Pin Valley National Parkपिन वैली नेशनल पार्क
A cold desert park with snow leopards, and the Pin valley beyond.
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Lahaul and Spiti
Lahaul and Spiti
Best time to visit15 June to 30 September
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyDifficult
Height3800 m above sea level
Time needed2 to 3 days
Base and nearbyKaza, Kaza
EntryPark entry fee
About Pin Valley National Park
A cold desert national park, home to the snow leopard, Siberian ibex and Himalayan snowcock, and the Pin river valley with Buddhist villages. The best time for wildlife is late winter, but the park is mostly visited from June to October. A permit is required.
What to see and do
- Cold desert park
- Snow leopard and ibex
- Pin river valley
- Buddhist villages
- Permit needed
Part of The Himalaya.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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- Chandra TalLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · Lakes & DamsA crescent lake in the high desert, reached by a rough road.
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