Drive Distance: 203 km | Drive Duration: 6-7 hours
The Pin Bhaba Pass trek is a challenging trek in Himachal Pradesh, India that connects the Kinnaur and Spiti valleys. The trek is considered one of India's most dramatic pass crossing treks and can take 6–9 days to complete, depending on the route. The trek covers a variety of landscapes, including forests, snowy areas, and cold deserts, and offers views of Hansbeshan Peak, Nimish Khango, and Tari Khango. Some say the trek highlights include the pass crossing, the campsites, and the forests.
Drive Distance: 203 km | Drive Duration: 6-7 hours
Trek Distance: 11 km | Trek Duration: 8 hours | Altitude Gain: 8,275 ft to 10,820 ft Moderate. Easy walk on motor road for 2.65 km followed by 4.5 km ascent. Level walk for about 1 km then ascend all the way to Mulling.
Trek Distance: 6 km | Trek Duration: 5 hours | Altitude Gain: 10,820 ft to 11,590 ft.
Moderate. Gradual ascent for 3.3 km followed by 1.5 km of steep ascent, easing off at the last 1.2 km.
Trek Distance: 5 km | Trek Duration: 4 hours | Altitude Gain: 11,590 ft to 13,485 ft. Moderate. Steep ascent throughout.
Trek Distance: 13 km | Trek Duration: 10 hours | Altitude Gain and Loss: 13,485 ft to 13,435 ft via 16,105 ft
Difficult. Steep ascent for close to 3 km to reach the pass followed by a river crossing and gradual descent through moraine and scree all the way to the campsite.
Trek Distance: 15 km | Trek Duration: 7 hours | Altitude Loss: 13,435 ft to 12,420 ft
Moderate-difficult. Initial easy 4 km trail followed by gradual descent and flat walk through moraine. Afternoon we reach at Mudh at 12 noon. After mudh drive to Kaza. O/N Stay at Kaza.
Drive Distance: 232 km | Drive Duration: 7-8 hours
Transport Options (Delhi – Mcleod ganj – Delhi)
For travel to Mcleod ganj and back one can choose between air, rail & road. For air travel, the closest airport is the Gaggal DHM, also known as Kangra Airport, or Dharamshala Airport and is well connected to Delhi and other parts of the country by Indigo, Alliance Air , Spice Jet.
There are frequent Public Transport buses including Volvos available from Delhi to Mcleodganj that cost about Rs. 1200- 1500 per person. These buses depart from Majnu ka tilla every 30 mins. or so and take about 12 hrs to cover the distance. The same is also applicable on the return journey. A private vehicle could also be arranged for if you require the same.
Weather Details
Summer in Mcleod ganj extends from March to June when the temperature variation is recorded to be ranging between 23°c and 27°c. Mercury sometimes reaches up to 38°c but never goes beyond that. During winters the temperature can drop to -1° and the maximum temperature hardly goes up to 20°c.
Please keep in mind that the above information is not exact and does not account for sudden changes. Whatever the temperatures and conditions rest assured we will be prepared to handle it with ease as we use equipment of very high specifications
The trek connects Bhaba Valley in Kinnaur to Pin Valley in Spiti, both located in Himachal Pradesh. It’s known for its stunning transition from green valleys to arid mountains.
It is considered a moderate to difficult trek due to its high altitude and steep ascents. Prior trekking experience and good fitness are recommended.
The highest point is the Pin Bhaba Pass at 16,100 feet (4,910 meters) above sea level.
The ideal trekking window is from June to September, when the snow has cleared from the pass and the weather is stable.
Yes, inner line permits are generally required for parts of this trek, especially near Spiti. If you’re going through a trekking company, they usually arrange them.