Green Parvati to the cold desert of Spiti over a 5,319 m glaciated pass. One of the hardest non-technical crossings in the Indian Himalaya.
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Pin Parvati Pass, planned for you
Day-by-day timings, the route, what each part costs, where to sleep and eat, and a checklist. One PDF that works offline: print it, or send it to everyone going.
- Day 1 Pin Parvati Pass: the trek
- TravelBase: Barshaini, Parvati valley
- PermitPermits and entry
- On the trailHard trek to 5,319 m₹24,000
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The route
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On the map
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The climb
How to reach the start
Bus from Delhi to Bhuntar, then up the Parvati valley to Barshaini.
Step 3 of 6Next: Permits↓Permits and rules
Rules change. Check the park office or official booking system before you travel.
Step 4 of 6Next: Gear↓What to carry
Altitude safety
Pin Parvati Pass reaches 5,319 m, high enough for acute mountain sickness (AMS). Climb slowly, drink water, and tell your guide about headache, nausea, dizziness or breathlessness. If symptoms get worse, go down: descent is the treatment. Take travel insurance that covers trekking at this altitude and rescue.
What it costs
Ballpark ranges, not live quotes. Prices last updated 6 October 2026. Prices move with season and demand, so check live fares before you book. Spot a wrong price? Tell us and we fix it.
Covers local transport, permits or entry, a guide where needed and food on the trail. Getting to Barshaini is extra.
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Questions people ask
How hard is the Pin Parvati Pass trek?
Hard grade. It takes 11 days and climbs to about 5,319 m. Green Parvati to the cold desert of Spiti over a 5,319 m glaciated pass. One of the hardest non-technical crossings in the Indian Himalaya.
Do I need a permit for Pin Parvati Pass?
Forest permit. Glacier crossing; prior high-altitude experience is expected, not optional.
How do I reach the Pin Parvati Pass trek?
Bus from Delhi to Bhuntar, then up the Parvati valley to Barshaini. Base: Barshaini, Parvati valley.
What is the best season for Pin Parvati Pass?
Jul–Sep.
How much does the Pin Parvati Pass trek cost?
From about ₹24,000 per person from the base, covering local transport, permits or entry, a guide where required and food. The journey to the base is extra.
What should I carry?
Full mountaineering-adjacent kit — rope work on the glacier, crampons, technical guide.
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