Pin Bhaba Pass Trek Package 2026 | Price, Itinerary & Booking | Wanderin Man

Itinerary Description

Grade: Difficult

Location: Himachal

Maximum Altitude: 4915 mts

Duration: 8 Days

Pin Bhaba Pass Trek – A Spectacular Himalayan Crossover Trek in Himachal Pradesh

The Pin Bhaba Pass Trek is one of the most scenic high-altitude crossover treks in India, connecting the lush green Bhaba Valley in Kinnaur with the dramatic Pin Valley in Spiti. This unforgettable Himalayan adventure takes you through dense forests, colorful wildflower meadows, crystal-clear rivers, alpine lakes, glacier crossings, rocky mountain trails, and the breathtaking landscapes of Pin Valley National Park.

Standing at an altitude of approximately 4,915 m (16,125 ft), Pin Bhaba Pass offers spectacular panoramic views of the Great Himalayan Range, snow-capped peaks, and the famous cold desert of Spiti Valley. Every day on this trek reveals a completely different landscape, making it one of the most beautiful trekking experiences in Himachal Pradesh.

Whether you're looking for the Pin Bhaba Pass Trek package, Pin Bhaba Pass Trek price, Pin Bhaba Pass Trek itinerary, or a complete Pin Bhaba Pass Trek guide, this adventure offers the perfect combination of nature, challenge, and unforgettable Himalayan beauty.

Best Time to Trek

The best time for the Pin Bhaba Pass Trek is from mid-June to September, when the trails are open and the weather is ideal for trekking.

During June and July, you'll enjoy lush green valleys, blooming alpine flowers, snow patches near the pass, and flowing mountain streams. In August and September, the landscape transforms dramatically as the green forests of Bhaba Valley give way to the rugged mountains and cold desert scenery of Spiti Valley, offering some of the most spectacular views in the Himalayas.

This is also the perfect season for mountain photography, camping under the stars, and exploring the untouched beauty of Pin Valley National Park.

Difficulty Level

The Pin Bhaba Pass Trek is a moderate to difficult high-altitude trek suitable for trekkers with good fitness and some previous trekking experience. The trail includes long walking days, steep ascents, glacier crossings, river crossings, moraine sections, and rocky mountain terrain.

Trekkers should prepare with regular cardio, strength training, and endurance exercises before the expedition. Proper acclimatization and guidance from experienced trek leaders ensure a safe and enjoyable Himalayan trekking experience.

Major Highlights of the Pin Bhaba Pass Trek

Cross the spectacular Pin Bhaba Pass (4,915 m).
Experience one of India's finest Himalayan crossover treks.
Trek through the lush Bhaba Valley and the cold desert of Spiti Valley.
Explore the pristine wilderness of Pin Valley National Park.
Camp beside crystal-clear rivers and scenic alpine meadows.
Witness glaciers, snowfields, river crossings, and dramatic mountain landscapes.
Discover remote Himalayan villages like Kafnu and Mudh Village.
Spot Himalayan wildlife, including Blue Sheep (Bharal) and Himalayan Ibex.
Enjoy panoramic views of snow-capped peaks in the Great Himalayan Range.
Perfect for adventure lovers seeking an unforgettable high-altitude trekking expedition in Himachal Pradesh.

The Pin Bhaba Pass Trek is more than just a mountain trail—it's a journey through two completely different Himalayan worlds. From green forests and flower-filled meadows to glaciers, rocky passes, and the stunning landscapes of Spiti Valley, every step offers a new adventure. If you're searching for one of the best trekking experiences in Himachal Pradesh, this trek deserves a place on your bucket list.

Short Itinerary

Scenic drive from Shimla to Kafnu (2450M) — 200 km /7–8 hrs.

Trek from Kafnu to Mulling (3200M) — 11 km /7–8 hrs.

Trek from Mulling to Kara (3550M) — 6 km /4–5 hrs.

Rest & acclimatization at Kara to prepare for the high-altitude Bhaba Pass crossing.

Trek from Kara to Phutsirang (4200M) — 5 km /4–5 hrs.

Trek from Phutsirang to Bwaldar via Bhaba Pass (4900M) — 12 km /10–12 hrs

Trek from Bwaldar to Mudh and drive to Kaza (3800M)— 17 km /7–8 hrs.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Scenic drive from Shimla to Kafnu (2450M) — 200 km /7–8 hrs.

Your Pin Bhaba Pass Trek begins with a scenic drive from Shimla to Kafnu, a beautiful Himalayan village located in the Kinnaur region of Himachal Pradesh. The drive follows the Sutlej River through apple orchards, pine forests, charming mountain villages, and dramatic valleys.

As you reach Kafnu, you'll notice the fresh mountain air and peaceful surroundings. Meet your trek leader, attend a trek briefing, check your equipment, and prepare for one of India's finest high-altitude crossover treks.

Highlights

Scenic drive through Kinnaur Valley
Apple orchards and Himalayan villages
Views of the Sutlej River
Overnight stay in Kafnu

WHAT'S INCLUDED

●Veg/egg meals as per menu on trek from Day 1 dinner to Day 7 lunch
●All required forest permits and camping fees (for Indian nationals)
●Premium twin-sharing tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping mats
●Certified Trek Leader with mountaineering and first-aid training
●Experienced local guides, cooks, helpers, and support staff
●Group safety equipment, including ropes, harnesses, carabiners, and rescue gear
●Guest house stay in Kafnu on Day 1 (triple/quad sharing)
●Complete trek logistics, campsite setup, and on-ground support throughout the trek.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

●Charges for carrying personal backpacks
●Cost of any kind of Insurance. Since insurance is mandatory, kindly get yourself insured from our partners ASC360 through www.asc360.com
●Meals during road journeys
●Personal expenses such as snacks, beverages, shopping, laundry, or phone charges
●Transportation from Kaza to Manali or Shimla
●Accommodation in Kaza after the trek on Day 7

Are you eligible for this adventure?

Annapurna Base Camp Trek takes you to a height of 4,130M and is rated a moderate level trek for its long trekking distances. For its elevation and distances, it is recommended for trekkers with some prior experience in the high-altitudes.

Grade

Difficult

Max Altitude

4915 mts

Distance

48 km

WMRS Level Required

Terrain

Prerequisite Skills

Fitness Benchmark

WMRS Level Required

WMRS 5

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a level 4 adventure on the Bikat Rating Scale.

This makes it mandatory for you to have high-altitude experience of preferably multiple treks marked at level 3 on the WMRS. The altitude, the terrain, and the nature of the climb demand a certain level of endurance and a need for you to be aware of how your body reacts to the various features of the high-altitude environment.

If you do not know what level of WMRS trek would suit you best, worry not! Fill out this Form:

We will send you a progression chart to help you comfortably get out of your comfort zone in order to level up and ultimately reach your highest potential in the big, bad world of outdoor adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pin Bhaba Pass is a moderate plus trek climbing to a high altitude of 16125 feet. It requires more strength and endurance than moderate level treks. Therefore, it is recommended that you first gain an experience of trekking to altitudes of 3700 metres and learn about campsite basics, ascending and descending on mountain trails, basics of high altitude acclimatization process and then move up a notch with the Pin Bhaba Pass Trek. For details on trek difficulty level, please read on TWM Rating Scale.

Should have at least 7-10 trek days in the Himalayas in their kitty along with the experience of trekking at altitudes of 3700 metres or above.

1 Jog/Run for 5 Kms in 25-30 mins or Walk continuously for 10 kms (with 3-4 small breaks) on plain terrain (slight incline is better) - You would be required to produce a screenshot from a fitness app testifying the same 2 Hold your breath for 30-35 seconds

Know campsite basics like how to use a sleeping bag, sleeping tent, toilet tent. Ascending & descending technique for mountain trails Basic mountain mannerisms Ascending & descending on snow Basics of Mountain Sickness Basics of Mountain Hazards How to cross small water streams

The Pin Bhaba pass is one of the best crossover treks, taking us from the lush mountainsides to the arid expanse of Spiti. The landscape is very similar to the Pin Parvati Pass Trek, and the Bhaba Pass Trek is a wonderful option for those who want to do Pin Parvati Pass but time is their only constraint.

Pin Bhaba pass trek best time is from the months of mid-May to the last week of September. The USP of this trek is that it can be done during the monsoons as well.

The Pin Bhabha Pass Trek begins in Kafnu and ends in Mudh. Getting to Kafnu:?The distance of Kafnu from Shimla is 205 km and takes about 7 hours drive. The road journey can be done by hiring private or shared taxis. There is also an HRTC bus that leaves from Shimla at 8:40 AM and reaches Kafnu at 6:30 PM. Kafnu is a quaint village in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Onward from Manali:?There are overnight HRTC and private Volvos from Manali to Delhi. Alternatively, Manali is also connected by Delhi by air through a daily Air India flight from Bhuntar Airport.

There is no cellular connectivity once the trek starts from Kafnu till crossing the Rohtang Pass on the return journey to Manali. There are satellite phones at Batal and Chhatru on the Mudh - Manali route.

You can opt to stay in the guest house at Kaza where you can enjoy a hot shower and have some rest. Kaza is famous for spectacular monasteries and local shopping souks. Kibber, Komic, and Dhankar Village are few of the famous villages in the capital. The return journey from Mudh to Manali passes through two high altitude passes - Kunzum La and Rohtang Pass.

The minimum age limit is 13 years. However, minors aged between 13 to 17 should be accompanied with their parents or guardians. If you are above the age of 60, kindly carry a medical certificate from your doctor that deem you fit for adventure activities like trekking.

On trekking days, all the trekkers will be accommodated in twin or triple sharing tents. Along with this, there will be also be a toilet tent and a dining tent installed at every campsite as we roll.

We provide 4 seasons tents by Gipfel for higher altitudes which can easily withstand heavy snowfall and storms. They are spacious enough to accomodate 3 people at once with a vestibule to place the backpacks. Our sleeping bags are made up of Heatseeker Pro synthetic insulation that can provide you comfort in -10 degrees celsius. We also use additional fleece liners to have thermal efficiency even in the extreme temperatures of -17 degrees Celsius. If you carry your own sleeping bag, you will get a cashback reward provided that you inform us as soon as you have booked your trek.

Toilet tents will be provided to you on the trek. These are portable toilets tents where a deep pit will be dug. A shovel will be provided inside the tent to cover the waste after you have made your business. You can take a toilet roll inside. Make sure you dig used toilet paper along with the waste. Though water is recommended in place of toilet paper. Please refrain from using wet wipes as they are non-biodegradable. There will be no facility for bathing on the trek. Go through our blog section for tips on how to maintain personal hygiene on treks.

You will be provided with good quality of gaiters and microspikes from us depending upon the situation of the snow. Our trek leaders will also be carrying ropes and ice axe.

Vegetarian food will be served throughout the trek. The only non-vegetarian item served on our treks are eggs. Our kitchen staff follows a proper menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner which has been designed in order to fulfil the nutritional requirements of the participants. There will be milk, poha, eggs, muesli/corn flakes, bread and butter served for breakfast. Rice or simple roti sabzi will be packed for lunch. In dinner, you will have dal, egg curry or any other vegetarian dish along with rice, roti, and a dessert item. Packed lunch will be provided to you on the days you are trekking. You are requested to carry your own tiffin box and a mug to consume food. The meals consumed on journey and arrival day are not included in our cost.

You can rent following items from us- Trekking Pole, Trekking Shoes, Fleece Jacket, Rucksack.

The temperatures vary between 0 to -5 degree celcius.

Yes, there will be snow on the trek.

If you want to offload your rucksack, you will have to make a request for offloading a few days prior the trek through an email so that arrangement can be made in advance. You will be charged per day for offloading your rucksack. In case you decide to offload on the spot, you may have to pay a higher price than usual. However offloading your rucksack is not recommended since it is not a safe practice.

A team of participant will be led by a course certified trek leader and a local guide. All participants are requested to abide by what their leader says. There will also be a team of kitchen staff and porters on the trek. We maintain 1:8 ratio of trek leader and participants. All our trek leaders and staff have a certified training in first-aid and rescue operation.

It is not mandatory but it is more convenient with the pole. If you don?t want to buy one, you can rent it from us on minimal daily basis charges. You can request the renting link from us.

Shimla has reasonable size market but because of immediate departure from Shimla last minute purchasing might be difficult. Please do not leave anything for last minute buying.

Yes, it is absolutely safe for solo woman to travel in fix departures. Women on the trek will be sharing tent with each other. In case you are the only woman on the trek, you will be given a separate tent.

Yes, e-certificates will be given at the end of each trek provided that you completed it. It will bear your name, the trek, and the maximum altitude you achieved on the trek.

The pick up will be from Shimla ISBT by 7 am.

The end point of the trek would be Kaza and trekkers will be dropped at Kaza around the afternoon.

ID Proof (Soft Copy to be sent to us in Advance & original to be carried) and Medical Certificate (Soft Copy to be sent to us & original to be carried) are the mandatory documents required for this trek.

Packing List

This is a list of essential items for individuals going on a trek with Wanderin’ Man Adventures. This list contains only those items which the participants are required to bring with them. The list excludes those items which are provided by Wanderin’ Man Adventures on the trek. We have divided the items into five categories. All the items in the list are essential except for those marked as optional.

🟩 Trekking Gear

Rucksack bag with rain cover
Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day
Head Torch with spare Batteries
UV protection sunglasses
Water Bottles - 2 bottles of 1 liter each

🟩 Footwear

Non-skid, deep tread, high-ankle trekking shoes - 1
Pair of light weight Slipper/Sandals for the campsite - 1

🟩 Clothing

Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants - 2
Full sleeves T-shirts/Sweatshirts (1 for every 2 days of trekking)
Pair of thick woolen socks (1 pair for every two days of trekking)
Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower - 1
Undergarments (1 for each day of the itinerary)
Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck - 1
Full sleeves sweater - 1
Rain wear (Jacket & Pants) - 1
Pair of water-proof, warm gloves - 1
Woolen cap - 1
Sun shielding Hat - 1
Multipurpose Buff - 2

🟩 Toiletries

Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream, etc.)
Sun screen lotion small pack (SPF 30 & Above) - 1
Lip Balm small pack - 1

🟩 Utensils

Small size, Lightweight & Leak proof lunch box - 1
Plate - 1
Spoon - 1
Tea/Coffee (plastic) Mug - 1

🟩 Miscellaneous

Camera (Optional)
Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)

Note-

For long treks, please carry a spare sunglasses.
For winter trek please try to carry a thermal water bottle.
For long winter treks, please carry an extra pair of warm pants.

Why Wanderin' Man?

(SET- Safety, Expertise & Trust )

Safety

●Small Group Size in the ratio of 6:1 (participant to leader)
●No compromise on safety and sustainability promise
●Experienced and Certified Mountaineering Professional Leaders
●Region Mapped with Emergency Evacuation Plan
●Certified Standard Equipment by UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation certification) & other Similar Bodies
●Minimized Risk Management Standard Operating Procedure are applied for every Trek and tour
●Certified First Aid Support and Doctors* with constant availability of Safety Equipments like Medical Kit, Rescue Kit
●Constant communication is aided with the help of Communication Devices
●Certified and registered Transporter for transportation purpose

Expertise

●Founders of the company have extensive experience of 15 years having organized approx 2000+ trekking, Expeditions and other adventure activities.
●Wanderin’ Man Adventures operating expeditions above 8000 mts.
●Under the umbrella of Wanderin’ Man Adventures 15 + adventure activities Programs have been organized
●Founders have mountaineering certifications from the esteemed mountaineering institutes of India.
●Team is composed of experienced mountaineers and trek leaders with thorough understanding of norms and procedures.

Trust

●Trust has been the hallmark of our company since its inception be it any program on the list.
●Special emphasis is laid on the use of standard procedures and equipments as per the mountaineering norms
●95% of our clients have availed our service on repeat basis.
●Our business has expanded primarily based on the “word of mouth” from our existing clients to new ones

Cancellation Policy

Cash Refund (All events including Friendship Peak Expedition except other Mountaineering Expeditions) - Cash refunds are only available for bookings made without any discounts, such as promotional codes or dynamic discounts. Additionally, cash refunds are not available for shifted batch bookings or if the booking status is "Booked". Add-ons are non-refundable. The amount of the refund will be determined based on the following guidelines:

Cancellations made up to 31 days before the departure date

10% deduction

Cancellations made between 30 and 21 days before the departure date

25% deduction

Cancellations made between 20 and 11 days before the departure date

50% deduction

Cancellations made less than 11 days before the departure date are not eligible for a cash refund.

0% Refund

Voucher Refund Policy

Voucher Refund: This option is available for all types of bookings including the bookings made under promotional offers. The Wanderin' Man Adventures would offer you a short-term voucher that would enable you with a flexibility to book any other Wanderin' Man Adventures event using the voucher.

The option of claiming a voucher is available till 7 days prior to the departure of the event. The refund of the amount would be processed as per deduction guidelines outlined below:

• Cancellations up to 7 days prior to departure date – No deduction
• Less than 7 days prior to departure – No Refund

The amount for refund processing would always be calculated basis the net amount paid* for booking the event with respect to the Base Price of the event (excluding additional components like transport, rent, portage, etc.).

Please note that the voucher issued would not include the service tax amount paid while making the booking. However, when you use the voucher to book again on our website, service tax would not be applicable on the voucher amount.

Validity of the voucher would be 24 months from the date of issue.

*Net Amount Paid would be the amount paid to Wanderin' Man Adventures at the time of booking after adjusting for all rebates provided by applying vouchers.

Please Note: Any additional transport & hotel bookings are completely non-refundable, be it cash or voucher refund.

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