Hike among otherworldly views across the renowned Himalayas
Seasoned hiking enthusiasts need to add the unforgettable 19-day Pin Parvati to Mantalai Trekking Adventure to their around-the-world to-do lists! Travel deep into the Himalayas along a 100km trail, where difficult route navigation and ropeless crevasses add to the thrill and supernatural views create the best kind of reward.
Your trusted guide will lead you through dense forests spanning the Great Himalayan National Park to high altitudes, across the Parvati River, over crevasses, and to scenic camping spots.
Prepare to spend 10 nights falling asleep in the wild and the other evenings in a hotel— this guided tour also offers sightseeing in Delhi and Manali.
The Pin Parvati to Mantalai Trekking Adventure is tailor-made for seasoned hikers looking for a challenge, unreal otherworldly views, and a quick glimpse of the stories etched into India's fascinating landscape.
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Pin Parvati to Mantalai Trekking Adventure Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and meet a tour representative before transferring to your hotel. After you drop your bags and settle in, you’ll embark on a half-day sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Expect to visit some remarkable attractions, including the Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Raj Ghat. You’ll also get a chance to walk along Chandni Chowk, a lively shopping street.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Delhi
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Travel to Manali
Wake up early in the morning and transfer to the New Delhi Railway Station to board your train to Manali. Enjoy a tasty breakfast on the train and let your body relax before your upcoming rugged trekking adventure.
Spend the evening chilling at your hotel and daydreaming about the epic days ahead.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Manali
Distance: 5-6 hours, 267km
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 3 Begin Trekking
Get ready to start your adventure into the thick of the Himalayas! Before you hit the trail, you’ll transfer three hours to Manikaran, which is considered a holy place for Sikhs and Hindus, and you can find the world’s hottest sulphur spring here. Today’s hiking venture takes you along a forest road until you reach your campsite for the night.
Overnight Location: Camping at Pulga
Distance: 4-5 hours, 15km, 550m ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Hot Springs and Hiking
Enjoy a fulfilling breakfast before embarking on a slightly more challenging, but still very scenic hike! You’ll wind through villages, forests, and fields. At one point, the trail has you ascend for 1.5 hours, but the higher you go, the better the views, right?
Let your body relax and reap the rewards of a fantastic day in the wild with a dip in Khirganga’s hot springs (holy water).
Overnight Location: Camping at Khirganga (3,010m / 9,875ft)
Distance: 5 hours, 13km, 710m ascent, 100m descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Hike to Tunda Bhuj
Enjoy a tasty breakfast at camp before lacing up your boots and twisting along a path flanked by incredible outdoorsy views, like the Parvati River, meadows, and mountains. When you reach Tunda Bhuj, an unveiling of soaring snow-capped mountains will take over your sightlines.
Overnight Location: Camping at Tunda Bhuj (3,300m / 10,825ft)
Distance: 6 hours, 18km, 330m ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Go to Thakur Kuan
Today’s walk is a lovely, gentle meander through fairytale-like scenery filled with beautiful flowers. The most challenging part of today’s hike is the walk along the bridge. After the bridge, the trail carries you along a steady incline, but the views will keep you entertained as you walk. The path also hugs some rock faces, adding to the thrill of your journey.
Overnight Location: Camping at Thakur Kuan (3,500 m / 11,483ft)
Distance: 5-6 hours, 15km, 300m ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 Hike to Pandu Bridge
Prepare to traverse a lot of streams today! But the most scenic part of today’s journey is the Parvati River snaking to your left. Enjoy another night under the stars.
Overnight Location: Camping at Pandu Bridge (3,680m / 12,073ft)
Distance: 4-5 hours, 12km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 Trek to Mantalai Lake
Today’s journey will be your most difficult yet! Follow the path through meadow and forest before the Thakur Kuan region takes over, revealing a collection of orchard flowers. Eventually, you’ll see a towering peak, which intimidates at 13,400 ft high.
Continue walking until you reach your campsite at Mantalai Lake.
Overnight Location: Camping at Mantalai Lake (4,100m / 13,451ft)
Distance: 6 hours, 15km, 600m ascent, 100m descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9 Head to the Base of Pin Parvati Pass
Yesterday’s hike was a warm-up for today’s challenging (but phenomenal) trek. You’re nearing the pinnacle of your hiking adventure, so get ready to put in a lot of effort for a ton of scenic rewards. Travel along a river, through rocky areas, over glaciers, and across more steep rocks. The surrounding verdancy and glaciers at the base camp where you eat dinner will make it all worth it!
After resting for an hour, you’ll continue your journey, which has you crossing lakes, streams, and glaciers before reaching Camp I, the base of the Pin Parvati Pass. Let your legs relax as you fall asleep to the hums of the wild.
Overnight Location: Camping at Camp I (4,560m / 14,960ft)
Distance: 8-9 hours, 12km, 600m ascent, 50m descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 10 Reach Pin Parvati Pass
Wake up to the sounds of nature and start preparing for another tough but insanely rewarding, unforgettable hike. Today you’ll trek over the Pin Parvati Pass, where you can catch a bird’s eye view of the array of peaks of the Kullu & Spiti region. Enjoy a gradual descent from here to camp.
Overnight Location: Camping at Camp II (4,450m / 14,599ft)
Distance: 7-8 hours, 12km, 900m ascent, 900m descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 11 Descend to Chinpatta Maidan
Pass by a reel of more stunning views today as you begin your descent! Today’s hike fuses fun and scenic moments to form an excellent, enjoyable walk. You’ll head into the valley, following along the left side of the Pin River.
Overnight Location: Camping at Chinpatta Maidan (3,950m / 12,959ft)
Distance: 6-7 hours, 12km, 100m ascent, 500m descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 12 Head to Mud Village
Today’s trail may ease up in terms of difficulty, but you’ll still face some challenges, like making your way around massive rocks! You’ll continue your trek until you reach Mud Village, the first village in Pin Valley.
Overnight Location: Camping at Mud Village (3,800m / 12,467ft)
Distance: 5-6 hours, 12km, 120m descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 13 Hike to Sagnam
Today, you’ll make your way to Sagnam, a village that sits at the confluence of the Pin and Parahio rivers. Enjoy your last night in a tent before ditching the rugged tents for hotels and showers!
Overnight Location: Camping at Sagnam (3,620m / 11,876ft)
Distance: 6 hours, 14km, 100m ascent, 190m descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 14 Final Trekking Day
Congratulations! You’ve made it to your final hiking day of the Pin Parvati to Mantalai trekking adventure. Talk about a rewarding feeling!
You’ll end this epic hiking adventure with a two-hour walk to Dhankar Monastery, a local architecture marvel! From Dhankar village, you’ll toss your bags into a vehicle and drive to Kaza, where you’ll get the chance to shower and change into clean clothes.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kaza (3,800m / 12,467ft)
Distance: 2 hours, 3km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 15 Day Trip to Kibber Village
Enjoy a tasty breakfast after your first cozy night back in civilization before visiting some stunning monuments. You’ll stop by the Key Monastery before driving to Kibber Village, the second-highest village in the world. Take a moment to bask in the views here! You’ll head back to Kaza for the evening.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kaza (3,800m / 12,467ft)
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 16 Road trip to Manali
Road trip day! Head from Kaza to Manali, where more sightseeing awaits.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Manali
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 17 Sightseeing Around Manali
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before going out and exploring some of the best sights spread across Manali. You’ll visit Nagar Castle, Roerich Art Gallery, Manu Temple, Hadimba Temple, and the Tibetan Monastery. Spend the afternoon strolling through the lanes of shopping arcades and quaint cafes dotting Old Manali.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Manali
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 18 Travel to Delhi via Train
Get ready for a long train ride today, but what better time to relax and reflect on the last 17 days? A tour representative will meet and greet you on arrival in Delhi and transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Delhi
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 19 Tour of New Delhi
Enjoy a nice, long sleep before waking up and heading out for a half-day sightseeing tour of New Delhi. Check out the Qutub Minar, India Gate, the president’s residence, and secretariat buildings. If time permits in the afternoon, visit Delhi Haat, an open-air market. Head to a local restaurant in the evening for your final meal as a group before going to the airport either tonight or tomorrow morning depending on your departure.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Pin Parvati to Mantalai Trekking Adventure Price and Dates
This guided trekking tour in India is always run as a private tour for your group only and the price depends on the size of your group. Please note that the prices might increase during public holidays.
Prices below are per person:
- Guided groups of 2: from $3,125 USD per person
- Guided groups of 3-5: from $2,850 USD per person
- Guided groups of 6: from $2,275 USD per person
- Guided Groups of 7+: on request
Accommodation on the Pin Parvati to Mantalai Trekking Adventure
This tour is based in tents and hotels. Hotels on this trip are 3 to 5-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement of $472 USD to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Single tents may not be available while camping.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel The Royal Plaza in Delhi ★★★★
Enjoy a sprinkle of luxury here. During your stay, let your body unwind in the indoor or outdoor pool or head to the spa for an added boost of relaxation.
Snowcrests Manor in Manali ★★★★
Snowcrests Manor offers views of the Himalayas towering in the background. This hotel has an array of amenities, including an on-site restaurant and bar.
Camping in the Himalayas
Enjoy camping under the stars at various scenic locations throughout the Himalayas.
Hotel Spiti Sarai in Kaza
Enjoy relaxing in this comfortable hotel after several nights in a tent! The welcoming atmosphere will have you feeling right at home.
Snowcrests Manor in Manali ★★★★
Snowcrests Manor offers views of the Himalayas towering in the background. This hotel has an array of amenities, including an on-site restaurant and bar.
Hotel The Royal Plaza in Delhi ★★★★
Enjoy a sprinkle of luxury here. During your stay, let your body unwind in the indoor or outdoor pool or head to the spa for an added boost of relaxation.
What’s Included in the Pin Parvati to Mantalai Trekking Adventure?
Meals
18 breakfasts, 13 lunches, and 19 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 18 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Delhi are not included but can be added as a supplement. The tour operator will provide you with your tent for the camping portion.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for you and your luggage is included throughout the tour, including transfers to and from the airport.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide
- Camping, permit and entrance fees
- Trekking arrangements: tents, cook, ponies, helpers, one-inch mattresses
- Toilet tent
- Camping equipment
Not included
- Flights to get to and from Delhi
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Accommodations before and after the tour in Delhi
- Sleeping bag
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
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Rajiv has been working as a guide since 1996, and fell in love with sharing the ancient cultural and social roots of India with travellers. Rajiv believes that the diversity of India’s different regions in terms of food, language, and culture makes travelling the country an experience like no other. Rajiv runs all kinds of tours, but especially enjoys trekking tours. He’s climbed mountains up to 8,000 feet in -10 degrees with groups and considers those to be his greatest achievements as a guide.
- Q: What is your favourite trip to lead?
- A: I enjoy giving people walking tours of the city, because that’s the best way to give a vivid introduction to the country and also because there is an element of surprise on the streets. It cannot be controlled or planned, and I immensely enjoy presenting that world to them.
- Q: What is one experience anybody visiting your country should have?
- A: Learning to cook traditional Indian food.
- Q: What is one local dish or drink that visitors absolutely have to try?
- A: Masala Dosa, it’s very tasty.
- Q: What is the best part about guiding?
- A: Providing them with more than they expected and noticing and taking care of any discomforts the guests might experience. Sometimes the guests don’t say it, so as a guide you have to be very attentive to that.