National Park & Snow Leopard Country
A side valley of red-rock gorges and glacial streams, home to the Pin Valley National Park and some of the best odds in India of spotting a snow leopard in winter.
On The Map
Pin Valley branches south from the main Spiti road and narrows into a dramatic gorge of red and ochre rock, eventually opening into the Pin Valley National Park — habitat for snow leopard, Siberian ibex, and the Himalayan snowcock.
The villages of Mudh and Kungri, at the valley's end, are known for their distinctive Buchen tradition of masked dance and are a good base for short treks, including the classic Pin–Parvati trekking route in summer.
Nearby
One of the oldest monasteries in Spiti, known for its annual masked Chham dance.
The last village in the valley, gateway to the Pin–Parvati trek.
Ochre's team can help you time your excursion, arrange a driver, and pack a lunch — just ask at the front desk or write ahead.