Bhaba Pass Top Trek
Green valleys and icy desert
Duration: 5 Days
Availability: May - Oct
Price: starting from 8000₹ (INR) per person
Trek Details
On top of the Bhaba pass you have a unique view onto two distinct worlds. On one site the green flourishing Bhaba valley in Kinnaur and on the other side the spare Pin valley with its dry grey mountains (the cold desert).
The trail starts at the charming little Himalayan village of Kafnu (2'400M / 7874ft) in Kinnaur valley. Then you will go over 4 days slowly up to the Bhaba pass (4915M / 16125ft). From there you will make the same way back until you are again in Kafnu. You will experience a multitude of different terrains and landscapes over a span of 5 days. First the trail will take you through dense forests. After that you will see the wide and green lands of the Bhaba valley. Many shepherd come here with their sheep because of the beautiful green grass. You will walk on the shepherd's trails and follow the river always higher up to the pass. There you can see into the vastly different word of Pin. This offers a unique panoramic view.
With all the beautify, this trek falls more towards the difficult end of moderate. The length and certain parts of the path make it tough for firs timers. Nevertheless when you are physically fit it is also possible when this is your first trek. But we recommend this trek more for trekkers who have already some experience in the mountains.
The best time to do the Bhaba pass top trek is from Mid-May to the end of September. It is one of the few treks in the Himalayas which can be done during monsoon (July, August). Surely you will get more wet during this time, but on the other hand the grass is the greenest and the most flowers flourish during this time. This makes the Bhaba pass top trek even more special.
The advantage of this trek over the Pin-Bhaba pass trek is that the departure and return location are the same. If this is not important to you, we recommend doing the Pin-Bhaba pass trek instead, because you can see and walk through even more different landscapes.
Departure & Return Location
MAX ALTUTUDE
4915m / 16125ft
Package includes
All meals during the trek. From lunch on day one to lunch on last day.
English speaking guide
First aid kit
Sleeping bag. If you have your own sleeping bag (comfort zone rating at around 0°) you are welcome to bring your own. This is always better for hygienic reasons.
Sleeping mat
Tent
Cooking equipment
All park entrance fees and trekking permits
Porters and animals to carry heavy equipment
Package excludes
Transportation to or from Kafnu
Your personal backpack
India Visa fee
Any flights
Travel insurance
Anything which is NOT mentioned in the “Inclusions”
Itinerary
Day 1 - Kafnu to Mulling
Starting from Kafnu we walk the first two hours on a motorable road along the Bhaba river. With its sharp turns and high falls, we will hear and see the river throughout the day. During the first two hours you will see from time to time old avalanches of snow covering the river.
With a length of around 10km, a height of 900M (2950ft) and a duration of 7-8 hours this first day will be quite challenging. It will be a long but steady incline with patches of slight descend, giving you enough time to get your heartbeat back to normal. But make yourself ready for one of the most beautiful treks ever.
Just short into the trek you will see a dam with Indias first underground hydro power generator. After that we will enter the forest with silver birch, oak and pine trees. It's a dens and fabulous forest where you can hear everywhere the births with their chirpy sound. From time to time you will get a view up or down the valley which leads to stunning pictures. During our incline we will also cross the river on bridges made by unsupported logs placed next to each other.
Around one hour before we reach our campsite we will leave the forest behind us and get a view on the wonderful green lands of Bhaba valley, with the river flowing through it. In this truly unique view with forest, river, green grass and mountains we will walk until our campsite right next to the river. The campsite is extremely pleasant and if you are tired from the walk you will forget that in a minute. With some hot tea and a warm meal you can enjoy the beautiful sunset alongside the river and green meadows.
Day 2 - Mulling to Kara lake
Even though today will be a little bit shorter compered to yesterday, it is definitely not less interesting. After a breakfast we have a gradual ascent through the meadows and sometimes also rocky path until we arrive at an amazing waterfall.
The ascent continuous and after some time you will hear the loud sound of the river, but will see no river, just rocks, snow and trees. This is a natural phenomenon called subterranean river, where the river flows underground. Take the most of this exceptional phenomenon, because now there will be a steep ascent.
After this ascent you will be rewarded with the view onto other grasslands surrounded by high mountains. But before we reach or campsite we have to walk further into the valley and cross multiple water streams, flowing down from melting snow and springs.
Our campsite is again at an extraordinary place, right beside a small lake where you can see, as long it doesn't wind to much, the reflections of the surrounding. Surrounded by green meadows and mountains covered by snow we will cook some tea and enjoy for the rest of the day this stunning panorama.
Day 3 - Kara lake to Fustirang
This is is the shortest day of our trek, but with a seep incline. The trek will start with multiple river crossings. We have to cross the multiple streams crisscrossing through the meadows. This may mean that we have to take off our shoes and walk barefoot through the river so that our shoes don't get wet. Teamwork is required because water streams can be strong and it will also be a chilly water adventure. After that follows a steep incline. Once we let the steep ascent behind us we will enter an other land of meadows lying alongside glaciers. On our way you can enjoy the beautiful scenery, because we are surrounded by majestic mountains.
Day 4 - Fustirang to Bhaba pass and back to Mulling
Finally, this is probably the most exiting day of our trek. This will also be the longest day. Because we go all the way up to Bhaba pass and then back to Mulling. From our campsite to the pass will be a continuous steep ascent until the pass. Specially because of the low oxygen this will be a challenging ascent. But once reached the pass it will be worth all the effort. From here you can see back to the green Bhaba valley and forward the so called cold desert with its dry, beige mountains.
After that we start our descent all the way back to Mulling.
Day 5 - Mulling to Kafnu
This day we walk the same way back as on day one. Because it goes everything downhill, it will be more easy and we will reach Kafnu in the afternoon. Even though it is the same way you already did, it will still be an amazing trek. You will see this fabulous forest again and it's fascinating how different a trail can look when you walk it the opposite way.
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