We will arrange a pick up from the old Shimla Bus stand early at around 6:30 am. Keep your documents in hand as we will collect them at this stage, and give a short briefing about the trek and instructions that you have to follow. The journey from Shimla to Kafnu takes around 7-8 hours, and we cover 200 km. En route, we cross Rampur, Narkanda, and the Hydel Project at Wangtoo. The beautiful Bhabha River, stunning valleys, and dense coniferous forests add to the beauty of the journey.

We reach Kafnu in the afternoon around 2-3 pm and stay the night at the guest house. Kafnu is a small hamlet in the Bhavna valley, Kinnaur, and the base camp of this trek.

We have early breakfast and then leave for the trek to Mulling. After we walk 200 m from the Kafnu village, we will spot India’s first underground dam- the Bhaba Hydro Project. We continue to walk for about 2.65 km on a motorable road. It is a long and steady incline with patches of plain and gradual descent. The stunning Janglik range, thick coniferous forests, and the beautiful Bhabha river accompany us throughout this muddy terrain. But the crossing of multiple rivers with the help of unsupported wooden logs as bridges makes the experience even more thrilling. If you are scared of water, this may be a little intimidating.

We have our lunch and then continue to navigate our way through the forest until we reach a point of descent and arrive at a lush green meadow. The bright sun rays truly act as a reward of endless walking underneath closed canopies. Colorful tents and little streams of the Bhaba river distributed on the meadow welcome us as we move further towards Mulling.

Mulling, our first campsite, is rich in beauty. The horses, vibrant flowers, trees, and the mesmerizing view of the Bhaba river make this an ideal campsite. It also marks the end of the line of trees. You can explore this place on your own, but make sure you get enough rest. We stay the night here at the campsite of Mulling.

The trek from Mulling to Kara is an easy short trek, and the distance is almost half of yesterday. The day's challenges include crossing a ghastly river with rapid icy cold water and taking a sharp hike of 300 m. The trail to Kara is clear, and we need to follow the river upstream.

After half an hour of walking, we hike up and arrive in the woods. We cross the forest and come to the other side of the mountain. From here, we navigate our path through boulders, most of which act as stairs and make the trekking experience less tiresome. We then continue to zigzag for the next couple of hours through the snow-clad mountains and take a gradual hike before we reach our campsite.

Scintillating peaks in the backdrop, shepherds grazing their cattle, a water stream, and a lake in close vicinity enhances the beauty of Kara. We camp and stay the night here.

Day 4 has the shortest distance to cover but can be a little heavy on the legs. There is a steep ascent, river crossings, and streams zigzagging through the verdant meadows. To reach the dry land, we need to cross around six glacial streams, requiring a team effort. Once we make our way out of the chilling waters, the landscape around us also gains vibrancy and structure.

From here, we hike for an hour and cross many glacial walking sections that require balance and attention. We then arrive at another sharp hike and continue on it for the next 40 minutes. En route, a beautiful water stream greets us, but the trek gets hard from here. We have to cross a narrow trail that rests on loose rocks before it drops us on the valley that lies on the other side. It is advisable to keep moving on tricky sections like these, as halting may result in accidents due to rocks slipping down.

At last, we enter the land of meadows lying at the backdrop of glaciers. A short climb and we reach the Lower Pushtirang campsite. If there is more snow around, we camp here. If not, we hike for 20 minutes more and camp at Upper Pushtirang. Tari Khango, Nimish Khango, Hansbeshan Peak, and Pin Bhaba Pass are the visible peaks. We camp the night here.

We start early in the morning after having breakfast. It will be a long, tiring day with steep ascents and High Mountain passes. If you love snow, you will enjoy today’s trek the most. It includes conquering the sharp slopes that connect the Pin Valley to the Bhaba valley, Kinnaur. After a long, tedious climb, we reach the highest point of this trek, Pin Bhaba Pass.

The continuous change in the landscape that is visible from here is breathtakingly beautiful. You can also spot the Pin river from the top. But like all good things, we have to leave the greenery of Bhaba valley behind and move to the deserted region of the Pin valley. The descent is quite tricky as it includes trekking through scree, glacier, and moraines.

After a 2 km descent, we get to the Pin river and cross the river to reach its right bank. We then slowly descent another 5 km through moraines and screes and arrive at the place that gives a distant view of the Mangrungse campsite. The scintillating mountains of the Spiti and the gushing sound of the Pin river make Mangrungse an ideal choice for camping. We stay the night here.

Day 6 is the last trekking day, and we cover 17 km today. Make sure to fill your bottles before starting the journey. It is an easy but long descent, and we need to start early in the morning. We trek from Mangrungse and make our way to the campsite of Bara Boulder, which is 4 km away and take the descent from there. The purple-hued summits, meandering water streams, and vibrant meadows make this trek a visual treat.

On reaching the Bara Boulder campsite, we cross the Pin river tributary and arrive at a flat land that offers a view of the rustic hamlet of Mudh. We cross the suspension bridge over the Pin river, take a short climb and reach Mudh. We either stay the night here or drive to Kaza and spend the night at a guesthouse.

We have breakfast and morning tea at Kaza and then leave for Manali. The drive is 200 km and will take around 10-11 hours. If the traffic is not much, we expect to reach Manali around 6- 7 pm. make sure you keep some bite snacks and fill your bottles well.

So if you want a week where you can bask in nature’s goodness and challenge your love for adventure, look no further. The Pin Bhaba Pass Trek is an ideal choice for you.