BHABA PASS TREK

Day 1: Arrive at Kafnu

When you arrive in Kafnu, you will be greeted by our representatives (trek leader/guide) and escorted to the next programme. Orientations and briefings will be provided as needed. Overnight stay at the camp/guest house

Day 2: Trek from Kafnu to Mulling (3100 metres) (5-6hrs)

We begin our journey on a dirt path, passing the settlement of Homti on our left. As we approach camp, the valley narrows before opening up to large open expanses. The Bhaba River is on our right as we begin the trip. We cross over and hike high up into coniferous forests before returning to the river. We then return through the forest before arriving at Mulling's broad meadow with the river on our right.On the Bhaba River, we can see some stunning waterfalls and melting glaciers. Trekking time (4 -5 Hrs.). Camp for the night.

Day 3: Mulling –Kara (3500m.). (4-5hrs)

It's a short walk to our next campsite at Kara today (3 Hrs.). We continue walking through the broad green valley, the Bhaba River on our right. In between, we cross the river and walk along flower-filled paths with little pebbles strewn about. Then we take a right and walk down a narrow path to our second campground in a lovely meadow. A great opportunity to meet Gaddi shepherds along the road. It's Trek Time! (3-4 hrs.). Camp for the night.

Day 4: Kara to Pustring / Bhaba Base (4000m) (6-7hrs)

Fustirang is the starting point for the Bhaba Pass. We travel forward from Kara to the confluence of two valleys and make an almost U-turn into the Bhaba Valley, gently ascending on a narrow road with the glacier stream on our right to the base of the pass. As we get closer to the Pass, we start seeing glaciers, ice, and snowy peaks. This is the Gaddi shepherds' trail, and we'll see quite a few of them along the way, tending to large flocks of sheep and goats. A large grazing area with horses and sheep roams the countryside just above the campsite.

The river has a lot of silt, so it breaks into a lot of smaller channels. We can go for a short hike above the campsite to explore and acclimate. Trek Time (3 hrs.). Overnight Camp. The Bhaba Pass begins at Fustirang. We proceed ahead to the confluence of two valleys and make an almost U-turn into the Bhaba Valley, gently ascending on a narrow trail with the glacier stream on our right to the base of the pass. As we approach the base of the Pass, we begin to glimpse glaciers, ice, and snowy peaks.

Day 05: Trek from Phustirang/Bhaba base to Bhabha Pass (3,900m) (6-7hrs)

The big day has here. To cross the Bhaba Pass (4865m) from the lush green Kinnaur Valley into the arid, dry Spiti Valley, we travel across stones, moraine, scree, and rugged terrain with no adequate trail. This trek is spectacular on a bright and sunny day, with magnificent views of the mountains in the Pin Valley. The pass is extremely likely to be covered with snow and ice. Shepherds and their large flocks of sheep may occasionally accompany us. After crossing the mountain, it's a steep fall all the way to Bara Bulder, where Gaddi shepherds and yak herders stay. It's Trek Time! (7-8 hrs.).

Day 06: Baldar (3,900m) Trek - Mud (3,740m)

Today, we pack and cross the Pin River to the Mudh Village roadhead. We board our cabs, wave goodbye to our Horsemen, and head to Spiti. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 07: Drive from Mud to Manali (1800m.) and departure

The rough roads to Manali are offset by breathtaking vistas of the Bara Shigri range's peaks. We follow the Chandra River to the foot of Rohtang La, then cross the hill to reach Manali. After arriving in Manali, the group disbanded.

Distance by road:-

By Road. Daily buses and regular taxi services are available from Shimla and Rampur to Kinnaur. Shimla is well connected to Delhi. Take an overnight bus from Delhi and you will reach Shimla in 8 to 10 hours(approx 435 KMS). Tickets can be booked online at www.redbus.in or www.hrtc.gov.in Tip : Since Delhi Shimla is a long journey most Volvo private buses leave Delhi between 5 pm and 8 pm. The last govt bus leaves at 8.30 pm from ISBT Kashmere Gate. Volvo buses charge between Rs.1,200 to 1,800 per sector from Delhi to Shimla and vice versa. Shimla to Delhi: Like the onward journey, buses leave from Shimla to Delhi between 4 and 8 p.m. Your tentative arrival at Delhi may be anywhere between 6 a.m and 10 a.m. Plan your onward journeys only post noon giving enough buffer for bus delay.

Nearest Railway Station:-

Nearest Railway station is Shimla (257 kms) and Chandigarh (370 kms). There are no railway services directly to kinnaur. Private taxi or buses facility can found directly from the railway station.

Nearest Airport:-

There are as such no direct flights for kinnaur and shimla is the closest airport. Which can be reached from Delhi? Shimla airport is at jubbarhatti which is situated at a distance of 23kms from city and is connected to Chandigarh as well as Kullu.

Trekking Shoes: You need good trekking shoes with good grip & ankle support. Do not carry sport shoes.

Clothing: You need to have warm clothes with three-layer jackets, fleece or down feather jacket. Carry 1 or 2 full sleeves t-shirt. For lowers carry cotton pants suitable for trek. Do no carry jeans or shorts for trekking.

Thermals: Carry top and bottom thermals.

Socks: Carry 2 - 3 pair of sports socks along with woolen socks to be worn at night.

Headlamp/Led Torch are mandatory

Sunglasses: To protect from sunlight in snow you require UV rays protected sunglasses.

Woolen Cap and Gloves are also necessary as the climate will be cold. Carry waterproof gloves as they get wet in snow.

Lunchbox & Water bottle: Every participant should carry lunch box and water bottle of their own.

Raincoat/Ponchos: At high altitudes, snowfall and rain are quite common and it’s mandatory to carry a poncho so that one doesn’t get wet.

Mandatory Documents:
a)Registration Form
b)Medical Certificate (signed by a registered MBBS doctor)
c)NOC form (by trekker)
d) 2 Passport size photo
e) Photocopy of Valid id proof (PAN is not allowed)