Leaving Shimla after breakfast by jeep today’s drive takes us north along the Sutlej valley to Sarahan – set high above the valley Sarahan is also home to the beautiful Bhimakali temple which attracts visitors from all over the region. Evening visit to the temple. Overnight in hotel.

After breakfast we set off on a short hike in the hills behind the hills of Sarahan to acclimatize before leaving after lunch to Kafnu – the starting point for the Bhaba pass trek. Overnight in tent.

Our trek today will take us the 15 kms (5-6 hours) to our meadow campsite at Mulling. The trail alongside the Wanger river is fairly wide and well marked passing through alpine meadows and forests of pine and birch. Overnight in tent.

After breakfast we set off by crossing the river by a natural boulder bridge - the trail today is approximately 6 kms and climbs gradually until we reach the meadow at Kara. Along the way we may lucky enough to encounter nomadic Gaddi shepherds in their traditional dress tending their flocks. Kara is another excellent campsite with many species of alpine flowers and great views of a range of Himalayan peaks on the Kinnaur/Spiti border. Overnight in tent.

Our trek today will take us to the foot of the Bhaba pass – a walk of 6kms. It’s a steep path that follows the left bank of the river till we reach or campground for the night at Phustrirang. From here stunning views of Kinnauri landscape can be seen including Hansbeshan Peak (5840 m/19156 ft) which dominates the skyline. Overnight in tent.

Today is a rest day for acclimatization

Today’s walk is 13km and should take 6 – 7 hours - the day starts with the climb up to the Bhaba Pass also known as Tari Khango – there are many spectacular views along the way and in the distance we should be able to spot the Pin Parvati Pass another popular trekking route. Descending down towards Bara Bulder there is a marked change in the landscape from the alpine meadows of the last few days to the brown desert like slopes of the Pin Valley. Our riverside campground for the night is at Chhochhden. Overnight in tent.

After breakfast we continue to walk down the left bank of the river to Mudh – a distance of around 12km. Here the valley is broad and the terrain very rocky with very little vegetation. Mudh is an enchanting little hamlet with a small gompa perched on a hill, which is where our campsite for the night is to be found. Overnight in tent.

Today’s trek to Sagnam village is around 12 km’s and should take us 5- 7 hours. The trail winds its way through vast meadows – the grazing grounds for the local shepherds before arriving at Sagnam a large village situated at the confluence of Pin and Khamengar rivers. Overnight in tent/guesthouse.

After breakfast a short 3km trek takes us to Gungri on the river Khamengar and home to one of the five important gompas located in Spiti valley. After visiting the gompa it’s a short drive to Kaza the regions main town and market. Overnight in hotel.

Today takes us the 209 km’s to Manali by jeep – a pretty spectacular drive over the Kunzum (4590 m/ 15055 ft) and Rohtang Passes (3980 m/13055 ft). Arriving early evening we check into our hotel for the final night of the tour.