
trekking himachal pradesh

Pin Parvati Pass- A challenge.
Submitted by uk-girl on Sun, 04/19/2009 - 12:21This is one of the most spectacular treks in the region that takes one from the lush green Parvati valley in Kullu to the stark and barren Pin valley in Spiti. On the way is the high-altitude Maltalai lake and the Pin Parvati Pass.
The trek's route borders the Pin Valley National Park, known for sighting of the elusive snow leopards and the Great Himalayan National Park that is famous for sightings of rare Himalayan birds like the Western Tragopan.
SEASON: July - September end
MAX. ALTITUDE: 5300m
NUMBER OF DAYS: 13 days
HIGH PASSES: Pin Parvati Pass, Kunzam La and Rohtang Pass
TREK GRADIENT: Challenging
Day 01: Arrive in Bhuntar from where a vehicle will pick you up and drop you to Manikaran.
Day 02: Manikaran - Barsheni - Khirganga (3020m)
Duration: 5 hours
Khirganga is a hot spring where Lord Shiva is said to have meditated. The difference between the spring here and in Manikaran is that after a bath in Khirganga, your skin will feel clammy and greasy whereas after a bath in the spring at Manikaran, your skin will feel dry.
Day 03: Khirganga - Tunda Bhuj (3285m)
Duration: 5 hours
The trek commences through dense forests and flower-strewn meadows. The progress is gradual and slow as it's a steep climb to Tunda Bhuj.
Day 04: Tunda Bhuj - Thakur Kuan (3620m)
Duration: 6 hours
The trail continues through a landscape strewn with waterfalls, lakes and meadows till Thakur Kuan.
Day 05: Thakur Kuan - Odi Thach (3800m)
Duration: 5 hours
Trekking in Indian Himalayas
Submitted by mountainman on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 08:06India is full of adventures; the Himalayan mountain range alone is world fame for its beauty and Adventure tours. Nubra and Zanskar valleys in Ladakh, PIN Valley, SPITI, and valley of god in himachal pradesh, tiger hill, DARJEELING are few of them. Apart from himalaya there are so many places in south india to visit as well.
India offers great opportunities for trekking, mountaineering, white water rafting, skiing, hang-gliding, mountain biking, and high altitude motorbike and jeep safaris for adventure enthusiasts.
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