The Pin Bhaba Pass Trek (often called Pin Bhaba Trek) is one of the most dramatic crossover treks in Himachal Pradesh, India. It connects the verdant Bhaba Valley in Kinnaur with the arid, high-altitude Pin Valley in Spiti—offering a breathtaking contrast in landscapes, flora, and culture.
OVERVIEW
- Trek to a maximum altitude of about 4,900 m (≈ 16,100 ft) at Pin Bhaba Pass.
- The landscape transforms dramatically—from lush coniferous forests and alpine meadows to barren cold desert terrain.
- Enjoy stunning campsites: Mulling, Kara, Phutsirang, Mangrungse, and finally Mudh in Spiti.
- Cultural shift: from Kinnauri villages and apple orchards to the Buddhist-influenced settlement of Mudh, nestled in Pin Valley National Park.
- Ideal time: mid‑July to mid‑September, when snowfall is minimal and the scenery is lush.
Highlights
- Connects Kinnaur to Spiti: Starts in lush green Bhaba Valley (Kinnaur) and ends in stark Pin Valley (Spiti).
- Offers panoramic views of snow-covered peaks, glaciers, and valley systems.
- You often cross snowfields even in late summer.
- Incredible Campsites
- Landscape Diversity
- Photographic Paradise