On the way take a
small detour towards the right to visit the tiny hamlet of Dhankar,
perched high above the confluence of the Spiti and Pin River.
If time permits, do
take an hour’s climb above the village to visit the stunning
turquoise Dhankar Tso or Dhankar Lake to enjoy stunning views of the
valley.
Imagine a national
park with an abundance of animals and birds, with some rare plant
varieties, a river that gushes when it isn’t frozen and trekking
opportunities for the adventure-seekers. The Pin Valley promises all
this and more.
You will be first
visiting the Kungri Monastery and then the beautiful hamlet of Mudh,
which is the last motorable village of the Pin Valley.
Declared a national
park in 1987, Pin Valley is home to at least 12 endangered snow
leopards in addition to other animals indigenous to the region like
the Siberian ibex, bharal, weasel, red fox, and marten.
Birds such as the
pika, griffon, golden eagle, bearded vulture, Chukor and Raven will
be painting the skies with a pretty picture as you drive through the
beautiful Pin Valley.
You will drive to
Kaza in the evening to spend the night at the hotel.