Contrasting with the brown of Spiti, Pin Valley offers shades of green and purple (in flowering season). It is a protected area for the endangered Snow Leopard and Siberian Ibex. The drive to Mud Village, the last village in the valley, is scenic and serene.
Land of Ibex
Pin Valley National Park
The Green Patch
Pin Valley is the only cold desert national park in Himachal, known for its biodiversity.
✦Snow Leopard
✦Siberian Ibex
✦Mud Village
✦Trekking
Recommended Tour
Spiti & Kinnaur Adventure
10 Days Shimla → Kinnaur → Spiti → Manali 5.0
The ultimate road trip combining the lush valleys of Kinnaur with the raw, rugged beauty of Spiti.
Sangla Valley
Chitkul
Nako Lake
Essential Guide
Getting There
Turn right from Attargo bridge near Kaza.
Best Time & Weather
Best Months
June to October
Expectations
Greener and wetter than Kaza.
Things to Do
- ✦Pin Parvati Trek base
- ✦Stay in Mud
- ✦Wildlife spotting
Frequently Asked Questions
01.What are Spiti Biosphere Reserve rules?
Strict 'Leave No Trace' policy. No camping near water bodies.
02.Zero-Waste homestays in Pin Valley?
Look for homestays in Mud Village that use solar cookers and traditional insulation.
03.Permit?
No special permit for Mud village.
04.Snow leopard?
Winter is best time. Summer sightings rare.
05.Mud Village stay?
Tara Guest house and other homestays available.
06.Is single-use plastic banned?
Yes, strictly enforced.
07.River?
Pin River. Turquoise color.