Detailed Route
Pin Bhabha Pass Trek — Detailed Route
Duration
7 Days
Total Distance
55 KM
Max Altitude
16,000 FT
Trek Type
linear
Altitude Profile
Points show end-of-day camp altitude. Summit days show peak altitude reached.
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Forest office in Kafnu or Bhabhanagar
Documents
Aadhar Card / Passport, Medical Fitness Certificate
Foreign Nationals
Foreigners MUST carry an Inner Line Permit if navigating via the Kinnaur border region from Shimla.
Foreigner Process
Inner line permit requires applying in Shimla or Rekong Peo with a registered operator.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive Shimla to Kafnu
Drive deep into the Kinnaur gorge along the roaring Sutlej river.
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Trek Kafnu to Mulling
A massive, steady ascent climbing out of the valley floor into the endless, incredibly lush green meadows of Mulling.
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Trek Mulling to Kara
A shorter acclimatization day. Involves crossing a freezing stream. The campsite at Kara is stunningly set by a high alpine lake.
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Trek Kara to Pushtirang
Move to the advanced base camp right below the pass. The greenery begins to entirely strip away, replaced by grey rock and ice.
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Cross Pin Bhabha Pass and descend to Mangrungse
Summit day. Start at 3 AM. Climb a brutal, steep 3,000 ft up snow and scree. Stand on the pass and look into the arid, pink mountains of Spiti. Descend relentlessly.
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Trek Mangrungse to Mudh Village
A massive, long horizontal walk across the floor of the Pin Valley. The landscape is entirely devoid of trees. Reach the ancient Spitian village of Mudh.
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Drive Mudh to Kaza
Short drive to the civilized hub of Kaza. Rest day.
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Drive Kaza to Manali (via Rohtang)
Brutal, long drive back out of Spiti crossing two more high passes to reach Manali.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Spiti Valley Road Trip
+4 DaysAfter reaching Kaza, hire a jeep and explore Key Monastery, Chicham Bridge, and Hikkim (Highest post office).
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