/advanced mountaineering and first aid course.
7. Expert Trek support team ΓÇô The mountain staff on this trek consists of certified guides, cooks, helpers, and porters.
Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Itinerary
Day 1
- Drive from Shimla - Kafnu (208km/7-8 Hours)
- You'll gather at 7:00 a.m. in a designated spot in Shimla on this new day.
- Jump into a car and drive to Kafnu. Take in the long force that winds its way through Narkanda and Rampur.
- Kafnu is a charming hamlet located in Kinnaur's Bhabha Valley.
- Check into the resort for a single day, then begin your hiking in the Bhaba Valley the next day.
- Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Day 1
Day 2
- Trek shape Kafnu ΓÇô Mulling (3,100m)
- After a full breakfast, you will set out on a magnificent Bhaba by skip hike route.
- Amble through apple orchards and through a woodland to get to the forested area. With such a gentle road, reaching Mullingmeadows could take up to 6 hours.
- Take in the floral splendour that abounds once you arrive.
- You might be sleeping in tents at night.
- Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Day 1
- Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Day 2
Day 3
- Trek from Mulling (3,100m) - Kara (3,550m)
- Prepare yourself for a few amusing river crossings on this adventurous day of the Bhaba Pass Trek as you make your way across herbal bridges.
- Take in the sights and sounds of brilliant alpine blooms. You may also have the opportunity to meet a few local shepherds who dress in traditional garb.
- After a long climb, you'll arrive in Kara meadow. Once there, take in the sights of the majestic peaks that run along the Kinnaur-Spiti border.
- You might be sleeping in tents tonight.
- Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Day 1
- Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Day 2
Day 4
- Trek from Kara (3,550m) - Phustirang (4,000m)
- Begin your journey from Kara today and enjoy the journey to Phustirang. Expect breathtaking sights as you make your way to Phustirang from the river's left financial institution.
- Witness the imposing Hansbeshan Peak, which stands at 5,840 metres.
- Arrive on the camp floor during the early hours of the night and unwind.
- You might be sleeping in tents tonight.
- Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Day 1
- Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Day 2
Day 5
- Trek from Phustirang (4,000m) -Bhabha Pass (4,850m) - Baldar (3,900m)
- You begin your day by ascending the path that leads to the Bhabha Pass.
- Prepare for a tough route and a lot of snow. You may need to add more electricity, and treading in a snowy region may take longer.
- Once you're at the top, you may feast your eyes on the stunning views that surround you.
- Many mountain levels, including the well-known Pin Parvati Pass, can be seen.
- Take a little break and start going down the Spiti side of the mountain. After a few hours, make your way to the stunning scenery that is peculiar to Spiti.
- The terrain is now a mix of grasslands and mountains of various colours. You might be sleeping in tents tonight.
- Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Day 1
- Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Day 2
- Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Day 3+
Day 6
- Trek from Baldar (3,900m) - Mudh (3,740m), Drive from Mudh - Kaza (3,800m) (2hrs)
- Today, you can enjoy a gentle hike to Mudh. The scenery all around you is stunning.
- View purple-hued mountains, trickling Pin River, and endless open areas.
- Enjoy Mudh, a charming hamlet from which you may be pushed to Kaza.
- Once you arrive, you'll go to the resort and rest; you'll spend one day within the resort.
- Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Day 1
- Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Day 2
Day 7
Drive from Kaza (3,800m) - Kunzum La (4,550m) (75km/2 Hours), Trek from Kunzum La - Chandratal (4,270m)
- Enjoy bringing a winning force to Kunzum La.
- Make your way around a few hamlets to learn about their indigenous culture.
- After arriving at Kunzum La, hike for around three hours to the camping near Chandratal Lake.
- Enjoy the spellbinding allure of blue waters encircled by towering mountains.
- Enjoy the night while exploring the surroundings; life could be lived in tents in a single day.
- Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Day 1
- Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Day 2
Day 8
- Chandratal (4,270m) ΓÇô Manali (2,000m) (Trek & 6-7 Hours Drive)
- This day, the street situation may be assessed, and based on that, you can trek for half an hour or three hours to reach the street head.
- Once there, get into one of the cars and be driven to Manali across the famed Rohtang Pass.
- This is where your Bhabha Pass Trek comes to an end.
About the Pin Bhaba Pass
- On the Pin Bhaba Pass Trek, you will ascend as high as 16,125 feet. The harsh, desert-like terrain of the Bhaba Pass path is ringed on all sides by impossibly tall mountains, this trek offers fascinating scenery, lovely woodlands, and expansive open grassland where you can camp.
- You will experience several exciting moments during your travel from Mulling to Kara, such as crossing a river and taking a nature walk. This trekking path leads to the region's majestic peaks and breathtaking river valleys, which beckon adventurers with their ethereal attractions.
About the Pin Bhaba Pass trek
- You will reach a maximum altitude of 16,125 feet on the Pin Bhaba Pass Trek.
- You'll observe that the way is a challenging, desert-like region surrounded by towering mountains and take pleasure in every moment of excitement.
- When traveling from Mulling to Kara, you will experience several compelling circumstances, including river crossings and wildlife hikes.
- The campsite is an open location that provided us with exceptional nighttime sky views, and it is also flanked by small but attractive mountain ranges which are located a little far from the camp area.
- The ascent to the pass presents many thrilling obstacles and the more elevation you have, the more you tower over the surrounding landscape.
- After you reach a certain height you may be able to see the snowcapped peaks which look so astonishing to watch.