Pin Valley National Park

Awesome place, close to nature, I went there in summers this year and has a blast with my friends

Located by the semi frozen streams,  Pin Valley National Park is a rich bio reserve of rare to endangered flora and fauna, which makes it one of the most thrilling places to see in Spiti valley. The Park’s sprawling reserve is home to snow leopards,  snowcocks,  chukar partridges, and Siberian ibex. Many medicinal plants, alpine vegetation, cedar and deodar trees are commonly seen here too. With the backdrop of stunning Himalayas, this Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve is ideal for adventure lovers, photographers, nature enthusiasts, and bird watchers.

Explore as much as you can, as far as you can, for as long as you can.
But eventually a day will come when you can't.

Exploring Himachal Pradesh. SPITI valley. Now we turn towards Pin Valley National park. Mud village. PILSUR VILLAGE. Takshan village.mikam village. Kong kong village. Uperla guling. And dhar pindo village

Pin Valley National Park is the only National Park in Himachal Pradesh which is situated in the cold desert area. The park covering an area of 675 sq km as core zone and 1150 km as buffer zone. It's one of the few places where the colour of soil appears to be Brown-pink-purple- green

There are about 17 villages situated in the periphery of the park with a total population of about 1600 people. Besides this there are about 17 Dogharies (Summer settlements) with some cultivation inside the park. These Dogharies are used as summer residences by these people. The local residents in the whole Pin Valley conists of scheduled tribes belonging to Buddhist community. There is a famous Gompa in the Kungri vilage which is situated on the buffer zone of this park. The Chham dance and Buchen dance by the Lamas of this Gompa are very famous dances in the valley.

Mud (also known as Mudh) is a small village in the cold desert region of Spiti in Himachal Pradesh, India. Located at an altitude of 3,810 m (12,500 ft) on the left bank of the Pin River, a right bank tributary of the Spiti River, the village nestles at the base of the Parbati range that towers almost vertically 1,600 m (5,200 ft) above. Mud is near the boundary of the Pin Valley National Park and is a convenient base for treks in the park, and to the neighbouring districts of Kullu and Kinnaur. It is the last village on the Spiti side of the Pin Parbati trek to Kullu and the Pin Bhaba trek to Kinnaur.

Pin Valley National Park is a picturesque and scenic national park located in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is nestled amidst the Himalayan mountains and covers a vast area of around 675 square kilometers. The park is known for its stunning landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, and rich cultural heritage.

The park's terrain consists of deep gorges, snow-capped peaks, meandering rivers, and alpine forests, making it a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The region is home to several endangered and rare species, including the elusive snow leopard, Siberian ibex, Himalayan snowcock, and Tibetan gazelle. Birdwatchers can also enjoy spotting various avian species, including the Tibetan snowfinch, Himalayan snowcock, and the golden eagle.

One of the main attractions of Pin Valley National Park is its cultural significance. The park is inhabited by local communities, such as the Buchens and Gompas, who follow Tibetan Buddhism. Visitors can explore ancient monasteries, experience local traditions and rituals, and witness the unique lifestyle of the inhabitants.

Due to its remote location and high-altitude terrain, Pin Valley National Park offers a tranquil and off-the-beaten-path experience. The best time to visit is typically during the summer months, from June to September when the weather is relatively pleasant. It's important to note that adequate preparation and acclimatization to high altitudes are necessary when visiting the park.

The trans-Himalayan terrain is colossal, vast, and unforgiving! Such is its charisma that even a passing conversation on it lightens the eyes of every adventure pro. Rooted in the unforgiving terrains of northeastern Himachal region between the Parvati Valley and Spiti Valley, is Pin Valley National Park! Talk of its naked mountains (summer), infinite vistas (snow-capped peaks in winter), lush biodiversity, and the infinite maze of daunting trails crisscrossing the valley region, and your wanderlust will transport you there at that instant, quite implicitly, if not for real.

Pin Valley is the famed land known as the popular habitat of the snow leopard – the big Himalayan ghost cat that has lured thousands of hopers into a visit, yet eluded them the lone glimpse. With the Great Himalayan National Park on one side and Rupi Bhabha Sanctuary on the other, this part of Northern India can only be reached by road. Another 45 km east from the national park area takes you to Tibet. Being cold desert high altitude are winters are severe and experiences very heavy snow fall in the park area. In general Pin Valley Park area is much moister than Spiti valley. Hence it is very difficult and dangerous to approach the Park during winter season (Dec to Mar). April, May, November and early December are quite good seasons for animal sightings, because during these months the animals occur at lower altitudes. For the people interested in plants and geology, July & August is the best period. For this purpose one should be fully equipped with binoculars, warm clothings, sleeping bags, medicines and sufficient food materials.

Beautiful place with mesmerizing views
There is hotel named - Pin Parvati Hotel, food is delicious there.

Pin valley is the only national park situated in cold desert of Himachal Pradesh. This park is specially renowned for the protection of endangered Snow-Leopard. The severe cold and extreme snowfall in winters may block your route and stop you from reaching this amazing park, so the best time to visit here is summer in between may and july. Conditions are generally cold and dry as the region has always been a cold desert. If you are someone who enjoys the peace and calm of nature and have an appetite for natural beauty along with some dangerous roads and extreme weather then this heavenly site is a must-visit place for you.

Pin Valley National Park is the only National Park in Himachal Pradesh which is situated in the cold desert area. The park covering an area of 675 sq km as core zone and 1150 km as buffer zone.
There are about 17 villages situated in the periphery of the park. We went till Mud Village, the last accessible Village of Pin Valley

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Winter Wonderland
Weather can change in a few mins

Spiti tour is incomplete without visiting Pin Valley

I would like to also Thank the guys who maintain the access to these roads in such harsh conditions

Pin Valley National Park is a National park of India located in the Spiti Valley in the Lahaul and Spiti district, in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located in far northern India. It is part of Cold Desert.

Pin Valley National Park is a National park of India located in the Spiti Valley in the Lahaul and Spiti district, in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located in far northern India. It is part of Cold Desert (biosphere reserve).

the area has many Tibetan Buddhist influences, evident architecturally in monasteries and stupas, and in the daily living of its residents and lamas.

The visit to the pin valley is scenic and enjoyable though hardly any wild life visible. It ends at Mudh village all gone solar, but hardly any locals are seen roaming in the village, lots of construction activity going on but the labourers are outsiders.

Pin Valley situated in Lahul Spiti circuit in Himachal Pradesh with awesome landscape, pin rivers, snow capped mountains, you can witness snow Leopard, jackle, ibex etc.

Most beautiful place in my experience is pin valley National Park it's like a heaven on earth

Being cold desert high altitude are winters are severe and experiences very heavy snow fall in the park area. In general Pin Valley Park area is much moister than Spiti valley. Hence it is very difficult and dangerous to approach the Park during winter season (Dec to Mar). April, May, November and early December are quite good seasons for animal sightings, because during these months the animals occur at lower altitudes. For the people interested in plants and geology, July & August is the best period.

It is best cold park The park covering an area of 675 sq km as core zone and 1150 km as buffer zone.
So best thing is here is to play with snow
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The location!
The view!
The climate!
Everything is just awesome in this small village

The Parvati valley, just like the Kullu valley, is one of the most beautiful valleys that you will ever see. It stands up to its name, representing the legendary beauty of Goddess Parvati, the divine consort of Lord Shiva, almost perfectly on the earthly plane. With lush green hills covered with Pine and Deodar on either side of the gushing Parvati river, every bend in your path offers yet another picture perfect view of the distant snow capped peaks. Mantalai is the source of River Parvati and therefore, could also be called the source of the beauty of this valley. For most parts of the journey, you hike along the Parvati river, with the tunes of its gushing waters, gentle here and exuberant there, that will ring in your ears long after you return home from the sacred lake. The trail to Mantalai, situated at 4100 m (13,500 ft) is a challenging trek in itself, involving a significant gain in altitude from the base. It is advised to prepare well before taking up this trek. And if you are an experienced trekker who likes challenging trail then instead of descending back from the lake take the same trail further. You will be on your way to Pin Parvati Pass - which is hands down the most beautiful trek in India and has a place on every trekker's bucket list. Treking to pin Parvati pass involves crossing over to the Pin Valley (Spiti).

Pin Valley during Feb 2022. Everything was covered with Snow Powder, temperature was around -10 degree But sunlight made it easy to bear the chilling cold.