Parvati Valley, Mountain valley in Kullu District, India
Parvati Valley is a mountain valley in Kullu District that stretches east from the town of Bhuntar. The slopes rise steeply and are covered with pine forests and high-altitude meadows, while the Parvati River flows through the valley floor.
Local tradition tells that the Pandava brothers crossed the river on stone bridges at Pandupul during their exile. The region has served for centuries as a pilgrimage route to remote shrines in the upper valleys.
The valley takes its name from the goddess Parvati and reflects the spiritual ties of the region. Pilgrims visit the hot springs in Manikaran, where thermal water bubbles from the ground and is used for bathing and cooking.
Buses run overnight from Delhi to Bhuntar or you can take a flight to Kullu-Manali airport, then local vehicles continue into the valley. The roads are winding and climb steadily, so allow time for the journey.
The Pin Parvati Pass at 4100 meters (13500 feet) connects this valley to Spiti Valley and is considered a challenging trekking route. Mantalai Lake at the end of the valley is the source of the Parvati River and sits surrounded by glaciers.
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