Pin Bhaba Pass Trek 7D/6N - Shimla to Kaza
INR 20,500 per person plus 5% GST for Shimla-to-Kaza services. Kaza-Manali onward transport is explicitly extra.
Himalayan Hikers
Nine-day Markha schedule with Leh acclimatization
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Shimla to Kafnu
Shared homestay at KafnuReport at Shimla Old Bus Stand for the included 07:00 departure. Drive via the Sutlej Valley and Wangtoo to Kafnu. The summary gives 208 km in 6-7 hours, while the detailed card gives 200 km in 8-10 hours. Settle into the homestay for briefing and baseline health checks.
Kafnu to Mulling
Shared tent at MullingTrek approximately 11.3 km in eight hours past the hydro-project approach and across the river before ascending through pine, oak and birch forest. Photography is prohibited at the hydro installation according to the operator. Continue through clearings to Mulling camp.
Mulling to Kara
Shared tent at KaraFollow the approximately 6.3 km, five-hour stage to Kara. The summary mixes gradual ascent, a steeper section and meadow walking but mistakenly names Phutsirang at the end; the day title and following stage place this overnight at Kara.
Kara to Phutsirang
Shared tent at PhutsirangAscend approximately 4.9 km in four hours towards Phutsirang. This is a steep high-altitude approach despite the short distance. Rest and prepare the equipment allocated by the field team for the next day's pass crossing.
Cross Pin Bhaba to Bwalder Camp
Shared tent at Bwalder/Mangrungse; name to confirmTrek approximately 13 km in ten hours, including the steep approach to Pin Bhaba Pass, then descend over scree and moraine towards the Pin side. Stream crossings and any snow equipment are managed by the guide. Source text alternates Bwalder and Mangrungse for the post-pass camp.
Bwalder to Mudh and Kaza
Shared homestay at KazaWalk approximately 13 km in 6-7 hours through the broad Pin Valley towards Mudh, with bridge and village approaches. Continue approximately 50 km by road to Kaza, listed at two hours. The detailed narrative specifies a Spiti homestay night and celebratory meal at Kaza; confirm the property and room allocation.
Kaza Checkout and Optional Manali Transfer
No overnight stayAfter breakfast, included services end at Kaza Bus Stand. The page describes an optional 180-200 km drive to Manali via Kunzum and Atal Tunnel, taking roughly 7-8 hours or longer. This transport is expressly excluded and paid directly to the driver; road openings and arrival time are not guaranteed.
What's included vs excluded
Inclusions
- Shared Shimla-Kafnu transfer and itinerary through Mudh to Kaza; final included drop Kaza Bus Stand.
- Two homestay nights at Kafnu/Kaza and four tent nights on twin/triple sharing; confirm room allocation.
- Camp meals and refreshments, subject to stated first/last-day road-meal exclusions.
- Forest/entry charges subject to permission, trek leader, technical guide, kitchen team and helpers.
- Camping/sleeping equipment, sanitation/dining setup, radios, first aid/oxygen and required snow gear.
Exclusions
- 5% GST, personal insurance, mandatory medical certificate and personal medical/toiletry items.
- Kaza-Manali transport, paid directly to the driver; reconfirm price and road access.
- Day 1 road breakfast/lunch, Day 7 lunch/dinner and requested single occupancy.
- Backpack offloading INR 3,500 for the trek; clarify unusual 'minimum 8 kg' wording and actual limit. Foreign permit supplement INR 2,400.
Transportation & Logistics
Accommodation & Meals
Tent & Stay Setup
2 homestay nights and 4 camp nights
Meal Plan
Day 1 evening to Day 7 breakfast; stated road-meal exclusions apply
Safety & Cancellation Policy
Medical & High-Altitude Safety
Confirm guide qualifications, activity-specific equipment, emergency arrangements, and insurance requirements directly with the operator before booking.
Cancellation Terms
Source: https://himalayanhikers.in/cancellation-policy . General refunds: 90% at 30+ days, 50% at 21-30 days and none at less than 20 days; clarify overlapping day 30 and missing day 20. Processing stated at 7-8 business days with bank charges deducted. External cancellation may offer an alternative or one-year voucher; no refund after reaching base camp. Email date-change requests at least seven days ahead; changed bookings become non-refundable. Confirm selected batch and transfer terms.
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