Rupin Pass vs Pin Parvati Pass: the numbers
| Rupin Pass | Pin Parvati Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 4,650 m | 5,319 m |
| Days on trail | 8 days | 12 days |
| Difficulty | Moderate–hard | Hard |
| Region | Uttarkashi–Kinnaur, Himachal | Kullu–Spiti, Himachal |
| Best months | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun–Sep |
| Also possible | – | May, Oct |
| Peaks in view | Kinnaur Kailash | Dibibokri, West Horn, Ratiruni Pyramid |
| 3D route | Fly the Rupin Pass trail → | Fly the Pin Parvati Pass trail → |
Pin Parvati Pass goes 669 m higher (5,319 m against 4,650 m). Pin Parvati Pass takes 4 more days on the trail. Rupin Pass is the easier of the two (Moderate–hard against Hard). Both are at their best in Jun, Sep. The trailheads are about 82 km apart in a straight line.
